Blue Light Acne Treatment and a Complete Look at the Acne Process

More and more options continue to become available in the area of acne treatment and skin care. One of the latest of these techniques is acne treatment with blue light which emerged from evidence that blue light has an antibacterial effect on the skin.

Treatment done by shining blue light on acne affected skin effectively kills off acne causing bacteria. Yet, acne is a complex process that needs comprehensive solutions and this type of treatment only seems to address one of many factors.

Light exposure always generates worry, however, it has been proven that blue light exposure does not present any risk of altering DNA as do UV rays. UV rays pose high risk of alteration in cell division, whereas blue light has no effect whatsoever on the cells' natural ability to function normally. In fact, blue light's lower wavelength frequency is what distinguishes it from more harmful rays as well as makes it a successful resource in acne treatment.

How does Blue Light Acne Treatment Work?

P. acnes is an acne causing bacteria that produces a chemical in the structure of the molecule porphyrin. Under particular treatment conditions, the porphyrin molecular structure can be altered, for example by the release of its oxygen components. Blue light acne treatment stimulates the porphyrins which causes them to let go of their oxygen atoms, therefore breaking apart the molecular structure as well as the larger bacterium.

Other Factors in Acne and its Treatment

Yet bacteria is only one part of a larger puzzle in the process of acne. The real causes of acne start with injury done to living cells within the sebum canals. These cells can be damaged by the force of sebum output, the hardening of sebum within the follicle, or the mixture of oil and dead skin cells within the pores.

Respectively, the solutions to these acne causing factors are: the natural and safe inhibition of sebum production, the presence of unsaturated fatty acids to break up hardened sebum and the incitement of natural enzymes to dissolve the mixture of oils and dead skin cells.

Ideally, acne treatment should also reduce bacteria and calm inflamed skin by addressing the body's natural inflammatory reaction and supporting the innate immune system at the site of cell damage. It is important that we fully treat acne until the end of the process which includes the reparation of damaged cells and the regeneration of skin structures in order to avoid acne scar development.

The Good and Bad of Blue Light Acne Treatment

Blue light is proven to be risk free and have no relation to consequences often related to light exposure, therefore it is a safe and effective method in destroying acne causing bacteria.

In fact, this treatment has not been related to any negative side effects whatsoever, not only those related to light exposure. Nevertheless, this treatment is not necessarily appropriate for all who suffer from acne.

Unfortunately, blue light treatments seem to be available only to those who can afford to go to high-end health facilities and pay for costly therapies. It is not readily available in all health care locations. Moreover, it is extremely rare that a health insurance company would willingly cover the cost of this type of treatment. Those who find they cannot afford blue light therapies might find more promising acne treatment options in the area of natural skin care.

Then again, natural treatment could be a better option if you find an organic product that serves to more comprehensively treat the root causes of acne and not just one part of the puzzle.

Types of acne laser treatment treat one factor of acne rather than provide a comprehensive treatment of its root causes as do certain natural skin care products. BIOSKINCLEAR by Biocutis can help you get rid of acne with a combination of botanicals that deal with inflammation, sebum inhibition and break down and skin irritation and dryness.

All Biocutis products contain Helix Aspersa Muller serum with the ability to aid in the clearing and prevention of breakouts as well as to function as a natural acne scar treatment as it can regenerate skin affected by redness and scarring.

Natural Acne Gel, Rosacea Remedy & Scar Healing BIOSKINCLEAR

This gel is oil free and a natural remedy for acne, rosacea, and scar healing with moisturizing seaweed extracts. Best for people with very oily skin conditions.

BIOSKINCLEAR Benefits

Made in the USA. One Month's supply 50 grams = 1.76 oz

50 Grams in One Airless Pump Bottle: $59

Save at least 20% off price & save on domestic or world wide shipping costs
when you order more than one month's supply

Discount Price Two Bottles: $47.20 each, at checkout within our secure shopping cart.

All our products are safe for children, moms-to-be and breast fedding mothers.

