Definition:
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
I have been noticing these pop up on your feeds for years. Finally got the chance to try an LED Face Mask at home, which was exciting. Thanks to the beautiful Kitty at Thea Home Beauty!
I have been using the Deesse Premium Pro mask at home for well over a month now; it’s perfect for people who feel like their skincare routine is solid but want to add that next level of skin health! So let’s dive into the benefits of LED!
What is an LED face mask?
Home use LED mask are worn on the face for around 15 minutes. The inside of them are fitted with tiny LED lights that penetrate into different depths of the skin, depending on the colour of the light, but more on that later. It is a nice time to relax listen to book, podcast or some lovely music.
Using an LED mask is entirely painless (in my experience); there’s actually no feeling at all!
What types of LED are there?
There are a variety of lights available depending on your skin concerns. Some masks come with only red light the most popular one for aging, others have all the colored lights available, this depending on the price of the mask.
Red Light
This light is for ‘anti-ageing for stimulating collagen production, smoothing any inflammation or redness and improving skin elasticity. Red light is the one I primarily used.
Blue Light
Useful for people with acne because of the antibacterial effects, this light helps prevent future and active acne.
Amber or Yellow Light
Great for skin barrier, pigmentation and redness.
Near Infra-Red Light
This one goes deepest into the skin, working to smooth wrinkles, heal acne and wounds, increase elasticity and reduce inflammation.
How does the LED work in the skin?
LED light is a coloured visible light at varying wavelengths with distinct skin benefits. Your skin uses this light as a form of energy to kick cells into repair and rejuvenation mode. So depending on the coloured of the light your using, the cells will utilise the light and energy to do particular things like generating more collagen, elastin, circulation and repair.
How to incorporate an LED face mask into your skincare routine?
It’s super simple. Remembering to use it, that’s half the battle. It is recommended on bare skin or after serums, but before heavy moisturisers. Treatments last from 10-20 minutes, depending on the setting and devices.
Who can use LED face masks?
Everyone! It’s suitable for all skin types and conditions,, even people with rosacea, who usually are recommended against most styles of treatments. This light therapy is ultra smoothing for skin, so there should be no issues.
When will you start seeing results from LED?
Some people say instantly, but this will vary greatly depending on the skin concerns you have, your age, time you can commit to the routine . It’s a long term style of treatment, something to use consistently, especially when you have it at home! So committing to 3-4 times a week will be most beneficial to see results.
Most people will start to see some changes in their skin after a few weeks, and sticking to it will improve the skin quality.
My final thoughts
I enjoyed using the LED mask; I don’t have any real skin concerns, as I take good care of my skin. Because of this, I can’t say I received drastic results; definitely, the weeks while using LED, my skin is, excellent, no spots, and my redness around the nose is less.
My reason to use it as a regular routine would be because I understand the technology is beneficial over the long term use, and a good skin habit of using over the years. Hopefully, it would slow down collagen loss. If you are able to, give it a try, especially if you already have some skin concerns and wishing to help with skin ageing.
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