Pittwater Life September 2017 Issue

Hair & Beauty
How pulses of light can
provide skin rejuvenation
with Sue Carroll
Every human cell contains
organelles called
mitochondria, which
generate the energy that the cell
needs to survive, as well as help
cells communicate with each
other to work more efficiently.
The process of generating the
energy can be stimulated and
enhanced by providing energy
to the cell in the form of light
energy. This is called
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
therapy, which uses pulses of
visible therapeutic light over
many wavelengths that deliver
energy to the various layers of
the skin.
The science of light therapy
started in Europe around 40
years ago. It has also been used
extensively in the USA by the
NASA space program to aid
in the rapid healing of cuts,
scrapes and bruising (when in
space the lack of gravity limits
the body’s healing capacity).
It has been shown in studies
using LED light, that the visible
light works by changing the
molecular structure of a gluelike
layer of water on elastin, the
protein that provides elasticity
in skin, blood vessels, heart
and other body structures.
Figuratively speaking the
light strips away those water
molecules that are involved in
the immobilisation of elastin,
gradually restoring its elastic
function and thus reducing
facial wrinkles.
Other benefits of LED light
therapy that have been studied
and reported include:
n increased vascularity (relating
to fluid carrying vessels);
n stimulated collagen
production (a protein found
in skin, bone and connective
tissue);
n increased adenosine
triphosphate (ATP) release
(fuel for cells);
n increased RNA and DNA
synthesis (essential for protein
synthesis, ATP production and
cell repair);
n increased lymphatic drainage
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(a fluid containing white blood
cells that is drained from
tissue spaces – in the course
of healing, it often carries
away bacteria, viruses and
cancer cells);
n stimulated fibroblastic
activity (connective tissue that
secretes collagen and elastic
fibres);
n increased phagocytosis
(a process of cleaning the
blood stream and tissues of
bacteria, waste and other
foreign particles);
n it is anti-inflammatory, which
will assist in reducing red
capillaries, and rosacea; and
n its purifying and antibacterial
effect will assist with
reducing, calming and healing
acne.
For those looking for a
non-invasive and no-downtime
treatment, LED is a safe and
effective treatment for the
rejuvenation of skin, the healing
of jaundice in babies, and the
reduction of acne and rosacea.
Treatments can take from 15-30
minutes per session. Depending
on what is to be treated, several
sessions may be required over a
few weeks.
LED treatments may also
be included in other skin
treatments in order to speed
the healing and rejuvenation
capacity of the skin. Most
people will see results after the
first application of LED, where
the skin is calm, hydrated
and has a healthy and radiant
glow. LED treatments may be
performed while lying on an
LED bed – similar to a sunbed
– in a clinic, or even at home at
your own leisure.
It is very important to know
the true efficacy of the actual
LED, knowing that it is of the
correct wavelength and not just
a coloured light globe, which
will not produce a beneficial
result.
The science of skin
rejuvenation can be as easy
as LED therapy. The light
treatment is beneficial for both
men and women of all ages,
skin types and conditions.
Sue Carroll of Skin
Inspiration has been a qualified
Aesthetician for 33 years.
Sue has owned and
operated successful beauty
clinics and day spas on
the Northern Beaches.
info@skininspiration.com.au
www.skininspiration.com.au
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Hair & Beauty