What are the different colors of LED therapy? What do they do? How do they help my skin?
All your questions answered!
Wavelength (nm) |
Color |
Effective treatment for |
Features & benefits |
380-450nm | Violet |
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450-495nm | Blue |
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495-570nm | Green |
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570-590nm | Yellow |
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590-620nm | Orange |
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620-750nm | Red |
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750-1300nm | Near-infrared (NIR) |
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All claims are supported by clinical studies and references:
Avci P, Gupta A, Sadasivam M, et al. Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) in skin: stimulating, healing, restoring. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2013;32(1):41‐52. Electromagnetic Spectrum. Introduction to remote sensing. http://gsp.humboldt.edu/OLM/Courses/GSP_216_Online/lesson1-2/spectrum.html. Accessed June 11, 2020. Jagdeo J, Austin E, Mamalis A, Wong C, Ho D, Siegel DM. Light-emitting diodes in dermatology: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials [published online ahead of print, 2018 Jan 22]. Lasers Surg Med. 2018;50(6):613‐628. Lee MW. Combination 532-nm and 1064-nm lasers for noninvasive skin rejuvenation and toning [published correction appears in Arch Dermatol. 2004 May;140(5):625]. Arch Dermatol. 2003;139(10):1265-1276. Serrage H , Heiskanen V , Palin WM , et al. Under the spotlight: mechanisms of photobiomodulation concentrating on blue and green light. Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2019;18(8):1877-1909. Sorbellini E, Rucco M, Rinaldi F. Photodynamic and photobiological effects of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy in dermatological disease: an update. Lasers Med Sci. 2018;33(7):1431‐1439. Wunsch A, Matuschka K. A controlled trial to determine the efficacy of red and near-infrared light treatment in patient satisfaction, reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, skin roughness, and intradermal collagen density increase. Photomed Laser Surg. 2014;32(2):93-100.
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