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true colours
In today’s society, we are constantly bombarded with images of perfectly clear, clean and flawless complexions which can understandably leave those men and women presenting issues such as Acne, scarring, pigmentation and rosacea feeling low on confidence.
However thanks to the latest technological advances, therapists are able to offer a number of solutions to help with these afflictions. But which option should you choose? Currently proving to be a popular choice within salons and clinics throughout the country is coloured light therapy.
A colourful choice
Providing a wide selection of benefits, these types of treatments utilise a range of different coloured lights –most commonly red, blue, green and yellow – in order to facilitate changes within the skin.
“Light applied in the correct wavelength and frequency stimulates intercellular communication, resulting in cell rejuvenation,” explains Angela Barbagelata- Fabes, Chairman of Carlton Beauty & Spa. “Colour therapy uses LED lights which provide a non-invasive treatment using multiple wavelengths within the visible light spectrumto generate different effects within the tissues.”
Using coloured light within professional treatments such as Bio-Therapeutic’s Bio- Synthesis LED can help to ease many problematic skin care concerns.
She continues: “These stimulate the basic energy processes in themitochondria (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 enabling the cell to absorb specific 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 different colours help to provide different outcomes, and this empowers you with the opportunity to tailor treatments to your clients’ specific skin care needs. So, what results can the varying wavelengths help to produce in the quest for clear complexions?
Ideal for evening out skin tones, red light is used for its regeneration and rejuvenation properties. It also works deep to decrease inflammationmaking it particularly effective for treating skin conditions such as eczema which can be calmed through the application of red light.
Blue light also relieves inflammation, reduces swelling and aids the elimination of toxins. This coloured wavelength is deal for treating Acneic skins, as blue light normalises sebumproduction and its antiseptic and antibacterial actions kill PropionibacteriumAcnes (P. Acnes).
Cooling and calming, green light has an anti-inflammatory effect. This wavelength can be used to tackle irregular skin tones, relieving redness and helping to diminish signs of skin discolourations. Green light also regenerates, relaxes and speeds up lymph flow, whilst strengthening the immune systemand stimulating the hormonal system.
In addition, yellow light tones themuscles, stimulates the sensory andmotor nervous systems, and is warming and toning to the skin. After treatment, the client will see an improvement to their complexion, appearing firmer and smoother.
Although all effective when used alone, therapists also have the ability to combine colours in order to achievemaximum results during skin treatments. For example, research and clinical studies have shown that the combination of blue and red light is particularly effective when treating the condition of Acne.
Let there be light
Youmay encountermany clients thatmay naturally assume that in order to truly tackle troublesome skin issues; an abrasive methodmust be deployed. Yet, you can assure themthat with coloured light therapy this isn’t always the case. Unlike more invasive aesthetic procedures which naturally require longer periods of recovery, your clients will be able to visit the salon for treatments and experience no downtime or trauma to the skin.
For professionals, introducing such treatments to your business provides you with a versatile addition to yourmenu. Alongside being able to purchase specific LED equipment,many companies also offer coloured light therapy as a component withinmulti-technology systems. This enables you to not only offer stand-alone treatments in order to tackle the differing aesthetic concerns of your clients, but also combine light therapy with other services such asMicrodermabrasion in order to provide a complete rejuvenation facial treatment.
Turn the page to see a selection of the latest systems availablewhich utilise coloured light therapy...
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