Do you know what yellow light therapy is good for? The calming amber glow of these specialised LED lights offers the potential to revitalise your complexion, target a range of skin concerns and encourage relaxation.
The yellow LED light therapy found in the CurrentBody Skin Multi Light Therapy Mask has been designed to boost collagen and even skin tone for a clearer complexion. But what exactly is it?
What is Yellow Light Therapy?
Yellow light therapy, also known as amber light therapy, is a non-invasive LED treatment using a specific wavelength of light, typically between 570nm and 620nm. Penetrating the upper layers of skin, this amber glow energises cells, stimulating circulation and boosting lymphatic flow, with de-puffing and glow-getting effects. The result? Healthy-looking, radiant skin lit from within.
Key Benefits of Yellow LED Light Therapy
This gentle, rejuvenating therapy is known to promote healthy circulation. This not only boosts skin health by ensuring the flow of oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood cells to tissues but also benefits the lymphatic system, encouraging lymphatic flow and the removal of cell waste and toxins, while helping to slim and sculpt the face for a more contoured complexion.
Meanwhile, by kickstarting cellular healing, yellow light therapy also helps to reduce inflammation, supporting skin regeneration and improving texture and tone.
What Does Yellow Light Therapy Do For the Skin?
Combined, these benefits offer skin-soothing results known to remedy a range of common concerns:
Reduces Redness
By improving circulation, yellow light therapy targets and helps reduce the size of blood vessels, a key cause of redness associated with sensitivity and rosacea. This helps to improve and even the skin tone, an effect amplified by yellow light therapy’s anti-inflammatory benefits, which help to calm irritation and contribute to healthier, more even colouring.
Boosts Healing
The circulation-boosting benefits of yellow light therapy help to increase hydration by supporting overall skin health, maintaining a healthy barrier and preventing moisture loss. Also thought to increase the production of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule known for its ability to hold moisture, yellow light therapy can help plump and smooth fine lines and wrinkles for a firmer, revitalised appearance.
Enhances Healing
The anti-inflammatory and circulation-enhancing effects of yellow light therapy help to accelerate natural wound healing, beneficial for those with eczema or blemish-prone skin seeking clarifying, calming results or effective recovery post-procedure.
By boosting cell healing and regeneration in this way, a study by J Clin Med, found yellow light therapy has been shown to increase collagen levels, contributing to a refreshed and more youthful-looking complexion.
What is the Difference Between Yellow and Red Light Therapy?
While yellow light is absorbed closer to the skin's surface, red light's longer wavelengths can travel deeper into the skin, acting on muscle and tissue layers. Because of this, red light therapy is often used for anti-ageing due to its ability to stimulate collagen production more effectively and kickstart deep tissue healing and repair, while yellow light therapy addresses superficial concerns, including surface wounds and redness.
With this in mind, it's no surprise that the two light forms complement each other perfectly, for a more complete approach. The CurrentBody Skin LED Multi-Light Therapy Mask combines yellow (590nm) and near-infrared (830nm) light in its Restoring mode to soothe sensitivity, redness and inflammation more effectively than yellow light alone.
How Long Does Yellow LED Therapy Take to Work?
While some improvements are seen almost instantly, with a noticeable glow achievable after just one session, most benefits can be seen after 4-8 weeks. Of course, results depend on the consistency and frequency of therapy sessions and are also influenced by individual factors, including skin type and desired treatment outcomes.
Are There Any Side Effects to Yellow LED Light Therapy?
Yellow light therapy is considered safe, with minimal side effects. While it is normal to experience mild redness or a temporary warming sensation immediately after treatment, this quickly subsides and only adds to the radiance and glow achieved with treatment. As is the case with all forms of light therapy, if you experience photosensitivity or have any concerns, it is always best to seek advice from a trusted medical professional before starting treatment for added reassurance.
How Do You Use the CurrentBody Skin LED Multi-Light Therapy Mask?
Featuring 6 clinically proven wavelengths, this multitasking mask is an all-in-one skin solution. Yellow light (590nm) combines with red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm), deep near-infrared (1072nm) and green (532nm) light across 5 treatment modes for targeted, full-spectrum results achieved with just 10-minute treatments.
To use, simply apply the mask, select your treatment, and sit back and relax while the device does its thing. If it's bright, glowing, healthy-looking skin you crave, look no further than yellow light therapy, and dial up the results with red.
