A game changer for the skincare industry, LED light therapy masks offer professional-grade skincare treatments from the comfort of your own home. But what is an LED mask and how do you use an LED light therapy mask? Let’s find out.
What is an LED Light Therapy Mask?
An LED light therapy mask is a skincare device worn on your face and delivers LED (light emitting diode) light to the skin’s layers. The masks can help improve skin health, treat acne and reduce inflammation.
What is the science behind Light Therapy?
Light therapy emits wavelengths of LED light, which penetrate the skin to different depths. The wavelengths stimulate cellular activity, encouraging the skin’s natural healing processes.
LED red light therapy masks might be the most well-known LED light, but different light therapies use a different (or a combination of) LED light, each triggering a different cellular response from the skin.
Red light
Red light therapy is known for its anti-ageing benefits. LED red light therapy masks stimulate collagen production in the skin, increase blood flow to and elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. LED red light therapy masks can also benefit skin conditions such as rosacea.
Blue Light
LED blue light therapy masks kill acne-causing bacteria and reduce inflammation. Since blue light can only treat areas that the light can reach, it is best used to treat conditions that are on or just below the surface of the skin.
Green light
Green light therapy is used to target uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation. LED green light therapy masks have a calming effect on the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots.
How to use LED Light Therapy Mask?
Consistency is key when it comes to LED light therapy masks. We’ve put together an easy step-by-step guide so you can implement LED light therapy into your daily routine with ease.
First up, cleanse and dry your face, then put the LED light therapy mask on your face using the instructions provided with the mask. Set a timer (the mask will typically come with an in-built timer with guidelines for recommended use time but this can range from five to 20 minutes) and get comfy! Why not use this time to read a book or meditate, turning your skincare into self-care?
Is it better to use an LED mask at night or morning?
Results from LED light therapy masks are accumulative, so it is most important to use your mask at least four times a week, no matter what time of day you use it.
That being said, many people like to use their LED masks at night as it provides a moment of R&R after a busy day. However, it’s best to use blue light LED masks in the morning, as it is thought the blue wavelength could suppress the sleep hormone melatonin.
Do you moisturise after using an LED mask?
Another benefit of LED light therapy masks is improved absorption by the skin, so we’d recommend applying moisturiser after using an LED mask for dewy, glowing skin.
What are the benefits of LED face masks?
LED light therapy face masks have a multitude of benefits for different skin problems.
Anti-ageing:
LED light therapy face masks can reduce fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production.
Acne treatment:
Blue light LED masks can kill acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin and reduce inflammation and redness.
Even skin tone:
LED light therapy can reduce the appearance of age spots and hyperpigmentation.
Inflammation:
LED light therapy masks soothe irritated and sensitive skin.
What products are like an LED Light Therapy mask?
LED Light Therapy masks are a great skincare tool, but we’ll be honest, they don’t come cheap. There are lots of budget-friendly skincare products you can use to achieve similar results. Here are some of our favourites:
Anti-ageing:
Of course, the best anti-ageing product is SPF. But we also love the Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream. This product uses red algae extract to improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity, reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Find a full anti-ageing skincare routine on the allbeauty blog.
Acne treatment:
REN Replenishing Gel Cream For Blemish Prone Skin has a three-pronged approach to breakouts and blemishes, targeting bacteria, excess sebum and dead skin cells. Packed with Omega 6 from the Lingonberry Seed Oil, this cleanser is a must-have for treating acne-prone skin.
For a quick fix for particularly painful pimples, we love indeed Laboratories Hydrocolloid Blemish Patches. Infused with niacinamide and tea tree oil, each patch will fight dark spots and minimise the look of skin discolouration and redness.
Even skin tone:
Struggling with uneven skin tone? Caudalie Face Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum treats sun damage, acne scarring, melasma and age-related hyperpigmentation whilst promoting an even skin tone.
Inflammation:
Soothe your skin with Elemis Advanced Skincare’s Soothing Apricot Toner. This calming facial toner hydrates and refreshes the skin without disrupting the skin’s natural pH levels. Infused with apricot, sweet betty flower and saponins from Quillaja Wood, this product will leave your skin looking and feeling pampered and radiant.
For more skin issue-specific skincare, don’t forget you can shop by concern on the allbeauty skincare product page.
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