Clinical studies show that blue light and red light, working at specific wavelengths, act together in clearing mild to moderate acne. The blue light (415nm) has an antibacterial effect whilst the red light (660nm) acts as an effective anti-inflammatory.

Please view the following studies

• Phototherapy with blue and red LED light in the treatment of Acne
  David J. Goldberg & Bruce A. Russell (2006). Combination blue (415 nm) and red (633 nm) LED phototherapy in the treatment of mild to severe acne vulgaris. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.
• Phototherapy with blue and red light in the treatment of Acne Vulgaris
  Study conducted at Hammersmith Hospital by Dr A Chu, widely considered to be Europe's leading dermatologist. From British Journal of Dematology
• The effective treatment of acne vulgaris by a high-intensity, narrow band light source

Links

• The Acne Support Group
  PO Box 230
  Hayes
  Middlesex
  UB4 0UT
  Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 208 8561 6868
• The American Academy of Dematology
• Acne treatment community
• BBC News: Light Therapy best for acne
• Wikipedia: Acne Vulgaris
• The Acne Resource Centre Online
• Healthy Way Magazine
• Search for Beauty Health and Beauty directory