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Frequently Asked
Questions
What kind of lights are these?
These are Enlux R30 custom LED floodlights.
What are the wavelengths
of these bulbs?
The blue light peaks at
415nm. view
curve
The red light peaks
at 619nm. (effectiveness guaranteed.)
How intense are these
bulbs?
We do not yet have the
physical measurments of intensity that
many people are using to compare the
products out there, such as watts/cm2,
joules/cm2 and lumens. We will have
these measurements taken by an independent
lab in the near future. In the
meantime, consider this: the treatment
distance for most other in-home "acne
lights" is 6 inches from the light.
The effective treatment distance
for these lights is up to 36 inches
from the light. That is the
only statement we can make as to their
power at this time.
How many LEDs are in these
bulbs?
There are approximately
40-46 leds on the chip. For a detailed
explaination of LED chip technology,
please click here.
How does the light work to help clear up acne?
Blue Light:
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 (blue), they produce free radicals that kill the bacteria that causes inflammatory acne.
Red Light:
Red light has an anti-inflammatory and healing effect on the skin. In fact, research done by David Olszewski, co- author of the book "Light Years Ahead" has shown that skin heals almost 200% faster when exposed to red light.
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Will light therapy work for me?
Blue
and Red light therapy is effective
for about 86% of people.
What kind of results can I expect?
Results vary by individual. You should start to notice results within the first 2 weeks of consistent treatment. After 4 weeks of consistent treatment most people notice about 60% reduction in visible acne. After 12 weeks those participating in the research experienced clearing of about 76%.
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How do I use these lights for acne treatment ?
Pre-Treatment
- Use a proper fixture and set your light(s) up in a safe place.
- Wash the face or affected area and allow to dry.
Initial Treatments
- Sit at a comfortable distance from
the bulb, (1-3 feet.)
- In order to
clear the acne as fast as possible,
begin your treatment by using the
blue light for 15 minutes
every other day.
- The purpose
of the red light is to speed healing,
rejuvenate the skin and prevent
scarring. It is beneficial for
healthy skin as well. use it in
the same manner as the blue.
- When treating the face, be sure
to turn your head occasionally to
allow even distribution of the light.
- Please wear the provided eye shields
during treatment.
- The lights may be used one at a
time or at the same time.
Extended Treatments
After the acne is cleared, decrease
your treatments to 15 minutes with
blue light every three days.
If this keeps your breakouts under
control, try decreasing treatments
again. Continue
in that manner until you find the
right number of monthly sessions necessary
to stay ahead of your breakouts.
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Can I use the lights on other places besides my face?
Yes, blue and red light therapy is safe and beneficial for the entire body.
What about sunburn or skin cancer?
The peak wavelengths of all of our bulbs are
outside the harmful range. The 415nm
blue bulb does contain small amounts of UVA
(blacklight,) as did the lights used in the
original
research reported on in the British Journal
of Dermatology
. Use only as directed.
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Are there any side effects?
Red light therapy has been reported to irritate Acne Rosacea - use blue light only to treat acne where Acne Rosacea is also present.
Blue light has been reported to darken the Asian skin tone.
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