For those of you who are fed up with persistant acne, there is a simple and proven effective solution. This light therapy unit uses red and blue light at specific wavelengths act together to clear mild to moderate acne, as shown in clinical trials. The blue light (400-450nm) has an antibacterial effect whilst the red light (580-659nm) acts as an effective anti-inflammatory. Safe and natural alternative to antibiotics and strong creams, with no side effects. Use every day, for only 15 to 30 minutes for great results in just 2-4 weeks.

Acne is a disease of the sebaceous hair follicle. The hair follicles, or pores, in your skin contain sebaceous glands (also called oil glands). These glands make sebum, which is an oil that lubricates your hair and skin. Under normal conditions, sebum travels up the hair follicle and out to the skin's surface. However, with acne, sebum is trapped within the follicle, clogging the follicle. The bacterium that seems to cause acne is called Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and is present in everybody's skin, usually lodged in the hair follicle. The clogged follicle becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. When the sebaceous gland gets clogged, and sebum builds up inside the follicle, P. acnes multiplies rapidly and can result in acne.

As published in the British Journal of Dermatoloy, phototherapy with blue (415 nm) and red (660 nm) light was studied in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. After 12 weeks of 15 minute daily active treatments with a portable light source, a mean improvement of 76% in inflammatory lesions was observed. Investigators and patients favored the blue-red light therapy, with more patients achieving marked improvement or clearance than in any of the other treatment groups. The researchers concluded that blue light and red light "act synergistically in improving acne by combining antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action, rendering phototherapy with blue-red light an effective and safe treatment for acne vulgaris."

Read the full report in The British Journal Of Dermatology

Blue light (415nm)

It has long been known that sunlight (UV) can improve acne, although some of the effect is due to superficial camouflage. However, because of photo ageing and medical side effects, UV radiation is not recommended as a safe treatment for acne.

More recently, a peak wavelength of 415nm, which is outside the UV range, has been found to be effective at treating acne (1). It is known that Propionibacterium acnes (P. acne) produce porphyrins during their normal life cycle (2). Porphyrins absorb light energy at the near UV and visible blue light spectrum. The irradiation of P. acnes with blue visible light (415nm) leads to photoexcitation of bacterial porphyrins, singlet oxygen production and eventually bacterial destruction (3).

Red light (660nm)

It has been found that exposure to 660nm low-level wavelengths release cytokines. Cytokines stimulate fibroblast proliferation and the production of growth factors, thus influencing the inflammatory process, healing and ultimately wound repair (4, 5, 6, 7,) and has been found to significantly improve postoperative open wounds.

Red/Blue light treatment

In the first study of its kind, conducted at Hammersmith Hospital, Dr Chu et al evaluated the use of a mixed blue and red light (peaks at 415nm and 660nm) in the treatment of acne vulgaris. 107 subjects were randomised into four treatment groups. 1. Blue light. 2. Cool white light (placebo) 3. 5% benzoyl peroxide 4. Mixed blue and red light.

Treatment consisted of 15-minute irradiation in front of a portable light unit each day. (With the exact, special spec, tubes utilised by BeautySkin).

The red/blue mix had significantly better results than the other treatment groups. Improvements were clearly noticeable after only 4 weeks. After 12 weeks, the blue/red treatment achieved a mean improvement of 76% in inflammatory lesions and a mean improvement in comedones of 58%, which exceeded any of the other treatments.

The researchers concluded:

"We propose that blue light and red light acts synergistically in improving acne by combining anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory action, rendering phototherapy with blue-red light an effective and safe treatment for acne vulgaris"

 

How Long and Often Do I Use the Cleanlite ?
Each person's sensitivity to light is different. Normal exposure is between 15 to 30 minutes per day, at a recommended distance of about 45 cms.

When should I see results?
A difference in your skin should be visible within 4 weeks of consecutive daily use. It is not possible to guarantee success in every case.

Can I Use it More than Once a Day?
Some people use it for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes at night.

Can it Only be Used on the Face?
It can be used on any part of the body, except genitalia.

Will I Get a Sunburn or Skin Cancer?
The wavelengths of light used in the Cleanlite are outside those that will cause damage to the skin, so there is no risk of sunburn or skin cancer.

Should I wear Goggles?
It is not neccessary unless you are particularly sensitive to bright light. The unit emits about 2500 lux at the recommended treatment distance of 43cms.

Davita has been founded with close co-operative links with Hera GmbH & Co. KG., a market leader in Germany in the field of lighting. Hera has more than 60 years experience and specialises in the development, production and sale of halogen and fluorescent lamps- it supplies according to its slogan "Light Years Ahead".

The light therapy appliances were developed together with the "Hera" engineers and then manufactured by DAVITA. This guarantees you a high and consistent quality and they are all made in Germany. It is one of the company's policies only to offer medical appliances which are clearly effective and approved. DAVITA fulfils the required technical and scientific prerequisites for the manufacture of high-quality light therapy appliances.

DAVITA is a member of the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms.

The Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms is a non-profit making international organisation which was founded in 1988. Its sole purpose is the promotion of research, professional development and clinical use in the fields of light therapy and biological rhythms.

The Acne Light is a non-medical method for the treatment of acne. This product should never be used to replace professional medical advice. We recommend you consult a dermatologist before using the Acne Light. The Acne Light should not be used by pregnant women.