One of the most innovative methods of skin care, which allows you to maintain elasticity and firmness with age, is rightfully considered collagenarium or collagen tanning beds. The aging process is launched in each person after they reach 25 years of age. Light therapy stimulates metabolic processes inside the cells and the production of enzymes necessary for nutrition.
Method Appearance
The development of the device is attributed to Swiss researchers who have studied in detail the principles of restoration (regeneration) of the body due to its exposure at the cellular level. These methods were previously used only in various medical fields, but now similar devices called collagen tanning salons have appeared in the beauty industry.
The method of light therapy allows for a complete correction of the skin that has undergone inevitable age-related changes. A series of clinical trials were made, during which scientists proved the presence of a positive effect when undergoing a full course of light therapy. A noticeable cosmetic improvement in the condition of the skin occurred in 98% of cases, and a general improvement in well-being occurred in about 68% of patients.
What is collagenaria?
The device visually resembles an ordinary solarium camera, but operates on completely different principles. The collagenarium chamber is equipped with lamps with red and blue glow. The generated light waves have a range from 415 to 633 nm. According to studies, light waves in this interval qualitatively affect the condition of the skin and have therapeutic and cosmetic effects.
To understand the essence of the work of collagen tanning salons and what this can give in the end, it is necessary to clarify the target exposure areas, which are affected by the red and blue glow of the lamps in the apparatus. Red or ruby lamps create a glow, due to which rejuvenation of almost all parts and sections of the body: arms, legs, décolleté, neck, and facial skin. The effect of the work of blue lamps is to change the tone of the skin.
The effect of light therapy on the body
The method of light therapy in cosmetology involves the action on the body of a ray of light that penetrate deep into the skin. With the help of a glow with certain wavelengths in the skin, oxygen metabolism is stimulated, and the production of own collagen and elastin is improved. In addition, light therapy removes toxins from the body, which helps to increase skin tone, the disappearance of fine wrinkles and improve complexion.
Often people who have not yet had time to get acquainted with reliable studies and do not know about the side effects of collagen tanning beds and light therapy in general, consider this method harmful. However, scientists fundamentally disagree with such statements and reinforce their opinion with tests.
How many sessions do you need to benefit from collagenaria
Visual changes are usually observed only after a certain number of sessions, since collagen tanning salons have a cumulative effect. Many people notice positive effects after 5-6 procedures. The specialist in the salon will select an individual schedule of visits, taking into account the wishes of the client, the distinctive properties of his body, as well as age and goals of correction. On average, for the appearance of qualitative positive changes, at least 20-30 sessions are required.
The procedure itself can have a different duration, depending on the goals and the state of human health. The salon administrator will set the necessary session time, but if you have a home installation, you need to read the instructions in detail. In the absence of special contraindications (photosensitivity), the procedure time can be unlimited. The fact is that collagen lamps do not have ultraviolet radiation, which means that it is simply impossible to get a burn from an excessively long stay under the glow of the lamps.
The benefits and harms of collagen tanning
Experts cite a number of qualitative changes that are likely to show themselves after a course of procedures:
- Prevention of photoaging of the skin. The development of their own skin immunity.
- Complex skin cleansing similar to chemical peeling.
- Narrowing of enlarged skin pores or enlarged narrowed.
- Normalization of too oily or dry skin due to improved functioning of the sebaceous glands.
- Increasing the elasticity and integrity of the skin due to increased synthesis of collagen and elastin.
- Complete or partial disappearance of cellulite deposits and skin stretch marks.
- The noticeable effect of lifting the skin throughout the body.
- Smoothing deep age and facial wrinkles.
- Getting rid of freckles and spider veins in any part of the body.
In addition, the tanning level in the collagen tanning bed can be selected by choosing the appropriate skin tone, which means to even out the tone of the skin.
At the moment, harm from this procedure has not been found if safety precautions are followed, consult with your doctor in advance, take into account the list of contraindications and the duration, number of sessions, as well as the time interval between them.
