Red light therapy (RLT) and blue light therapy (BLT) are hot topics in aesthetics right now. With many at-home and in-clinic devices available, it can be difficult to understand which is the right one for you - or your patients, if you’re a skincare provider.
Deciphering Blue Light Benefits vs. Dangers
You’ve likely heard about the damaging effects blue light can have on the eyes and sleep patterns. But did you know it can also be damaging to skin? Studies demonstrate that overexposure to blue light can contribute to accelerated skin aging, uneven pigmentation and melasma.
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That being said, blue light can also be therapeutic to skin, specifically in reducing acne breakouts. The difference between potentially harmful and beneficial blue light largely depends on the source, intensity, and duration of exposure:
- Potentially Harmful Blue Light:
- Source: Often comes from digital screens (like smartphones, computers, and TVs) and some artificial lighting. The broad, uncontrolled range of wavelengths can be harmful.
- Intensity and Exposure: In addition to skin damage, high levels of exposure, especially over long periods, can lead to eye strain, disrupted sleep patterns (due to interference with circadian rhythms), and possibly long-term retinal damage.
- Source: Therapeutic blue light used in medical and aesthetic treatments comes from devices that emit blue light with specific wavelengths.
- Intensity and Exposure: These are controlled, with specific wavelengths (usually around 400-495 nm) that target specific conditions. BLT for skin, for instance, uses blue light to treat acne without the harmful UV wavelengths.
What is Red Light Therapy?
Red light therapy involves exposing skin to specific wavelengths of red light (between 630 to 670 nanometers (nm) and near-infrared light between 810 to 850 nm), which act on the mitochondria, energizing cells and allowing them to function more efficiently.
Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy has a wide range of proven benefits for rejuvenation and prejuvenation, whereas blue light therapy is currently most studied for its ability to significantly reduce acne breakouts.
Top 5 Red Light Therapy Benefits for Skin
- Boosts Collagen: Red light energizes fibroblasts to produce more collagen, plumping up fine lines and wrinkles. It can also help prevent them as part of your prejuvenation skincare routine.
- Reduces Inflammation: The light has an anti-inflammatory effect on skin, calming redness or irritation.
- Reduces Hyperpigmentation: RLT’s ability to reduce inflammation also allows it to be an integral part of reducing the appearance of dark spots.
- Fades Scars: By stimulating collagen and skin cell turnover, red light smooths and fades scar tissue over time.
- Minimizes Pores: Increased collagen tightens pores for smoother, more glowing skin texture.
Additional Benefits of Red Light Therapy
In addition to its many benefits for skin, RLT has shown to have these additional benefits.
For Hair: RLT is thought to stimulate hair growth by increasing blood flow in the scalp and stimulating the metabolism in hair follicles.
For Pain: Studies have shown that RLT can reduce inflammation and increase blood circulation, leading to pain relief, and can alleviate chronic pain in conditions such as arthritis.
For Healing: It can accelerate the healing process of wounds, cuts, and injuries by reducing inflammation and increasing the activity of repair cells.
It’s important to recognize that optimal results are delivered by clinic-grade devices that are emitting the proper wavelengths and are properly fitted for the area being addressed.
LED Red Light Therapy Mask
Whether you’re a skintellectual on the lookout for the best clinic-grade treatments you can do at home, or a licensed skincare provider looking to amplify your clients’ in-clinic results, Dp Dermaceuticals Red Light Therapy Face Mask is one of the latest at-home non-invasive LED therapy devices used for convenience and results.
These masks, designed for the face, hands, neck & decollete, harness the latest scientific advancements and research in light therapy to fully optimize your at-home LED treatment, using not only red light but also – harder to find in an at-home device – near-infrared light.
After four weeks of three treatments per week:
- 95% of users agree skin was brighter and plumper
- 98% of users agree skin felt firmer
- 96% of users agree fine lines were less visible
FAQs: Dp Dermaceuticals LED Red Light Therapy Mask
Can I Use DP Dermaceuticals LED Red Light Therapy Mask with Microneedling?
Yes, these masks are safe to use alongside microneedling treatments. In fact, combining these modalities can provide optimal results. The red light helps speed healing post-microneedling while the collagen stimulation of red light therapy complements the effects of microneedling.
What is the DP Dermaceuticals LED Mask Power Source?
The DP Dermaceuticals LED mask offers a battery power source. This allows for continuous power while the battery option provides more flexibility in using the mask anywhere. The battery is powerful enough to last for several treatments. The indicator on the control shows you how much power is left, so you’ll always know when to recharge.
How often should I use the Dp Dermaceuticals LED mask?
For optimal collagen building and skin rejuvenation, use your DP Dermaceuticals Red Light Therapy mask 10 minutes daily or every other day. Consistency is key - regular treatments lead to gradual, lasting improvements in skin tone, texture, fine lines and overall glow. After 4 weeks, many notice a reduction in visible signs of blue light damage.
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