Countless products on the market promise to rejuvenate your skin, so it’s easy to spend hundreds of dollars on creams, ointments, and lotions. If these treatments haven’t produced the results you’re looking for, you may be a good candidate for red light therapy. Residents of Waynesboro and Staunton, VA, can find this innovative skin treatment at Rayz Tanning, the area’s most advanced tanning salon. They’ve prepared this guide to help you understand how red light therapy works.

Why Red Light Technology?

For years, NASA has experimented with certain wavelengths of red light to grow plants in space. These wavelengths also proved effective in healing wounds. Based on NASA’s findings, the FDA approved red light technology for anti-aging and pain relief purposes. There is currently research underway to determine whether red light therapy will also be approved for wound treatment.

How Does It Work?

To undergo red light therapy, you lie in a red light bed that is similar to a traditional indoor tanning bed. Although these two beds appear similar, red light therapy relies on a different the color and wavelength of light. The red light is heatless and painless and there are no known side effects. The treatment is designed to stimulate your body’s collagen production, making it a natural way to rejuvenate your skin. Weekly sessions are recommended for the most effective treatment.

What Are the Effects?

Red light therapy improves your skin’s appearance by reducing pore size and fine lines and wrinkles. It also repairs sun-damaged skin and lightens age spots and under-eye circles, giving your skin a more even tone. The treatments have also been shown to fight acne.

The benefits of red light therapy extend beyond your face—you may also experience less joint pain and see fewer stretch marks and scars on your body.

If you’re ready to give your skin a younger, healthier look using red light therapy, the team at Rayz Tanning will help you get started. Visit the tanning salon online to learn more about this unique approach to skin care. Call (540) 943-1760 to schedule an appointment.