“Blue light penetrates about a millimeter into skin, where it’s absorbed by molecules called porphyrins that are present in acne-causing bacteria,” says Dr. Shamban. “Once inside these porphyrins, the ...

That's because blue light is an effective weapon against bacteria porphyrins, which are sensitive to light. By activating bacteria porphyrins, blue light can oxidize and, therefore, destroy ...

THE average physician confronted with the subject of porphyrin metabolism pictures ... rare disease characterized by sensitivity to light and acute abdominal pain. Actually, porphyrin derivatives ...

where it's “absorbed by light-sensitive porphyrins in the mitochondria of skin cells, stimulating energy production in fibroblasts to churn out more collagen,” explains Beverly Hills-based ...