Red light therapy | What's the science behind it and can you have too much of a good thing?

In the latest of a series of Dermal Debates, aesthetics specialist Dr Qian Xu, and skincare founder Ivan Galanin are back to discuss the proven benefits of red light therapy and the potential downsides of overuse.

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Dr Qian Xu is the founder of Skin Aesthetics and co-director of Redjuvenate Medical, which specialises in red light therapy. You can subscribe us to get in touch for a holistic skin and anti-aging consultation.

Ivan Galanin is the founder of Adipeau skincare.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
03:00 Red light benefits and how it works
06:10 If it's in sunlight, why supplement?
07:23 What's the scientific evidence?
11:19 Red light and inflammation
16:00 Frequency of use
20:30 Concerns linked to mice study
26:19 Red light and weightloss
29:43 Closing thoughts on rewards v risk of overuse

Disclaimer: This video and all content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.