LED Light Therapy Mask

There are a ton of pricey and gimmicky anti-aging gadgets on the market, but dermatologists say the following innovative LED Light Therapy Mask, is not a gimmick, it really works!

LED Light Therapy was developed 30 years ago by NASA and adopted by the skincare profession when its ability to heal wounds and ease inflammation was discovered. If shooting lights at your face frightens you, know that there are no ultraviolet rays in the device, and dermatologists tell us it's safe for the majority of people. 

The LED Light Therapy Mask uses non-invasive light energy which your skin absorbs at various depths to trigger beneficial reactions to improve your skin. Depending on the setting that controls the wavelength and type of light used, light therapy will do more to treat your skin than any of the known tropicals you apply to the skin's surface. 

On most of the devices, Blue Light (at 445 to 490 nm) repairs acne. Red Light (at 620 to 780 nm) treats rosacea and reduces inflammation. Near-infrared Light (at 700 - 1000 nm) fights aging by stimulating the skin to produce collagen, smooth fine lines, and wrinkles, as well as, tighten the skin.

Prices and length of the treatment vary, and you can pay from $25 - $100 at facial bars or spas.

Or you can invest in an FDA-approved LED Light Therapy Mask to use at home. Hopefully, prices for home devices will drop as more manufacturers enter the market. The average price of a Light Therapy Mask tends to be $300 although some brands are lower while others run into the $1,000s. Artemis, Cleopatra, Regealight, and Qures are known names. Make sure the device you consider buying is FDA-approved.

LED Masks by Artemis, Cleopatra, and Regenalight - all are linked.

So why would consumers wait to buy one? Well, in life there are always risks vs benefits to consider. According to the Cleveland Clinic: 1) In-office LED Light Therapy devices are more powerful making them more effective, so you may not see the dramatic results you hope for using a home device. 2) At-home devices may take more time also -- 30 - 60 minutes and up to twice-a-day treatments to see subtle skin enhancements. Are possible underwhelming results worth a time suck? 3) Home devices won't help acne cysts, blackheads, or whiteheads. 4) The blue light ''may contribute to aging by causing free radical damage to the skin." 5) People with a history of skin cancer or genetic eye diseases shouldn't use it. And finally, 6) People taking isotretinoin and lithium medicines should avoid LED light therapy. It "increases their sensitivity to sunlight."

Consulting a dermatologist to weigh the risks and benefits before buying a home device is wise. You'll get a correct diagnosis and prescription to address your specific skin concerns which ultimately could save you time, money, and disappointment. 

Although I'm curious about light therapy, what stops me from buying pricey anti-aging treatments is the lack of dramatic or lasting results. We should always strive to look our best, yet it's impossible to truly turn back the hands of time. You'll never look like your 20-year-old self and could go broke and waste your time trying to do so.⏰ 

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