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Light Therapy & 3 Key Elements

 

The Three Key Elements… 

Light Therapy can be used for a wide array of conditions and disorders. Each of these forms of treatment requires variations of the 3 key elements of Light Therapy. Duration, timing, and intensity.
The duration of the Light Therapy treatment refers to how long the treatment is conducted and the scheduling of it. This can look like once a week for two months all the way to five days a week for a year depending on the condition. The timing of the Light Therapy treatment refers to how long the treatment is conducted. For example, sitting in front of light box for thirty minutes, or keeping a body wrap around the back for fifteen minutes. The intensity of the Light Therapy treatment refers to the power of the Light Therapy device being used. For example, using a light box with 10,000 lux in order to treat seasonal depression. When these three key elements are scientifically and accurately combined, Light Therapy patients will find themselves on a path to a happier and healthier life.

Choosing The Three Key Elements…

Light Boxes for Depression: 

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that occurs each year during the months of fall and winter. The depression occurs due to the lack of sunlight as well as day light savings. These tough months can seriously affect our circadian rhythm, which is the internal clock inside our brains. Normal depression, which can occurs during any of the 12 months of the year, is also very sensitive to light. Using a light box in situation such as this has been proven extremely effective. If someone is struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder, a light box will lift their mood and remind their brain what time of day it is in order to keep mood levels high. If someone is struggling with Depression, a light box can help by effectively elevating the chemicals in the brain that make us feel low.

After much research, the ideal light boxes have been created to fit individual’s lifestyles. Light boxes come in all different shapes and sizes as well as different intensity levels. The method of treatment may vary depending on the severity of the seasonal depression as well as the device being used. The stronger the light, the less time should be spent in front of the light box. Most people use light boxes for a minimum of 30 minutes each morning. A morning treatment can start your day off right and keep your body’s internal clock in check. However, some people don’t have time in the morning and choose to do the treatment at a different time. This is okay too. The more effectively you can fit the treatment into your schedule, the more you will benefit from it. Below is a list of light sources and how much light we receive indoors versus outdoors. Also, note that lux is a standard unit of light flow.

  • Bright moonlight – 1 lux
  • Candle light at 20 cm – 10-15 lux
  • Street light – 10-20 lux
  • Normal living room lighting – 100 lux
  • Office fluorescent light – 300-500 lux
  • Sunlight, 1 hour before sunset – 1000 lux
  • Daylight, cloudy sky – 5000 lux
  • Daylight, clear sky – 10,000-20.000 lux
  • Bright sunlight – 20,000-100,000 lux

Outdoors on a sunny day is 50-100 times brighter than office or room lighting.
(List borrowed from PsychEducation.Org)

With that being said, most light boxes are around 10,000 lux. It’s important to keep cost in mind as well. The higher intensity of the device, the more expensive it is going to be. But if Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression are controlling your life, is cost necessarily a factor?

Dawn Simulators have also been proven extremely effective in scenarios such Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression and they are noticeably cheaper than light boxes. A Dawn Simulators mimics the sunrise and sunset in your home through a small lamp. A timer must be set and when it’s time for you to start waking up, the simulator will turn on, mimicking the sunrise. This can be left on throughout the day and then slowly shut off as your day winds down. Most people only use the simulator to wake up, sort of acting as an alarm clock. But for people working from home or spending a lot of time in their home during the fall and winter months, it may be effective and helpful to leave the simulator on throughout the day.

Light Boxes For Other Mood Disorders:

Light boxes and dawn simulators, which were described above, are also extremely effective when it comes to mood disorders such as insomnia and jet lag. Seasonal changes, depression, medications, and stress, can all trigger insomnia. And for people that travel a lot for work or pleasure, jet lag can quickly control your life.

Using a Dawn Simulator for both of these conditions can be extremely effective. If you’re struggling with insomnia, a dawn simulator will help you wake up and go to sleep at appropriate times, helping create a proper sleep schedule and breaking insomnia. Also, because insomnia is also a side affect or depression, you could kill two birds with one stone. Using a light box could help too. It could elevate your mood, thus decreasing your stress levels, ultimately letting you fall asleep.

A Dawn Simulator can help fight off jet lag by keeping your body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm in check. The simulator will help remind your brain the time of day and get you back to normal. A light box could definitely be effective too if it is used in the morning. It will not only keep your brain in sync with the day, but it will also put a smile on your face and a glow on your skin.

Light Therapy Devices For Cosmetic Conditions:

Light Therapy devices are commonly used to fight acne, slow down the cosmetic aging process, and even reverse hair loss. Handheld devices are typically used for acne and usually use either red or blue light. The device uses infrared lighting to penetrate into the pores on the skin to kill the bacteria that creates acne. The devices can also reduce the inflammation on the skin. This process can be done at home or in a dermatologists office. However, at home treatments are going to be far less expensive. The devices are typically held to the skin for 10 minutes increments and the light is commonly between 400 and 1,000 nanometers in intensity.

