Verilux ClearWave Deluxe Acne Light
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This breakthrough personal care device uses the power of light to stimulate the body’s natural processes to help clear skin. European researchers found that Blue and Red light has the power to safely and effectively wipe out bacteria deep in the skin and reduce inflammed skin pores. The ClearWave Deluxe combines nature with technology by isolating the natural curative powers of the sun’s blue and red light waves, without harmful UV, for an all natural way to better looking skin. Use the ClearWave Deluxe just 15 minutes a day for 12 easy weeks to experience the skin clearing power of blue and red light. Natural, personal care treatment in your home. Alternative to costly antibiotics and topical creams. Safe, painless and easy. Built in handle-portable, wall mountable-space saver. Special blue and red lamps included. Goggles included for your comfort. Lightweight design, 7 lbs. Red light has anti-inflammatory effect on inflamed skin pores. Blue light wipes out bacteria that causes acne. 19.5 H x 13.25 W x 4 D more info
Review of light therapy in general
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I need to say upfront that I haven’t tried this EXACT product but I thought people checking it out might want to know about light therapy effectiveness overall. I’ve done lots of research on this, as I used to have really persistent acne that didnt respond to any treatments, whether it was a change in diet, medicine, or face cleansers. A few years ago I started going to my dermatologist for clearlight therapy, which i now continue to do once a month for 15-20 minutes ( i just lay under a blue light with goggles). its really expensive, but OH MY GOSH it worked. and my doc told me it works on about 90% of patients. That stat seems consistent with what people are finding here. my GUESS is that these at-home light therapy treatments are not quite as strong as the treatments you get at a dermotologist, which is why you have to do them more frequently. also, light therapy doesnt ever ‘end’- you have to keep getting it until you get old (i’m only 27 so i guess i have a while to go!) anyways, light therapy worked for me when NOTHING- i mean NOTHING- else did, and even though i pay $90 a treatment (and i work for a nonprofit so thats a lot for me), its worth the self confidence i’ve gotten. I’ll probably buy this product or something similar pretty soon, as it seems like a cheaper alternative than my doctor’s office every month. good luck to you all!
Unbelievable
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have tried every product known to man to get rid of my acne to no avail. In just a few weeks I have already experienced significant results on my face and back. I would highly recommend this product.
Great product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I started to use this product 3 weeks ago, everyday, and already see improvements on my face and body. Acne are gone completely and my skin feeling great now. The only thing that bothers me is little red marks after acne. They are deep under the skin and hard to get rid of, even though Verilux does improve the appearance and makes it less visible.
A Wonderful In-home Blue Light Treatment to Fight Acnes!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Background:
I am 39 and I normally have 2 to 5 inflammatory acne lesions every month when my hormone peaks. I purchased Verilux ClearWave last year because my then most favorite treatment Ziana Gel (tretinoin/ clindamycin) started losing its effectiveness after two years of daily application.
The reasons to choose this product over others are mainly Amazon’s great feedback rating and my personal experience with this technology. I had good result with Blue-U offered by my dermatologist. However, sitting in the doctor’s office alone so frequently (3 to 4 times a week) and for so long (30-minute each time) is not a pleasant thing for me. Besides, it costs me about $300 only to enjoy clear complexion for as short as one and half month. I thought it would be great that I can do this routine at home comfortably while my dogs playing around (they are smart enough to keep safe distance), listening to my favorite music, and even talking to someone on the phone. And very importantly, it costs very little for the long run.
How do I use it:
I use Verilux ClearWave in combination with good skin care products, prescription gels (such as Ziana, Benzaclin etc), prescription oral antibiotics (such as Doxycycline) and smart spot treatment device such as Zeno.
I spend 15 to 20 minutes on the lamp every night before I sleep. I find myself most relaxed when I lie in the bed, with the lamp sitting on my chest, facing toward my face, supported by a yoga block strategically placed in between the pillow above my head and the edge of the lamp. (By doing this, the lamp is just 1 or 2 inches away from my nose).
The results:
1. It works. My face becomes less oily even after the first few sessions. It prevents new acnes from forming and makes the existing ones go away more quickly.
2. Unlike most other acne treatments, this method is very gentle on your skin with zero side effect. I have seen pregnant women receiving Blue-U at the doctor’s office. No burning, no peeling, no irritation.
Other thoughts:
1. Verilux is a pricy lamp for almost $200, but I have to admit it is very well-built. The whole thing looks like a medical equipment with smooth plastic molding/ ejection line and durable power supply. It is different from an ordinary cosmetic tool.
2. Verilux is a giant thing which makes it impossible to travel with. In other words, you cannot rely on it solely without any other effective remedy.
3. I give it a 5-star rating because I believe every acne treatment with satisfying result deserves a 5-star. The fact is that there are not many out there. I have tried more than couple dozens since I was a teen. Less than 5 products are listed as my favorite and being kept handy all the time today. Verilux ClearWave is one of them!
4. I love how users share experiences with others so consumers are able to make better decisions. This is the first product review I write in my life. I hope it will help!
It is working for us!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It’s working. My teenage son has been aggressively battling moderate to severe acne for a while, without any luck. After dozens of acne products, trips to a dermatologist, and prescription medications nothing had worked. I was skeptical of this product, but his condition became so bad I was willing to spend the additional $200. He has been using it daily for two weeks and already we can see a remarkable difference. We are very encouraged!
In addition, though my acne cleared in my 30′s, I have been suffering from Rosacea as an adult. I read that this could be used to treat Rosacea also. After these last couple of weeks of using it myself, it has cleared significantly. I am extremely pleased with the results we are experiencing.
