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The Science of Light
Scientific studies have confirmed the effectiveness of 414-430 nanometer (nm)
blue light, and 630-660nm red light in eliminating acne forming bacteria and
promoting healing and the production of collagen in the dermal layer of the skin .
A study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology in 2006 outlined red
light LED's ability to energize the cells, producing increased levels of collagen
and elastin . This increased cellular activity provides for firmer, smoother and more
naturally toned skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without
producing adverse side-effects .
A 2006 Mount Sinai scientific study stated that "combinations of blue and red
light therapy have excellent potential in the treatment of mild to moderate acne .
Additionally, the treatment appears to be both pain and side-effect free ."
These studies expanded the findings of the Imperial College of Science,
Technology and Medicine's published study in 2000 in the British Journal of
Medicine outlining an 80% success rate with light therapy treatment of acne . The
study showed that blue light in the range of 415nm was effective at eliminating
the p-acne bacteria that is the most common cause of acne outbreaks . Red
light, in the 660nm range, was found to promote healing of lesions, activating
macrophages at the dermal layer and promoting cellular regeneration .
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study to determine the efficacy of Omnilux Revive facial treatment in skin rejuvenation", Lasers in Medical
Science . Vol . 20 No . 1 . July 2005
Shinichiro Takezaki, Tokuya Omi, Shigeru Sato, and Seiji Kawana "ULTRASTRUCTURAL
OBSERVATIONS OF HUMAN SKIN FOLLOWING IRRADIATION WITH VISIBLE RED LIGHT-EMITTING
DIODES (LEDs): A Preliminary In Vivo Report", Laser Therapy . 14 .4: 153-160
Robert A . Weiss, "LED Low-Level Light Therapy", Facial Rejuvenation . Springer Berlin Heidelberg . 2007 .
Mario A . Trelles, "Phototherapy in anti-aging and its photobiologic basics: a new approach to skin
rejuvenation", Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology . VL: 5, NO: 1, PG: 87-91 . 2006
Christine C . Dierickx, R . Rox Anderson, "Visible light treatment of photoaging", Dermatologic Therapy .
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