Previously confined to the four walls of a facialist’s clinic, light therapy has now fully broken into the mainstream, with several brands offering at-home devices promising transformative results.
But are these masks and tools efficacious, and, more importantly, safe in untrained hands?
Research has proven that LED masks and devices can effectively treat a multitude of skin concerns, but the results are cumulative, meaning you won’t see long-term benefits from that single salon trip you treat yourself to once a year.
If regular appointments aren’t an option, investing in an at-home device could be the answer.
“At-home LED devices are an excellent way to bring a normally in-office treatment to the comfort of your home,” says Dr. Maryam Zamani, oculoplastic surgeon and founder of MZ Skin.
“These at-home devices will not be as strong as the LED used in a clinic setting, but they do have similar benefits. Whereas professional treatments can last 10-20 minutes, at-home treatments are typically slightly longer.”