7 LED light therapy masks for a tailored skin treatment from your lounge
Hannibal Lecter, but make it glowy
By Delaney Loane
Digital Beauty Editor / July 08 2024
Any DIY skin treatment that has Kate Hudson, Chrissy Teigen and Kourtney Kardashian’s ticks of approval is one that clearly works a treat – have you seen their faces? Ridiculously radiant.
But while, yes, LED masks are undeniably fun for a freaky selfie (or hell, a Halloween costume if you’re desperate) they’re actually as efficacious as they are eye-catching.
LED masks (or light emitting diode masks if you’re down to get technical) are commonly used to minimise reactions and improve the overall condition and appearance of the skin.
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.
The specific mask you select, however, depends on your own skin type, glow goals and budget – there are a bunch of different options, and we’ve rounded up the very best of them…
2024's Top 3 LED Mask’s
- MZ Skin Light Therapy Golden Facial Treatment Device, $966.42, Look Fantastic
- Dr. Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro, $920.70, Cult Beauty
- Airyday Pillow Power Advanced LED Facial Mask, $499, Airyday
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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