About Blue-U Light Therapy for Acne

The Blue-U® Light Therapy is a very special blue light that can kill the acne bacteria in your skin. Treatments are simple—you sit with your face close to the light for a short time, with eye protection, usually a 15 minute session, about twice per week. Treatments generally continue for five weeks. This is a safe process; it is not hot or painful at all.

The Blue Light Treatment is not a laser. It emits safe, cool visible blue light to provide you with clear skin and reduced acne flare-ups.

Benefits of Blue-U Light Therapy

The Blue-U® Light Therapy is a very special blue light that can kill the acne bacteria in your skin.

How does it work?

Treatments are simple—you sit with your face close to the light for a short time, 15- 30-minute sessions, with eye protection, once or twice a week.  Treatments continue for five weeks depending on the particular situation. 

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In the treatment of acne 417 nanometer (nm) blue light activates endogenous photosensitizes within the P. acnes bacteria. This creates a toxic bacteritidal environment in the sebaceous gland that inhibits the obstruction of the sebaceous follicle and formation of the acne lesions.

What to Expect

It is a very safe process with not discomfort at all.  The Blue Light Treatment is not a laser. It emits safe, cool visible blue light to provide you with clear skin and reduced acne flare-ups.