Clinical Studies

At Selfcare Social, we believe in evidence based skincare. LED light therapy (photobiomodulation) has been studied extensively for its benefits on skin health from reducing wrinkles to calming breakouts. Below you’ll find studies and clinical trials supporting the science behind LED therapy.

Skin Rejuvenation & Collagen Support

• Lee et al., 2007 – Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology
  A rigorous split-face, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial.

“Wrinkle depth reduced by up to 36% and skin elasticity improved by 19%, with increased collagen and elastic fibres.”

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• Goldberg et al., 2006 – Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
  Nine LED sessions using 633 nm and 830 nm showed visible anti-aging results and thicker collagen.

“Significant improvement in wrinkles and skin firmness; electron microscopy confirmed thicker collagen fibers.”

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Acne & Breakout Reduction

• Papageorgiou et al., 2000 – British Journal of Dermatology
  Blue and blue - red light showed significant reduction in acne lesions compared to benzoyl peroxide and controls.

“Both blue and blue / red light significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions.”

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Mechanism & Safety

• Avci et al., 2013 – Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
  A peer-reviewed review explaining how LED (photobiomodulation) triggers cellular repair and collagen synthesis.

“LED therapy is safe, non-invasive and stimulates mitochondrial activity to support skin repair.”

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Under-Eye Rejuvenation

• Springer, 2024 Study on Under-Eye LED Device
  Participants used red (633 nm) + near‑IR (830 nm) LED under-eye device for six weeks.

“Participants reported improvements in under-eye wrinkles, texture, dark circles, and high satisfaction with no adverse effects.”

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