Why and How LED for Anti-Aging works so well
Leading Light Emitting Diode and Photon absorption therapy (LED-PAT) LED-PAT researchers include, but not limited to are: Ames Research Institute at NASA, Paterson Institute for Cancer Research, UCLA Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
FDA has concluded that it is not possible to overexpose the skin to 633 nanometers (nm) of red light, regardless of exposure time and frequency of exposure. Also, it is not possible to damage the eyes due to the wavelengths of light and intensity level of the light.
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LED delivers a steady pure narrow-band of red light (633 nm) that activates a series of biological responses in the skin. This light stimulates the building blocks required of the body to nourish, hydrate, detoxify, repair, strengthen and protect the skin.
A variety of cell types make up the skins cellular matrix. A person’s own metabolism will determine the rate at which cells naturally renew and repair themselves. The body begins to manufacture the important building blocks of the skin, such as collagen and elastin when exposed to red light (633 nm), however, basic raw materials are necessary for the body to build from and repair skin cells: water, nutrients, sleep, etc.
The primary reason skin exhibits visible signs of aging are:
- Decreased cellular energy (metabolism)
- Cells divide more slowly and the inner layer of the skin begins to thin
- Fat cells begin to diminish
- Decreased supply of water and nutrients
- Excessive exposure to UVB (damages DNA) and UVA (starts the oxidative process ~ Free Radicals)
How does LED work? Think of a Suntan. Certain skins cells respond to specific wavelentghts of light. Melanocytes are cells in the skin that respond and absorb light waves in the range of 290 to 320 nm (whitish-purple color also know as UVB light). As the Melanocytes absorb the light from the sun, they convert into cellular energy, become energized and begin to process the nutrients: Tyrosine, Arginine and Copper. During this biochemical process of melanogenesis, melanin is produced and called a Suntan.
Skin exposure to 633 nm (red light) skin cells begin the natural biochemical process to produce collagen, elastin and certain enzymes that are imperative to the skins supportive structure. Pores in the skin are purged through enhanced lymphatic drainage of bacterial debris and begin to reduce in size. Vascular walls of the skin’s small blood vessels are also strengthened and result in improved oxygenation and detoxification of the skin. Hydration increases. Cellular activity is improved and the natural repair and creation of healthy skin cells begins.
Effects of 633 nm (red light) on the skin:
- Fibroblast cells absorb red light and convert to cellular energy
- Collagen and elastin production begins
- Increases lymphatic drainage
- Circulation is increased
- Intensive hydration and moisture retention begin
- Cellular regeneration
- Increased cell membrane permeability (absorption of water and nutrients)
