Is Love Skin Deep?

We all know love is a many-splendored thing, but did you know that it can improve your skin too? Since February is the month of love, let’s dive into what really causes the glow of passion we all know so well.

How does love affect skin appearance?

There are a number of contributors to how our skin reflects emotion, but the biggest culprit is hormones. Specifically, the hormone oxytocin, which is released to create bonds between sexual partners, mother and child, even between people and their pets.

In multiple medical studies, oxytocin has been proven to accelerate wound repair, reduce inflammatory factors, and even ward off another hormone called cortisol, which is responsible for the body’s stress responses. A 2013 study in Experimental Dermatology even suggests that oxytocin has a key role in healing skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and rosacea.

The familiar rush of infatuation and attachment we feel upon falling in love reflects this physiological process, extending to our physical appearance as well. From faster healing of blemishes and scars to a rosy flush and dewiness, oxytocin is responsible for the “look of love” sung about in songs and written about in romance novels.

How can we replicate these effects at LightRx?

Not all of us are lucky enough to be in love, flooded with magical hormones all the time.  Despite that, there are certainly ways to replicate or enhance the glow of love with skin care and cosmetic treatments offered here at LightRx. You’re in luck!

Treatments like TriBella™ facial rejuvenation, which utilizes IPL Photofacial™ light therapy, skin tightening and skin resurfacing to create a youthful glow, can mimic the wonders of oxytocin. Additionally, our FDA-cleared treatment Venus Viva™ repairs scars, blemishes, sun damage and even genetic skin disorders with an advanced blend of radio frequency and electromagnetic pulses that increase collagen production and blood supply. If you’re even more committed to recreating the look of love, our Sofwave™ tightening treatment may work alongside other skin care to tighten and rejuvenate tired or aging skin.

With these three noninvasive treatments and more offered by your local LightRx, it’s easier than ever to reproduce the glow of infatuation without any of the heartbreak. Lean into self-care this February and treat yourself to rejuvenation that’s much more reliable than a first date. Who knows, you might even fall in love with the new version of yourself.