BEAUTIFUL SKIN . POWERED BY LIGHT
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BEAUTIFUL SKIN . POWERED BY LIGHT
By Dr Sally Ann Dolan
The beauty industry can , unfortunately , make it very easy to be bowled over by promises of your best skin yet and bamboozled by science , persuading you into spending vast amounts of money on treatments and gadgets without you really grasping what they do , how they work or whether they ’ re right for you . Light therapy is certainly a treatment that can cause confusion , and a key part of that is because it ’ s ( unhelpfully ) referred to by different names . You might hear it being called light therapy , phototherapy , or by the acronym LED , which stands for light emitting diode . To help shine a light , we ’ ve curated the following information for ease of use .
What is light therapy ? Light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to target various skin concerns and promote skin health . Non-invasive means that it doesn ’ t involve anything physically entering or breaking the skin . Instead , the device is placed close to or on top of your skin and involves exposure to lightemitting diodes ( LEDs ) or other light sources to stimulate cellular responses in the skin . The type of light source and the specific wavelengths used are key to how successful the treatment is . This isn ’ t just any old light , and you won ’ t get the results of light therapy from simply standing in the sunshine or sitting under a lamp .
Here at SDS Rejuvenate MediSpa clinics , we use a brand called Dermalux ® LED . Studies have shown Dermalux ® LED encourages skin cells to regenerate up to 200 % faster and increased skin hydration by up to 600 %. This means healthier , younger-looking skin for you !
How does Dermalux ® LED work and what does it do for the skin ? Dermalux ® Led uses a combination of clinically proven blue , red and near infrared wavelengths for specific skincare results . Benefits include boosting collagen and elastin production for stronger , younger-looking skin , reducing skin redness and irritation in sensitive skins , and eradicating bacteria that can lead to acne and blemishes .
• Blue light - can kill the bacteria that drive acne . It also reduces activity in the sebaceous gland that produces oil in acne-prone skin . It is suitable for anyone who is struggling with breakouts and wants to reduce existing blemishes as well as prevent new ones from cropping up .
• Red Light - If the signs of ageing are a more pressing bugbear for you , then red light is best . Red light helps stimulate the production of collagen and elastin , boosting wound healing and tissue repair and possibly helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles .
• Near Infrared light - NIR is the wound healing wavelength . It accelerates repair and has powerful calming and soothing benefits for inflammatory and problem skin conditions especially rosacea . It is also proven for pain relief .
• Tri-Wave - For enhanced and accelerated results , delivering multiwavelength treatments which are tailored to your skin condition .
Is there anyone that Dermalux ® isn ’ t suitable for ? Dermalux ® LED light therapy may not be suitable for individuals with photosensitive skin conditions , those taking medications that increase sensitivity to light , pregnant women and individuals with certain medical conditions . Unlike treatments like peels and laser which are best used during the summer months to reduce the risk of triggering hyperpigmentation via sun exposure , Dermalux ® LED light therapy is safe to use all year round and some people find that using it during winter can even help with boosting low mood which is more prevalent in the darker months .
What are the differences between at-home light therapy devices and in-clinic treatments ? At-home LED is less targeted and significantly less potent . In clinic , the benefit is that the Dermalux ® LED can be programmed to deliver the best combination of wavelengths to manage a skin condition or stimulate rejuvenation . We usually recommend one to two treatments per week and between six and twelve overall depending on the concern we ’ re treating and how the skin responds . With athome devices , the power and number of LEDs is the issue . They ’ re just not powerful enough to give the same results as an in-clinic device . The clinical studies on LED have all been done on powerful , larger devices and therefore the results are not transferable to the mask-type devices people use at home .
To book call SDS Rejuvenate , West Kirby on 0151 625 8080 or the Heswall clinic on 0151 348 4878 , or read all about it on our website - www . sdsrejuvenate . co . uk
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