- > Are IPL (Intensed Pulsed Light) and Laser technologies used in the same way as collagen fluorescent lamps? [click here]
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No. All of these technologies use “light” as the energy source, but the applications are highly different. IPL and Laser radiation therapies are considered as invasive treatments. Patients may suffer from swelling, bruising or long-term skin damage.
- > Are there any observations or studies conducted with collagen fluorescent lamps? [click here]
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Please see below
before & after evidence proof from a Dermatologist test session
- > Are there any precautions needed when using light therapy? [click here]
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We recommend the use of protective eyewear especially designed to reduce the level of brightness. We also suggest consulting with your cosmetic expert or directly contacting the manufacturer of your collagen fluorescent lamp device. Each unit is unique depending on the number, wattage and density of lamps in the system. People with the following conditions should avoid exposure to collagen red light devices:
· if you are photo-allergic or take medication or use cosmetics that may cause light sensitivity
· if you suffer from porphyria
· if you suffer from epilepsy
· if you take cortisone or steroid injections.
- > Do collagen fluorescent lamps treat acne, age spots, and sun damage? [click here]
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Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, red light may help remove the bacteria that causes acne, and generates cellular activity that deals with age spots and sun damage. Anti-aging collagen light therapy brightens skin, reduces inflammation and the formation of pigmentation marks.
Research has shown that effective anti-acne light therapy is achieved in combining the red wavelength (600nm to 700nm) with a blue fluorescent lamp wavelength (415nm). For example, check the Beauty Skin table device from Dr. Kern and read a medical study that was conducted to illustrate the effectiveness of anti-acne red and blue fluorescent light therapy.
- > Does collagen light therapy work with every skin type? [click here]
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Red light therapy is not dependent on skin color or skin type. Research demonstrates that red light therapy using a wavelength in the 633nm region is specifically successful in treating Asian skin types.
- > Does red light therapy hurt? [click here]
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The red light emitted from collagen fluorescent lamps does not scar, hurt or damage your body. It’s a gentle therapy to improve skin. A physician should be consulted if light sensitive medication is prescribed. Unlike invasive anti-aging procedures such as microdermabrasion, dermal fillers and other injections, chemical peels or laser resurfacing there are no known risks. An anti-aging therapy with collagen lamps is absolutely pain-free. There is no downtime as it is regarded as non-invasive.
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- > Does red light therapy produce the same light as from the sun? Is there UV exposure? [click here]
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Too much sunlight can affect the skin due to the emission of broad spectrum ultraviolet energy through the atmosphere. Collagen Lamps utilize the visible spectra in between 600nm and 700nm, but contain no UVA or UVB rays.
- > Does red light therapy work equally well on all skin types? [click here]
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Red light therapy is safe and effective for all skin types and colors. The main prerequisite is that your skin is clean for effective light transmission and the sessions are done as recommended. Results can be enhanced and preserved by using quality skincare products (e.g. hyaluronic acid, acetyl hexapeptide-3/argireline, anti-oxidant creams).
- > Does red light treat cellulite? [click here]
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No, there are no studies that suggest collagen fluorescent lamps treat cellulite.
- > How can I enhance the results of anti-aging red light therapy?[click here]
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It was tested and proven that the use of anti-oxidant vitamin creams with photo rejuvenation therapy give a better light therapy effect than using either alone. Anti-oxidant creams (vitamins A, E, C, K and Alpha-Lipoic Acid) may be used after cleaning the skin either before or after a collagen light therapy. Further, the pre-use of hyaluronic acid, acetyl hexapeptide-3 (argireline), ellagic acid and aloe creams may also enhance the desired anti-aging effect. For instance:
· Argireline is a synthetic anti-aging ingredient derived from natural proteins used as a topical alternative treatment to Botox.
· Hyaluronic acid is a substance that occurs in the body’s connective tissue. It provides lubrication as well as cushioning between the cells and was proven to be beneficial on the tone and texture of a healthy and hydrated looking skin.
In addition, a university in Germany also found that green tea and red light are a powerful duo in skin rejuvenation. The combination can accelerate the rejuvenation effect due to the coordinated interplay of the biological and physicochemical effects of the light source with the ROS (reactive oxygen species) scavenging capacity of green tea, which extends the action spectrum of phototherapy.
