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The constant advancements made by science influence just about every industry, including skincare. Beauty brands are always keeping watch over the latest groundbreaking developments, just in case any elements of those can be incorporated into skincare.
If recent years have seen you trying and failing to achieve glowing skin with a long line of topical products, you may need something that delves a little deeper into your complexion. Enter LED light therapy, a technology that has been used for cosmetic purposes for a while now. It started off as a treatment that could only be provided by professionals. However, over the years, handheld at-home devices have been developed. This has enabled even more people to benefit from the radiance that LED tech can provide.
So, if LED light therapy has been around for years, what makes it so revolutionary?
Well, science has now taken things one step further, combining LED light therapy with other forms of skincare technology. This has resulted in cutting-edge devices that are even more effective. Read on as VouPre talks you through the basics of LED light therapy, along with how it has been combined with everything from radio frequency to electric muscle stimulation technology to tackle visible skin concerns from every angle.
How Does LED Light Therapy Work?
LED light therapy involves exposing the skin to various wavelengths of LED light. Each wavelength is signified by a different color. Each one targets the complexion on a different level, providing its own array of results. The technology was initially developed by NASA, before finding its way into the medical world and, later on, into skincare.
Let’s take a closer look at how each LED wavelength can contribute to glowing skin:
- Red light – primarily used for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also firms up the feel of the skin, giving it a smoother and more elastic finish.
- Blue light – de-greases the complexion, but without drying the skin out. It’s great for tackling the visibility of acne breakouts, fading the look of scars, and soothing the feeling of inflammation. Studies also confirm that blue LED light is capable of healing the appearance of burns.
- Purple light – evens out the skin tone, lightening the look of dark spots and other forms of hyperpigmentation. It also works to calm the feeling of inflammation, reducing the look of redness and swelling.
As you can see, just about every visible skin concern that you may experience can be helped by LED light therapy. This makes it no surprise that this technology has seen huge amounts of growth in the beauty industry.
Taking Things Further With VouPre’s L’Rae Beam
Of course, as mentioned above, LED light therapy in itself isn’t considered to be revolutionary anymore. However, the way in which LED light therapy is now being combined with other forms of technology brings it back into the realm of cutting-edge skincare.
That’s exactly what the VouPre L’Rae Beam is loved for. It puts a unique twist on LED light therapy. How? By utilizing other functions to emphasize the benefits provided by each of the light wavelengths featured above:
Radio Frequency Technology
Radio frequency (RF) technology has been making waves in the skincare world since the early 2000s. It makes use of an electromagnetic compound to generate heat, which is then sent into the skin. Once there, it stimulates the complexion, leaving skin cells feeling stronger and more flexible. This has the knock-on effect of firming up the look of the skin, leaving it looking younger and healthier.
In the L’Rae Beam, RF tech is combined with red LED light. Both are superstars at diminishing the appearance of skin aging. This means that results are even better when the two are used together.
Electric Muscle Stimulation
Electric muscle stimulation (EMS) makes use of electrical currents to stimulate the complexion. It leaves its targeted muscles feeling tighter and more toned while also rejuvenating and lifting the look of the skin.
Research shows that EMS is fantastic for reducing the look of inflammation. This is why, in the L’Rae Beam, it has been combined with blue LED light, which does the same. When used together, the duo will calm and clear up your complexion. It will leave you with beautifully glowing skin.
Stainless Steel Chillers
Although not as technologically advanced as RF and EMS, the stainless steel chillers incorporated into the L’Rae Beam are worth a mention too. Cold temperatures have long since been used to soothe the complexion, and these stainless steel chillers harness this.
When applied to the skin, they cause the blood vessels underneath the skin to constrict in appearance. This immediately has the effect of soothing the look of redness and inflammation, leaving you with glowing skin.
Using the L’Rae Beam to Achieve Glowing Skin
If you want to turn to tech to help you in your quest for glowing skin, you need to make sure that you’re using it correctly. Here’s how to incorporate the L’Rae Beam into your skincare routine for best results:
Start By Cleansing Your Face
Before using an LED skincare device on your face, you need to make sure that your face is clean. The layer of sebum, dirt, and other impurities that coats the skin will only block those LED wavelengths from penetrating your complexion. At the same time, you don’t want your skin to be irritated before an LED light therapy treatment. This makes a gentle cleanser vital.
