We all know sun exposure causes skin damage and accelerates the ageing process. But can anything be done to reverse it? Read on to understand more about why UV rays affect our skin, and how red light could offer a solution.
Why does the sun age my skin?
Sun exposure speeds up the skin’s ageing process because UV rays break down the collagen and elastin proteins responsible for keeping it plump, firm and supple. This leads to premature wrinkles, fine lines and a loss of elasticity.
What are sun spots?
UV exposure triggers our skin’s production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin colour. This leads to small patches of hyperpigmentation, otherwise known as sun spots, age spots or liver spots.
What can be done about it?
We know to apply SPF daily, but if damage has already occurred, red 633nm light can minimise it by stimulating cellular renewal, collagen and elastin, and by triggering the skin’s innate healing process. This wavelength is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of lines and pigmentation over time.
For the complexion, the Boost LED Face Mask delivers this wavelength at the correct intensity to achieve results. Consider the Boost LED Bib to treat sun damage on the décolletage and shoulders, and for a head-to-toe solution for treating sun-damaged skin, there’s our Boost LED Body Patch. For optimal results, we recommend using these devices consistently three to five times a week. Discover the full Boost LED collection.