Verilux CWST2RB manual The Science of ClearWave

The Science of ClearWave®

Scientifi c studies have confi rmed the effectiveness of 415-430 nanometer (nm) blue light, and 630-660nm red light in eliminating acne forming bacteria, promoting healing, and the production of collagen in the dermal layer

of the skin.

A study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology in 2006 outlined red light LED’s ability to energize the cells, producing increased levels of collagen and elastin. This increased cellular activity provides for fi rmer, smoother, and more naturally toned skin, reducing the appearance of fi ne lines and wrinkles without producing adverse side-effects.

A 2006 Mount Sinai scientifi c study stated that “combinations of blue and red light therapy have excellent potential in the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Additionally, the treatment appears to be both pain and side-effect free.”

These studies expanded the fi nding of the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine’s published study in 2000 in the British Journal of Medicine outlining an 80% success rate with light therapy treatment of acne. The study showed that blue light in the range of 415nm was effective at eliminating the p-acne bacteria that is the most common cause of acne outbreaks. Red light, in the 660nm range, was found to promote healing of lesions, activating macrophages at the dermal layer and promoting cellular regeneration.

Jaideep Bhat, Jan Birch, Colin Whitehurst, Sean W Lanigan, “A single-blinded randomised controlled study to determine the effi cacy of Omnilux Revive facial treatment in skin rejuvenation”, Lasers in Medical Science. Vol. 20 No. 1. July 2005

Shinichiro Takezaki, Tokuya Omi1, Shigeru Sato, and Seiji Kawana1 “ULTRASTRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS OF HUMAN SKIN FOLLOWING IRRADIATION WITH VISIBLE RED LIGHT- EMITTING DIODES (LEDs): A Preliminary In Vivo Report”, Laser Therapy. 14.4: 153-160

Robert A. Weiss, “LED Low-Level Light Therapy”, Facial Rejuvenation. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. 2007.

Mario A Trelles, “Phototherapy in anti-aging and its photobiologic basics: a new approach to

skin rejuvenation”, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. VL: 5, NO: 1, PG: 87-91. 2006

Christine C. Dierickx, R. Rox Anderson, “Visible light treatment of photoaging”, Dermatologic Therapy. VL: 18, NO: 3, PG: 191-208. 2005

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