Acne is a disorder of the skins sebaceous (oil) glands that affects over 80% of the population aged 14-30. Active acne is characterized by frequent outbreaks of inflamed pustules, caused by a bacteriological infection. The bacteria aggravate the sebaceous (oil) glands, leading to the over-production of sebum, which builds up under the skin.

Current treatments show limited success for most people and can involve long term use of antibiotics, or isotretinoin (Roaccutane) administration, with its associated severe side-effects. However, light based treatments (IPL) have shown positive results and represent a non-invasive, non-prescription alternative.

A combination of intense pulses of yellow/green light, which destroys the bacterial infection, and infra-red light which reduces the inflammation of the sebaceous glands and limits their activity, can result in long term remission from acne.

The yellow, green and infra-red light colours are released in each short pulse of light, resulting in fast treatments that control the multiple aspects of acne suffering. Successful treatment often incorporates the use of a chemical peel prior to Intense Pulsed Light treatment. The peel exfoliates the dead skin cells that together with the sebum block the pores and cause the pustules, and helps the light penetrate the skin.

A specific number of treatments cannot be guaranteed, as acne is a complicated condition with physiological and psychological components, however most clients achieve a significant reduction in the severity and frequency of outbreaks following a course of 6 treatments.