Is there an acne cure? The BeautySkin is a product that is being sold out of the UK (it ships globally) that uses blue and red light technology as a natural acne treatment for light to moderate acne. The BeautySkin is a portable light unit (as seen in the picture) that you use for 15 minutes a day. I’m not sure how close to your face you place the unit, or whether or not you need to wear goggles.

The machine uses blue light (415nm), which has an antibacterial effect, and red light (660nm), which has an anti-inflammatory effect, and it is the light waves that are supposed to kill p. acnes, which is the bacteria that contributes to acne pustules. Acne is caused by several different things (hormonal activity, overproduction of oil, irregular shedding of skin cells in the pore and on the surface of the skin, and a buildup of bacteria, which is what causes redness and inflammation).

When I worked at the Medical Spa, we offered treatments that were similar to The BeautySkin, and clients did see good results with them. We had clients that were teenagers with red spots all over their face, plus women with hormonal acne bumps under the skin. We offered a bluelight treatment that was the same basic idea, plus an IPL photo clearing treatment, which used a laser to kill the bacteria. I have not personally tried The BeautySkin, but the acne light treatment has a reported return rate of only 4%. While clients saw good results at my spa, the treatments don’t last forever, so regular ongoing treatments is necessary. With The BeautySkin, you have it at your house and can use it indefinitely, and it comes with a 60 day money-back guarantee. I always use a credit card when I purchase online, which offers more protection than a debit card, in case I encounter a problem.

While I’ve mentioned other treatments for acne before, most of them have side effects. Antibiotics can work for acne, but you don’t want to take them on a long-term basis. I’ve mentioned good results using The Pill, but not all women want to take it, and obviously men can’t take it. I’ve briefly mentioned Accutane, but that is a serious drug, and should be seen as a last resort (but if you are taking it, talk to your doctor before trying The BeautySkin at the same time). The BeautySkin does not give off UV rays, so you don’t need to worry about getting burned or damaging your skin. It says it is safe to use while pregnant, but definitely check with your doctor. If you choose to, you can continue to use your current topical acne regimen with The BeautySkin. It takes four weeks to see noticeable improvements, and twelve weeks to see full results. The website offers a message board and FAQ if you have additional questions. While this is not a permanent cure for acne (since you need to use the machine on an ongoing basis), I see it as a good addition to your current routine if it works as well as it claims.