Ask many a beauty aficionado or therapist what their favourite beauty treatments are, and you can bet LED therapy is on the list.
While LED light therapy has been around for some time, the last few years have seen a growth in popularity and technological advancements with the next generation of light therapy, Healite II LED.
So what exactly is Healite II LED therapy, and why has it amassed such a large following?
We share 5 benefits of Healite II LED therapy below.
LED stands for light-emitting diode. Healite II LED therapy is a no-downtime, non-invasive skincare treatment that uses varying wavelengths of light, including red, blue and white, to penetrate the skin at varying depths. This triggers the skin’s biological processes for healing and rejuvenating itself.
It was originally developed by NASA for plant growth experiments in space in the 1960s and has since been used by Navy SEALs and the medical industry for improving and expediting wound healing.
Omnilux LED light therapy was the first type of light therapy to be utilised by beauty therapists, devised in 1998 by Oncologist Dr Colin Whitehurst to treat non-melanoma skin lesions without having to cut the skin or use lasers.
Similar to Omnilux, Healite II LED harnesses the power of light to heal the skin but contains an extra 590 wavelengths, allowing the light to penetrate further into the skin cells and work at cellular and tissue levels. It also uses Optical Lens Array Technology (OLAT) to improve the efficiency and enhance the efficacy of LED phototherapy.
Both Healite II and Omnilux are the benchmark of light therapy technology across the globe.
Healite II LED Therapy 415nm wave length blue light treatments can be very effective in treating active acne, acne scarring and congestion by targeting acne-causing bacteria and reducing inflammation, infection and sebum production. The 830nm wave length yellow or white light treatment can then be used to further stimulate the cells and reduce scars and redness.
Healite II LED therapy is highly beneficial in treating dermatitis, rosacea and psoriasis. The non-ablative properties of the treatment make it gentle enough to use on these skin types, while targeting and treating the skin and triggering the skin’s own healing response.
Healite II LED therapy is very effective in treating people of all ages, and has a proven affect in minimising fine lines and age spots. It does this by using wavelengths powerful enough to penetrate deeper than the epidermis, working on a cellular, sub-cellular and tissue level to stimulate collagen and elastin production and increase hydration levels.
While Healite II LED is effective on its own, it’s also incredibly effective when paired with other treatments such as skin needling or chemical peels like the Cosmelan Depigmentation and Mesoeclat to aid recovery and enhance results. LED therapy has been shown to reduce pain, bruising, and swelling that may be experienced from these treatments. It is also being used by plastic and reconstructive surgeons post surgery to assist in scar reduction and healing.
Possibly the best bit about Healite II LED therapy? It is pain fee and requires no downtime. Each session lasts around 20 minutes, and some effects are instant, meaning you’ll leave the salon with a youthful glow that only gets better over the next 36 hours. Many people say the sessions themselves feel like sunbathing in comfortable temperatures on a beach – without any harmful UV rays!
While we’ve only listed 5 here, the benefits of Healite LED Therapy are innumerable. From treating acne to improving fine lines, Healite is a treatment that is suitable for just about every age and skin concern. If you would like to find out more about a treatment plan, we invite you to get in touch with Sherril and the team, or visit us in clinic at 469 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove. We also offer other premium skin services such as Oxygeneo, Divine Pro Skin Treatments, and brow and lash beauty services, and stock cosmeceutical-grade skincare products such as Medik8 and Priori.
