Learn about the history of photorejuvenation beauty devices

There are many skin photoelectric projects on the market, but not many can stand the test of time. Many projects are short-lived. However, photorejuvenation is an exception. Since its launch in 1995, it has been popular all over the world for its powerful functions and comprehensive effects. It has been the preferred photoelectric project for many people seeking beauty.

Principle and efficacy of photorejuvenation instrument

The photon skin rejuvenation device was originally called IPL, which is the abbreviation of Intense Pulsed Light, that is, "intense pulsed light" technology. It is a light-based technology that uses the principle of light to emit a light wave mainly between 400 and 1200 nm, and guides this specific wavelength of light energy into the deep layer of the skin, stimulating and promoting skin cell regeneration, collagen growth and other biological reactions. After the light energy is absorbed by the target tissue (melanin, hemoglobin and water), it has several main effects without damaging normal skin: removing spots, removing redness, rejuvenating the skin, removing hair, removing acne, and repairing sensitive skin.

Development History of Photorejuvenation Device

In the early 1980s, the earliest optical therapy equipment was a medical device that used low-energy lasers to treat varicose veins. But this device did not have obvious cosmetic effects. In the early 1990s, with the development of the beauty industry and the gradual increase in people's demand for skin beauty, photorejuvenation technology began to enter the market. The photorejuvenation devices launched at that time mainly used LED light sources of red, yellow and blue colors to stimulate skin cell vitality through light irradiation, promote collagen synthesis, and improve skin problems.

In the early 2000s, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photorejuvenation technology began to be applied in the beauty field. IPL photorejuvenation devices use intense pulsed light technology and can perform multi-band spectrum, including red light, ultraviolet light and other different wavelengths of light, which can treat deeper skin problems. In the early 2010s, Q-switched Nd: YAG laser skin rejuvenation devices began to enter the market. It uses the heat energy generated by the laser for minimally invasive treatment, promotes collagen growth and skin cell regeneration, and is suitable for deep skin problems.

Photorejuvenation instrument upstream, midstream and downstream

Upstream enterprises are mainly responsible for the production and research and development of core components required for photorejuvenation devices, such as lasers, LED light sources, etc. Midstream enterprises are mainly responsible for integrating and assembling the core components produced by upstream enterprises to produce photorejuvenation devices with beauty functions. Downstream enterprises are mainly responsible for the sales and use of photorejuvenation devices, including providing photorejuvenation services in beauty salons, SPAs and other places, and selling home photorejuvenation devices to individual consumers.

Photorejuvenation device market size

In 2017, the market size of photon skin rejuvenation devices was about RMB 5.8 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 18.5%. In 2018, the market size of photon skin rejuvenation devices was about RMB 7.5 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 29.3%. In 2019, the market size was about RMB 9.5 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 26.7%. In 2020, the market size was about RMB 12 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 26.3%. The market size in 2021 was about RMB 13.8 billion, and the market size in 2022 was about RMB 15.2 billion. my country's photon skin rejuvenation device market has continued to maintain a rapid growth trend in the past few years, especially in 2018 and 2019, when the market growth rate accelerated significantly. This is related to a variety of factors such as people's increased demand for beauty and skin care, scientific and technological progress, and policies in the medical beauty industry. It is expected that with the continuous upgrading of technology and the gradual maturity of the market, the photon skin rejuvenation device market will continue to maintain a good development trend.

Classification of photorejuvenation

Common photon skin rejuvenation instruments on the market include OPT, AOPT, APT, DPL, and BBL, all of which are developed based on IPL, but they represent different instruments. OPT has the longest clinical use time in China, and hospitals with conditions have upgraded OPT to AOPT; DPL and ATP have been used for a relatively long time; BBL has only been introduced to China for a few years.

As people's living standards improve, the demand for beauty and skin care is also expanding. Photorejuvenation devices use phototherapy technology, which is safer and non-invasive than traditional beauty methods, and can effectively improve skin problems. Therefore, the market demand will further increase in the future.