SCAM INFOMERCIAL-TYPE PRODUCT!!! AVOID!!! FALSE CLAIMS!!!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Don’t fall for these phony, sales-agent-written positive reviews!! It does not work!! It is a scam and waste of money!!
Check Ance.org and the majority of actual users agree and give this a 1-Star on Acne.org and say it “worthless” or “useless.”
I mean common sense should have told me that this product over-promises and can’t deliver. Plus it costs a fortune for a two lamps in a plastic housing. It’s an infomercial product right down to the fake “Money Back Guarantee” which they won’t honor.
If you notice, maybe one or two of the positive reviews may be genuine, but the rest are so similar and LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE BE WRITTEN BY THE MANUFACTURER!! It’s either someone “in their 20s” or a “concern parent” who found this miracle solution.
AVOID!!! Don’t hand over your money to these crooks!!!
Great product; helps acne
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this product for my 14 year old son. He has been able to stop using all prescription creams because this blue light system works! He uses it for 15 – 20 minutes a day, 6-7 days a week and his skin is much clearer. If he misses more than a day a week he starts to break out again.
I highly recommend it!
Snake Oil would be better for your complexion
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I did a lot of reading about using red and blue light to help acne. There is a lot on the Web, but they ALL say that it is best to use them separately — otherwise you get purple light, which doesn’t do anything. Verilux has been selling these for years and have NO clinical data on this particular product – according to their customer service people – they only refer to some old research that was NOT done with their product — DON’T BUY IT!!
Works Great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have mild acne, and i usually get my acne for about a week once a month. A few of my friends told me how great the ClearWave was, so i decided to give it a trial. I started using it a few days before my breakouts usually pop up and I have noticed that the amount of pimples and blemishes i get during that time is reduced, to almost none on my face. I enjoy this product, and like that i don’t have to use harsh chemicals on my face everyday.
Shine on, shine on – the amazing little light!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Amazing! Plain and simple, this thing works!
My girlfriend and I started using this product 6 weeks ago. After about 2 weeks of use my skin (not hers) became much worse and similar to what others have noted in past reviews. However, we continued to use the light and after about 4 weeks of daily use everything cleared up to a condition which is better than one could imagine. Pretty much perfect for both of us.
My theory, the light has to pull out the bad stuff before you can see the good. If you have any reservations about this product, dont. We were at first hesitant to try, but the money-back guarantee made that decision easier. Well worth the sub-$200 price tag.
Best Anti-Acne Product I have ever used
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This light helped me have clear skin once again. I had acne for eight years and had used many different facial products and seen many different dermatologists that just didn’t help. After reading the reviews for this light I decided to spend the money (worth EVERY penny) and try it out. The results were simply amazing. I saw a difference in my skin tone after the first time I used it, but the real results came after a couple of weeks of continued use. It had been many years since I had acne-free skin, and I had nearly forgotten what it was like. When I looked in the mirror after those two weeks, I could hardly recognize myself because I didn’t think that clearing up my skin would make me so much prettier.
I use my clearwave for fifteen minutes a day, making sure that the front of my face gets five minutes, and then the two sides get five minutes. A previous reviewer had noted doing it this way and it definitely worked for me as well.
To be more specific, what this product did was prevent me from getting any zits, pimples, bumps, etc. It did not clean out my pores or get rid of my blackheads. But for what it’s worth, what is most noticeable when you have acne is the zits, and when those are gone make up or a good facial product can take care of anything else. I definitely recommend this product to anyone who wants to make their skin pimple-free.
Cleared my acne!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been using this light for three months and it is the ONLY thing that has worked for my acne (23 years of it!). I tried various products over the years and really didn’t want to use prescription-strength meds. My acne has been on my chin and never responded well to anything. It cleared 90% in just two weeks (I also use MyChelle’s Clear Skin Serum once daily). I still get an occasional breakout but they have all been smaller, less inflamed, and in locations other than my chin. Worth every penny to me!!
works surprisingly well
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The lamp has greatly improved my teen sons’ skin, especially cystic lesions. They had no side effects. Being teens, they don’t always use it daily, but have still seen significant but not perfect results.
Not Worked Yet
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I have to say I started this therapy on Oct. 20th this year and I have seen very little difference in my skin. I have done this every single day for 15-20 min each time. I still get breakouts everyday and the ones that I have the light does not seem to calm them down or take the reddness away. I am giving it a 3 star because I have still not given it the recommened 2 months so I guess I will pray for a miracle in the next month and see what happens. The plus to this is that it has the money back gaurantee and it is so quiet you don’t even know it is on. If this does not work then it is Accutane or Laser treatment for me.
No luck
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I ordered the Verilux ClearWave because I researched the available lit from medical journals etc, and the science behind it actually seems pretty sound. I gave it two stars because I think it could work for other people even though it did NOT work for me and I’m out $200. All the info I found says it works for 3 of 4 people.
As for my experience: The first few days I used it I looked and felt like my face was slightly sunburned, which makes no sense. There’s no UV rays, no heat. I searched and eventually found one site stating this happens very occasionally to people with particularly sensitive skin (me) and you should do less than the recommended 15 minutes per day. I don’t know if this was reliable info but I went with that advice and only sat in front of the Verilux between 10 and 13 min per day.
I didn’t experience any more sunburn symptoms after that. In fact, I didn’t experience anything at all. I used it consistently every day for over a month with zero results, positive or negative. Maybe I should have stuck with it longer but all the reviews I found suggested there’s at least some kind of difference within a month. Anyway, I guess I’ll toss it up on craigslist or make a really expensive planter out of it or something.