Collagenarium cosmetics
Special cosmetics have been created, which are used before and after being in collagenaria. It is intended to provide faster and overall improvement in the positive effects and benefits of light therapy. The second indisputable advantage of using special cosmetics is the ability to consolidate the result for a longer period. Usually, before the procedure, the skin is cleaned of all decorative and caring cosmetics, as they, as a rule, contain reflective substances in their composition.
Cosmetics for light correction are usually divided into three general categories:
- Scrubs with vitamins to prepare the skin immediately before the procedure.
- Spray or lotion that improves collagen synthesis during the session. Also moisturize and additionally nourish the skin, enhance the cosmetic and therapeutic effect.
- Creams and serums designed to reliably consolidate the results and maintain the benefits of the sessions for a long time.
The latter category is usually presented in the form of restorative creams that cool and soothe the skin immediately after the session.
Side effects of the procedure
There were no clearly recorded and often manifested negative consequences from collagen tanning beds, however, isolated cases were still present. Among them, local irritation of the skin, redness of the skin in some places and other temporary changes can be noted. In most cases, the side effects did not have a permanent effect.
The likelihood of negative consequences is higher if light therapy is practiced at home. The reason for this is that full control over the procedure by specialists is usually not carried out. In addition, some neglect the important recommendation of visiting a dermatologist, who will find out all the necessary data on the condition of the skin and identify possible individual contraindications to the light therapy procedure.
When is the procedure prohibited or not recommended?
Some of the contraindications are absolute, that is, a visit to collagenaria is completely excluded. Others may be temporary and treatable. The doctor can tell you more about this at the consultation. The list of contraindications for collagen tanning includes:
- epilepsy
- tuberculosis;
- hormonal medication;
- any kind of oncology;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- all ophthalmic diseases;
- pathologically disturbed skin pigmentation,
- thyrotoxicosis,
- porphyria
- taking corticosteroids
- thyroid problems.
The process of light therapy in the salon and at home
After preparing and using special cosmetics, the client is offered to sit in a special chamber resembling an ordinary tanning bed. The camera in this case is horizontal or vertical. In the first, about 15-30 lamps are built in, and in the second - at least 42. The duration of the session most often varies from 10 to 30 minutes.
The home version of the device, as a rule, is much more compact and has from 10 to 15 lamps. The glow of the lamps is mainly red with a total power of up to 200 watts. However, the benefits of using a home appliance can be no less than that of a professional tanning bed. For example, local facial skin treatment is very convenient due to the body of three folding panels, the light from the lamps just needs to be directed at the right angle.
Collagenaria customer reviews
People speak positively about both home models and collagenariums in beauty salons. Mostly people notice the appearance of positive visual effects after just a few treatments. A full course in a professional salon with a high degree of probability will make it possible to manifest all the anti-aging, regenerating and smoothing effects.
At the same time, many negative reviews of collagen tanning beds are associated with an incorrect approach to procedures and a lack of understanding of their essence. Any salon administrator will say that it is impossible to achieve the positive results described above in one or two sessions. In addition, the skin condition improved by the course of procedures must be maintained, which is primarily facilitated not by cosmetic care, but by proper nutrition and moderate physical activity. A healthy lifestyle best captures the effects of collagenaria.
The opinion of professionals about collagenaria
Reviews of doctors about collagen tanning beds are generally positive. Nevertheless, some points should be taken into account. Experts recommend strictly following the instructions and not violating the rules of attending the light therapy procedure. Often the negative consequences are precisely due to neglect of people.
Every doctor is sure that a preliminary consultation with a dermatologist or cosmetologist is essential. The doctor will be able to competently draw up a course of light therapy procedures, depending on individual characteristics and health status. Especially the consultation will be useful to those people who first hear about such procedures and do not yet know what it is. Collagen tanning beds will definitely bring only positive impressions, improve the appearance of the skin and the general well-being of the body.