Lightwave LED Light Therapy Treatments.
LED red light therapy is gaining popularity as an innovative, non-invasive treatment for skin health. It uses varying wavelengths of light to treat different skin concerns, from acne to aging. At be-YOU-tiful-GLOW Skincare Services, we offer Red Light Therapy with a medical grade machine. But there's more to it—**infrared** and **blue light** are also powerful in skincare. Let’s dive into the science behind these light therapies and their skin benefits.
What is LED Light Therapy?
LED (Light Emitting Diode) light therapy is a skincare treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin and trigger biological processes beneath the surface, targeting cells and stimulating their natural repair processes. Originally developed for NASA for wound healing and muscle recovery, it's now a go-to treatment in skincare. This therapy is completely safe, non-invasive, and can be performed without downtime; it's a proven technology that can help you achieve the glowing, youthful skin you've always wanted.
Types of Lightwave LED Light Therapy
**Red Light Therapy**
Lightwave red light therapy uses wavelengths between 625 – 660 nanometers, approximately 80% of the energy being absorbed in the first 2cm. This light penetrates deep into the skin, reaching the dermis where collagen production occurs, increases the production of ATP and in turn boosts fibroblast activity. Collagen is the protein responsible for keeping the skin firm, smooth, and youthful. With age, collagen production slows, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Red light helps to:
**Infrared Light Therapy**
Lightwave infrared light penetrates deeper than red light, reaching the subcutaneous layer, using wavelength 800 – 900 nanometers. Approximately 50% penetrates to 8cm and decreases to less than 1% at 20cm (NASA study). While it’s invisible to the naked eye, infrared light is incredibly beneficial for promoting healing and reducing pain or inflammation. In skincare, it aids in:
**Blue Light Therapy**
Lightwave blue light therapy targets wavelengths around 405 – 450 nanometers. Unlike red and infrared light, blue light focuses on the skin’s surface (epidermis of the skin). It’s most famous for treating acne due to its antibacterial properties. Blue light therapy:
Benefits of LED Light Therapy
How Often Should You Get LED Light Therapy?
Consistency is key to seeing significant improvements. While a single session of LED light therapy offers some benefits especially as a maintenance; a series of packaged treatments (depending on the skin concern) a couple times a year, requiring those packaged treatments 2-3 times a week, yields the best results. Over time, you'll notice smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin.
What is LED Light Therapy?
LED (Light Emitting Diode) light therapy is a skincare treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin and trigger biological processes beneath the surface, targeting cells and stimulating their natural repair processes. Originally developed for NASA for wound healing and muscle recovery, it's now a go-to treatment in skincare. This therapy is completely safe, non-invasive, and can be performed without downtime; it's a proven technology that can help you achieve the glowing, youthful skin you've always wanted.
Types of Lightwave LED Light Therapy
**Red Light Therapy**
Lightwave red light therapy uses wavelengths between 625 – 660 nanometers, approximately 80% of the energy being absorbed in the first 2cm. This light penetrates deep into the skin, reaching the dermis where collagen production occurs, increases the production of ATP and in turn boosts fibroblast activity. Collagen is the protein responsible for keeping the skin firm, smooth, and youthful. With age, collagen production slows, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Red light helps to:
- Boost collagen production
- Reduce inflammation
- Improve skin texture and tone
**Infrared Light Therapy**
Lightwave infrared light penetrates deeper than red light, reaching the subcutaneous layer, using wavelength 800 – 900 nanometers. Approximately 50% penetrates to 8cm and decreases to less than 1% at 20cm (NASA study). While it’s invisible to the naked eye, infrared light is incredibly beneficial for promoting healing and reducing pain or inflammation. In skincare, it aids in:
- Reducing inflammation
- Boosting circulation to oxygenate and nourish skin cells
- Enhancing the healing process for wounds or acne scars
**Blue Light Therapy**
Lightwave blue light therapy targets wavelengths around 405 – 450 nanometers. Unlike red and infrared light, blue light focuses on the skin’s surface (epidermis of the skin). It’s most famous for treating acne due to its antibacterial properties. Blue light therapy:
- Kills *Propionibacterium acnes* (the bacteria responsible for acne breakouts)
- Reduces inflammation associated with acne
- Prevents future breakouts by minimizing oil production
Benefits of LED Light Therapy
- Non-Invasive & Safe: LED light therapy is a painless, non-invasive treatment suitable for all skin types. There’s no downtime, meaning you can return to daily activities immediately after a session.
- Targeted Treatments: With different wavelengths, LED light can address a wide range of concerns—from anti-aging, acne, preventative, pigmentation, scars, flaccid skin, promote healing, reduce inflammation/discomfort, rosacea, eczema, to even hair loss, rheumatoid arthritis, and more.
- Compliments Other Treatments: Whether you’re receiving a facial, Nano-Infusion, or ThermoClear treatment, LED light therapy enhances results by boosting skin recovery and improving overall complexion.
How Often Should You Get LED Light Therapy?
Consistency is key to seeing significant improvements. While a single session of LED light therapy offers some benefits especially as a maintenance; a series of packaged treatments (depending on the skin concern) a couple times a year, requiring those packaged treatments 2-3 times a week, yields the best results. Over time, you'll notice smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin.
