Over the past few years, LED face masks have become a permanent fixture in the nation’s beauty regimes. Once reserved for celebrity treatments and salon-visits, with the rise of the DIY-wellness movement, professional equipment has found its way into our bathroom cabinets, and rightfully so. With a number of positive benefits for the skin, light therapy is a non-invasive treatment to improve the overall look of your skin. Tech-geeks assemble, here, British Vogue rounds up the best LED face masks and shows you how to use and where to buy them.
What is LED light therapy and how does it work?
There’s a reason LED light therapy has become super popular in recent years – it really does work. A quick glimpse at celebrity Instagram accounts – from Victoria Beckham and Julia Roberts to Jessica Alba and the Kardashians – and you’ll note that these masks are mainstays in every luminous face’s home skincare routine.
So what exactly is it? LED light therapy is where the skin is exposed to different wavelengths of light (including red, near-infrared and blue) that penetrate deep beneath its surface. Unlike UV light, these rays are actually good for the skin, but their benefits depend on the shade of light emitted by the device, which should be chosen based on skin concern.
It was in the ’90s that it was first (accidentally) discovered for use on the skin, after NASA studied the use of LED light on plant growth in space, and quickly found that it also showed great promise for healing and treating wounds. Soon, it began being more widely used, and the rest – they say – is history.
From reducing acne and inflammation to slowing down the signs of ageing, stimulating collagen production, smoothing and generally boosting glow, utilising light therapy in your routine is a golden ticket to better skin health.
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Are LED masks good for your skin? What are the benefits?
Yes. Depending on the light emitted by the mask, they can offer a multitude of benefits. For example, while red light increases collagen and elastin production, blue light targets acne-causing bacteria, green light helps with pigmentation, and yellow is brilliant for healing. When combined with a good daily skincare routine, they can help improve skin health from the inside out, boost radiance, tackle acne and other skin conditions, and leave the skin clearer, smoother and plumper.
Which colour LED do I need?
Yellow: A preconditioning light that creates movement in the top layers of the skin’s cells, making it more receptive to the near-infrared light that follows, like red and blue. Yellow light can help boost glow post-use.
Blue: Used to treat acne, scarring and excess oil. It works by targeting the skin’s oil glands to reduce their activity, and subsequently lead to fewer acne breakouts, plus it also kills the bacteria (or p.acnes) inside pores. Combined with red light, it has an anti-inflammatory effect upon the skin too.
Red: A great light to try for its rejuvenating effects. Can also help to reduce inflammation, plus it is great for stimulating collagen production and blood circulation for plumper, healthier skin that glows with health.
How often should you use an LED mask?
LED face masks are very easy to use and the more consistent you can be about using them, the better their effect will be upon the skin. Using them every day – for about 10 minutes – is ideal. Since they don’t emit UV light and are non-invasive, they are also very safe to use, so overdoing it isn’t easy. For best results always follow the instructions, and if you do notice irregular signs of damage, stop the use of the mask immediately and consult your doctor or dermatologist.
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