In the ongoing battle against aging and growing older, researchers in Germany are studying the impact of LED lights compared to Botox. When LED light was applied to the skin at high levels for several weeks, skin was firmer, more youthful looking, and had fewer wrinkles. Skin also demonstrated increased elasticity, which means it was quicker to “spring back” after being touched.

This high intensity light works on elastin, a protein in the skin which is responsible for skin’s firmness and texture. As we age, elastin tends to break down, leading to wrinkles. The LED lights work by removing the water content in elastin. When there is less water in the elastin layer, skin is more youthful and springs back to the touch.

While several years from being widely available, LED lights offer promising anti-aging treatment- without chemical injections or dermal fillers.