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Lustre Pure- Light treatment for Acne

I have just spent the weekend at FACE (Facial Aesthetics Conference and Exhibition) held at the Royal College of Physicians in London. One of the new treatments which caught my eye was the Lustre Pure, a home treatment therapy for problem skin.

What is acne?

Acne is the most common skin condition and can affect 80% of people at some point in their life. It is caused by the body’s immune system creating an inflammatory response to bacteria called P.acnes which lives in the skin.http://www.dentelle.co.uk/cosmeceutical-skincare.html P acnes grow in sebaceous glands which produces oil called sebum. Many acne treatments help clear acne by cleaning the skin and clearing the excess sebum, so reducing the growth of the bacteria. Other treatments, such as antibiotics, help to kill the bacteria, but these can have unwanted side effects and the bacteria may become resistant over time.

How Lustre works

Many acne sufferers find that their skin improves and spots seem to disappear when they have been out in the sunshine. However, we all know that sunlight contains dangerous UVA and UVB rays which cause skin ageing and can cause cancer. Scientists have found that visible blue light at a wavelength of 420nm does not damage the skin but is very effective in killing P acnes. Blue light has been used by dermatologists for many years to treat acne.

How does blue light kill acne bacteria

The bacteria that cause acne produce a chemical called porphyrin. When blue light at 420nm is applied to it this porphyrin becomes activated and this has been clinically shown to destroy the bacteria.

Lustre Light Technology

Lustre Pure Light is an at home treatment device available through skin clinics. It harnesses the safe, natural blue light of the visible spectrum to eliminate the spot-causing bacteria while being kind to the skin. It is a small, rechargeable device with slim flexible heads which can target problem areas. The device is portable and treatment is delivered when it is worn, so you can get on and do the things you need to do. This treatment is designed to work alongside existing acne therapies to help achieve the best results. It is recommended for use every day for 8 hours per week.

Take a look at what Dr Chris Steele on This Morning has to say about it

http://www.lustrepurelight.com/lustre-in-action/in-the-news/lustre-pure-light-features-on-this-morning

If you are interested in this treatment please contact us at Dentelle to find out more.

AN OLD ANTI-AGEING METHOD RE-INVENTED

Skin needling, otherwise known as micro-needling is a form of  natural collagen induction that is used facially to smooth wrinkles and improve depressed acne scarring . It can also reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scarring on the body.

This is not a new anti-ageing method . In the late 80's skin specialists had already published research on results of needling on scars and stretchmarks. Dermatologists also noticed that areas of depigmented skin tended to repigment during the process through transplantation of melanocyte cells from the normal pigmented areas to the lighter areas.

It is one of the easiest and most effective skin treatments available today and can safely be performed on all skin types, without any risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which can be associated with other procedures , ie laser treatment and deep chemical peeels.

Skin ageing and wrinkles occur due to the continued breakdown of collagen and elastin at a faster rate than it is produced after the age of 25 years.By increasing these key ingredients the skin can gradually become more rejuvenated.

Microscopic punctures caused by the medical roller stimulate collagen production in the papillary dermis layer by triggering the fibroblasts in a cascade wound healing process..Each successive treatment will lead to further collagen production that will progressively fill in depressed scars and deep lines, and make the skin appear firmer. The infilling process can continue for up to 12 months following treatment.

Needling can be safely combined with botox and dermal fillers for even greater results. A combination of needling with hyaluronic acid injections can tighten up the skin while additional volumising fillers can lead to an overall 'facelift' effect by further sculpting and lifting the facial tissues.  Such appropriately performed skin needling may postpone a face-lift for a decade.