Sci\ART™ - Color and the Human Being

enLux 415nm Blue and Hybrid
Instructions for Acne Light Therapy

First Things First

·         Position the light approximately 24 inches from the skin.  Do not sit closer than 18 inches from the light.

·         Do not look directly into the bulb.

·         Protective eyewear has been provided and is required to be worn during light therapy.  If you find the goggles uncomfortable, you may use your everyday sunglasses, or just keep your eyes closed during treatments instead.

·         Wash the face or affected area with a non-medicated cleanser of your choice.  Wait 15 minutes or so after washing your face before starting your light therapy.

Getting Started

·         Begin by using the 415nm Blue or Hybrid light for 1 minute daily on each affected area.  It is best to shine the light directly on each area.  For example, if  you have acne on both sides of your face (or back),  then shine the light directly on the left side for 1 minute, then directly on the right side for 1 minute.  If your forehead and chin are also affected, shine the light  straight on for one minute as well.

·         Gradually increase your treatment time to 5 minutes daily per area.

·         Continue with 5 minute daily treatments per area.  You should begin to notice gradual, consistent improvement within 2 weeks or sooner. 

If at any time your condition worsens instead of improves, the solution is LESS light, not more.  For example, if your skin is responding well to 1-minute treatments, but at 5-minute treatments improvement slows or stops,  go back to 1-minute treatments and stay at that time.    

Red Light

If you are using Red light separately for acne treatment, add it to your regimen after your skin is responding well to blue or Hybrid light.  Start with 1 minute daily and gradually increase to 5 minutes daily.  You may use the red light at the same time as the blue, or at a different time.

Staying Clear

After the acne is cleared, begin to decrease your treatment s gradually in the same manner as you started.  For example, if you got clear using 415nm blue or Hybrid light for 3 minutes every day, decrease your treatments to 3 minutes every other day.  If this keeps your breakouts under control, try decreasing treatments again to 3 minutes every three days.  Continue in that manner until you find the right number of monthly sessions necessary to stay ahead of your breakouts.

Precautions

·         The 415nm Blue and Hyrid LEDs contain a small amoutn of non-peak UVA (blacklight).  Use only as directed.

·         Do not use light therpay while you are taking any medication that causes photosensitivity.  You can check your medication at this web address:
http://www.medicinenet.com/sunburn_and_sun-sensitizing_drugs/page8.htm#drugs

·         Do not look directly into the LED.  Always wear provided glasses or goggles for your protec tion.