Anti-aging is one of the most popular benefits of Light Therapy. Red light therapy is commonly use for skin rejuvenation. Treatments can reduce wrinkles, minimize fine lines, reduce cellulite markings, and leave you with a young and healthy glow. Handheld devices, similar or the same as the ones use for acne, can help achieve all of these goals. Red light therapy beds are also extremely common. Similar to a tanning bed, the person undergoing the treatment would lay in the bed for a certain amount of time on a set schedule. Typically 15 to 30 minutes one to multiple times a week.

Hair loss is treated with red light therapy as well. Whether the hair loss is due to old age, pattern baldness, stress, or a skin condition, red light is known to help. The patient will either use a handheld device or a light panel and set a schedule for themself. The intensity is the same at the options discussed above. Of course, for all of these things, reading instructions and taking your personal condition into order before beginning treatment will give you the best results.

Light Therapy Devices For Severe Skin Conditions:

Light Therapy can help with more serious conditions, such as Rosacea, Eczema, Athlete’s Foot, Psoriasis, and more. If you are currently taking medication for any of these conditions or similar ones, it may be worth discussing Red Light Therapy with your doctor and finding a better option for your body. The treatments won’t take over your life and can be easily fit into your daily routine.

Red light therapy is used for just about all of these conditions. The same devices discussed above are used for these skin conditions. Blue light therapy is currently being used to treat certain types of skin cancers and it is remarkable. A solution is put onto the skin and then blue light is applied to the cancerous areas. The light penetrates through to the skin, killing the cancerous matter.

As discussed before, depending on the severity and exact circumstance of the condition, the treatments length and intensity levels differ. These treatments, aside from skin cancer, can be done at home or at a doctor’s office.

Light Therapy For Pain:

Red light therapy is commonly used amount athlete’s for pain management. Red light can treat aches and pains, reduce muscle and joint pain, help manage chronic pain, speed up the healing process for a wide array of injuries, and much more. Red light therapy beds, as discussed above, are commonly used for all of these conditions. Body wraps that use red infrared light are used as well and are much easier to fit to your lifestyle.

Starting The Treatment…

As with all major lifestyle changes regarding your health, it is always important to consult with a doctor who knows your history first. The next step is to choose whether to do the treatments at home or in a doctor’s office. If possible, at home treatments are usually the best route. Not only are they far less expensive, it is also easier to manage your time around the treatments if you only have to worry about your own schedule. It’s important to choose the right light therapy device. If it doesn’t fit your needs or schedule, you will never use it!

And lastly, but most importantly, keep an open mind. Light therapy is a natural form of therapy which could lead to doubts. But if your mind is open and you stick to a schedule, light therapy can seriously be life changing. The treatment will not heal you over night, but if you are dedicated, you can witness wonders.

Posted on April 15, 2016 In Acne, Blue Light Therapy, Depression, Hair Loss, Light Therapy, Mental Health, Psoriasis, Red Light Therapy, Skin Treatments, Uncategorized
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Top 10 Acne Light Therapy Products Under $100

In the most recent years, when acne treatments are being discussed, the phrase light therapy is usually going to be thrown around. It may seem silly as first to some people. Light can treat my acne? You mean the sun? Oh I have to sit in front of a light? How could that work?

It works, folks. It definitely works. Light therapy is being used to treat not just acne, but also a wide array of skin conditions and disorders. The all natural, chemical free, drug free therapy is breaking headlines everywhere. There are a few different forms of light that work to kill that confidence lowering acne that we all deal with. Red light therapy, blue light Therapy, and a combination of the two are all being used to kill acne causing bacteria in your pores, reduce inflammation, heal scars from previous breakouts, eliminate black heads, and more. Light therapy treatments for acne can be conducted in a doctor’s office or in the comfort of your own home. While the devices doctor’s use are going to be slightly more powerful and you will be supervised throughout the treatment, it often gets extremely expensive to visit a dermatologist each time you want to undergo light therapy treatments. This is why the world has begun to improve at home acne light therapy treatments. In order to get the best results, it’s important to speak with a doctor first, set a schedule for yourself, and fit the treatment into your routine. The easier it is to fit the treatment into your schedule, the better you will be about making it happen. It’s also important to keep an open mind. Light therapy treatments aren’t going to make you acne free and keep you that way in one night. Be patient, follow a schedule, and you’ll have the skin you’ve always dreamed of.

Below is a list of the Top 10 Acne Light Therapy Products Under $100. You can use all of these devices in the comfort of your home, they don’t take up much space, and they won’t break the bank. What else could you ask for?!

1.) NORLANYA Red Light Therapy Machine

Amazon for $59.99

The NORLANYA Red Light Therapy Machine is perfect for killing that acne causing bacteria that lives in your pores and reducing inflammation. With wavelengths at 660 nanometers, this easy to use, handheld device is sure rejuvenate your skin. The device has two photon light therapy modes. You can choose continuous or pulse modes to find what works best for your skin. This device is cordless, easily rechargeable, and can fit in your carry on bag.