Why Topical Light Infusion (TLI): Lightwave Topical Light Infusion is the only light based facial infusion technology available that safely and effectively addresses a variety of cosmetic concerns and is far superior to other infusion technologies currently available. Unlike traditional LED light therapy, TLI’s active facial infusion system is intended to combine colors of light with topicals to directly affect the tissue being treated. TLI uses specific doses of visible light energy to propel key skin care ingredients into various layers of the skin. Protocols available but not limited to
- Wrinkle Repair: combination of proven powerful peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin c, and collagen to re-hydrate the face, and increase collagen and elastin formation resulting in a reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. It aids in decreasing flaccidity, lifting sagging tissues and restoring skin tone and texture resulting in an overall improvement erasing years from the face. Eight treatments are recommended. Maintenance once every six weeks or as needed can prolong the youthful appearance.
- Brightening Treatment: utilizes kojic acid and vitamin C to improve discoloration caused by sun damage, chemical build-up, chemical reactions from chemical peels, and excessive use of skin damaging products. This Topical Light Infusion (TLi ) process helps to normalize the melanin within the skin. The amount of treatments needed vary depending on the amount of damage to the skin the age of the client but most individuals respond well to 8-10 treatments.
- Blemish Control: ideal for congested and oily skin. The concentrated gel based mask contains several Power Pure ingredients designed to reduce inflammation, detoxify the skin tissue and reduce unsightly blemishes resulting in an overall improved look and feel of the skin.
- Hydra-Fortifying Ceramide Boosting: exceptionally effective at addressing the signs of hormonal aging such as brittle, dehydrated skin. Our unique hydra-fortifying mask delivers a high dosage of ceramides and peptides to strengthen collagen fibers and restore the skin’s natural barrier function. This sensitive skin formula helps to prevent trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), improve skin tone, firmness, suppleness and boost nutrient exchange to improve the overall health of the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Post Recovery Treatment: intended to boost skin remodeling using a potent vitamin C serum and GHK copper peptide cream. This serum and cream based combination will help soften, smooth, fade and reduce the appearance of scars including burn scars, surgery scars, acne scars and plastic surgery scars. Please note this setting is usually most effective with new scar.
- Hyaluronic Peptide Boosting: concentrated pre-formed mask is infused with a powerful blend of hyaluronic acid, marine collagen, peptides and nourishing vitamins and minerals. In as little as 15 minutes, these clinical strength ingredients rapidly restore hydrations levels, improve microcirculation and calm the skin. The skin appears smoother, firmer and plumper in just one treatment.
- Peptide Pro Nutrient Boosting: powerful peptide nutrient mask boosts the skin’s hydration levels and delivers potent antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory ingredients to instantly revive aged and photo-damaged skin resulting in a healthy glowing complexion. It also contains Aldenine®, a remarkable anti-aging peptide designed to restore elasticity and protect the skin from aging.
- Plumping Hydration Boosting: concentrated pre-formed mask contains a potent combination of medical grade hyaluronic acid and Pentavitin, a skin strengthening and hydrating ingredient. In as little as 15 minutes, these clinical strength ingredients plump up the skin and provide a deep level of hydration that can last up to 72 hours. The skin will appear luminous, hydrated and plumper after just one treatment.
- EGF Firming Boosting Complex: ideal for stimulating collagen and cellular repair. This 2-step process combines a thick serum mask with a preformed gel mask. This skin repairing formulation combines the benefits of anti-aging peptides with an epidermal growth factor and hyaluronic acid. This blend of powerful ingredients has several benefits including reducing redness and pore size, boosting hydration, boosting the synthesis of Collagen I, III and IV and protecting against glycation. Firmer, smoother, vibrant and more tone skin is often noticeable after just 1-2 treatments.
- Collagen Renewal Boosting: treatment rejuvenates and tightens the skin, boosts collagen production, and fights free radicals. This concentrated mask contains a multi-mineral chrono-energizing complex, known as Sepitonic®M3. Sepitonic®M3 re-energizes the skin by enhancing its oxygenation and stimulating cell respiration and the synthesis of the cell’s energy mediators (ATP, DNA, Proteins). Within 24 hours, these newly revitalized skin cells begin the process of producing collagen, glycoproteins, and elastic fibers in the skin’s extra cellular matrix.
- Resveratrol Illuminating Complex: peptide-rich brightening booster complex is excellent at increasing radiancy and reducing skin roughness and fine lines. This 2-step process combines a thick serum mask with a pre-formed gel mask. This potent antioxidant formulation combines the benefits of encapsulated resveratrol with scientifically proven peptides and niacinamide. This combination of key ingredients has several benefits including reducing redness, lightening, and brightening, improving the skin barrier, boosting hydration, boosting the synthesis of Collagen, and protecting against free radicals. Brighter, smoother, and more even tone skin is often noticeable after just 1-2 treatments.
Check out what NASA, WEBMD and others have said regarding Red Light Therapy:
spinoff.nasa.gov/NASA-Research-Illuminates-Medical-Uses-of-Light
www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/red-light-therapy
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325884#summary
spinoff.nasa.gov/NASA-Research-Illuminates-Medical-Uses-of-Light
www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/red-light-therapy
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325884#summary
Noticeable results without the high cost and downtime of other expensive treatment options!
Each individual responds differently; some notice changes much more quickly than others. Lightwave Therapy and be-YOU-tiful-GLOW Skincare Services principles are generalities; specific results will vary from client to client based on the client’s needs and lifestyle.