For context ultraviolet light uva uvb is on the non visible light spectrum and can penetrate to the first and second layers of skin.
Effects of blue light on skin.
But what about blue light.
Blue light therapy on its own without the photosensitivity drugs added is safe and has very few risks.
The blue light effect on skin needs more research before we can draw any solid conclusions though early evidence seems to suggest it has the potential to be damaging.
The biggest risk is for a potential skin infection if any post treatment blisters occur and.
In conclusion the short term use of vis.
Blue light also referred to as high energy visible or hev light poses potential skin harm via free radical generation dr williams explains as blue light has.
If healthy glowing skin is your goal then you know that prolonged sun exposure is the enemy thanks to the damaging effects of uv light.
The problems with blue light.
The biological effects of blue light on normal skin are transient melanogenesis and inexplicable vacuolization without resulting apoptosis.