- > How do collagen fluorescent lamps work? Or how does a collagen lamp penetrate the skin? [click here]
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Studies have shown that visible red light penetrates to the bottom of the dermis down to the fatty layer and it also has beneficial anti-inflammatory properties. While red light stimulates the skin’s ability to produce collagen and elastin, it also increases oxygen and nutrients. This will further reduce inflammation while it enhances the wound repair process. Red light in the visible light spectra between 600nm and 700nm also stimulates the skin cell’s vitality and permeability. Laboratory studies have shown that skin cells grow up to 150 to 200% faster and deliver powerful therapeutic benefits to living tissue when exposed to certain light wavelengths. Click here to learn more about the skin penetration depth of red light or simply consulting with your cosmetic salon or dermatologist!
- > How do I have to prepare my skin before use? [click here]
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Prior to using, the skin in your facial and décolleté area (upper chest) should be thoroughly washed and cleansed. We recommend using a mild cleansing soap as it improves the transmission of red light into the skin. In this way it will not be blocked by any particles which can reflect the light.
The skin care market also offers highly effective light therapy ‘enhancers’. There are certain ingredients used in lotions or creams that have been found to intensify the light therapy effect.
Prior to using, the skin in your facial and décolleté area (upper chest) should be thoroughly washed and cleansed. We recommend using a mild cleansing soap as it improves the transmission of red light into the skin. In this way it will not be blocked by any particles which can reflect the light.
The skin care market also offers highly effective light therapy ‘enhancers’. There are certain ingredients used in lotions or creams that have been found to intensify the light therapy effect.
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- > Will I get tanned if I go in a full body collagen device? [click here]
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No, collagen lamps do not radiate UVA or UVB rays. There is no tanning effect.
- > How does red light therapy differ from laser treatments? [click here]
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Red light therapy is non-invasive, natural, pain free and does not cut, burn, or break the skin as do laser treatments. There is also no downtime. Ablative lasers use heat and concentrated light to vaporize or remove tissue. Red light emitted from collagen lamps doesn’t result into skin vaporization or burning of tissue, and therefore it will not cause inflammation or erythema. Collagen red light therapy is one of the few available non-invasive “tools” that naturally reverses the appearance of aging skin, such as wrinkles and mottled skin tone.
- > How is collagen red light therapy with fluorescent lamps different from LED treatments? [click here]
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The graph shows that the LightSources group’s narrow-band collagen fluorescent lamps peak in the visible red light spectrum (between 600nm and 700nm). Broad band collagen lamps are currently not produced by the LightSources group, but can be manufactured upon request.
Distinguishing characteristics between collagen fluorescent and LED technology include:
· With fluorescent red light therapy it is possible to design affordable and effective full body cosmetic appliances (opposed to facial LED light therapy devices).
· LED manufacturing, and purchasing LED light therapy sessions as an end -user, is much more expensive. Anti-aging treatments can cost up to $150 or more per session, whereas collagen fluorescent red light therapies have a more intense effect plus, they give you ‘more bang for your buck’.
· Opposed to fluorescent lamps, LEDs are very heat sensitive – inappropriate applications or excessive heat can substantially reduce both, light output and lifespan.
· As many collagen red light equipment OEMs have conducted medical studies to determine the required length and time period of the session, it was found
that sessions only need to last up to 20 minutes or less.
LED anti-aging therapy can take up to 1 hour of a customer’s time.
· LEDs typically cast light in only one direction at a narrow angle compared to fluorescent lamps. Hence, additional reflectors or lenses are required in fixtures to broaden the beam. This increases the overall manufacturing costs of the cosmetic light therapy equipment plus the cost for the user.
· The red fluorescent lamps in one full body collagen bed can reach up to 3,000 watts or greater mainly in the red light range (600nm to 700nm). LED lamps in one facial unit approximately achieve only 250 watts.
Some LED lights produce a great deal of glare, making the treatment experience unpleasant opposed to fluorescent light therapy.
- > How long do the anti-aging results last? [click here]
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Results depend on the length of your light therapy and the original condition your skin. Skin rejuvenation is a dynamic process. If maintenance sessions are discontinued, natural expression lines will gradually return over the course of time. Commitment to red light therapy is key to experiencing the most effective results.
