LED SKIN THERAPY

SHEA'S JACKSON HOLE


An LED, or light-emitting diode, is basically a special light bulb that only gives off light at a certain wavelength, or color.These light waves can penetrate deep into the skin and cause reactions within the skin. Different wavelengths produce different results, but the three most popular ones used in skin care are blue, red and near-infrared.Other colors including green and yellow are sometimes used, but the above three are the most common.

SHEA'S LED LIGHT TREATMENTS

An LED, or light-emitting diode, is basically a special light bulb that only gives off light at a certain wavelength, or color.These light waves can penetrate deep into the skin and cause reactions within the skin. Different wavelengths produce different results, but the three most popular ones used in skin care are blue, red and near-infrared.Other colors including green and yellow are sometimes used, but the above three are the most common.

LED LIGHT TREATMENTS HOW IT WORKS

What are the possible red light therapy benefits?

While red light therapy can reduce inflammation, blue light therapy kills bacteria under the skin. This makes it an excellent tool for treating acne, which can be caused by bacteria in the pores.

What are the possible blue light therapy benefits?

Red light therapy can have numerous benefits,

Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in

dermatology at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, said.“

Red light is anti-inflammatory and has been shown to help stimulate

collagen,” Zeichner told TODAY Style in an email. “For this reason, red

light may also be used in treating acne, and ... it’s commonly used for

its anti-aging skin benefits.”