2.) IlluMask Acne Light Therapy Mask

Amazon for $16.27

The IlluMask Acne Light Therapy Mask was specially made for conveniently treating acne. The mask uses red and blue light to effectively treat mild cases of acne while also being easy to use and inexpensive. The mask is hands free, drug free, and chemical free. The device also comes with a packet that explains thirty different treatment options.

 

 

3.) LED Light Therapy Skin System For Beautiful Skin

Amazon for $99.99

The LED Light Therapy Skin System for Beautiful Skin uses multiple forms of light therapy to target skin conditions. As you’ll see, this device is at a slightly higher price point. The reason being, you get more for your buck. This skin care package includes three detachable light heads which can be changed according to what your skin requires. The device is hand held, cordless when in use and charges with the included cord. The device is aimed to give you a 30 minute treatment per charge and has a built in timer to let you know when your treatments, which are typically 10 minutes long, are finished. The LED Light Therapy Skin Care System has wonderful reviews for not only treating acne. It can also tighten the skin on your face and body and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

4.) Project E Beauty LED 3 Color Photo-Rejuvenation Kit

Amazon for $54.99

The Project E Beauty LED 3 Color Photo-Rejuvenation Kit is similar to the skin care system discussed above but less expensive. This device has detachable heads which allow you to choose exactly what part of your skin you’d like to focus on. The red light head penetrates between 8-10mm, the blue light head penetrates at about .55mm and the green light head is a combination of red and blue. The Project E Beauty Kit also uses small vibrations to help treat the skin. For this price and all that comes with it, why isn’t this simple, handheld device in your shopping cart?

5.) Yok Pollar Light Therapy Machine

Amazon for $72.95

The Yok Pollar Light Therapy Machine is not only great for rejuvenating the skin, reducing fine lines, and tightening the skin, but it’s also made for treating acne. This device uses wavelengths between 620 to 625 nanometers to help you receive dermatologist results right at home. The package is also cordless, easy to store, sits in a charging dock, and includes goggles to keep your eyes safe.

 

 

6.) Helios Advanced Light Therapy System

Amazon for $39.99

The Helios Advanced LED Light Therapy System is a complete treatment system. This device gives you everything you need to treat your skin in a small package. The handheld wand has three detachable heads, red, blue, and green. Each light head attachment is precisely engineered with wavelengths between 415 to 660 nanometers to help you achieve the best possible results. The “blemish fighter” head, which you would use for acne treatments, uses blue LED lighting at 415 nanometers to dramatically reduce inflammation and kill acne causing bacteria in your pores. The device can cover a large area of the skin and has an auto-off option so that you can perfectly time your scheduled treatments.

 

7.) Tanda Clear+ Professional Clearing Solution

Amazon for $79.00

The Tanda Clear Professional Clearing Solution is small and handy, weighing in at just 12 ounces. This device aims to clear existing breakouts and help prevent any future ones. Patients simply press the orange power button and place the device on the affected area. The company claims that a three minute treatment session twice a day can clear your acne and keep it that way. This device is one of the simpler ones we’ve seen, making it a great option for light therapy beginners.

 

8.) ReVive Light Therapy Skin Treatment

Amazon for $79.95

The ReVive Light Therapy Skin Treatment is a handheld wand that penetrates deep into the skin to kill acne and the bacteria that causes it. The device is made for all skin types, even the sensitive ones! The light head consists of 40 LED blue light bulbs that help you start the journey to the skin you’ve always wanted in just a few days. The device should be used for a minimum of 3 minutes each day and used with goggles if the light is close to your eyes. This device is medical grade for just a fraction of the price!

 

9.) ReVive Light Therapy Essentials Treatment

Amazon for $49.00

The ReVive Light Therapy Essentials Treatment is highly reviewed and can help you achieve dermatologist results in a short amount of the time. The best part? All your treatments are done in the comfort of your home. This handheld device is medical grade, handheld, and portable. It’s also safe for all skin types, drug free, and all natural. This OTC Class II Medical Device may just be the one for you.

 

10.) Verilux Clearwave Phototherapy System For Acne

Amazon for $79.99

The Verilux Clearwave Phototherapy System For Acne painlessly destroys the bacteria in your pores that causes acne while keeping the surrounding tissue safe and harm free. This easy to use handheld device is rechargeable, portable, and sits in it’s own dock, making it the perfect addition to your bathroom counter. It was cleared by the FDA for the treatment of mild to moderate acne and it doing great at just that. When applied to affected areas, the device detects contact with the skin and and applies a powerful and effective blue light for a three minute treatment session. The light head is precisely engineered, applying the correct amount of wavelengths to treat your acne while keeping your skin healthy and out of harm’s way.

