get the led out…with led light therapy

With so many skincare treatments it’s difficult to discern which are just marketing ploys and which are effective at improving the health of your skin. Let’s break down why LED light therapy is actually worth it.

LED (light-emitting diode) therapy is the application of specific wavelengths of light to achieve therapeutic benefits. This non-invasive treatment is effective for addressing various skin conditions, including acne, aging skin, pain, and more. The absorbed light enhances cellular performance, promoting self-repair and rejuvenation—just as nature intended. The different LED lights target different concerns. For example, red light therapy is used as an anti-aging treatment as it stimulates collagen production, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and tightens skin. rebel + dart uses a professional-grade Celluma light therapy device.

LED light isn’t Ultraviolet light, so it has no harmful, sun-damaging side effects. LED light is painless and treatments usually last 10-15 minutes. Some medications like antibiotics and tretinoin can cause sensitivity to light. Folks who regularly take these photosensitizing meds are contraindicated for LED therapy treatments. I would also caution against having an LED treatment the same day you’ve used a retinol product, as retinol can also cause light sensitivity.

To see significant results, a series of LED treatments works best. rebel + dart offers a $200 LED light therapy series comprised of four, 30-minute sessions, ideally to be done 1-2 times per week. (The more frequently you do LED, the more benefit you’ll see). A brief consultation and skin analysis determines which LED color is best suited for you. The 30-minute treatment includes skin cleansing and steam, 15-minute LED light and moisturizer application.

A 15-minute LED session can also be added on to any facial.