Reconsider if your eyes are sensitive to light. Dr. Rogers does not recommend LLLT for individuals whose eyes are light-sensitive. “Even when wearing eye protection, the light is still often visible and can trigger migraines or seizures for some,” she warned.

For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. LED face masks use different types of light (primarily infrared, deep red, red, and blue) to treat things like acne and signs of aging. These lights have different wavelengths, measured in nanometers (nm). One nm is equivalent to a billionth of a meter. The longer the wavelength, the further it can seep into the skin.You can perform one three-minute treatment per day, either in the morning or at night. However, the brand does not recommend doubling up on treatments (i.e., using the red light treatment directly followed by the blue light treatment.) After you’re done using the mask, the brand recommends wiping it down with a damp cloth or alcohol wipe to keep it clean. One full charge will get you between eight and ten treatments. My Review

With over five years’ experience in beauty and health journalism, Florence has written for ELLE, Women’s Fitness, Sister Magazine, National Geographic Traveller and many more, with a strong sustainability angle thread through much of her work. This antibacterial light is used to kill the bacteria that leads to breakouts, making it ideal for treating acne-prone skin. Blue light also helps purify the pores and regulate oil glands. It's commonly combined with red light in at-home devices, but can also be found in single-spectrum targeted pens, which are ideal for bringing down specific breakouts. For bringing down swelling: Amber If you're wondering if these futuristic skincare devices can actually benefit your skin, the answer is yes. "LED masks are the latest technology in at-home therapies for acne and rejuvenation," says Shauna Diggs, M.D., a dermatologist working with Lumenis Laser Aesthetics. " These masks use visible light to improve the skin by reducing bacterial count, decreasing inflammation and stimulating collagen production." You can incorporate them as an addition to other parts of your skincare routine, like moisturizers and chemical exfoliators such as AHAs and BHAs. For the best results, use the Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite™ Faceware Pro on cleansed skin. Key Benefits Excellent idea! Just like two heads are better than one, so are two LED wavelengths. A number of published clinical studies have shown that combining LED wavelengths (such as red and IR or red and blue) can have a synergistic effect on skin that’s more impactful than a solo wavelength—especially in regard to minimizing photoaging or acne. At-home versus in-office: Which type of LEDs are better?

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There's now a small but growing list of options when it comes to at-home light therapy devices. For a complete facial treatment, an LED mask is the most obvious investment, but the emergence of targeted 'wands' and smaller (more portable) treatment lights is especially interesting for combatting areas of acne-prone skin (not to mention how effortless they are to use).

LED (Light Emitting Diode) masks use non-invasive light therapy, meaning they are suitable for all skin types, helping to ward off wrinkles, aid hydration and boost collagen. Treat yourself to this game-changing skin care device. Not only is it an easy, convenient way to stay on top of your appearance, but it's also a great gift if you really want to wow a beauty lover in your life. And while it's a big financial investment up front, think of how much you'll save in professional treatments.

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LEDs might never have transitioned from your Christmas lights to your wrinkle-reduction device were it not for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (aka NASA). In 1993, NASA began to explore the idea of using a very narrow spectrum of all available red LED wavelengths to stimulate plant photosynthesis in space. (Spoiler alert: It worked.) But their studies had an interesting side effect—the red LEDs appeared to heal the scientists’ skin lesions as well. However, it's important to know that the results of light-therapy treatments are cumulative, meaning you won’t see long-term benefits from that single salon facial you treat yourself to once a year. If regular appointments aren’t an option, investing in an at-home LED mask could be the answer. Light therapy has been used in dermatology clinics for decades but the new wave of portable at-home LED masks are a relatively new development – and one we’re very excited about. Ten weeks is the recommended time to wait for results, so I’m still going, and it’s still difficult to decide whether the mask, or more focused attention to my skincare routine, produced results that had me smiling at my next mirror inspection. Is the Dr Dennis Gross Spectralite Faceware Pro worth the price?

A next-generation, universal-fit full-face model, this innovative device sits comfortably over the entire face while still actively targeting the entire area, using a total of 100 red LED lights (to stimulate the natural production of collagen and elastin to reduce wrinkles, sun spots, sun damage and redness) and 62 blue LED lights (which destroys bacteria and prevents future breakouts).

The majority of at-home LED masks offer a red light setting. At the lighter end of the spectrum, red light works to soothe inflammation and redness, while deeper shades penetrate the skin further to prompt cellular repair and circulation, resulting in a plumper, more vibrant complexion. These at-home masks are getting closer and closer to the efficacy of clinical LLLT treatments, but they aren’t yet a viable replacement for in-office laser treatments, says Rogers. Instead, think of them as a complementary effort. “Using LLLT before and after an in-office procedure has been shown to speed recovery. And if you are good about your sun protection and regular use of LLLT you will need fewer in-office treatments to stay looking your best because there will be less skin damage to correct because your skin cells are already doing the work.” If you’re in the market for a light-based, skin-centric solution, here’s what you need to know about the many types of LED lights and their benefits: Infrared (IR) LEDs This is about to be a lot of information all at once but stay with me. It’s important to know what’s going on under an LED device like the Dr. Dennis Gross LED mask.