Most people visiting this site want light therapy for one thing: rosacea treatment. And for most people, this is their first knowledge of light therapy. I want you to know that light therapy for rosacea treatment is the just the tip of the iceberg. Red and amber light therapy are part of the emerging science of […]
What My Rosy Cheeks and Red Face Turned Out to Be
When I was little, I had rosy cheeks. I remember everyone always commenting on my rosy cheeks like it was a beautiful, lovely thing. My grandfather would say, “She’s the picture of health.” So I grew up loving my rosy cheeks. Around middle school, I noticed that my face would flush bright red if I […]
How and When to Use Red, Amber, Green and Blue Light for Rosacea Treatment
Important: I am not a doctor of any kind and what follows is not medical advice. If you are suffering from rosacea, please consult your doctor, dermatologist, naturopathic physician or functional medical practitioner to help with symptoms and identify triggers. There are now 4 colors of light rosacea patients are using for their symptoms. If […]
IPL Treatment for Rosacea – Is it Right for You?
What is IPL Treatment? IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. In some contexts, it can be called photofacial, but in terms of IPL treatment for rosacea, it is a form of photorejuvenation. It is used for the treatment of skin issues from freckles and sun damage, to irregular pigmentation, excessive redness and visible capillaries using […]
Laser Treatment for Rosacea
What is Laser Treatment? When people refer to laser therapy for rosacea treatment, they typically mean one of two kinds of technology. The first is in the form of pulsed dye lasers (PDL) and the second is intense pulsed light (IPL). These are both forms of vascular laser. IPL is typically used when dealing with […]