Posted on April 12, 2016 In Acne, Blue Light Therapy, Light Therapy, Products, Red Light Therapy, Skin Treatments, Top 10's
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Top 5 Light Therapy Products For Travelers Under $100 

Light Therapy is all the rave right now. It’s all natural, drug free, chemical free and harm free. It’s being used to treat acne, rejuvenate skin, treat cancer, treat all different forms of depression, treat skin conditions, cure hair loss, and so much more! The biggest factor when it comes to any sort of medical treatment is convenience. If the treatment does not easily fit into your schedule, it’s very common to not give it the chance it deserves. In order to get the best results for light therapy treatments, patients need to set a schedule for themselves and be sure to follow it. In order for this to happen, the treatment has to work with the patient’s daily routine. Many people travel, right? Whether it’s for work, pleasure, family, friends, etc. However, traveling quite frequently while also following a medical treatment plan can be difficult. This is why finding the right Light Therapy product is so important. If you’re a traveler and looking to add Light Therapy to your lifestyle, this list is for you. We have created a list of the Top 5 Light Therapy Products For Travelers Under $100. Our list is succinct and accurate, helping you find the perfect product. These devices are easy to pack in your carry on, can be used just about anywhere, and they won’t empty your wallet. You’re welcome!

1.) Nature Bright Sun Bliss 2 in 1 Portable Light Therapy & Wake-Up Light

Amazon for $60.30

The Nature Bright Sun Bliss 2 in 1 Portable Light Therapy & Wake-Up Light is perfect for the traveler who needs a little help keeping their circadian rhythm in check. This light is made with a 10,000 lux bright light which is meant to mimic the sun no matter what time of day it is. It can be used as a simple light box that you spend some time in front of to raise your energy levels or you can use it as an alarm clock. Set the time you’d like to start waking up and the light will slowly start to turn on, mimicking the sunrise and keeping your mind’s internal clock in check. The Nature Bright Sun Bliss Light is light weight and portable, weighing in at only 15.5 ounces and 1.2 inches in height.

2.) Zadro Sunlight 365

Amazon for $34.95

The Zadro Sunlight 365 was specially designed for the winter blues traveler. This light consists of 35 blue LEDs and has 10,000 lux of light which is quite impressive considering the size. The light is adjustable from 0 to 100% and has a small panel on the front that shows the time and other optionable settings. This light is plastic, small, and portable, making it a necessary addition to your carry on bag.

 

3.) Verilux Happy Light Liberty 5K Natural Spectrum Energy Lamp

Joann for $19.99

This lamp is on sale! You better add it to your cart quick! The Verilux Happy Light Liberty 5K Natural Spectrum Energy Lamp is only about 6″x7″x3″ which makes it perfect for your office, desk or hotel room. It’s plastic and portable, making it easy to fit in your suitcase or briefcase. It emits 5000 lux which is ideal for mild to moderate cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression, jet lag, shift changes, insomnia, and more. This lamp may be small but it sure is mighty.

4.) LED Light Therapy Skin System For Beautiful Skin

Amazon for $99.99

The LED Light Therapy Skin System for Beautiful Skin uses multiple forms of light therapy to target skin conditions such as acne, wrinkles, scars, inflammation, psoriasis, Rosacea, and more. This skin care package includes three detachable light heads which can be changed according to what your skin requires. The device is hand held, cordless when in use and charges with the included cord. The device is aimed to give you a 30 minute treatment per charge and has a built in timer to let you know when your treatments are finished. Treatments are usually 10 minutes long. The device is only 5.6 ounces and 2 inches long, making it easy to continue your skin treatments while traveling. How often do you get to treat your acne on the go? This device makes it possible.

5.) ReVive Light Therapy Skin Treatment

Amazon for $79.95

The ReVive Light Therapy Skin Treatment is a handheld wand that penetrates deep into the skin to kill acne and the bacteria that causes it. The device is made for all skin types, even the sensitive ones! The light head consists of 40 LED blue light bulbs which makes this device a bang for the buck! The device should be used for a minimum of 3 minutes each day and used with goggles if the light is close to your eyes. The ReVive Light Therapy Skin Treatment device is small, portable, and will fit nicely in your toiletry bag while you travel. Continue your treatment on the go! It’ll be worth it.

Posted on April 11, 2016 In Acne, Blue Light Therapy, Depression, Light Therapy, Mental Health, Products, Red Light Therapy, Skin Treatments, Top 10's
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Best Light Therapy Products For Skin Rejuvenation

In the most recent years, when skin treatments are being discussed, the phrase light therapy is usually going to be thrown around. It may seem silly at first to some people. Light can make me look younger? Light can heal my skin? No more wrinkles? You mean the sun? Oh I have to sit in front of a light? How could that work?!

