1. Light Up Your Skin
Light-therapy lamps for skin care help to reduce acne breakouts, skin irritations and rejuvenate aging skin in a variety of ways. Photo therapy can help to normalize the production of oil on the skin, the primary food source of acne-causing bacteria. Light therapy has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin that helps to reduce redness caused by acne and can help shrink pores. Finally, photo therapy stimulates the natural healing response of the skin, promoting collagen production and reducing scarring. Most photo therapy treatments are performed by trained professionals; however, home light therapy equipment is becoming more popular.
2. Radical Rays for Skin Care
There are three forms of light which are used in skin care. UV rays can be used for tanning, treating acne, fighting dandruff and even improving hair growth. UV rays are those found in tanning beds and are exactly like exposing your skin to the sun, so it is important to be aware of both the positive and negative effects of UV light therapy. Infrared rays can also damage the skin; however, not to the same extent as UV rays and are used exclusively to treat skin conditions. Finally, visible rays, or red and blue rays, are also used exclusively to treat skin conditions, particularly dry, scaling skin as they stimulate oil production.
3. Taking Charge of Your Acne at Home
While not cheap, small visible light lamps are available for home acne treatment and can literally transforms the lives of those with severe acne. It is important to protect your skin by keeping it at least 30 inches away from the powerful bulbs. Additionally, it is recommended that you use the therapy for 15 minutes each day until your acne clears, after which two treatments a week will keep the pimples at bay.
4. Finding Relief From Chronic Skin Conditions
A variety of lamps are available for treating psoriasis, vitiligo and eczema as well. Lamps vary is size, from handheld lamps to full-body beds. The types of rays vary as well, depending on desired treatment and often include light combs especially for treating the scalp. If you are considering home light therapy for a chronic skin condition, it is important that you speak to a dermatologist to determine the proper form of rays and required length of treatments.
5. Pocket-Sized Light Therapy
For those with herpes simplex or cold sores, inflammations of the gums or aphtous ulcers, small light sticks, or biosticks, are available to help reduce inflammation and speed healing. Biosticks come with instructions of use for a variety of conditions; however, despite their compact size, the power of light should not be underestimated. Strength of light will depend on the brand of your biostick, so make sure that you follow the instructions, not placing the stick closer to your skin than recommended.
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