The ABC's of LED.

What is LED Therapy?

 LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. LED Therapy is an effective skin care treatment using different lights to help with reducing wrinkles, sunspots, acne, and to relieve minor pain.

How can LED light help my skin? 

 First off, what is a "Diode"? It is the simplest form of a semiconductor that allows the flow of energy in one direction. The diode allows energy from a power source to be transformed into light energy - this light energy is absorbed by the skin.

 In the same way that plants use chlorophyll to convert sunlight into tissue, light at the right wavelength and dose can trigger a natural cellular reaction in our skin. The part of a molecule that absorbs the different lights is called a chromophore. When light is absorbed by these molecules, it is taken into the mitochondria of the cell to create a biological effect in the tissue. A certain amount of light must be absorbed by the tissue being treated in order to activate a cell response. (Whew! That was a lot of science!)

 LED light energy is most effectively absorbed when it is emitted at or very near the surface of the skin. The further away the light source is from the skin, the less likely it will be able to absorb and reap the benefits. Research shows that cells are also much more likely to absorb light energy when that energy is delivered at a lower energy over a longer period of time, and delivered in pulses vs a constant stream of light.

 SO, what does this all mean?  What are the different lights doing to help my skin?

The Celluma panel (the LED device used at Skin Studio Spa) utilizes a combination of blue, red and infrared light simultaneously. The treatment consists of a cleanse, treatment serum and 30 minutes relaxing under the panel. 1 of 3 settings will be chosen, based on your concerns, and the device is set to "pulse" for maximum absorption - which is more like twinkling Christmas lights than a strobe light.

RED LED is the anti-aging aspect of the treatment. It allows cells to replicate more efficiently and aids in healing. It penetrates deep into the layers of the skin, increasing cellular energy, improving circulation, tone , texture, color and overall health and vitality of the skin .

BLUE LED  helps with acne, decreases inflammation and stimulates lymphocytes. Blue light kills bacteria and yeast and can help treat actopic dermatitis. 

INFRARED LED is used to warm the skin, making it more permeable to skin care products, relax tight muscles prior to massage, and increase circulation. 

 LED Therapy can be booked as a standalone service or as an upgrade to any skin care treatment. If you have concerns about acne we recommend appointments twice a week, once a week for anti-aging benefits, and as often as possible for aches and pains!

Give us a call, (519) 766-0003
Send us an email, info@skinstudiospa.com
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