LED light therapy is a non-invasive and non-painful treatment which can speed up wound healing and improve a variety of skin conditions and disliked skin characteristics including skin rejuvenation, dry skin, pigmentation, acne, redness or sensitivity, psoriasis, wound healing, and seasonal depression.
The popularity of the treatment is certainly on the rise with an influx of publicity from beauty professionals, magazines such as Vogue and Elle discussing the therapy in depth, andmany influencers and A-list celebrities adding this addition step into their skincare regime – so, what’s the big deal about LED light therapy and does it really work?
LED light therapy was initially developed by NASA, due to astronauts noticing that in zero-gravity cellular ageing happens at a massively increased rate. To counteract this the space agency did a great deal of research until it was realised that light at very specific wavelengths can stimulate the cells’ mitochondria and promote biochemical changes in a process called ‘photobiomodulation’.
With this new knowledge, the technology was soon translated into devices for improving the skin, as well as some health conditions, and was backed by more than 3000 clinical studies. LED light therapy has also been noted to be incredibly safe owing to it being measured in nanometres and is measured at a beneficial range which are not strong enough to cause burns or cuts.
Different wavelengths of light can be used – blue and red being the most common. The light penetrates the skin and affects gene expression and cellular function leading to a variety of effects on the skin. Blue light is often used to help to alleviate blemishes and reduce breakouts, whereas red light promises to increase collagen production. Infrared light boosts circulation in the skin which helps to calm irritation and to strengthen the skin’s overall integrity.
A popular tool for this therapy, used by celebrities such as Kate Moss, is the Dermalux Flex MD Led Light Therapy. Kate Moss was recently photographed at Milan Fashion Week using the tool that is increasing in popularity with other celebrities including The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle also being noted for enjoying the product.
Dermalux Flex MD is the most powerful portable LED system in the world and has been proven to be at least three times more powerful when compared to other portable LED devices. Its features include tri wave MD pioneering ceramic LED technology, the most clinically proven wave lengths, and a flexible LED array design for face and body, while still having a base unit to secure to for optimum facial position.
Studio Aesthete, a holistic, private clinic based in Sunderland and Newcastle recently added Dermalux Flex MD to their toolkit of treatments thanks to its unique cutting-edge technology. Dermalux Flex MD is a medically certified device and is multi award winning while ensuring the results it offers are real and pain free. As this product is manufactured in the UK, the team are able to receive ongoing professional clinical training to ensure the best practice and treatments.
Lucie Royer, director of Studio Aesthete and lead nurse has an eye for detail, a love for cosmetic treatments and a passion for making people feel good from the inside out. Lucie was keen to introduce the Dermalux Flex MD into her treatments and medifacials because of the popularity of LED light therapy, and as a result of the wide range of benefits she can offer her clients through its use. As the Dermalux can be used as a standalone treatment or can be added into other treatments she already offers, Lucie believes this is the next logical step in assisting her clients and growing her businesses.
With a Dermalux Flex MD LED Light Therapy tool at Studio Aesthete, facials are available at £45, and when using the tool as an add on to any other facial it is £25.
Visit the Studio Aesthete website to find out more: www.studioaesthete.co.uk