- > I am owner of a tanning salon – how can I sell collagen red light therapy in my facility? [click here]
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First of all: Talk to your equipment manufacturer and ask for specially designed collagen fluorescent lamp equipment and all supportive educational material available.
The opportunities to increase sales with your current salon customers and to attract new clients are enormous. Your anti-aging clientele has to understand the importance of “commitment” and keeping up with “maintenance phases” to achieve satisfactory results.
One crucial educational factor to market light therapy is to understand that the tanning effect is completely different from the anti-aging effect with collagen lamps and the functioning of the skin. It’s important to learn about other invasive anti-wrinkle technologies and treatments. Know the pro’s and con’s of each so you are able to compare them to collagen fluorescent lamp technology. Only with this knowledge you will be able to highlight all the advantages of red light therapy to your salon visitors. Hence, the consultation process before selling collagen lamp sessions is something you should not forget. Many customers will be new to the tanning salon environment, and the first impression counts. They may or may not be interested in tanning and you have to instantly convey the uniqueness and advantages of collagen lamp sessions for anti-aging purposes.
- > Is red light therapy safe? [click here]
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Using red light emitted from collagen lamps is one of the few methodologies that gently and harmlessly reduces the signs of aging. Red lamps are free from ultraviolet light and are considered pain free – no healing or downtime is involved. Invasive anti-aging procedures such as microdermabrasion, dermal fillers and other injections, chemical peels or laser resurfacing can have serious side effects. When using collagen fluorescent lamps, a physician should be consulted if light sensitive medication is prescribed or if the consumer suffers from increased sensitivity to light. Some people may also experience brief warmth (“glow”) following use of collagen lamps. Finally, as with all other technologies, collagen red light cannot be used indiscriminately with other products that may themselves cause side effects.
- > What can I expect from the use of collagen fluorescent lamps? [click here]
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Based on research, collagen lamps may improve skin tone and texture, control pigmentation spots, help reduce pore size, encourage vibrant looking skin, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The red light also stimulates blood circulation and repairs elastin fibers within the tissue to help keep the skin firm.
- > What Causes Aging? [click here]
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The aging of human skin is affected by numerous factors. As a result of internal and external factors, the skin changes constantly from infancy to adulthood. Structural and functional changes occur within the dermis layer, which is the supporting layer, and the epidermis, which is the outer visible layer of skin. The skin’s metabolism and natural functions start declining from the age of 25. Aging means that the cells of our skin are unable to replenish themselves properly and over time the skin’s natural protective hydrolipid film (= external barrier to defend against bacteria) is weakened. This results in dry complexion, wrinkles, sensitive skin and loss of elasticity. After the age of 45, the skin will start to become thinner – making it more vulnerable to damage caused by environmental factors. Red light emitted by collagen lamps stimulates and activates the production of collagen and elastin, which are the main proteins that contribute to our skin’s elasticity, texture, and tone.
- > What drugs may cause light sensitivity? [click here]
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Drugs that may cause a light sensitive reaction include, for example:
· Certain antibiotics
· Certain anti-malarial drugs
· Tetracycline
· Digoxin (used for heart irregularities/heart failures) and photosensitizing drugs that cause cataracts (e.g., tranquilizers, sulfa drugs, oral anti-diabetic drugs, antidepressants and steroids)
Please consult with your doctor before using collagen light therapy if you take any of these medications or any other medications which may cause light sensitive reactions..
- > When will I see results? How often do I need a collagen session? [click here]
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The anti-aging effect is dependent on the product type (bed, booth, table top, etc.), skin condition, age as well as number, wattage and density of lamps in the system you are using. Everyone reacts differently. Research has shown that many people report noticeable results, including improved skin tone, reduction in pore size and the diminished appearance of age spots within the first 30-60 days of scheduled use. There are few immediate changes to the skin; to achieve maximum results requires commitment by following the device manufacturer’s recommended exposure schedule. Regular collagen lamp exposure sessions for a consecutive period of several weeks are crucial when it comes to satisfactory results. Whereas our original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners who offer full body collagen beds suggest therapies to be conducted twice per week for 10-15 minutes, our facial table top OEMs may recommend three sessions per week for 15-20 minutes. Please ask the “maker of your device” to learn about their recommended session times and frequencies.
