LED Light Therapy · Battersea SW11
LED light therapy in Battersea. Blue for breakouts, red for skin quality.
Light that does not touch your melanin. Unlike laser, LED works on the bacteria behind breakouts and on your skin's own repair, not on pigment, so it is safe for every skin tone, Fitzpatrick I to VI. Blue light for breakout-prone skin, red light for skin quality, redness and recovery. Delivered by our facial and skin team, Catia Zaki and Vanessa Paz.
A 25-minute add-on to your facial, non-invasive and with no downtime. Eye protection on, lights on, and you are back to your day straight after. Our Battersea studio sits in the London Borough of Wandsworth, 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction and an easy reach across South West London.
LED light therapy at a glance
What it is
LED light therapy uses visible light at set wavelengths to support the skin, with no heat, no needles and no downtime. Blue light targets the bacteria behind breakouts; red light supports skin quality and recovery. A non-prescription cosmetic treatment.
The two colours
Blue (around 415 to 420 nm) for breakout-prone and congested skin. Red (around 633 to 660 nm) for skin quality, redness, recovery and collagen. We use one or both, chosen for your skin on the day.
Who delivers it
Our facial and skin team: Catia Zaki, Hydrofacial and Laser Lead, and Vanessa Paz, Senior HydroMED Pro Practitioner, under the clinic's clinical governance.
Skin of Colour
Fitzpatrick I to VI. LED does not target melanin, so unlike laser it carries no heat-related pigment risk. It is one of the safest, gentlest light treatments for deeper skin tones.
Price
£35 as a 25-minute add-on to a facial. Bookable on Treatwell. LED works cumulatively, so a short course tends to give a more visible change. Prices verified 16 June 2026.
Where
Melatone Skin Clinic, Unit 13A, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5QL. 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction station.
Outcomes may vary by skin type and individual factors. Aesthetic results are not guaranteed. Treatments delivered in line with MHRA guidance for non-surgical cosmetic procedures and the ASA / CAP Code Section 12 requirements for medical aesthetic advertising. 18 and over only.
Two colours, two jobs
Blue and red. Chosen for your skin, not assumed.
Each wavelength does a different job. We use blue, red, or a combination, based on what your skin needs on the day. LED is added to a facial and bookable on Treatwell.
Blue light · around 415 to 420 nm
For breakouts and congestion
Blue light targets the bacteria associated with breakouts and may help calm inflammatory acne and congested, blemish-prone skin. Gentle, painless, and a useful step alongside a clear-skin routine. A double-blind trial of combined blue and red LED reported inflammatory acne lesions down 77 percent over 12 weeks.
Red light · around 633 to 660 nm
For skin quality and recovery
Red light is photobiomodulation. It may support skin quality, calm redness, aid recovery after other treatments, and encourage collagen over a course. Randomised studies have shown improved skin roughness and intradermal collagen density with red light. A soothing, no-downtime finish.
LED light therapy is a non-invasive, non-prescription cosmetic treatment. Suitability is confirmed at your appointment. Eye protection is worn during the session. Individual results vary, and outcomes are not guaranteed.
The wavelength map
Blue, red and near-infrared. What each one reaches.
Light of a different colour travels to a different depth and does a different job. Here is how Catia Zaki and Vanessa Paz read the three wavelengths when they plan your session, with each claim tied to the published studies cited further down this page.
| Wavelength | What it targets | Best for | Evidence on this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue around 415 to 420 nm | Sits at the surface, where it acts on the bacteria associated with breakouts. It does not target melanin. | Breakout-prone, congested and blemish-prone skin. | Inflammatory acne lesions down 77 percent over 12 weeks with combined blue and red LED (Kwon et al., 2013). |
| Red around 633 to 660 nm | Reaches a little deeper as photobiomodulation, supporting the skin's own repair rather than pigment. | Skin quality, redness, recovery and collagen over a course. | Improved skin roughness and intradermal collagen density in a controlled trial (Wunsch and Matuschka, 2014). |
| Near-infrared just beyond visible red | Invisible light that penetrates deepest of the three, studied alongside red light for the same repair pathway. | Deeper support for skin quality and recovery, paired with red. | Studied with red light for fine lines, skin roughness and collagen density (Wunsch and Matuschka, 2014). |
Because none of these wavelengths target melanin, LED is safe across every Fitzpatrick type, including Fitzpatrick IV to VI. Wavelength figures are nominal and vary slightly by device. The evidence base is still developing, results build over a course, and individual results vary. Read the full studies in the evidence section below.
Read by Catia Zaki, Hydrofacial and Laser Lead, and Vanessa Paz, Senior HydroMED Pro Practitioner.
How we use LED
A gentle add-on. Better over a course.
How it fits your routine
A finish to your facial, not a standalone fix.
LED is a 25-minute add-on to a facial. A single session is calming and gives the skin a gentle lift, but like most light therapy the visible change builds over a short course. We will suggest a sensible rhythm for your concern, whether that is breakouts or overall skin quality. There is no downtime, so it slots easily into a regular routine. Individual results vary.
Skin of Colour, by design
No melanin risk, none.
This is where LED shines for deeper skin tones. Laser and IPL work by targeting pigment, which is why they need such care in Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin. LED does not target melanin at all, so it carries no heat-related pigment risk. It is one of the safest, gentlest light treatments we can offer Skin of Colour, and a calm partner to our pigmentation work. We still finish with daily broad spectrum SPF 50.
Who delivers your LED session
Our facial and skin team, under clinical governance.
LED light therapy is delivered by Catia Zaki, our Hydrofacial and Laser Lead, and Vanessa Paz, our Senior HydroMED Pro Practitioner, as part of your facial, under the clinic's clinical governance with our GMC-registered founder Arman Zaki.
