LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that enters the skin’s layers to improve the skin.

LED light therapy helps treat a variety of skin concerns and conditions, including:

• Skin rejuvenation

• Wrinkles

• Rosacea

• Sun damage

• Mild to moderate acne

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

• Hair loss

• Rough, scaly, precancerous spots on the skin (actinic keratosis)

• Wounds

In some cases, LED light therapy may treat small and superficial basal cell carcinoma (BCC). BCC, a skin cancer, is the most common type of cancer, affecting about 3.6 million Americans each year.

LED light therapy uses various wavelengths that correspond to different visible colours. Each colour penetrates the skin at different depths.

• Blue light affects the uppermost layer of your skin. Best suited for active acne.

• Red light travels further into your skin. Best suited for skin rejuvenation.

• Near-infrared light penetrates deepest. Best for skin conditions and wound healing.

In the 1990s, NASA began studying LED’s effects in promoting wound healing in astronauts by helping cells and tissues grow.