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Cynthia Gundersen, #1000030
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 Far Infrared Light (FIR) "Infrared light is anti-inflammatory, and we know that inflammation is responsible for aging. How could it not work on aging when inflammation is aging?" — Patricia Wexler, MD, Vogue (July 2011) Far infrared light (FIR) is a type of light emitted by the sun that falls out of the visible spectrum. In recent years, FIR technology has become increasingly recognized for a variety of reported benefits, including its ability to improve the health and appearance of skin. Unlike UV light, which is responsible for the majority of skin aging, FIR light may help stimulate skin cell growth and regeneration. Studies have shown that FIR can increase skin temperature and blood flow, reduce inflammation, improve cellular metabolism, and increase collagen synthesis. FIR is now being proposed as a viable therapy for everything from accelerating wound healing to addressing the visible signs of skin aging. So, how does FIR work on the skin? FIR can be administered to skin using light-emitting diodes (LEDs), originally developed by NASA to help grow plants in space. According to a recent article in Vogue (July 2011), “The way in which LED therapy works in skin is similar to the process of photosynthesis: Precise wavelengths emitted by the tiny bulbs pass through the dermis, energizing injured cells and stimulating cellular activity.” Essentially, FIR therapy helps skin function in a more efficient, healthier manner. Apriori Beauty’s Derma Firm Illuminator incorporates FIR therapy as one of four technologies utilized by the device to address skin aging at the cellular level. During the wrinkle (“W”) treatment cycles, FIR light is activated to deliver benefits to the skin and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The result — skin that is visibly firmer, more radiant, and younger looking! References: Brown S. Vogue. July 2011: 136-137. Goldberg DJ, Hussain M, Fazeli A, Berlin AL. Treatment of skin laxity of the lower face and neck in older individuals with a broad-spectrum infrared light device. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy 2007; 9:35-40. Toyokawa H, Matsui Y, Uhara J, Tsuchiya H, Teshima S, Nakanishi H, Kwon A, Azuma Y, Nagaoka T, Ogawa T Kamiyama Y. Promotive Effects of Far-Infrared Ray on Full-Thickness Skin Wound Healing in Rats. Experimental Biology and Medicine 2003; 228: 724-729. Whelan HT, Smits RL, et al. Effect of Light-emitting Diode Irradiation on Wound Healing. Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine and Surgery 2001; 19(6): 305-314. Posted on July 8, 2011 |
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