Red Light Therapy for Acne: Does It Clear Skin?
Acne affects 50 million Americans. Red light therapy (especially combined with blue light) is an FDA-cleared treatment. Here’s what works. How Red Light Therapy Treats Acne Blue Light (415nm) — Kills Bacteria Penetrates the skin’s surface Activates porphyrins in P. acnes bacteria Generates reactive oxygen species that destroy bacteria FDA-cleared for acne treatment Red Light (630-660nm) — Reduces Inflammation Penetrates deeper into skin Reduces inflammatory cytokines Calms red, swollen breakouts Promotes healing of acne lesions Combination (Best Results) Using both blue and red light together provides: ...