A few months back, I came across the ANSR LED beam and became very intrigued about the technology. Having been in the industry for a long time, I had heard of the LED facial before, but never in a way that can be used at home. So, I went on a quest to research a bit more and here is what I found…

What is Phototherapy?

Phototherapy utilizes light energy to heal and rebalance skin tissue. This technique has been practiced in the medical field and in science. It has many names such as Light therapy, IPL and LED treatment.

Where did it all begin?

NASA was the first organization to harness the power of LED (Light Emitting Diode) to spur plant growth on the space station. The near infrared photo light emitted by the LED’s increased energy in the mitochondria (the cell’s power house) of each cell. NASA researchers then discover that these LED’s exerted similar physiological effects on the human cells, just as they did on plant cells.

What is Light Emitting Diode?

LED releases energy in the form of photons. In physics, a photon is am elementary particle and the basic unit of light. This effect is called electroluminescence. The color of the light is determined by the energy gap of the semiconductor corresponding to the energy of the photon.

The promise of LED prompted researchers to begin applying LED light technology to skin ulcers, burns and even cancer. Some clinical trials were done at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee on children undergoing bone marrow transplants to relieve oral mucisitis, a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The test showed that 53 percent of the treated children with LED developed mucosistis, which is considerably less than the usual rate of 70-90 percent.

The Beauty Connection

LED is now becoming widely available to the skin care, beauty and wellness industries. A penetrating red light regenerates skin tissue and increases collagen production, while the blue light treats acne. Here’s the breakdown:

Red Light

The regenerating red light shows that the skin cell absorbs the flow of photons and transforms their energy into ATP. ATP is the energy that our mitochondria, the power house of our skin cells, use for cell regeneration. ATP is used to create DNA, RNA, proteins, enzymes and other vital elements to repair cells and skin. To promote healing of the skin, the therapeutic value of red light suggests that low energy light increases and promotes fibroblast proliferation and the production of collagen I and III up to 200 percent.

Blue Light

The blue light treats acne by destroying the bacteria, called P-acne, which causes the inflammation associated with acne. P-acne releases an element called porphyrin, which is absorbed by the light energy and self-destructs. It safety kills bacteria without causing dryness and sensitivity. The blue light can also be used with the red light, which in turn will help repair tissue and skin that has been broken or damaged.

How to use:

It is so easy to use; simply glide the beam device light over the skin for 5 minutes a day. In the case of acne (blue light), use a small amount of purifying serum over your skin so the beam can glide easily. In the case of regeneration (red light) it can be used twice a day for 5 minutes each time with the use of an anti-aging or renewal serum. Some of my favorites are the DNA Enzyme Repair from Priori, or any Aromessence from Decleor. I have also found that any light oil really makes the gliding of the beam extremely comfortable.

I have been using the beam for a few weeks to regenerate my skin and love the result I am starting to see. With anti-aging, it takes longer to notice results; about 4 to 6 weeks, but with acne you can start seeing result within 2 weeks. I highly recommend it for all age groups and the great thing about this particular beam, you can get both light for the price of one!