Treatment overview
How SharpLight treats acne
Acne is a complex inflammatory skin condition—not simply a bacterial infection. Blue light at approximately 420 nm targets naturally occurring porphyrins within Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes), producing reactive oxygen species that help reduce acne-causing bacteria.
Combined with gentle dermal heating, this supports the skin’s natural healing process, helping to reduce inflammatory breakouts and promote clearer, healthier-looking skin over a series of twice-weekly treatments.
- 420nm blue wavelength targets C. acnes porphyrins
- 60–70% reduction in inflammatory lesions
- Comfortable contact cooling during treatment
- Ideal for mild to moderate inflammatory acne