Our skin is the largest organ of our body and is therefore always vulnerable to infection. Skin diseases affect one in four Americans (Around 84.5 Million Americans). Skin conditions can range from acne to psoriasis and melanoma. Today we will be covering red light therapy for melasma.

The US healthcare system, which treats many skin conditions, spends $75,000,000 on medical, prescription and preventative drugs, as well as non-prescription drugs. The skincare industry is worth 140.92 billion dollars in 2020. People are spending money on skin care products, treatments, and medications to maintain a flawless complexion.

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown or gray-brown patches to appear on the face. Melasma can appear on the cheeks or forehead, the chin, the bridge of the nose, the upper lip and the chin. Other body parts exposed to sunlight can develop melasma. Melasma has no symptoms, but it can affect someone’s self-esteem because it can last years.

Melasma can be treated using pharmacological treatments. These include hydroquinone and corticosteroids. Chemical peels and Microdermabrasion are also effective in reducing the appearance of Melasma.

Neither of these options actually address the problem. But that was before red light therapy for melasma existed. The majority of people are unaware that they don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive skincare products or medications to cure skin conditions. Light is the solution to skin conditions that doesn’t require invasive procedures or pharmacological treatments.

How Does Red Light Therapy Work?

The red light therapy penetrates the skin and stimulates the production of adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), within the mitochondria. ATP is the energy-storing and -transferring substance in cells. When damaged or old cell are stimulated, they are repaired and new cells created. By reducing oxidative stresses and increasing circulation, the body receives nutrients that are important for healing and rejuvenation.

The body will heal naturally, improve the appearance and texture of the skin and increase the production of collagen. Various studies have been done for research on the efficacy of red light therapy for melasma.  The efficacy and effectiveness of red light therapy has been studied by Georgia Louise Atelier, a celebrity facialist, who uses non-invasive methods to treat her celebrities. In an interview with W magazine, she recommends using a red light therapy mask 3 times weekly with green and red light to treat melasma. “I typically use a course of light TCA peels ranging between 5-10% with LED light therapy, sonophoresis, galvanic technology (which helps to break down melasma while actives brighten pigmentation), and/or micro-needling (in my NYC atelier) with synthetic stem cells.” You can find all of these technologies available on our website.

You can reduce melasma by incorporating red light therapy into your daily skin care routine. It will also increase collagen production, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a non-invasive, all-in-one skincare solution that anyone can use.

Exquisite Depot offers FDA approved light therapy devices for you to use at home or with your patients. Our team has worked hard to create solutions that cater to the needs of both healthcare professionals and patients. own your own light therapy device for at-home usage. We would be happy to assist you with your red light therapy needs.