Common Colours used in LED Light Therapy
For a LED colour therapy a practitioner has a choice of colours, this may vary from machine to machine but the common colours are- red, blue, green and yellow.
RED
This colour is the deepest penetrating into the skin, going all the way into the dermis
Warming- so can have a psychological benefit as well as a physical benefit of stimulating the systems.
Rejuvenating- increases collagen production so especially good for client concerned with anti-ageing
Energising- boosting the ATP within the cell so it is charging the battery to full. This will have a stimulating effect on all the systems by increasing blood flow & improving the function of the immune system/ lymphatic system with the elimination of waste that can have a negative effect on the skin and the tissues.
Decreases inflammation in injured tissues- especially good after more invasive aesthetic treatments like micro-needling and chemical peels.
Good for Eczema and eases stiffness in joints.
The best light to use if combining with anti-cellulite treatments
YELLOW
Warming (like the sun warning the skin) so can have a psychological benefit as well as a physical benefit of stimulating the systems. It has been linked to helping with lifting depression and improving energy levels.
Toning for muscles- so especially good for client concerned with ageing and fine lines therefore helping to smooth the skin for an anti-ageing effect.
Promotes the production of new collagen helping scarring and repair of the skin
GREEN
Cooling- so good for reliving redness (this is also the concealer colour used to colour correct redness in correlation with the colour star). The best colour to use for anti-inflammatory conditions.
Regenerates & Speeds up lymph flow to help with waste disposal, this is good for decongesting the skin.
Helps to fade skin discolouration if used regularly, as it helps to block tyrosinase, which is the enzyme that signals the production of melanin; therefore can help to fade freckles and especially good for clients who suffer from pigmentation disorders like PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation).
BLUE
Cooling/soothing effect and reduces swelling on the skin so again good after other treatments that may have caused redness and irritation.
Eases insomnia for clients who are finding it hard to get 7 hours unbroken sleep.
Calms allergies and acne
Helps in the elimination of toxins that can cause congestion
Antibacterial effect on the skin, especially good for p. acnes bacteria that causes acne
Eases headaches on a physical and psychological level
Alleviates stress & tension in the jaw, neck & shoulders that could be linked to high stress levels and causing the headaches
Normalises sebum/oil production that can also be causing sebaceous cysts under the skin as well as physical congestion on the skin.
For scalp rejuvenation the best colours to use would be red and blue.
Blue would help destroy any bacteria which could be causing hair loss. Blue light is also used in the treatment of Psoriasis.
Red light penetrates deeper into the dermis, where the hair follicle is situated, and stimulates cell renewal. This will help stimulate growth of the hair.