Hidemi Sugiwaki  and team published a paper in The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology on September 11, 2023 entitled “Effects of Schumann Resonance on the Proliferation and Migration of Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes and the Expression of DEFB1 and SIRT1”. The paper’s authors explore the relationship between electromagnetic biology and skin health. This study builds on prior research that identified the 7.8 Hz Schumann resonance—an ultra-low frequency electromagnetic wave that mirrors the Earth’s natural vibrations—as beneficial in protecting rat cardiomyocytes from oxidative stress and inhibiting the proliferation of certain cancer cells. However, its impact on human skin, specifically on normal human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEKs), had yet to be explored.

Schumann resonances, which occur as standing waves around the Earth, resonate at specific frequencies, including the well-known 7.8 Hz. This frequency aligns with alpha brainwave activity (8–14 Hz), associated with relaxation states in humans, suggesting a potential biological compatibility. The authors hypothesized that exposure to this frequency could influence cellular processes in NHEKs, the skin cells responsible for maintaining the epidermal barrier. This barrier not only protects against physical and chemical irritants but also plays a critical role in immunity through antimicrobial peptides like β-defensin (DEFB1). Furthermore, SIRT1, a protein linked to cellular repair and proliferation, has been identified as a key player in skin regeneration.

Through a series of experiments, the researchers found that applying 7.8 Hz electromagnetic waves to NHEKs yielded remarkable results. Proliferation increased by 2.8 times, cell migration was significantly enhanced, and the expression of DEFB1 and SIRT1 was upregulated by 2.4-fold and 4.9-fold, respectively. These findings suggest that the Schumann resonance not only stimulates cellular activity but also promotes the production of molecules critical for skin repair and antimicrobial defense. Such effects hold potential implications for improving the skin’s barrier function, accelerating wound healing, and addressing conditions like skin ulcers.

This study opens an exciting avenue in bioelectromagnetic research, demonstrating that natural resonances like the Schumann waves can have profound biological effects. By harnessing this frequency, scientists could develop novel therapies for skin repair and regeneration, rooted in the principles of resonance and subtle energy dynamics. These findings align with a growing understanding that the subtle energies underlying the Earth’s electromagnetic environment may hold transformative potential for both biology and medicine.