From times immemorial people have been searching of ways to look younger and better. You may get a smooth and wrinkle-free skin as you grow older if you take good care of your skin from a young age. Natural aging due to gravity, sun exposure, cell death, loss of collagen may benefit from red light therapy.
As you become older, your skin can show visible signs of aging. These may be in the form of fine lines, wrinkles, prominent scars, frown lines, skin sagging and more. Make-up is only a temporary solution and does not solve underlying problems. You may consider using botox or fillers, but these have to be used regularly at specified intervals. More invasive procedures like cosmetic surgery have their own risks.
What is red light therapy?
Red Light Therapy uses low levels of red light to stimulate the skin’s natural healing process at the cellular level since it targets mitochondrial cells. The red light uses a low-level red laser that penetrates deeper into the skin and helps the cells to self-repair. It helps with circulation and improves the production of collagen and elastin which are naturally present in the skin to give a youthful appearance. It also reduces inflammation.
Benefits of red light therapy
If you use a home use red light device or go to a skin clinic or dermatologist you can potentially experience benefits like
- Reduction in wrinkles and fine lines
- Smoother skin
- Better and firmer skin
- Reduced acne and reduction in acne scars
- Wound and skin healing at a deeper level
- Tissue repair
- Decrease in severity of many skin conditions like rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema
Scientific research shows that red light therapy can be useful in many skin conditions and also help with reducing signs of aging. As it is a non-invasive treatment, it is generally safe for use. However, it does not work for all skin conditions. It is always a good idea to seek a medical professional’s help at least initially instead of self-treatment.
Does red light therapy have any disadvantages?
Red light therapy may not work if you have serious skin conditions or if you have sensitive skin, are prone to allergies, and may interfere with certain oral or topical medications that you may be taking. Additionally, if you use a device that is not right for your skin, expose your skin for too long, or don’t follow instructions carefully, you may not reap the benefits and may have other problems that need treatment. You have to weigh the risks with the possible rewards.
Final words
Red light therapy can be helpful for your skin and looking younger if you use it properly and with the right device. As a non-invasive treatment it has many benefits, but needs to be used regularly over a certain period of time so that you reap its benefits. You will not get instant results. If you are willing to stick with it for some time, you may well get smoother and wrinkle-free skin.
