LED Light Therapy Facial Mask With Neck Piece

LED Light Therapy Facial Mask With Neck Piece

If you’re in a constant battle with breakouts (or want to boost your glow), adding LED light therapy to your routine can help.led light therapy facial mask with neck piece These masks feature a mix of red and blue lights that target inflammation, improve skin elasticity, and boost collagen production. But with so many different options on the market, finding the best LED face mask can be tricky. To get to the bottom of things, we asked seven experts—including facialists and dermatologists—to reveal their favorite light therapy masks that really work.

A lot of people think that all LED light treatments are the same, but they actually all have different wavelengths and affect the skin in various ways. “The color of the light determines how it will impact the skin,” explains cosmetic laser surgeon and founder of the Skin Institute, Dr. Christine Choi Kim. “There’s the obvious colors—red for collagen, blue for reducing acne-causing bacteria, and yellow for improving discoloration—but there are other shades like green that targets broken capillaries and redness, and white infrared for calming sensitivity and boosting radiance.”

The good news is, LEDs can be incredibly beneficial to almost anyone. Even if you have sensitive or mature skin, “LEDs can be very useful for helping reduce redness, soothe rosacea, and stimulate the skin’s natural production of collagen,” says board-certified dermatologist and founder of The Dermatology Center, Dr. Divya Shokeen. The bad news is, LEDs can be a little uncomfortable to wear. And if you choose one that’s too heavy or doesn’t fit well, it could cause pressure points and pain on the skin.

For those who want to try out an at-home LED mask, the first thing that should be considered is the device’s design and size. “A face mask should be comfortable to wear,” explains cosmetic dermatologist and CEO of ALASkin, Dr. Alicia Barbieri. “You don’t want to feel a pinch or have the face mask fall off. It should also be easy to use and hold, as it can be hard to reach some areas of the face or neck.”

Another factor to consider is the frequency and duration of your treatments. “If you’re looking to treat acne, I recommend starting with short 10-minute sessions two or three times a week and gradually increasing that amount over time,” explains dermatologist and founder of Dr. Dennis Gross, Dr. Suchismita Paul. For wrinkles and fine lines, she recommends starting with 20-minute treatments four or five times a week over a six-week period.

Whether you’re fighting breakouts or want to smooth your complexion, these light-therapy masks will give you glowing, clearer skin over time—just be sure to follow the directions on the product packaging. And don’t overdo it with the sessions: “Anyone who overuses LED therapy can experience damage to the skin,” explains dermatologist and founder of Refinery29, Marina Peredo.

These products are backed by real science, but they might not completely cure cystic acne or banish tech neck wrinkles, says beauty writer Bianca Kratky. But they can give you a healthy glow that will make your selfies better—and your skin look younger and healthier.

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