While we have all heard about the dangers of too much sun exposure (wrinkles, sun spots, or worse skin cancer!), the truth is that without light, there would be no life. In the right doses, with the right sources, light can even be healing.
Light therapy is not a recent invention but it has gained a lot more support and research credit in the last few decades. This first grew out of NASA studies in the 1990s on red light and its ability to promote plant growth even in the vacuum of space.
Back down on earth, the research was expanded to study light therapy as a medical treatment. Today, light therapy is used in many medical and beauty applications. One of these applications is Polarized Light Therapy.
Polarized Light Therapy is used in spas and clinics around the world. It is safe, effective, and comfortable. Research continues to show the benefits of the therapy and at Beauty Obsession Salon and Spa, we have seen first hand the incredible results.
How Polarized Light Therapy Works
Polarized Light Therapy utilizes visible-spectrum polarized light. In our spa setting, the benefits mostly focus on the red and blue light wavelengths.
Studies have shown that this type of light therapy is able to penetrate the skin upto a depth of 5cm. This means the effects are delivered deep into the skin, promoting healing from the inside out.
With red light, the biochemical effect works to strengthen the mitochondria. These are the powerhouses of the cells. Strengthening them helps cells function more efficiently to rejuvenate and heal.
Unlike red light which targets deep into the cells and skin, blue light targets the top layer of skin. It has been shown to have broad-spectrum antimicrobial effects. In some studies it has even been shown to treat sun damage but triggering an immune system response and collagen production.
What Polarized Light Therapy Can Help Treat
At Beauty Obsession Salon and Spa, we recommend light therapy to many of our customers for a range of skin issues.
Specifically, red light can help with –
- Inflammation
- Enlarged glands
- Clogged pores
- Breakouts and acne
Blue light likewise is good for treating –
- Acne
- Skin texture
- Sun spots
- Scars
Longterm, Polarized Light Therapy can also stimulate skin collagen, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The therapy isn’t limited to the face or neck either. It can be used to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks, cellulite, surgery scars, and skin discoloration anywhere on the body.
Other conditions often treated with light therapy include eczema and rosacea. When used after certain cosmetic treatments, such as microneedle or dermarolling, the therapy can also help boost healing and the overall results of the treatments.
Polarized Light Therapy in Brooklyn
If you are ready to try light therapy, consider the certified and highly experienced specialists at Beauty Obsession. Our South Brooklyn location offers customized Polarized Light Therapy treatments in a beautifully designed and comfortable spa setting. Appointments can be booked by calling – 718.975.3773.
