92: What’s the deal with light therapy? | board-certified dermatologist Ellen Marmur, M.D.

“The pursuit of beauty is actually very, very functional,” says board-certified dermatologist Ellen Marmur, M.D., founder of Marmur Medical and MMSkincare. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Marmur all about LED therapy: “LED light is the missing link for skin care and wellness.” Here, we get into what all the different colors do, what the research says, and how to actually find a good device to use at-home. Plus, we talk about how to deal with blue light from your phones and computers. 

Show notes: 

-Follow Ellen Marmur, M.D., MMSkincare, and Marmur Medical

-Clinical research on red LED light

-Research on blue LED light

-Research on green LED Light 

-NIH info on LED light 

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: LED therapy for skin, LED facial, LED devices, collagen, elastin, how to improve skin firmness, acne, inflammation in skin, retinoid for skin, PRP, skin microbiome, skin barrier, blue light blocking glasses.     

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: MMSkincare Sphere, MMSkincare serums, Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Sunscreen Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15  

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