It works, everyone. It has been proven over and over again! Light therapy is being used to treat not only skin conditions and disorders, but also the inevitable aging process that we all have to go through. You’re still going to grow older, but that doesn’t mean your skin has to look the same as your age! The all natural, chemical free, drug free therapy is breaking headlines everywhere. There are a few different forms of light that work to rejuvenate the skin. Red light therapy, blue light therapy, and a combination of the two are all being used to reduce wrinkles, minimize fine lines, tighten the skin, get rid of cellulite, heal scars, and more. We’re going to break it down for you between you start digging deeper looking at products…

Red Light – Stimulates the production of collagen, which is a protein used to repair damaged tissue and to replace old tissue. This will help treat fine lines and reduce large sized pores.
Blue Light – Kills Prophyrins, which is the acne causing bacteria in the skin’s pores. It also has a calming effective which is great for hypersensitivity.
Green Light – A balance between red and blue light. Balances color pigment, reduces fine lines, adds nutrients to aging skin, speeds up healing process of wounds, and can treat scars.

Light therapy treatments for these conditions can be conducted in a dermatologist’s office or in the comfort of your own home. While the devices doctor’s use are going to be slightly more powerful and you will be supervised throughout the treatment, it often gets extremely expensive to visit a dermatologist each time you want to undergo light therapy treatments. This is why scientists have begun to improve at home skin rejuvenation light therapy treatments. In order to get the best results, it’s important to speak with a doctor first, set a schedule for yourself, and fit the treatment into your routine. The easier it is to fit the treatment into your schedule, the better you will be about making it happen. It’s also important to keep an open mind. Light therapy treatments aren’t going to rejuvenate your skin immediately and keep you that way after just one treatment. Be patient, follow a schedule, and you’ll have the skin you’ve always dreamed of.

Below is a list of the Best Light Therapy Products for Skin Rejuvenation. You can use all of these devices in the comfort of your home, they’re easy to use, and you can follow your own treatment plan. Does it get any better?!

 

NORLANYA Photon Therapy Facial Salon Skin Care Treatment Machine

Amazon for $264.09

This skin care system is advanced and highly reviewed, making it one of the best options on the market for skin rejuvenation. The NORLANYA Photon Therapy Facial Salon Skin Care Treatment Machine uses red, blue, and yellow lighting to reduce wrinkles, spots, fine lines, reduce inflammation, heal scars, and kill acne. The changeable light panels, which each include about 140 LED bulbs, emit light at different wavelengths. Red is at 630 nanometers, blue is 470 nanometers and yellow is 590 nanometers. The high intensity of this machine allows for cell growth and rejuvenation anywhere on the body with dermatologist level results. The NORLANYA Photon Therapy Machine is foldable, easy to transport, and can be manipulated to effectively treat any part of the body.

 

Carer 3 Color LED Mask

Amazon for $142.99

Light Therapy skin rejuvenation masks are a great way to soley focus on the health and cosmetic appearance of your skin. There are a lot of masks for sale but it’s takes doing a little research to find the one that is going to be the most effective. The Carer 3 Color LED Mask ranks pretty high in our books. This skin care mask uses 3 different photon therapy options. Patients can choose to use red, blue, or green LED lighting to help achieve the correct results. The red light emits light at wavelengths between 650 to 730 nanometers. The blue light emits light at wavelengths between 430 to 450 nanometers. The green light, which is a combination of red and blue light, emits light at wavelengths between 525 to 550 nanometers. This company recommends using the mask for at least 20 minutes a day and claims that you will see results in just 4-6 weeks! Worth a shot, right?

 

Quasar MD Plus

BabyQuasar for $595.00

Baby Quasar is a highly reviewed light therapy skin care company. They make many products to target skin rejuvenation and acne treatment.Their Quasar MD Plus uses red lighting to help slow the skin’s aging process as well as a few other cosmetic benefits. The Quasar MD Plus is FDA cleared, dermatologist recommended, and has proven positive results for at home treatments. The treatment head is 1.94 inches in diameter and it uses 5mm LEDs. While there is a smaller option for this device, the Baby Quasar Plus, the larger treatment heads allow patients to cover more space, shortening the treatment time. Red light therapy is 100% safe and has no side effects. Plus, the company that makes this device claims this handheld wand to be their best weapon against anti-aging. Time to add it to your shopping cart!

Posted on April 10, 2016 In Acne, Blue Light Therapy, Light Therapy, Products, Red Light Therapy, Skin Treatments
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Blue Light Therapy For Acne

What Is Blue Light Therapy?

Light Therapy is the process of using sunlight or a form of light that is meant to mimic the benefits of sunlight in order to treat a wide array of conditions. Blue Light Therapy, specifically, is known to treat conditions such as acne, skin cancer, seasonal depression, difficulty with seasonal changes, and a long list of skin conditions. Although Blue Light Therapy has proven effective for all of these conditions, it is most commonly known and used for treating acne.

What Is Acne?

