The Science

The research behind the light

Lumiville uses red and near infrared LED light. That technology has been studied in independent peer reviewed research for over two decades. The studies below are on the technology, not on Lumiville products.

How the light works

Red wavelengths around 633nm and near infrared around 830nm are among the most studied wavelengths for the look of skin rejuvenation. Red light targets the upper dermis and the fibroblasts that sit near the surface, while near infrared reaches deeper below the surface. These wavelength descriptions are anchored to the published literature, not to competitor marketing.

The research

  1. Wunsch A, Matuschka KA controlled trial to determine the efficacy of red and near infrared light treatment in patient satisfaction, reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, skin roughness, and intradermal collagen density increasePhotomedicine and Laser Surgery. 2014;32(2):93 to 100

    Reported improved skin appearance and increased intradermal collagen density in the treated group.

    Funded by a light device maker. Presented here as one piece of published research, not as proof of Lumiville results.

  2. Avci P, Gupta A, Sadasivam M, Vecchio D, Pam Z, Pam N, Hamblin MRLow level laser light therapy in skin, stimulating, healing, restoringSeminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 2013;32(1):41 to 52

    A review of how red and near infrared light is absorbed by the mitochondria in skin cells.

    Mechanism and context.

  3. Barolet D, Roberge CJ, Auger FA, Boucher A, Germain LRegulation of skin collagen metabolism in vitro using a pulsed 660 nm LED light source, clinical correlation with a single blinded studyJournal of Investigative Dermatology. 2009;129(12):2751 to 2759

    Reported increased procollagen and visible improvement in wrinkle depth and skin roughness in the human component.

  4. Hamblin MRMechanisms and applications of the anti inflammatory effects of photobiomodulationAIMS Biophysics. 2017;4(3):337 to 361

    A review of the anti inflammatory mechanisms of photobiomodulation.

    Mechanism only.

These studies are independent third party peer reviewed research, not funded by or conducted on behalf of Lumiville. Lumiville does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Individual results may vary.