Acne & Light Therapy

P. acnes bacteria produce high amounts of porphyrins. When porphyrins are exposed to specific wavelengths of blue light, they produce a singlet oxygen molecule which destroys P. acnes bacteria. Red light reduces inflammation by down-regulating interleukin, a pro-inflammatory cytokine.

If you have acne LED (light emitting diode) light therapy can put you on the road to healthier skin.