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 light at 650nm, within the 630 to 660nm range that has been studied for over two decades for the look of skin rejuvenation. It targets the upper dermis and the fibroblasts that sit near the surface, the cells tied to the look of firmer, smoother, more even skin. Some of the studies below also cover near infrared light at longer wavelengths such as 830nm. 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.

  5. Lee SY, Park KH, Choi JW, Kwon JK, Lee DR, Shin MS, Lee JS, You CE, Park MYA prospective, randomized, placebo controlled, double blinded, and split face clinical study on LED phototherapy for skin rejuvenationJournal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B. 2007;88(1):51 to 67

    Reported reductions in the look of wrinkles and increased skin elasticity with combined 633nm and 830nm light. Histology showed increased collagen and elastic fibres in the treated group.

    Independent study on the technology, not on Lumiville products.

  6. Couturaud V, Le Fur M, Pelletier M, Granotier FReverse skin aging signs by red light photobiomodulationSkin Research and Technology. 2023;29(7):e13391

    Reported increased dermal density and improvement in the appearance of aging signs with a 630nm red light mask used twice weekly for 12 weeks.

    A device maker was involved. Presented here as one piece of published research on the technology, not as proof of Lumiville results.

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.