We would recommend going with the VouPre Radiance Facial Cleanser. It’s a sulfate-free formula that’s infused with amino acids and vitamin E. Both will hydrate and moisturize your skin while it’s being cleansed, leaving your skin feeling soft and refreshed.
Once cleansed, gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Avoid leaving any moisture lingering on your skin’s surface when using an LED device.
Turn On Your Device and Choose a Mode
Now that your face is clean, you can reach for your LED device. The L’Rae Beam comes with detailed instructions that will tell you exactly how to turn your device on and select a mode.
There are three modes to choose from; red, blue, and purple. Pick the mode that’s most capable of targeting the visible skin concerns that you’re dealing with. It’s also possible to use multiple modes in a single treatment.
Follow the provided instructions when it comes to how to hold the device over your skin, along with how long to use it for. Generally, when you first start using an LED light therapy device, you’ll need to expose your skin to the lights 3-5 times a week. Once you begin to see glowing skin and a healthier complexion, you can gradually drop this down and use the device less often.
Apply a Toner
Once you’re done using your device, you can then move on to the rest of your skincare routine. The best next step to take would be to apply a toner. This will give your skin a splash of hydration while, assuming you’re using a good toner, highlighting the visible effects of your LED light therapy session.
What makes a good toner? A formula that’s designed to hydrate and soothe the complexion, just like the VouPre Hydrating Toner. You’ll find a blend of beneficial ingredients in this bottle, from aloe vera leaf juice to cucumber fruit extract. Not only are these ingredients brimming with moisture but they’re also loaded with antioxidants that will help to give you the glowing skin you’re seeking.
Follow With a Serum
After toning, move on to applying a serum. For best results, pick a serum that has been formulated to target the same visible skin concerns as the LED mode that you picked.
For example, if you used the red wavelength in an attempt to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles, turn to a serum that does the same, such as the VouPre Cannabis Facial Serum from our Cannabis Collection. With a blend of DMAE, hemp seed oil, vitamin A, and vitamin C, it will have your skin looking firmer and younger in no time.
Meanwhile, if you used the blue mode to tackle the appearance of inflammation and acne, the Perfecting Facial Serum from our Thermal Collection would be a great choice. It’s full of lightweight hydrating ingredients that will give your skin a moisture boost without weighing it down.
Finally, if you’ve been using the purple mode to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, the VouPre Vita C Serum would be a great pairing. Vitamin C is revered for how it can lighten the look of dark spots and marks, making it a must if you’re hoping for glowing skin.
Layer On a Cream
Now that you’ve given your skin a dose of powerful actives with a serum, it’s time to moisturize. A moisturizer will lock in all of those ingredients that you’ve just applied, preventing them from evaporating away. Pick the right moisturizer and your skincare routine will become all the more effective!
Ideally, choose a moisturizer that correlates with the time of day you’re using it. For daytime use, you need a cream that will keep your skin feeling protected against environmental aggressors, just like the VouPre Ultra Day Moisturizer. In the evenings, you’d be better off with a formula that focuses on ensuring that your skin cells feel supported while they regenerate. That’s where the VouPre Revitalizing Night Cream comes in.
Finish With SPF
If you’ve used your LED device in the morning, then, in addition to following the skincare routine shared above, you’ll also need to apply a layer of SPF. If not, the damaging effects of the sun will only counter the benefits that you received from your LED device, along with the rest of your skincare products.
To make sun care easy, turn to the VouPre Age Defense Cream SPF 30. It’s a moisturizer and sunscreen in one, making it so convenient to ensure that your skin is both hydrated and protected.
Enjoy Glowing Skin With VouPre
If you’ve been looking for a revolutionary way to take your skincare routine to the next level, LED light therapy won’t let you down. Not only has it been proven to be extremely effective at helping to achieve glowing skin, but the multiple modes offered by the L’Rae Beam means that this is a device that you’ll be able to turn to time and time again in the future, whenever a new skin concern happens to arise. It’s an investment that you’ll definitely not regret!
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