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Your first Dermalux session: how LED light therapy goes, step by step

What actually happens during LED light therapy? We walk through your first Dermalux visit from start to finish: preparation, sensations, aftercare and planning a series.

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Your first Dermalux session: how LED light therapy goes, step by step

A calm hour for your skin and mind

Many are surprised how relaxing LED light therapy is. You lie calmly under the device, the light feels gently warm and nothing hurts. No squeezing, no needles, no stinging. For many it's the only moment in the week when they don't have to do anything.

Here we walk through your first visit so you know exactly what to expect.

Before your visit

No special preparation is needed, but a few things are good to know:

Mention your medication. Some, like certain antibiotics and isotretinoin, increase light sensitivity.
Tell us if you have epilepsy or migraines that bright light can trigger.
You can come wearing make-up – the skin is cleansed before the light.
Avoid strong peels just before. Don't try new products the same week.

Contact lenses can stay in during the treatment.

How the session goes

Chat and skin assessment. Your cosmetologist asks what you hope for and how your skin is now, and chooses the light combination accordingly.
Cleansing. Make-up and surface dirt are removed so the light reaches the skin unobstructed.
Eye protection. The light is very bright, so your eyes are protected with goggles throughout.
Light therapy. The device's panels are positioned above your face. The light feels warm, and many fall asleep.
Finishing. A serum and moisturiser for your skin are applied, and we talk about next steps.

The whole visit takes about an hour.

Three types of light. Different skin goals.

Select a colour to explore its role in Dermalux care.

Conceptual skin cutaway with blue, red and near-infrared light. — Simplified educational illustration, not a photograph of a client result.

Blue · 415 nm

In Dermalux programmes, blue light is meant for blemish-prone skin. It does not replace cleansing or treatment prescribed by a doctor.

How does my skin look straight after?

Usually fresh and rested. Red skin can calm down even after the first session. Your skin isn't red or sore, so you can wear make-up and carry on as normal.

LED isn't a treatment that changes your skin in one go. It affects cell activity gradually, and the clearest change shows after a series.

Planning a series

At the end of the first visit we agree whether to continue as a series. Your cosmetologist suggests the number of sessions and the interval for your skin. Even spacing matters more than how many you do at once.

The best value for a series is the Dermalux course. LED can also be combined with other treatments as a 15-minute add-on – read when a combination helps.

Common questions

Is LED safe? Dermalux light contains no UV, and it doesn't tan or damage the skin.
Can I have LED in summer? Yes, it doesn't increase sun sensitivity.
Is LED suitable during pregnancy? No. LED light therapy is not done during pregnancy; choose a gentle facial instead.
Can LED be done on the same day as another treatment? Yes, that's very common.

Our article explains how Dermalux works.