Hydrofacial and Laser Lead · VTCT Level 4
Catia Zaki
Hydrofacial and Laser Lead at Melatone, VTCT Level 4 certified in Laser and IPL Treatments and a MediMD HydroMED Pro Certified Professional. Leads the clinic's facial and light-based treatments, with a specialism in calibrating skin treatments safely across every Fitzpatrick type.
Read Catia's full profile →Senior HydroMED Pro Practitioner
Vanessa Paz
Senior HydroMED Pro Practitioner and MediMD HydroMED Pro Certified Professional, with a focus on skin health for Skin of Colour. Delivers facials and LED light therapy alongside Catia, with an unhurried, skin-first approach to every session.
Read Vanessa's full profile →"LED is the rare treatment with nothing to fear in darker skin. It does not see pigment, so it cannot burn it. That makes it one of the kindest things we can do for Skin of Colour."
Catia Zaki, Hydrofacial and Laser Lead
The evidence, honestly stated
What blue and red light can do.
The strongest evidence for LED is in acne. According to research indexed on PubMed, a double-blind randomised controlled trial of combined blue and red LED phototherapy found inflammatory acne lesions fell by 77 percent and non-inflammatory lesions by 54 percent over twelve weeks, alongside reduced sebum and no serious side effects. Red light has separate randomised evidence for improving skin roughness and increasing intradermal collagen density. We are honest that the wider evidence is still developing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of blue-light acne trials found many studies were small and short. So we present LED as a gentle, supportive treatment that pairs well with a good routine, not as a cure.
Citations (PubMed)
Kwon HH, et al. (2013). Clinical and histological effect of home-use, combination blue-red LED phototherapy for mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. British Journal of Dermatology. doi:10.1111/bjd.12186.
Wunsch A, Matuschka K. (2014). A controlled trial of red and near-infrared light treatment for fine lines, wrinkles, skin roughness, and intradermal collagen density. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. doi:10.1089/pho.2013.3616.
Scott AM, et al. (2019). Blue-light therapy for acne vulgaris: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Family Medicine. doi:10.1370/afm.2445.
Source: peer-reviewed literature indexed on PubMed. LED may support skin clarity, quality and recovery; results build over a course and individual results vary. Outcomes are not guaranteed. See also our Skin of Colour clinic and HydroMED Pro facial.
Finding us in Battersea
Unit 13A, Battersea Business Centre, SW11 5QL.
We are on the south side of Lavender Hill at the junction with Latchmere Road, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction, or a short bus from Battersea Park station. Bus routes that stop on Lavender Hill: 77, 87, 156, 345 (night services N77 and N345).
A short hop for clients across South West London, including Clapham, Battersea, Chelsea, Wandsworth, Brixton, Vauxhall, Pimlico, Putney and Stockwell.
FAQs from Battersea patients
Common questions.
Is LED light therapy safe for darker skin tones and Skin of Colour?
Yes. Unlike laser, LED light therapy does not target melanin, so it carries no risk of heat-related pigment change and is considered safe across every Fitzpatrick skin type, including Fitzpatrick IV to VI. It is one of the gentlest light treatments for deeper skin tones, and at Melatone it is delivered by our facial and skin team.
What is the difference between blue and red LED light?
Blue light (around 415 to 420 nm) targets the bacteria associated with breakouts and may help calm inflammatory acne. Red light (around 633 to 660 nm) is photobiomodulation, which may support skin quality, redness, recovery and collagen. The colour, or a combination of both, is chosen for your skin on the day.
Does LED light therapy actually work?
There is good evidence, especially for acne. According to published research on PubMed, a double-blind randomised trial of combined blue and red LED phototherapy reported inflammatory acne lesions reduced by 77 percent and non-inflammatory lesions by 54 percent over 12 weeks (Kwon et al., 2013, doi:10.1111/bjd.12186). Red light has randomised evidence for improved skin roughness and intradermal collagen density (Wunsch and Matuschka, 2014, doi:10.1089/pho.2013.3616). The evidence is still developing and individual results vary.
How much is LED light therapy in Battersea?
LED light therapy is £35 as a 25-minute add-on to a facial. It is bookable on Treatwell. Prices verified 16 June 2026.
Is there any downtime after LED light therapy?
No. LED is non-invasive and painless, with no downtime, so you can return to your day straight away. Eye protection is worn during the session, and daily broad spectrum SPF 50 is always recommended afterwards.
How many LED sessions do I need?
LED works cumulatively, like most light therapy. A single session is a gentle add-on, while a short course tends to give a more visible change, particularly for breakouts or skin quality. We will guide you at your appointment. Individual results vary.
Who delivers LED light therapy at Melatone?
LED light therapy is delivered by our facial and skin team, Catia Zaki, Hydrofacial and Laser Lead, and Vanessa Paz, Senior HydroMED Pro Practitioner, under the clinic's clinical governance.
Are there any reasons not to have LED light therapy?
LED is low-risk and non-invasive, but it is not suitable if you take a photosensitising medication or have a photosensitive condition. If you are pregnant or have a specific medical condition, please tell us and we will advise. We check your suitability at your appointment.
Editor's choice reading
Before you book your add-on.
Pillar article
An at-home routine for pigmentation in Skin of Colour. What earns a place on the shelf.
The home care that pairs with calm, melanin-safe in-clinic light. By the Melatone Skin of Colour team.
Skin of Colour clinic
Why LED is one of the gentlest light treatments for deeper skin tones.
How we calibrate every treatment safely across Fitzpatrick I to VI in Battersea.
Pairs well with LED
The HydroMED Pro facial that LED finishes.
Our signature facial in Battersea, the natural home for your LED add-on.
A calm partner
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LED light therapy · £35 · 25-minute add-on
LED light therapy in Battersea.
Gentle, no downtime, safe for every tone.
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