Maybe you don't have to stretch your imagination that much to realize a dermatological nightmare come true.
It's as simple as walking over to a mirror to see that your Rosacea is splotchier, redder, and just more unpleasant. A little closer look, and now there are wrinkles adding insult to injury, as if to circle your imperfections and magnify them.
If you never outgrew acne, of course that is making a fiercer and more pronounced appearance too. Well, now you can go to the medical spa or dermatologist's office for a special kind of facial -- light therapy.
Sounds less appealing than the old steam rags, classical music, and a sip of mint-infused ice water, but that's all the rage right now.
Red, And Blue Light Specials?
The light emitting diode therapy, or LED, comes in various wavelengths that are meant to treat different types of dermatology problems. For dermatological purposes the different wavelengths of light, which create different colors, are better at treating various skin problems.
The red light is the antidote to aging and wrinkles, some profess. Others proclaim the blue light special has an effect on clearing out acne, while the LED is also effective on Rosacea.
In spa treatments of the LED lights with an aesthetician or a dermatologist, it allows for a general check up on your skin. They can tell if your skin treatment regimen is effective or needs some extra help. They will work to relax the pores to remove excess makeup and remove dead skin and debris through exfoliation.
At a spa, all four LED light types may be applied simultaneously, which is not the case with at-home care. At home, different lights come from separately purchased devices.
To make matters much more complex, the at-home machines are not all working at full, spa power, to protect users from harming themselves. Many at-home machines are sold that do work at full throttle, but it takes a bit of research to find them.
The red light, experts purport, builds brand new elastin and collagen, while decreasing inflammation and improving and promoting better circulation.
The infrared light aids in recovery of the skin, while blue again works on the acne factor. I've tested and rated a few acne treating products here
As part of a spa treatment, the practitioner uses the different lights separately out of the same machine for several minutes at a time, while inspecting the skin for blemishes such as black heads and white heads. They rid the skin of any additional bacteria and add moisture back into the skin at the end of the process. It is not an inexpensive process for most budgets. For 200 dollars for less than one hour for a professional treatment, it is expensive. It makes an at-home LED facial more financially affordable for most people.
In addition, the LED therapy needs to be performed on multiple occasions. Buying an at-home machine or device is a bit more involved because the focus is on finding a powerful product, not a watered down one.
Do make sure you purchase goggles to protect your eyes if you are going to perform LED light therapy on your own.The decision is up to you whether to use the LED light therapy regularly or only on special occasions from the professional spa. The cost may determine how you handle your personal facial care.
In the meantime, take care of your skin and continue your daily routine.If it is for your own personal use, then be sure to buy a product that will stand up the test of time and provide for the types of issues you are facing.