Blue Light Treatment for Acne: An Emerging Medical Spa Trend

Blue light treatment for acne is an emerging medical spa trend. Blue light treatments have an 85% success rate among clients with acne, and results are seen with in the first two weeks of consistent treatment.

Most clients notice a 60% reduction in visible acne after four weeks of treatments. Here’s how it works. The bacteria responsible for causing acne inflammation, produces tiny molecules call porphyrins, which when exposed to blue light wavelengths, produce free radicals that kill the bacteria that causes the inflammation. Successful treatments begin with using the blue light for 15 minutes each day. Once the acne has cleared, blue light treatments may be reduced to 15 minutes every other day.

Eventually the most effective number of blue light treatments may be determined to stay ahead of the client’s acne breakouts. There is no risk of sunburn or skin cancer when using the blue light as it does not emit UV. A potential darkening of the Asian skin tone is the only know side effect of blue light treatments.

Clients taking any medication that causes photo sensitivity should not use the blue light therapy. If you suffer from acne, it’s time to look into the benefits of the blue light treatments at your local medical spa.