Blue Light Kills Acne Bacteria
Light gets at the core of what causes acne eruptions: P. acnes, the bacterial
responsible for causing acne inflammation, pumps out tiny molecules called
porphyrins. When those porphyrin are exposed to certain wavelengths of
light, they produce free radicals that kill the bacteria. Without P. acnes
around to cause inflammation, acne clears up.
How It Works
The blemish appears. This plug, traps oil and bacteria inside your pore. As
your skin continues to produce oil, the pore swells because of the plug, and
bacteria flourish. Your pore becomes infected and possibly inflamed. The
LED light targets and destroys the bacteria.
Normal Pore
Clogged Pore
Light Destroys Bacteria
Acne Classification
Acne is classified as being in one of four grades. Each grade builds upon
the next with the level of activity in the skin.
Grade 1
acne is what is considered a minor breakout. There are a few
blemishes, (less then 20 ) blackheads or whiteheads.
Grade 2
acne is when there are more blemishes visible. There may be both
open/lacerated and closed pimples, (15 to 20), but there is no
inflammation.
Grade 3
acne is the stage where inflammation is now involved, (20 to 30
blemishes) and the skin will appear reddish in color.
Grade 4
is the final stage of acne, sometimes being called Cystic Acne.
Grade 4 acne has many blemishes, the skin is red and inflamed and there
are cysts which are deeper.
Always consult your dermatologist for classification of acne.
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