Acne Recovery - Red Light Therapy Forum https://redlighttherapy.com/community/acne-recovery/ Red Light Therapy Discussion Board en-US Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:04:55 +0000 wpForo 60 Does red light actually help acne — and how does it compare to blue light? https://redlighttherapy.com/community/acne-recovery/does-red-light-actually-help-acne-and-how-does-it-compare-to-blue-light/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:32:36 +0000 Short version: red light can help the inflammation and redness side of acne, while blue light is the one more studied for the acne-causing bacteria — which is why a lot of masks combine both.

It works gradually and it's complementary, not a cure. Use it on clean, dry skin (makeup and SPF block the light), be consistent, and give it several weeks. For moderate or severe acne — or if you're on prescription acne meds, some of which increase light sensitivity — check with a dermatologist first. Anyone here used it for breakouts? What device and routine worked?

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