Acne can show up in all different forms and sadly, it can show up all over your body. It is the most common skin condition in the world, affecting more than 50 million Americans. 94% of females struggle with acne. That’s a pretty high percentage, huh?! Acne is caused by hair follicles plugging with oil and dead skin cells. The not to pleasant result appears in the form of pimples, blackheads, bumps, white heads, and other blemishes.
The truth is…no one wants acne. Everyone has to deal with it throughout their life. Some people are lucky, it only shows up during puberty. While others struggle their whole lives. And some people, no matter how healthy they eat, and no matter how often they wash their face, just can’t seem to say goodbye to the blemishes. This is where Blue Light Therapy comes into play.

Blue Light Therapy For Acne…

Blue Light Therapy can be used to help treat acne no matter what age you are and no matter how the skin condition appears on your body. The treatment process has no known side affects. It is drug free, chemical free, non-invasive, and quite simple. Dermatologists are swearing by Blue Light Therapy, claiming that it can help rid of the blemishes we thought we could never get rid of. While treatments can be conducted in a doctor’s office, it can get quite expensive. At home devices are typically recommended because they are a one time cost and can be used every day at your own leisure.

How It Works…

Judith Hellman, M.D., a NYC based dermatologists who practices medical dermatology did a question and answer piece with SkinInc. She specializes in dermatological surgery, laser surgery, and anti-aging skin treatments. In Hellman’s answers for the website, she explains how Blue Light Therapy works and what it’s effects are. Hellman explains,

“Blue light kills the acne-causing bacteria known as Propioni­bacterium acnes, (P. acnes), which can cause inflammation. P. acnes is sensitive to blue light. Using the blue light eliminates the bacteria found in the oil glands in the skin. The added presence of infrared light (heat) in the home device causes the oil glands to shrink in size. The result is less oil in the skin and less bacteria, leading to the resolution of acne in the treated areas.

Eliminating the bacteria from the skin with help from blue light decreases the inflammation associated with red pimples (papules) seen in acne. After a number of treatments, the blemishes disappear and skin regains its normal appearance.” (SkinInc.com)

If Blue Light Therapy treatments are being conducted at home, they are typically performed one to two times each day. Depending on the skin, times will vary. But the treatment will not be more than an hour long, making it so easy to fit into your daily routine. There are a few different forms of Blue Light Therapy so it is important to do your research to decide what device is going to work best for you. Handheld devices are typically simple and portable while lamps and panels take up a bit more space. There are pros and cons to all options so speaking to your Dermatologist and thinking about your routine is important

Important Words…

“My clients have experienced a very significant decrease in the number of acne lesions, both pimples and cysts, with the home device. Not only have they achieved better skin, but there has been a huge improvement in their self-confidence. Since most sufferers are young, the success of the treatment and reduction of their acne also helped their social life and interactions with others, both in a personal and a professional setting. I consider this a very big treatment success beyond just improving the condition itself.”

-Judith Hellman, M.D.

Are You Sold?


$99.00

ReVive Clinical 40 Acne Light Therapy System

Boscovs.com

This handheld device is perfect for practicing at home Blue Light Therapy treatments. The ReVive Clinical 40 Acne Light Therapy System is hand held, portable, and easy to use. Not only is the head detachable so that it can be swapped with other ReVive Light Therapy products, but the head contains 60 415 nanometer LEDs. The LEDs are powerful enough to kill the bacteria in your pores that is causing acne. Thank goodness!
The kit also includes a travel bag and goggles to keep your eyes safe. For just under $100, and being small enough to pack away, this Blue Light Therapy device is perfect for dealing with acne.
Are you sold? I think you’re sold. Blue Light Therapy is sure to surprise you.

Posted on March 31, 2016 In Acne, Blue Light Therapy, Skin Treatments, Uncategorized
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Blue Light Therapy & Acne

“It is easy to display a wound, the proud scars of combat. It is hard to show a pimple”
-Leonard Cohen, The Favorite Game 

What Is Acne?
 
Probably a silly question to ask, right? We all know what acne is. It’s those bright red zits that always showed up at the most inopportune times when you were 16. It’s those pestering black heads all across your nose that you can never seem to squeeze out. It’s those patches of red spots showing up on your cheeks when you feel far too old for it. We can all define acne, I’m sure. But why does our skin react the way it does?
 
Acne is an extremely common skin condition. According to HealthLine, a very common website dedicated to explaining medical conditions and the intricate details of them. In the Symptom Checker section of the website, HealthLine explains just what acne is.

     “Acne occurs when the pores on your skin become blocked with oil, dead skin, or bacteria. Each pore on your skin is the opening to a follicle. The follicle is made up of a hair and a sebaceous (oil) gland. The oil gland releases sebum (oil), which travels up the hair, out of the pore, and onto your skin. The sebum keeps your skin lubricated and soft. If you develop acne, this may be because of one or more problems in this lubrication process. These possible causes include:

  • too much oil or sebum is being produced by the follicle
  • dead skin cells are accumulating in the pore
  • bacteria has built up in the pore

An overabundance of oil, a pore clogged by dead skin cells, and bacteria all contribute to the development of pimples. A zit appears when the bacteria grows in the clogged pore and the oil is unable to escape.”
(HealthLine.com)

If your skin is repeatedly being affected by your pores being plugged, you may be struggling with acne. And no, you’re not crazy because you’re forty years old and have acne. Acne can affect people of all ages. From young children just entering puberty, to residents in nursing homes. Life isn’t like the movies and sometimes you just get acne.

