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How To Use Red Light Therapy At Home

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If you’re struggling with acne, using ointments and oral medication can help zap those zits for you, but when it comes to signs of aging like fine lines and sagging skin- creams and serums can only do so much. While many skin care products claim to be a “Botox in a box,” we have yet to see concrete proof. When it comes to skin treatments, facials are super popular. However, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, facials might feel good but don’t do much, so it’s better just to use “sunscreen, Vaseline and retinoids” for antiaging benefits (via National Library of Medicine).

If you’re looking for serious antiaging results, you might just have to turn to in-office treatments like microneedling, lasers, or even a face-lift, depending on your age and skin condition. The medical procedures done by dermatologists can give impressive results, but they don’t come cheap. LED light therapy is an example of a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment where they use lights of different wavelengths to penetrate the various layers of the skin to make it better, per Cleveland Clinic. Blue light helps with acne, and red light increases collagen production. Red light therapy (RLT) is FDA-approved and does help fight signs of aging by diminishing fine lines and tightening your skin (via Red Light Therapy News). It’s pricey to get it done at the office, but you can…

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Anjana Rajbhandary| Insta: @AnjyRajy
Anjana Rajbhandary| Insta: @AnjyRajy

Written by Anjana Rajbhandary| Insta: @AnjyRajy

*Chopra Center-Certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Teacher *Beauty & Health Writer

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