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“Light therapy or chromotherapy can be traced back to ancient Greece,” Audrey continues. “Even then people were aware that light exposure had a beneficial effect on health. Research has been proven to show that various wavelengths are effective treatments in the field of dermatology and physiotherapy. It was noted that certain single wavelengths had excellent therapeutic effects on skin tissues through a process called photostimulation.”
Put simply, coloured light therapy using Light Emitting Diodes (LED) is a non-invasive procedure that activates skin cells with pulses of low-level, non-thermal light energy. LED therapy converts light energy within the skin cells, stimulating natural processes to help rejuvenate the skin. It can be used on most areas of the body, but is more commonly used on the face.
“Each colour wavelength of light has a specific and unique frequency vibration,” says Anita Murray of Pink Distribution, who offer systems from CACI. “Specific light wavelengths have a bio stimulatory action on the cells and so can be used to effectively normalise cellular imbalances and treat certain skin concerns.”
Angela adds: “Light applied in the correct wavelength and frequency stimulates intercellular communication, resulting in cell rejuvenation. Colour Therapy uses LED lights which provide a non-invasive treatment using multiple wavelengths within the visible light spectrum to generate different effects within the tissues.
“These stimulate the basic energy processes in the mitochondria (the energy components) of each cell, whose role is to utilise oxygen in the production of energy, also known as Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). ATP production is increased, therefore
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enabling the cell to absorb specifi c nutrients, which ensures healthier, stronger cells. The cells then absorb and store the information emitted by the LEDs. By shining these colours onto an area continuously, there are noticeable effects. By adjusting the lights so that they pulse, even greater effects can be noticed.
“The LEDs cannot produce harmful UVA or UVB rays, or infrared radiation; therefore, it is a totally safe treatment.”
“The dermis needs light to supply cells with energy to stimulate collagen production, blood circulation and lymph circulation,” add Casada, who distribute the DermaCo Pro 6 in 1 system. “The LED light therapy stimulates citochromes (proteins) that respond to light and colour to produce a natural biochemical reaction to the skin…The colour used influences the response to the skin.”
Different colours therefore have different effects on the skin, and can be used in different combinations depending on the skin problem that is being treated. Green cools and reduces redness, blue reduces swelling and offers antibacterial affects for the treatment of acne, red rejuvenates and stimulates the lymphatic system, whilst yellow tones and smoothes the skin, as well as promoting the production of collagen.
“The effects are different for each colour, and each pulse mode, but the flexibility this allows enables the therapist to tailor-make the treatment specific to each client’s needs,” says Angela.
She continues: “When the selected colour penetrates down to the appropriate layer, that colour’s wavelength causes a change in the cells. When the cells change,
this results in the walls of the skin’s capillaries being strengthened. This leads to improved oxygenation and detoxifi cation of the skin. The skin’s water content (hydration) is increased and the ability of the skin to retain that moisture improves. Increased cellular activity, improved natural repair, and creation of healthy skin conditions also follow. Having a healthy skin condition also allows the cells to regenerate faster and more effectively, thus contributing to a general anti-ageing effect.”
The beauty of coloured LED is that it is so versatile, and can treat a wide range of skin conditions and on almost any client following other treatments so it’s a great of adding value to your services. It can also be combined into machines that offer treatments such as Microdermabrasion or body toning.
“There are now numerous scientifi c studies on the effect of photo therapy in the healing of acne and other skin care concerns such as skin regeneration and anti-ageing,” explains Anita. “NASA have recently conducted studies on the use of red LED light for the enhancement of cell growth and found that the application of specific wavelengths of light increased fibroblast activity and enhanced DNA synthesis leading to the production of new collagen as well as The American Academy of Dermatology reporting that blue light can be used to destroy the bacteria that produces the infl ammation associated with propionbacterium acnes.”
In order to ensure total safety during the treatment, Angela advises of a number of precautions to take: Do not look directly into the LEDs; When treating the face, always ensure the client is wearing goggles, and that they also have their eyes closed; Do not
LED Light Therapy is an integral part of the DermaCo Pro 6 in 1 treatment
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