GET LUMIE CLEAR-ER SKIN THIS WINTER

You need to get one thing Clear this winter – Lumie Clear. Based on research and developed with dermatologists, this light therapy product works quickly helping to reduce mild to moderate acne, achieving visible results within just four weeks*.

The onset of winter can be a magical time of year, but some parts aren’t so great. Along with high heating bills and havoc on our roads, our skin is affected too. The wintery conditions cause dry hands, cracked skin and chapped lips. It doesn’t help the millions of acne sufferers who also experience more outbreaks of spots at this time of year.

Previously only available through specialist dermatologist clinics and beauty salons, Lumie Clear now provides the opportunity for others to try light therapy from the confines of their own home. The hand-held device is small and discrete, making it easy to store and a light travel companion. For further reassurance and piece of mind, Lumie also offers its customers a 30 day trial, so people can make sure light therapy works for them.

Especially prevalent during the winter months, when skin naturally dries out, acne is an extremely common skin complaint that affects both men and women of all ages. Although typically associated with adolescents, it can also cause nuisance and misery to many adult sufferers.

Many acne sufferers are driven towards using face washes and creams that can be harsh and abrasive on the skin. Some people are even prescribed antibiotic medication or drugs, such as Roaccutane, by their GP or dermatologist. Although effective, these treatments can cause serious discomfort and side effects; including excessive dry skin, a weakened immune system and increased inflammation and redness.

Developed with input from Dr Tony Chu’s leading research team of dermatologists*, at Hammersmith Hospital, London, Lumie Clear provides an innovative, safe and effective way to dramatically improve mild-moderate acne within weeks so that you’re left with clearer, healthier-looking skin - more like the real you.

For best results Lumie Clear should be used up close every day. Treatment time depends on the distance between Lumie Clear and your skin; for example, if you hold the light right next to your skin the recommended treatment time is 15 minutes a day. If you need to treat larger areas like your shoulders or back, you might prefer to fix Lumie Clear to its base unit and for convenience, opt for a one-hour session. Lumie Clear uses both blue and red light simultaneously so users do not need to alternate between blue and red light therapy sessions. Instead, they receive one complete treatment in one go, saving time.

Acne often improves after spending time in the sun and research into light therapy as a treatment has focused on two parts of the spectrum; blue light (415nm) that attacks the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria and red light (660nm) that’s known to soothe inflammation and promote healing. Lumie Clear is special in that it combines both the blue and red light spectrums in the same device. Dr Tony Chu of Hammersmith Hospital, London completed a study involving over 100 patients. Those using combined blue-red light therapy saw a real difference after four weeks and at 12 weeks their skin was, on average, 76% less inflamed and 56% clearer.

*Research reference: Br J Dermatol. 2000 May; 142 (5): 973-8.

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If you would like further information, access to scientific research, case studies or comments from academic experts, please do not hesitate to contact Lindsay Stanley from the Lumie press office on 01954 780 500 or email lindsay@lumie.com

About Lumie:

Cambridge-based Lumie offers 20 years experience and expertise in light therapy and light therapy only for consumer healthcare and wellbeing, and invented the dawn simulator / wake up lights, with our Bodyclock range so that anyone could feel the benefits of waking up to light all year round.

As Europe’s leading light therapy specialist, Lumie offers a wide selection of products, including Bodyclock dawn simulators, lightboxes and LED treatments, all of which are certified as medical devices and are available to customers on a 30 day home trial.

Based on scientific research, Lumie has lights for skincare, the treatment of mood and circadian rhythm disorders such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and sleep issues, and for the relief of allergies like hay fever.

Working in association with leading experts in Dermatology, Psychiatry and Chronobiology, Lumie has earned the respect of the medical profession by innovating products that are based on developments in scientific research and clinical trials.  Lumie is a massive success in the mainstream health and wellbeing arena and prides itself on providing the highest level of personalised care to customers by offering knowledgeable, friendly advice through its customer care team and via its internet forum, www.lumie.com/forum.

In the UK our products are available through www.lumie.com as well as major retailers like John Lewis, Boots, Tesco and Selfridges and we have an expanding network of distributors across Europe and in North America.

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