The Future of Light Therapy and Beauty Innovation with Nuon Medical Technologies
Skin Anarchy
Ekta et al.
4.2 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 2 September 2025
⏱️ 46 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Alain Dijkstra, CEO of Nuon Medical Technologies, to explore how medical-grade devices are redefining the future of skincare and beauty. With two decades of experience innovating in the medical device space, Dijkstra has transformed his expertise in surgical lighting and operating room technology into consumer-friendly tools that bring science-backed results straight to our vanities.
At the center of his vision is light therapy—an area backed by thousands of clinical studies and proven benefits ranging from skin rejuvenation to wound healing. Unlike many treatments, it offers visible results with minimal side effects, making it one of the most exciting frontiers in beauty tech. But for consumers, safety and efficacy remain key, which is why FDA-cleared devices are at the core of Nuon’s mission.
What makes Nuon truly groundbreaking is its approach to integrating technology directly into cosmetic packaging and everyday routines. Imagine a spatula or applicator that not only applies your cream but also delivers light therapy, improves absorption, and gives you real-time feedback on your skin’s hydration and oil levels. It’s a step beyond skincare—it’s turning daily rituals into measurable, tech-driven treatments.
For beauty brands, this shift presents enormous opportunity. Devices don’t replace serums and creams; they enhance them, driving better results and deeper customer loyalty. As Dijkstra explains, the future of beauty is already here—and it’s powered by innovation that bridges the gap between medicine and cosmetics.
To learn more about Nuon Medical, visit their website and social media.
CHAPTERS:
(0:00) Introduction & Guest Welcome
(1:39) Alain’s Background
(3:29) Founding Nuon Medical & 20 Years of Device Innovation
(4:25) Light Therapy Benefits & Expanding Applications
(7:01) Evaluating Good vs. Bad Light Therapy Devices
(10:31) Brand Integration Challenges & Case Studies
(16:17) Active Applicators & The Future of Cosmetics
(19:04) Skin Diagnostics, Feedback & Consumer Retention
(25:05) Miniaturization & Technology Advances
(27:35) AI, Precision Treatments & The Next Frontier
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| 0:00.0 | Hey guys, welcome back to Skin Anarchy. This is your host, Ecta, and I'm really excited about our interview today because this is a topic. |
| 0:11.0 | We're going to be discussing a topic that we don't really get to talk much about here on the podcast. |
| 0:15.4 | And I think in general, in the beauty space, we don't hear much about the true technology that's driving the |
| 0:22.0 | future of beauty. And so I'm very excited to have this conversation because of that reason. And so |
| 0:27.4 | the guest with us today, he's truly an innovator and a visionary in this field. You know, he has a very |
| 0:33.5 | strong background in medical device innovation. he is the CEO of new on medical |
| 0:38.3 | technologies please welcome elaine welcome elaine i'm so excited to host you yeah wow that is an |
| 0:43.8 | amazing introduction thank you so much ecta so yeah no definitely uh i'm excited to to be on the podcast today and love to talk about the future and what |
| 0:57.8 | cosmetics has to still see and what we're bringing definitely in the market now. Yeah. No, |
| 1:03.9 | I'm really, really thrilled that you agreed to do this because I, you know, I've been very curious |
| 1:08.9 | as a consumer, obviously, but also from the science side, |
| 1:12.4 | you know, just in how technology is now integrating with the beauty space, with the skincare space. |
| 1:18.5 | You know, it's a very exciting time right now, I think, for many consumers. |
| 1:22.5 | You know, when we look out into this world, and with you and what you're doing in your work, |
| 1:26.9 | it's truly revolutionizing, you know, the way that consumers interact with our beauty products. And I want |
| 1:32.4 | to get started, Elaine, with first learning about you, because I know your background is truly, |
| 1:36.3 | truly amazing and very impressive. So if you could tell us, what got you into this field? |
| 1:41.1 | I mean, where did it all begin for the brand or the company and your |
| 1:46.0 | innovations? Where did it all start? Yeah, so, so actually we're part of a bigger company where |
| 1:53.0 | we have Chia Medical behind us. And Chia Medical, I started up about 20 years ago from now. |
| 2:00.2 | So 20 years ago started with Chia Medical and it all started with just realizing and |
| 2:06.7 | seeing the benefits of what particularly light therapy could do for people. |
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