10 LED light therapy masks for a tailored skin treatment from your lounge

Hannibal Lecter, but make it glowy

Digital Beauty Editor / November 11 2024

How do LED masks work?

So how do they work? Each colour aids a different complexion concern. Red and blue light treatments are two of the most common, and they work to treat signs of ageing and acne respectively.

Some of the other shades of the LED rainbow include green (designed to treat inflammation and broken capillaries), purple (for wrinkle reduction and cell regeneration), yellow and orange (both best for brightening and pigmentation), cyan (perfect for reducing puffiness and swelling) and lastly, white (which penetrates deeply to promote wound healing and skin repair). Some masks also offer a ‘near-infrafred’ option, which also works in the redness-reduction department.

How often should you use a LED Mask?

So you’re starting on your LED mask journey, how exciting! We bet you’re ready to pop that baby on and enjoy the (often present) time under a warm LED glow. And you totally can. But it’s probably worth noting that even if you do wear your mask every single day, it won’t actually make a huge difference (bummer) to your skin. Of course, follow the instructions on your specific pick, but the recommended usage time is anywhere from three to five days a week. See, it’s still pretty often!

 

Main image credit: Courtesy of Current Body / @sukiwaterhouse

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