Skin Care

Acne affects 50 million Americans. Red light therapy (especially combined with blue light) is an FDA-cleared treatment. Here’s what works. How Red Light Therapy Treats Acne Blue Light (415nm) — Kills Bacteria Penetrates the skin’s surface Activates porphyrins in P. acnes bacteria Generates reactive oxygen species that destroy bacteria FDA-cleared for acne treatment Red Light (630-660nm) — Reduces Inflammation Penetrates deeper into skin Reduces inflammatory cytokines Calms red, swollen breakouts Promotes healing of acne lesions Combination (Best Results) Using both blue and red light together provides: ...

Red light therapy has become one of the most popular non-invasive skin treatments. Here’s how it works for different skin concerns. How Red Light Therapy Benefits Skin Red light therapy works on skin through several mechanisms: Collagen stimulation — Increases fibroblast activity, boosting collagen production by up to 200% Reduced inflammation — Calms irritated skin and reduces redness Improved circulation — Brings more oxygen and nutrients to skin cells Accelerated cell turnover — Helps shed dead skin cells faster Reduced sebum production — Helps control oily skin and acne Benefits by Skin Concern Anti-Aging & Wrinkles A 2014 study in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery found that red light therapy significantly improved skin complexion, skin tone, and collagen density. ...