While many spa professionals understand the healing benefits of light therapy for skin health, many may not be as aware of the incredible benefits of light therapy as a healing treatment for general pain conditions such as arthritis, muscle spasm, joint pain and more.

The whole-body healing benefits of light therapy go well beyond skin deep. We all know that complete wellness is a function of not only looking good but feeling good on the inside as well. When our insides are not healthy, it is often reflected in the appearance of our skin. Whether through poor diet, hormonal changes or other lifestyle habits, our skin can reveal a great deal about what’s going on inside our bodies.

Blue light kills acne-causing bacteria while red light reduces inflammation, pimples and the redness associated with acne. A reduction in lesions and an overall improvement in the tone and texture of the skin is often seen in just a matter of weeks.

Light therapy has also been cleared by the FDA for the treatment of male and female pattern hair loss. There is substantial research that supports light therapy’s ability to regrow hair lost due to androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects and adverse events.