How LED Therapy Calms & Clears Skin
Acne isn't just about breakouts; it's about inflammation, imbalance, and overstimulated skin. But what if light could help rebalance it all?
What Science Says About Red Light and Acne
A clinical study published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (PMID: 29095531) found that low-level red LED light can actively reduce inflammation and calm one of the root causes of acne: hyperkeratinization. This is a process where pores become blocked and overactive.
Blue Light vs. Red Light: What’s the Difference?
A clinical study published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (PMID: 29095531) found that low-level red LED light can actively reduce inflammation and calm one of the root causes of acne: hyperkeratinization. This is a process where pores become blocked and overactive.
Most people associate blue light with acne, and for good reason.
💙 Blue Light
- Wavelength: 405–420 nm
- Targets C. acnes bacteria on the skin’s surface
- Ideal for active breakouts
❤️ Red Light
- Works deeper in the skin
- Doesn’t kill bacteria, but:
- Reduces inflammation
- Soothes irritation
- Supports balanced skin function
- Great for reactive skin and prevention
In short
- Blue light = kills acne-causing bacteria
- Red light = calms, heals, and rebalances the skin
What the Study Found
Using a lab model that mimicked acne-prone skin, researchers exposed skin tissue to oleic acid (an acne trigger), then treated it with low-dose red LED light (0.2–1.2 J/cm²).
Here’s what they saw:
Inflammation dropped significantly
→ A key irritation trigger (IL-1α) was visibly reduced
Hyperkeratinization was reduced
→ Less buildup of the outer skin layer (stratum corneum)
Skin barrier function improved
→ Red light boosted the skin’s resilience
All of this happened at low doses, making it gentle, safe, and suitable for daily skincare.
Red Light in Faeves LED Devices
The red light technology used in Faeves’ LED devices draws directly from this research.
Our tools deliver targeted, low-level red light to support acne-prone skin with a clinically informed, non-invasive approach that fits into your skincare routine.
