What’s Missing in Your Red Light Therapy Skin Routine?

I swear Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro. I use it every day (just three minutes) before my nighttime skincare routine. It helps both acne and wrinkles (it has several modes – not just red light). This is my favorite LED recommendation and the only one I’ve been able to use consistently. Dermatological nurse and renowned esthetician Natalie Aguilar also a fan and red light in general.

I chatted with him to learn more about how red light therapy works, why it’s so beneficial for the skin, and in what situations it can be used for reasons other than skin healing.

theFashionSpot: What exactly is a red light?
Natalie Aguilar: Red light therapy is a form of skin therapy that uses light-emitting bulbs. It is my favorite therapy when it comes to advanced skin care. Red light is known for its anti-aging properties and is the most popular color choice. The sun gives plants the energy they need to convert light therapy into chemical energy, and similarly, red light gives our skin the energy to charge our power cells, the mitochondria. With this energy, cells can repair themselves and become healthier, supporting healing in skin and muscle tissue.

theFashionSpot: What can it be used for?
Natalie Aguilar: Depending on how deeply a particular device penetrates, LED therapy is thought to have different biological effects. The most common benefits of red light therapy include a reduction in inflammation and an increase in cellular energy, which plays a role in collagen production, smoothes lines and wrinkles, promotes wound healing, and can reverse photoaging in the skin.

theFashionSpot:How long do you need to use it to see the effect?
Natalie Aguilar: May receive professional treatment once a week, personalized to the individual’s goals, or use a home device as often as desired. For example, a 20-year-old may benefit from weekly home treatment, while someone in their 50s would need more frequent self-treatment to see a noticeable difference.

Note that LED therapy is completely painless. Often you will feel nothing but a slight warmth. However, the bulbs are so bright that even with eyes closed and covered with googles, the light really penetrates deep and irritates our eyes a bit. This eye adjustment phase takes 20-60 seconds and is completely safe as long as the eyes are closed.

theFashionSpot:Are there quality differences/things to look for when buying a red light device?
Natalie Aguilar: The quality of red light devices also varies greatly – some aftermarket devices may not provide the light intensity needed to provide therapeutic benefits. For example, some christmas tree lights may also be LED, but they are not the same. These tiny devices put your skin’s safety at risk rather than a waste of time and money.

I think you should be careful when purchasing any device from illegitimate websites. You can really find any device online, even professional aftermarket lasers that can cause damage if used properly.

My favorite indoor and professional grade LED devices belong to LightStim. For home use, I recommend my clients to purchase the following product: LightStim for Wrinkles. I love my palm because it makes my skin look so gorgeous and glowing! This compact LED device is also FDA-approved and effective for combating fine lines and wrinkles and keeping skin hydrated and plump. It requires only 12-15 minutes per day and combines both red and blue LED wavelengths.

I also love how LightStim has developed NASA’s LED technology and taken it to a new level by developing LightStim MultiWave patented technology that emits light in multiple wavelengths (colors) simultaneously. These wavelengths work together to give the skin a more radiant and youthful appearance. At my office, I offer my clients the LightStim Anti-Aging ProPanel, which I love to include as part of my custom facials or as a stand-alone treatment.

For those who prefer the hands-free option, I also enjoy using it. Dr. Denis Gross’s DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro from time to time. This powerful FDA-approved light therapy device is designed for the entire face and features a combination of red and blue LED lights that work together to help boost collagen production, improve skin density, smooth wrinkles, reduce discoloration and clear up acne for clear, younger skin. . -looking skin.

theFashion Spot: What about the red light for non-skin related issues?
Natalie Aguilar: There are other non-skin-related benefits that red LED therapy can provide. First, I have a client who is a psychiatrist who treats patients with seasonal depression with red light therapy. Some people suffer from seasonal depression, also called winter blues, because the amount of sunlight we are exposed to is reduced in winter. This is why light therapy helps relieve symptoms by increasing energy levels.

There are also LED body beds that help muscle tissue and other parts of your body. body heal

It is also used for toothache, tendinitis and osteoarthritis by reducing inflammation that contributes to pain. Studies are currently underway on the effects of red light on dementia. I’ve also seen many vets use it on animals to speed up wound healing.

theFashion Spot: Anyone not for red light or any danger?
Natalie Aguilar: Red light therapy is generally safe for all skin types, but pregnant, diabetic and sensitive skin should consult their primary physician before treatment.