Facial PDT Acne Treatment

It is our usual recommendation for clients dealing with active, inflamed breakouts — the stage where scrubs and strong actives often make things worse rather than better.

How it works

• Blue light in roughly the 415 nanometre range acts on Cutibacterium acnes, the bacteria involved in inflammatory acne.
• Red light around 630 nanometres penetrates deeper, reducing inflammation and supporting the skin's healing response.
• Because the mechanism is biological rather than abrasive, the skin barrier is left intact — which matters when it is already compromised by breakouts.
• Effects are cumulative, so a course is more useful than a single session.

Who it suits — and who it does not

• Clients with active, inflamed acne who need calming before anything more aggressive.
• Skin that reacts badly to scrubs, strong acids or extraction-heavy facials.
• Anyone wanting to reduce redness and support healing after a breakout cycle.
• It is not a substitute for dermatological care. Severe, cystic or scarring acne warrants a dermatologist, and we will say so.

What happens in a session

1. The skin is cleansed, and gentle extraction may be performed where appropriate.
2. You wear eye protection while the LED panel is positioned over your face.
3. The light phase is painless. Most clients find it warm and restful.
4. Soothing products are applied afterwards.

Aftercare

• Use sun protection — treated skin is more light-sensitive.
• Keep your routine gentle for a few days: no scrubs, no strong acids, no retinol.
• Do not pick at healing breakouts.
• Expect gradual improvement across a course rather than an overnight change.