What Causes Acne?

Acne can be caused by a wide array of things. Hormonal changes, such as puberty or pregnancy can cause temporary acne. There are certain medications that can increase the risk as well. Birth control pills and corticosteroids are just a couple examples. Diet also plays a major role in developing acne. Unhealthy diets, diets high in refined sugars, and diets high carbohydrates such as bread and chips make the body more susceptible.

People assume that they’re just not washing their face enough, or they need a new face cream, but most of the time that’s not the case. Hey, maybe washing your face did the trick. But for most people, that’s just not the case. Most people need some medical treatment without the crazy costs. Light Therapy is known to treat acne, especially in the form of Blue Light.
 
What Is Blue Light Therapy?

Blue Light Therapy is form of Photodynamic Therapy or Light Therapy that uses UltraViolet lights to treat condition related to the skin. Blue Light Therapy is proven to have treated some skin cancers. It also aids in minimizing superficial skin leisures, acne, wrinkles, and more. Blue Light Therapy has been working miracles such as warding off skin cancer, so why not take your chances and try to cure your acne. There’s a pretty high chance you’re going to achieve your goal.
 
Blue Light Therapy & Acne…
 
Blue Light Therapy helps cure acne by killing the bacteria in your pores called Propionibacterium acnes. This bacteria can cause inflammation. Propionibacterium acnes are extremely sensitive to blue light, thus making it easy to eliminate the bacteria in the oil glands on your face and body. Most Blue Light Therapy devices use infrared light (heat), which helps by shrinking the size of the oil glands. This leaves the skin with less oil and bacteria. Once the bacteria is removed from the skin, inflammation on the skin will go down. Inflammation is associated with red pimples, which is the most obvious sign of acne. Repeating the treatment as needed and recommended with effectively decrease the amount of blemishes on the skin and eventually restore the skin to it’s normal and natural self.
 
Blue Light Therapy can be used at home or in a dermatologist office depending on the patient’s needs. At home devices have been proven to have great results, which is definitely a lot simpler and less expensive than in office treatments. However, in office treatments are typically more aggressive due to the size of the technology. This form of the treatment can help treat a large area in a short amount of time.

Lisa Samalonis, a registered Dermatologist who writes for TheDermatologist.com, took to the website’s blog to address the benefits of Blue Light Therapy. Formatting her article in the form of a Question and Answer, Samalonis answered a question asking which of her patients she would recommend Blue Light Therapy to. Samalonis wrote,

     “I recommend the blue light treatment to my acne patients with red pimples (inflammatory acne). In my clinical trial with an at-home use blue light (Silk’n Blue, Home Skinovations Inc.), my patients had good results treating not only mild, but moderate and even severe, cystic or scarring acne. The device features blue light pulses that destroy bacteria within follicles and pores beneath the skin’s surface, treating mild to moderate acne and helping to achieve bright, clear skin in the comfort of the patients’ own home. Continued usage resulted in a significant improvement for all types of inflammatory acne. All patients with concerns over unwanted acne are candidates for treatment, regardless of their skin tone or severity of acne.” (TheDermatologist.com)
 
If you’re struggling with acne, no matter what you’re age is, no matter what your skin color is, Blue Light Therapy is the treatment for you. It’s natural, has no known side affects, and is being proven every day to cure a skin condition that more than 85% of people in the United States deals with. What’s stopping you?

Posted on February 22, 2016 In Acne, Blue Light Therapy
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Light Therapy & Acne

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What Is Light Therapy?

Light Therapy is the process of using different forms of light to help reduce and/or treat a wide array of conditions and disorders. Dermatologists have been using light therapy on their patients for awhile now. And now, thanks to the convenience of new light therapy products, you can also use the treatment at home. Light therapy has been taking down acne one pimply face at a time and pretty much kicking it’s butt.

Light Therapy & Acne…

We all deal with them, those not so pretty blemishes on our cheeks, our noses, our foreheads, our backs, and other unfortunate places. Acne is a skin condition that occurs when hair follies plug with oil and dead skin cells. The bothersome condition results in pimples, blackheads, and bumps. It’s honestly a pretty difficult condition to conquer. Some people can lay off the greasy potato chips, change their pillow cases every single morning, and still end up with zits on their foreheads. Some people can apply all of the expensive creams in the world, try every homeopathic treatment, read every Pinterest article about how to get rid of their zits, and they will still struggle. Some people deal with terrible side affects with acne medications, or they just can’t afford to keep getting it refilled! This is where light therapy can kick acne right out of your life.

