Research suggests BBL® (BroadBand Light) changes the ageing process.
The ‘Stanford Study’ published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology (see link for study) found that BBL® (BroadBand Light) treatments can alter the expression of genes associated with the ageing process. This study found that after 3 BBL treatments given at monthly intervals for 3 months, the gene expression associated with human photoaging and intrinsic skin ageing was similar to their expression in youthful skin. The outcome of this study suggests that skin rejuvenation at a molecular level can occur with BBL.
The limitations with this study include assessment 4 weeks after BBL treatment so the long term molecular rejuvenation of the skin is unclear and the precise mechanisms by which BBL alters gene expression are not currently well understood. For instance, it is known that BBL is absorbed by different targets including melanin and hemoglobin, leading to decreased redness and pigmentation. It is thought that the decrease in fine wrinkling is partly due to the production of new collagen. However, the genes identified in this study were not collagen specific .
Recap: what is BBL? BBL® stands for BroadBand Light and is an advanced form of a traditional IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) device. It works by delivering intense light energy stimulating your skin cells to regenerate and restore your skin by working with your body’s natural healing response to improve discoloration and increase collagen and elastin production.
Link to study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3547222/