Red light therapy (RLT) is a treatment that uses low wavelength red or near-infrared light to improve skin appearance and health, but the effectiveness and safety of this therapy are still unknown. Some studies suggest promising results from RLT for various skin conditions, such as wrinkles, scars, acne and psoriasis, but more clinical research is needed to confirm its full effectiveness . Instead of citing a NASA study, you could mention one of the following studies that support the use of RLT for skin health:
- – A study that found that men and women with androgenetic alopecia (a genetic disorder that causes hair loss) who used an at-home RLT device for 24 weeks grew thicker hair.
- – A study that found that RLT may smooth your skin and help with wrinkles, acne scars, burns, and signs of UV sun damage.
- – A study that found that RLT reduced pain and inflammation in people with Achilles tendinitis
Red light therapy is a natural and effective way to improve your skin health and appearance. It can help you heal various skin conditions and prevent signs of aging. A clinical study that supports its benefits can be found below. You can also check out our Kala Glow Blog on skin-health in the footer for more information. Here are some of the advantages of red light therapy:
- – It protects and enhances the production of collagen, which is essential for skin elasticity and firmness.
- – It stimulates the healing process of wounds that are slow to heal, such as diabetic ulcers and burns.
- – It helps to repair the damage caused by sun exposure, such as pigmentation and inflammation.
- – It promotes anti-aging by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
- – It reduces the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and blemishes.
- – It cures acne by killing bacteria and reducing inflammation.
- – It speeds up muscle recovery by increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the tissues.
- – It reduces arthritis discomfort by relieving pain and stiffness in the joints.
- – It treats rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin disorders.
Red light therapy uses natural red light that penetrates deep into the skin layers and activates cellular activity. Unlike other chemical solutions, it does not cause any adverse effects or damage to the skin. It also has many other health benefits besides improving your skin quality and appearance.
Skin is the largest and one of the most important organs of the body. Many people seek various treatments to achieve glowing, healthy, and youthful-looking skin. Red light therapy is a low-level laser therapy that is gaining popularity as a safe and effective solution for various skin issues and health conditions. Try it today and see the difference for yourself!
What is Oxidative Stress?
Oxidative stress is one of the reasons many people feel like they are failing with their wellness and fitness efforts.
Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants. Both molecules are necessary for normal, healthy reactions in the body, but an excess of either can cause damage.
Have you ever noticed how an apple turns brown when you take a bite? That is oxidation. It occurs when there is an imbalance of free radicals. Free radicals are highly unstable and reactive molecules. Without antioxidants to neutralize them, over time, tissue and cell damage occurs.
The same thing happens in the body, when the body doesn’t have enough antioxidants to neutralize free radicals, they cause damage to the body’s cells, proteins, fatty tissue, and DNA. Damage by free radicals can affect cellular function and cause apoptosis, also referred to as programmed cell death.
While our bodies’ cells regularly die and get replaced, prolonged damage by oxidative stress has been linked to a variety of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, inflammatory conditions, and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Oxidative stress also contributes to the aging process and can affect skin’s collagen production and elasticity, causing wrinkles.
Free radicals naturally occur when the body is under stress and can build up in the system as we age.
So, what’s happening at the cellular level?
The mitochondria (the power plant of the cell) have receptor sites where oxygen is absorbed. The cell uses oxygen to create the energy it needs to complete daily functions.
Free radicals are attracted to the oxygen receptor sites (even more so than oxygen). When free radicals block the receptor sites, the cells are unable to absorb enough oxygen to perform their daily functions, which causes even more stress on the cell, triggering oxidative stress.
How does Red Light Therapy Help?
- Specific wavelengths of Red Light trigger the cell to release free radicals. When the free radicals disperse, vasodilation occurs increasing circulation.
- The Mitochondria is then able to take in oxygen, which increases cellular energy.
- Increased cellular energy triggers cellular repair, reversing oxidative stress.
Red and Near-Infrared light can penetrate the deep tissues of the body. In a full-body light bed, every cell in the body is treated, essentially all systems n the body are affected and work better!
One Red Light Therapy session a week will reverse oxidative stress,
and boost energy levels. Bodies are healthier after each and every treatment! Treatments are safe, non-invasive, non-toxic, completely natural and deeply relaxing.