LED Therapy

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• LED stands for light emitting diode

• Through numerous studies & years of use of red light therapy & infrared light therapy it was found that the tissues were not only healing, but superficial cosmetic conditions were improved as well

• Light wave therapy is the process of supplementing your body with light, so that the body can repair itself

• NASA uses LED to help astronauts retain muscles

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Benefits of light therapy in skincare:

• Skin rejuvenation

• Increases circulation

• Increases moisture retention

• Kills bacteria that causes acne

• Increases lymphatic system activity

• Comforts sore muscles, aches & pains

• Accelerates & stimulates wound healing

• Repairs damaged skin while protecting healthy skin

• Stimulates fibroblastic activity aiding in collagen production

• Increases oxygenation & restoration of skin's natural cellular activity, which keeps the skin renewed & fresh

• Increases RNA & DNA synthesis, helping damaged cells replace more rapidly

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Blue Light 

• Stimulates the immune system

• Destroys acne causing bacteria

• Alleviates SADs [Seasonal Effect Disorder]

• Anti-inflammatory & muscle relaxing effects

• Reduces blood pressure, breathing & heart rate

• Superficial penetration, absorbed by the epidermis

• Calming, stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system

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Red Light

• Superficial circulation

• Anti-inflammatory emission 

• Increasing cellular turnover

• Boosts fibroblastic activity increasing collagen production up to 5x

• Penetrates human tissue superficially with approx 80% energy being absorbed in the first 2 cm, reaching the muscles

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Contraindications:

• Epilepsy
• Pregnancy
• Thyroid conditions
• Open wounds

• Clients with porphyria [lack of enzyme in the blood]

• Clients on certain drugs like methotrexate or chloroquine

• Photosensitive skin conditions, or is taking a photo-sensitizing herb [such as St.John's wort] or medication