BIOSKINFORTE: the most potent but gentle natural solution for acne cysts that have not been amenable to other treatments

A sweet natural remedy that addresses the root cause of stubborn acne breakouts and acne cysts, not just the symptoms. With the additive and synergistic benefits of Helix Aspersa Müller Glycoconjugates (adaptogen, triggers skin regeneration, repairs acne lesions and dissolves blocked pores); Licorice Root Extract (antimicrobial, anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and sebum output reducer; Alpine Willow herb extract (Epilobium Fleischeri) (keratolityc); essential oils from the roots of Coleus Forskohlii and Kaempferia Galanga (antimicrobial); Inca Inchi Oil the richest in Omega-3 fatty acids (anti-inflammatory and sebum output reducer), plus an extract from the fruit of black pepper (penetration enhancer for other actives).

Made in the USA. One Month Supply 50 grams = 1.76 oz

$69.98

BIO ACNE CARE
Gentle but effective acne treatment serum for pimples & acne cysts

The product is oil free and contains the following ingredients that act in concert to yield benefits that go beyond the sum of those of their specific parts:

a) our biological Helix Aspersa Müller Glycoconjugates with antioxidant, antimicrobial & skin regeneration properties to heal skin lesions within the follicles, control acne bacteria and prevent and get rid of acne scars;

b) the active extract of the bark of the Black willow ( Salix Nigra) tree to enhance cell renewal on the surface of the skin, unclog pores and reduce acneic skin flora (Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus). The actual content of willow (Salix Nigra) extract expressed as standarized salicylic acid is less than 0.5%. The Salix Nigra extract also provides natural B-hydroxy acid activity, without the skin irritation commonly associated with synthetic salicylic acid;

c) modified glucomannan (carbohydrate) -high molecular weight heterpolysaccharides made up of glucose and mannose derived from the Japanese Konjac tuber (root)- that reduce the surface tension of oil and facilitates its dispersion into droplets. These droplets get distributed evenly along the skin’s surface, minimizing their presence and oily feel;

d) Hyaluronic Acid a glycosaminoglycan (also present in the snail serum) to deeply moisturize the skin and restore the capacity of the skin to hold in moisture; and seaweed extracts that provide moisture and trace minerals necessary for the recovery of damaged skin cells; and sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid (naturally in human skin) moisturizer;

e) Japanese Licochalcone LR-15 from Licorice (Glycyrrhiza inflate) extract which clinicals (*) in Japan have shown that at very low concentration reduces undesired p. acnes and other acneic skin flora, is anti-irritating, anti-inflammatory and reduces sebum output. 

Apply a thin layer twice a day on all the area affected with acne (whole face, chest or back) and then always use sun protection.  If you are allergic to salycilic acid or to aspirin do not use the product and if you experience stinging or irritation (very unlikely) you must stop using the product and consult your physician.

Made in the USA. One Month Supply 50 grams = 1.76 oz

50 Grams in Airless Pump Bottle.
$59

(*) A New Dermatological Availability of the Flavonoid Fraction from Licorice Roots-Effect on Acne
Journal of Society Cosmetic Chemists Japan, VOL.37; NO.3; PAGE. 179-186(2003) Authors: Kambara Toshimitsu^a, Zhou Y, Kawashima Yoshihito^a, Kishida Naoko^a, Mizutani Kenji^a, Ikeda Takao^a, Kameyama Koichiro^b.

^a Research Center, Maruzen Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., 1089-8 Sagata, Shin-ichi, Fukuyama, 729-3102 Hiroshima, Japan. ^bAoyama Dermatological Clinic, dr@aoyamahihuka.com 5-1-3 Aoyama 8F Minato-ku Tokyo 107 Japan.

Abstract: Licochalcone-A, Polyol Soluble Licorice Extract P-U (now in the market as Licochalcone LR-15), prepared from the roots of Glycyrrhiza Inflata Batalin shows several activities such as inhibitory actions of testosterone 5 ALPHA-reductase, lipase and phospholipase A2, as well as androgen receptor antagonist, antimicrobial and SOD-like antioxidant actions, which relate to skin care, especially the suppression of acne formation and development. On basis of this evidence, a trial with acne patients was carried out and the efficacy of the extract was demonstrated clinically.