Why Winter is The Best Time To Start LED Light Therapy

IN THIS ARTICLE:

• 01 What is LED Light Therapy?
• 02 How Does LED Light Therapy Work?
• 03 Why is Winter the Best Time to Start LED Light Therapy Treatments?
• 04 The Takeaway - When is the Best Time to Start LED Light Therapy?

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Every season brings new and unique challenges for our skin. The summer months expose our skin to more stressors, leading to sun damage and clogged pores, while the winter can often leave our skin feeling dry, cracked, and irritated. Winter is not only the best time to start LED but the best time to start many treatments, as your skin is more protected from these external stressors.

What is LED Light Therapy?

LED light therapy is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses non-thermal and UV-free light-emitting Diodes (LEDs) to target various skin concerns. By emitting specific wavelengths of light (most notably red and blue), LED devices penetrate the skin's layers to stimulate cellular activity and promote healing.

How Does LED Light Therapy Work?

LED light therapy can include up to 7 LED light colors and infrared light, all wavelengths function slightly differently but are all based based on using light to trigger biochemical and cellular responses within the skin.

For example:

Aging
Red light wavelengths increase mitochondrial activity to release ATP to produce collagen, hyaluronic acid, and, elastin.

Acne 
Blue light wavelengths support the formation of reactive oxygen species that effectively destroy acne-causing bacteria. In contrast, green light therapy wavelengths target specific skin cells called melanocytes responsible for producing melanin.

Hyperpigmentation 
Greenlight wavelengths inhibit the production of excess melanin. It also works on existing hyperpigmentation by breaking down melanin clusters already present on the skin in the form of dark spots, freckles, or other melanin-induced unevenness.

Why is Winter the Best Time to Start LED Light Therapy Treatments?

1. The Impact of the Summer Months On Your Skin
Winter can be a great time to reflect on how to improve your skin after the toll of summer. Even where we are diligent with our SPF application and skincare throughout the summer months, there is only so much UV, sweat, and other environmental stressors our skin can take. Sun exposure exacerbates most common skin concerns including fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and elasticity. Winter is a great time to introduce LED light therapy treatments to remedy these skin challenges.

2. Lack of Sunlight 
While exposure to UV light from the sun is the number one cause of skin aging, light exposure is essential to human health and a lack of sunlight during winter months can have wider health implications. In many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, the sun sets as early as midday and beyond. LED light therapy treatments can be substituted during these darker months when sunlight is limited. A lack of direct sunlight causes mood and energy levels to plummet and increase the risk of developing ‘seasonal affective disorder’ or SAD - a change in mood and feelings of depression due to reduced sunlight during winter months. One study even indicates red and infrared LED light therapy treatments reduced the incidence of SAD by up to 50% in those with a history of the condition.

3. Other Treatments
Some treatments such as radio frequency, laser therapy, or chemical peels can make your skin more sensitive to light and are best carried out during the winter months when sun exposure is reduced.

4. Easier to Integrate Into Your Routine
Throughout the winter months, we naturally spend more time at home. LED light therapy is the perfect addition to your cozy self-care evening in and not only promotes better skin health but aids relaxation and sleep. 

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The Takeaway - When is the Best Time to Start LED Light Therapy?

Winter is the perfect time to hibernate and attempt to restore skin’s radiance to its pre-summer shine. Cooler weather, shorter days, and a lack of natural sunlight can have a wider impact on the mind and body. Elevating your cozy self-care evening with LED light therapy not only promotes enhanced skin health but also improves sleep, increases energy levels and mood, and aids relaxation. Whether you're targeting aging, acne, hyperpigmentation, or simply looking to uplift your mood, LED light therapy can transform your winter into a season of renewal and radiance.

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   written by Charlotte Rycroft