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