light therapy
noun
: the treatment of medical or psychiatric conditions (such as seasonal affective disorder) by the controlled application of light
called also light treatment, phototherapy
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Unlike skincare products, finding the right light therapy device may require more consideration, but the unmatched benefits are worth the research.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Other remedies include avoiding triggers like food or extreme temperature changes, using oatmeal products, or trying light therapy.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
The glowing wearable device exposes your skin to low-wavelength red light (a form of LED light therapy), which can potentially help reduce inflammation.
—Kirsten Nunez, SELF, 29 Mar. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Acne Spot Treatment From The Future
Take care of all of your acne woes one step at a time with this Acne Spot Treatment that uses red and blue light therapy to safely address any pimples or blemishes.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2024
That’s because light therapy, like the non-tanning-bed type Kardashian has used, and exposure to sunlight can help psoriasis.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
Yes, light therapy can help various skin conditions and concerns.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
Most face and body treatments include LED light therapy, with add-ons such as Dermaflash to remove vellus hair, aka peach fuzz, ($50) or MyoContour (microcurrent and infrared heat) to detox and stimulate muscle tone on the abdomen or arms/glutes/thighs ($250 each).
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2024
The light used in blue light therapy is more controlled.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Other remedies include avoiding triggers like food or extreme temperature changes, using oatmeal products, or trying light therapy.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
The glowing wearable device exposes your skin to low-wavelength red light (a form of LED light therapy), which can potentially help reduce inflammation.
—Kirsten Nunez, SELF, 29 Mar. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Acne Spot Treatment From The Future
Take care of all of your acne woes one step at a time with this Acne Spot Treatment that uses red and blue light therapy to safely address any pimples or blemishes.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2024
That’s because light therapy, like the non-tanning-bed type Kardashian has used, and exposure to sunlight can help psoriasis.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
Yes, light therapy can help various skin conditions and concerns.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
Most face and body treatments include LED light therapy, with add-ons such as Dermaflash to remove vellus hair, aka peach fuzz, ($50) or MyoContour (microcurrent and infrared heat) to detox and stimulate muscle tone on the abdomen or arms/glutes/thighs ($250 each).
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2024
The light used in blue light therapy is more controlled.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
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“Light therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20therapy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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