LED Phototherapy for Skin Health

LED phototherapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that uses specific colours of light to help skin cells work more efficiently. Red and near-infrared light support collagen and repair (softening fine lines and improving resilience), while blue light targets the bacteria involved in inflammatory acne to calm active breakouts. Sessions are non-thermal and comfortable, with no downtime—most people see an immediate “calmer glow” and cumulative improvements in clarity, texture and tone over a short course.

After one session, most people notice a calmer glow—skin looks less red, a bit brighter and more comfortable.

Over a short course (1–2× weekly for 4–6 weeks), expect:

• Firmness & lines (red/NIR): softer fine lines, improved elasticity and smoother texture.

• Breakouts (blue ± red): fewer inflammatory spots, calmer flares and less post-blemish redness.

• Redness/sensitivity: a steadier, less reactive baseline and reduced visible flushing.

• Recovery: quicker settling after treatments and a stronger, better-hydrated barrier.

• Tone & clarity: a more even look with lifted dullness (pair with daily SPF for best pigment control).

Results are cumulative; maintain with occasional top-ups or add LED as a finishing step to your regular facials.

Red & near-infrared: support collagen, elasticity and recovery.

Blue: targets breakout-causing bacteria for inflammatory acne.

Amber/Yellow & Green: emerging options for soothing redness and evening tone.

Yes. Red/near-infrared and blue have the strongest clinical support for improving wrinkles/elasticity and inflammatory acne, respectively. Amber/yellow and green are promising adjuncts with smaller, early studies.

No—LED is non-invasive and non-thermal. You’ll feel gentle warmth at most, its a very relaxing treatment

None. You can resume normal activities and apply skincare/make-up straight away.

Generally, yes. LED is non-thermal and well tolerated. Red/near-infrared are often used to calm visible redness and support the barrier. We can adjust brightness, distance and session length (and skip blue if you’re very reactive). During an active flare, we’ll start gently or shorten sessions, use eye shields and monitor closely. If you’re on photosensitising medications or have light-triggered migraines/epilepsy, tell us first so we can adapt or advise.

Blue (often combined with red) can reduce inflammatory lesions by targeting acne-causing bacteria and calming redness. It’s an adjunct to a good routine or prescribed care, not a stand-alone cure for cystic acne.

LED is gentle, but we’ll avoid or adapt it if you have:

• Photosensitivity (conditions like lupus/porphyria) or you’re taking photosensitising meds/supplements (e.g., some antibiotics like doxycycline, isotretinoin, amiodarone, St John’s Wort).

• Light-triggered migraines or epilepsy.

• Active skin infection on the area (e.g., cold sore) or open wounds we haven’t assessed.

• Suspicious/malignant lesions or a history of skin cancer on the area (medical clearance advised).

• Recent eye surgery or significant retinal/ocular sensitivity.

• Pregnancy — generally low risk, but we take a cautious approach and will discuss first.

Tell us about your health and medications at consultation—we’ll tailor safely or recommend alternatives if LED isn’t suitable right now.

Generally yes—LED is non-thermal and considered low risk—but pregnancy-specific studies are limited, so we take a cautious approach. In practice, we use gentle red/near-infrared only, shorten sessions, adjust brightness/distance, and always use eye protection. We avoid treatment if you have photosensitivity, severe migraines, complications in pregnancy, or are taking photosensitising meds. Note that pregnancy can increase melasma risk—LED doesn’t tan the skin, but you should wear daily SPF. If in doubt, check with your midwife/GP and tell us about any health changes before your appointment.

Yes. LED is colour-based, not heat-based, and is suitable across all Fitzpatrick types.

Arrive with clean skin if possible; remove photosensitising actives (strong acids/retinoids) the night before if you’re reactive. Post-care is simple: hydrate and wear SPF daily.

LED plays nicely with most routines and can even help skin respond better to hydrators, peptides and barrier-supporting products afterwards. We just keep a few simple rules:

• Great with: gentle cleansers, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, ceramides, peptides, soothing masks.

• Use with care the same day: strong retinoids or acids (AHA/BHA/PHA)—we may ask you to skip them right before/after if you’re sensitive.

• Avoid before sessions: anything photosensitising (e.g., leave-on peels, high-dose retinoids if you react) and always tell us about photosensitising medications.

• After LED: keep it simple—hydrate, soothe, and wear SPF daily. You can usually resume actives that evening if your skin is comfortable; if reactive, wait 24 hours.

No downtime is required. You may experience mild redness or warmth temporarily, which usually settles quickly.