Exposing your skin to different forms of Light Therapy can help kill the bacteria in and on your skin that causes redness and swelling from acne. Using a form of Light Therapy will not be a quick kill for your zits. It will not just zap them away like a laser does. Instead, the treatment kills the bacteria that causes acne and reduces the amount of oil-producing glands on your skin. Giving your skin a chance to recover by itself, without harming or damaging it for the long run. Depending on what is needed and wanted, the treatment will either be using red light, blue light, or a combination of the two.

What We’ve Learned From The Sun…

If you’ve ever gone on vacation somewhere sunny and warm, or you spend a lot of time outdoors in the summer, you’ll notice the effect the sun has on your skin. Not only are you nice and naturally tan, but it can treat acne and reduce the blemishes on your skin. The red and blue wavelengths of sunlight are what really do the trick. They’re not always visible, and let’s face it. Not all of us are lucky enough to live in paradise! We can’t all get natural acne treatments sitting on the beach every day! Sometimes we need a little help. For long term benefits, and for most of us who have to deal with seasonal changes, Light Therapy really does the trick.  Light Therapy helps mimic the sun, but actually does a better job due to the fact that you can target the exact light that you want. Meaning you can choose..red light, blue light, or both!

Red Light vs. Blue Light…

Red light and blue light each have different effects on the skin, both providing lots of benefits. Even more so when they’re combined!

Facing Acne, a website dedicated to helping people get the clear skin they desire, wrote a wonderful article explaining light therapy and it’s effects on acne. They wrote a brief summary on the differences between red light and blue light. The website explains,

“Red light reaches deep into the skin and activates hemoglobin. Red light treatment cuts off just enough of the blood supply of oil-producing sebaceous glands that pores don’t get quite as oily. Blue light penetrates pores and kills acne bacteria—but not all the pore’s acne bacteria. There are always some acne bacteria in the sebaceous gland that can’t be reached by blue light.” (FacingAcne.com)

“There are specific wavelengths of visible light that kill acne bacteria. Visible blue light from the sun (in the frequency range of approximately 415 nm) that shines into pores can activate light-sensitive chemicals called porphyrins that are found in the outer cell membranes of the bacteria that cause acne. When these chemicals begin to vibrate in sync with solar energy, they rupture the outer lining of the bacterium. The contents of the bacterial cell begin to leak out, and the bacterium dies within 48 hours.

Visible red light from the sun has a complementary benefit in treating acne. Solar rays in the frequency range of approximately 650 nanometers reach deeper into the skin, down to the level of the sebocytes that produce the oil that sometimes clogs pores.

The red rays of the sun are absorbed by red compounds in the skin. They primarily heat up hemoglobin. Ordinary light shining on the surface of the skin, however, only reaches to the depth of the oil glands, and does not cauterize the blood vessels in the skin. The effects of red light on oil-producing glands are temporary, and they begin producing large amounts of all again a week or two after treatment.” (FacingAcne.com)

Don’t Forget…

It is also important to note that drying out your skin is very easy to do. And dry skin does not mean healthy skin. So when it comes to light therapy, more treatment does not mean better results. Drying or burning your skin by keeping your face too close to your lamp or wand does not improve your skin. Also, using light therapy as your only form of skin treatment will not fix your problems. Light Therapy should always be combined with other methods for the best results. For example, being sure to keep your skin clean, watching what you eat, properly moisturizing, changing your sheets and pillowcases when necessary, etc.

Are You Sold?

Light Therapy started becoming popular as a way to treat and cure acne when highly intense medicines such as Accutane and Retin-A were given a whole slew of restrictions from the government. Due to the lack of negative effects that Light Therapy has on the body, dermatologists hopped right on board, no longer being afraid of putting their patient’s health on the line. Now instead of prescribing medications or acne, you can now receive in office treatments from your dermatologist. But don’t forget, you can treat yourself at home as well. Blue light and red light therapy devices to use at home or while you’re at a spa have become extremely popular and easy to find.

There are lower cost options such as handheld led lamps for your face or other problem areas. These help heat the oil under your pores so that blackheads can pop out. But there are also higher end devices that have proven to be much more effect. You will not see instant results from any product that you purchase or use at a spa, but being consistent and knowing what you’re doing will go a long way.

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Trophy Skin Blue MD
$249

This highly recommended device combines blue light and red light therapy to help achieve the best possible results. The Trophy Skin Blue MD uses LED lighting to safely kill bacteria that causes acne. The device “penetrates deep into pores, eliminating P. Acnes at the source to heal blemishes and prevent future breakouts. BlueMD also emits red light to reduce inflammation and promote skin healing. In as little as 20 minutes a day a few times per week, BlueMD heals your acne from the inside out for clearer, smoother, blemish-free skin.” (TrophySkin.com)

Your skin is waiting for you to make it healthy again! It’s time to use Light Therapy to cure that acne.
Posted on February 15, 2016 In Acne, Light Therapy, Skin Treatments
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