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, uses a specific wavelength of light, typically between 570nm and 620nm. Penetrating the upper layers of skin, this amber glow energises cells, stimulating circulation, with de-puffing and glow-getting effects.
What are the benefits of yellow light therapy?
By boosting circulation, this gentle, rejuvenating therapy is known to promote healthy-looking, radiant, lit-from-within skin.
Meanwhile, by kickstarting skin repair, yellow light therapy also helps to:
- Reduce redness and irritation
- Supporting skin regeneration
- 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
Yellow light therapy targets and helps reduce the size of blood vessels, a key cause of redness associated with sensitivity and redness. This helps to improve the appearance of skin tone, an effect amplified by yellow light therapy’s skin-calming benefits.
Boosts hydration
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. This helps to keep skin plump, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
Enhances recovery
The calming and circulation-enhancing effects of yellow light therapy help to accelerate skin’s natural recovery process, beneficial for those with dry or blemish-prone skin seeking clarifying, calming results or effective recovery.
By boosting repair 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 repair, while yellow light therapy addresses superficial concerns, including surface marks 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 irritation 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 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 use, this quickly subsides. 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 first 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 modes for targeted, full-spectrum results achieved with just 10-minute sessions.
To use, simply apply the mask, select your mode and sit back and relax. If it's bright, glowing, healthy-looking skin you crave, look no further than yellow light therapy, and dial up the results with red.
