How does blue light therapy work to treat acne?

Written By Dare Egan

Acne can be a problem for anyone at any age and may be caused by a long list of reasons. There are many blemish treatment options out there. They can be obtained either off the shelf or with a professional and have varying degrees of success. However, if you feel like you have tried everything but still struggle with acne, you might want to consider LED light therapy.

An alternative skin treatment most people have never heard of is light therapy. A revolutionary treatment, blue-light-therapy can help with cystic acne, scarring and inflammation around the pimples. Consistent treatment with blue light therapy can also help prevent future breakouts. So how does light help with acne breakouts and scars?

Our skin absorbs light just like plants and converts it into energy. The color of the light absorbed triggers changes in the skin. For example, red light decreases inflammation. Blue light works by actually targeting the bacteria that causes and exacerbates acne. The light penetrates the skin down to the hair follicles where dirt and bacteria get trapped and kills the bacteria by slowing down its metabolism.

It is especially effective against acne caused by Propionibacterium acnes because this bacterium is resistant to most antibiotic treatments. In fact, even acne vulgaris is difficult to treat because of antibacterial resistance. According to one study, blue light therapy has proven to be beneficial in treatment when used with more conventional treatments such as salicylic acid.

At Seattle Sun Tanning and Light Spa, we offer LightStim LED light therapy, which combines blue, red, and infrared light to treat your acne. While blue light kills bacteria, red light reduces inflammation around current breakouts, and infrared light can help with wrinkles and other deep skin issues by increasing the production of elastin and collagen.

This multi-light therapy is an aggressive treatment for your skin that is safe and effective. It is free of chemicals and UV light and is FDA approved for treating the skin. Treatments are fast and effective, and there is no downtime after your session.

The blue light therapy for acne reviews are impressive, and our clients are thrilled with their results. Treatment sessions are about 20 to 25 minutes long, and we recommend at least three to five treatments weekly to get the best results. Clients usually see results after about eight weeks of regular sessions.

 

Interested in trying LED Blue Light Therapy?

Dare Egan