What are the Benefits of Red Light Therapy?

What is light therapy and what are the benefits of red light therapy? Light energy has the ability to penetrate skin cells and stimulate the mitochondria to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the primary energy source your body uses to function. Specifically, red light therapy can increase circulation, decrease inflammation, and stimulate collagen to help rejuvenate your skin and treat skin conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation, and psoriasis and it may even help with hair loss to increase hair growth and density according to research. Red Light Therapy can stimulate collagen production, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and it also can decrease redness and help acne marks to fade faster. Below are some the additional benefits of red light therapy:

• Promotes the release of molecules needed for healing (cytokines, chemokines, and other molecules)
• Increases production and activity of fibroblasts and macrophages (promotes wound healing and better skin health)
• Improves mobility of immune cells
• Promotes collagen and elastin production (benefits skin health)
• Increases blood flow and promotes new blood vessel formation
• Offers anti-inflammatory effects
• Reduces oxidative stress (which is linked to illness and aging)
• Provides antibacterial activity

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