Facials & skin
LED light therapy
A gentle light treatment, used alongside your skincare or as a calming finish after a facial or peel.
At a glance
- Appointment
- Varies
- We'll tell you how long to allow when you book
- Course
- A series
- Studies use repeated sessions over weeks
- Downtime
- Usually none
- Side effects were mild in trials
- Feels like
- Gentle light
- Many people find it relaxing
- Evidence
- Limited
- Small, short trials, mostly in acne
- Price from
- £29
- Free 20-minute consultation
Written using information from the American Academy of Dermatology and published research. Last reviewed October 2026. How we wrote this page
What LED light therapy is
LED light therapy uses panels of light-emitting diodes to shine particular colours of light onto your skin, usually blue and red. Nothing touches or breaks the skin.
Studies of blue and red light have mostly looked at mild to moderate acne. The results are mixed: the trials are small and short, and a Cochrane review found no clear benefit from blue or red light in its pooled results.
So we offer LED as a gentle extra alongside a good skincare routine, not as a treatment for acne on its own. Light treatments rarely work on their own.
Who it’s for
Adults only
Treatment is only for adults aged 18 and over.
Often a good fit if you
- would like a gentle addition to your skincare routine
- would like a calming session after a facial, peel or microneedling
- want a treatment you can go straight back to your day after
Not suitable, or we’ll wait, if you
- have a condition that makes your skin sensitive to light
- take a medicine that makes your skin sensitive to light, such as some antibiotics or isotretinoin
- have epilepsy that can be triggered by light
If your breakouts are painful, leave marks or aren't improving, please see your GP, pharmacist or a dermatologist as well. We can work alongside the treatment they recommend. See acne-prone skin.
Risks and side effects
- Common and expected
- Side effects in trials were mild and short-lived.
- Less common
- Bright light can be uncomfortable for your eyes. Tell us if it bothers you.
- Rare but serious
- A light-sensitive skin reaction, if you take a medicine or have a condition that makes your skin sensitive to light. Please tell us about every medicine you take.
Worried after your treatment?
If anything about your skin worries you, contact us straight away on WhatsApp (opens WhatsApp) or call 07532 895989.
Prices
LED light therapy
Prices per session: the course price is what each session costs when you book 3.
| Treatment | 1 session | Course of 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Rejuvenating and calming | £29 | £19 |
| Anti-bacterial | £39 | £29 |
Your 20-minute consultation is free. We’ll confirm your final price and plan before any treatment.
Your questions
Does LED help acne?
The evidence is limited and mixed. Most studies of blue and red light are small and short, and light treatments rarely work on their own. We offer LED alongside a good skincare routine and any treatment your GP or pharmacist recommends, not instead of it.
Does it hurt?
It's a gentle light, and many people find it relaxing.
How many sessions will I need?
Light therapy is usually a course of sessions. Booking a course of 3 lowers the price of each session. We'll suggest a plan at your consultation.
Is there any downtime?
Usually none. Most people go straight back to their day.
Can it be added to other treatments?
It's often used after facials, peels or microneedling. Ask us at your consultation whether it would suit your treatment.
Related treatments
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Acne-prone skin
Clinic care that may help breakout-prone skin, planned around your skin at your consultation.
From £29
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Chemical peels
Peels for dull, uneven-looking or breakout-prone skin, from gentler options to stronger ones.
From £99
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Geneo Super Facial
A three-step facial that exfoliates and infuses serums, for fresher-looking skin.
From £89
How we wrote this page
Written using information from the American Academy of Dermatology and published research. Last reviewed October 2026.
- PubMed. Blue-light therapy for acne vulgaris: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- PubMed. Light therapies for acne: abridged Cochrane systematic review including GRADE assessments
- NCBI Bookshelf. Laser and other light therapies for the treatment of acne vulgaris: systematic review
- PubMed Central. At-home light-emitting diode devices for acne: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- American Academy of Dermatology. Lasers and lights: How well do they treat acne?
This page is general information, not medical advice. At your consultation, we'll talk through what's right for you.
Have a question about LED light therapy?
Message us on WhatsApp, give us a call or send an enquiry with the form. Your 20-minute consultation is free, at our clinic on 8 Commerce Road, Wood Green.
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