Lucium Topical FAQ
Get answers to your most common questions about our topicals and what makes Lucium different.
What is Lucium?
Lucium is a patented and patent-pending topical system that increases laser and LED light penetration by reducing surface and subsurface scatter.
It temporarily matches the skin’s refractive index, allowing more light to reach deeper tissues while minimizing heat on the skin surface.
How does Lucium improve laser therapy outcomes?
Lucium clarifies the stratum corneum and preserves beam collimation, helping therapeutic light reach target tissues more efficiently.
Clinics report better penetration, more consistent dosing, reduced pain, and improved overall treatment comfort.
Does Lucium work on all skin tones?
Yes. Lucium eliminates skin tone (Fitzpatrick I–VI) as a barrier to light penetration.
This makes high-wattage or high-power treatments safer, more uniform, and more inclusive.
Can Lucium be used on tattooed skin?
Yes, Lucium significantly reduces skin surface scatter and thermal buildup within the tattoo plane.
This makes both skin contact and off-skin laser applications safer and more effective for tattooed areas.
What’s the difference between the Contact-Laser and Off-Skin formulas?
The contact-laser formula provides a refractive index matched optical coupling with the skin contact laser head and the skin surface with a frictionless glide.
The Off-Skin refractive index matched formula is engineered to penetrate the stratum corneum clarifying the skin surface to reduce surface and sub-surface light scatter.
Both formulas preserve laser beam collimation and enhance light penetration for enhance therapy outcome.
Is Lucium safe for sensitive skin?
Yes. Lucium is nonirritating, hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, fragrance and synthetic preservative-free.
It’s made from natural plant oils and plant extracts with intrinsic antioxidants and polyphenols. Skin-supportive ingredients that nourish and moisturize the skin.
What ingredients are in Lucium?
Lucium uses the plant oils and plant extracts and derivatives; grape seed oil jojoba oil, squalane and Vitamin E. Oils contain intrinsic polyphenols and antioxidants.
Both formulas are anhydrous, naturally preserved, and manufactured in the U.S. under FDA and GMP standards from globally sourced ingredients.
Will Lucium make treatments feel hotter or colder?
Lucium significantly reduces heat on the skin’s surface by minimizing trapped light energy.
Most patients describe treatments as more comfortable with less heat, even at higher power levels.
Does Lucium reduce pain during laser therapy?
Yes. Less surface heat means less discomfort during treatment, especially at higher wattages or over tattoos or darker skin tones.
It also helps decrease post-treatment irritation because the skin barrier isn’t damaged.
Can Lucium be used with any laser or LED system?
Yes. Lucium works with all treatment lasers, PBM systems and LED platforms.
It enhances light penetration across all device brands, device configurations and irradiation wavelengths used.
How do I apply Lucium?
Apply a thin, even layer to clean skin before treatment.
For instructions, watch the short “How to Use Lucium” video here.
Will Lucium interfere with treatment dosing or protocols?
No. Lucium preserves beam quality and reduces scatter, allowing your intended dose to reach deeper tissues.
Most clinics find dosing becomes more consistent, not less.
Is Lucium only for pain management applications?
Lucium is used widely for pain, recovery and wellness.
Anywhere light needs to reach deeper, Lucium improves the outcome.
Can I retail Lucium in my clinic?
Yes. Clinics can order Lucium directly through the Aspen website.
If you have any issues, contact our team here.
Is Lucium available for whole-body PBM treatments?
Yes. We have a full-body PBM topical designed for TheraLight red light therapy beds and light panel applications.
You can view or shop it here (store coming soon).
Where can I order Lucium?
Click here to order Lucium products.
Does Lucium have patents?
Yes, Lucium™ is covered under US Patent No. 9474911 (LUCI Therapeutics LLC) with additional patent pending.
The skin surface high refractive index matched optical clearing system is the first of its kind for therapeutic light applications
Who developed Lucium?
Lucium was developed by LUCI Therapeutics LLC in collaboration with the founders of Aspen
Together, they lead advancements in light-tissue interaction and therapeutic dosing science.
What problems does Lucium solve for clinicians?
Inconsistent dosing, excessive skin heating, limited penetration in darker skin tones, and reduced effectiveness over tattoos.
Lucium helps ensure safer, more predictable, more powerful treatments for every patient.
Does Lucium leave residue or build-up?
No. Lucium absorbs cleanly, does not clog pores, and does not affect equipment. It leaves the skin smooth, moisturized, and ready for treatment.