LED (Light Emitting Diode) Light Therapy
At the SKN Holistic Rejuvenation Clinic we unite eastern medicine with western technology by incorporating LED into all of our Facials and Acupuncture treatments. This helps to heal the skin after extractions, reduces redness in clients with rosacea, aides in product penetration and general healing and rejuvenation of the skin.
We also incorporate the blue light for all acne facials to help dry up the excess oil in the skin and prevent potential breakouts.
To give you a little information about LED, what it is, how it works and why it is beneficial for your skin I thought I would write a little blurb.
LED is a cold low level laser originally developed by Nasa’s Marshalls space flight center and Quantum Devices Inc. It was initially created as a way to help plants grow in space. During the development of this light it was discovered that the LED had a similar effect on human tissue as it did on plant tissue.
The biochemical reaction of the LED on the skin stimulates the human cells to convert the light energy into cell energy. Which in turn stimulates the healing and rejuvenation response in the skin. It does this by stimulating the ATP chemical in our cells. Otherwise known as the battery or fuel of the cell, which is a very important factor in cell metabolism.
When we stimulate the cells ATP we stimulate the cell to do what it does naturally, only at a faster rate. This will prompt the skins fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin proteins, along with the skins healing response. This means it works also to heal wounds.
Studies show that cells exposed to LED have been found to grow 150% to 200% faster due to the enhanced metabolism and the repair and replenishment of damaged cells.
The RED light
660nm – 720nm is beneficial in treating problems close to the surface of the skin, such as wounds, cuts and scars. It activates the skins cells and promotes blood circulation.
Some of the benefits of the RED light are
- Stimulation of Collagen and Elastin
- Increases the energy of the cell
- Stimulates cell turnover
- Reduces mild scarring, hyper-pigmentation, pore size, wound healing time and inflammation
- Smoother and improved skin
- Reduces pigmentation caused by acne lesions
- Increases circulation and moisture retention
Penetrates into the sebaceous (oil) glands, is antibacterial and produces singlet oxygen. A bactericide that is deadly to acne.
This is just a short blurb about the benefits of LED and what it can do for your skin and general health. We hope that you take advantage of our unique facials and healing treatments that benefit you from the inside out.
