The Top LED Masks According To The Experts
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The Background
“LED stands for light emitting diode. The benefits are all a result of the light, which emits therapeutic wavelengths of energy to energise the cells, stimulating the production of everything from elastin to collagen. There’s no prep required. You don’t need to do anything special before or after. It’s so easy to slot into your routine – it doesn’t matter what condition your skin is in, or what you plan to do directly after using an LED mask. Also, unlike other treatments, it doesn’t sensitise your skin to UV rays, so you can go outside afterwards.” – Hannah Measures & Laura Ferguson, founders of The Light Salon
The Benefits
“LED light therapy is used to ‘recharge’ skin cells’ ‘energy’ battery. The skin uses this energy as a fuel to repair and rejuvenate damaged cells. Your cells can’t be overcharged by light – once their batteries are at full capacity, they will store the energy and use it as required. A skin cell that’s been charged by light can perform 150-250% more efficiently.” – Hannah & Laura
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The Different Colours
“As a general guide, red light will stimulate collagen, encourage healing, calm redness and even out skin tone, making it an excellent treatment for slowing the ageing process and repairing damage caused by the sun or other lifestyle factors, while also improving superficial inflammation. Blue light targets the surface of the skin to kill bacteria, so it’s great if you suffer from acne – you would use it in conjunction with red and/or near-infrared for the treating and healing of blemishes. Near-infrared (white light) is the most powerful, penetrating deep into the skin. It benefits the entire complexion, supporting the ageing process, stimulating healing and regeneration, improving blood and lymph circulation (delivering nutrients and oxygen to the area, while removing toxins), and correcting vulnerable and inflamed skin.” – Hannah & Laura
The Investment
“At-home devices aren’t as powerful as a professional machine but, with meticulous engineering, the creators of most of these masks have done everything possible to optimise the dose and absorption of light into the skin, in order to deliver comparable – and impressive – results. Our mask delivers the equivalent cumulative dose of light as one salon treatment per week over a four-week period – in other words, you still yield great results, just at a slower pace, which is what makes the price tag justifiable.” – Hannah & Laura
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And here are 5 LED masks the experts recommend
Best For Anti-Ageing Results
LED Face Mask, £299 | FaceLITE
Rated By: Katie England, facialist
“The mask I recommend to my clients is by faceLITE – a pioneer in LED devices. It’s fully regulated, with proven intensity, technology and clinicals. This gives me peace of mind to know that my clients will achieve ongoing skin improvements, from hydration and increased collagen and elastin, to improved texture, tone and skin circulation.”
Available at Natural-Facelift.com
Best For Targeting The Neck
Boost LED Décolletage Bibe, £395 | The Light Salon
Rated By: Raquel Medina-Cleghorn, A-list facialist
“For ease and portability, this neck-focused mask by The Light Salon is unrivalled. It combines two clinically proven wavelengths (red 633nm and near infrared 830nm) for collagen production, inflammation reduction and tissue rejuvenation. Importantly, it puts out no heat, and is both cordless and very lightweight, making it comfortable and convenient to wear while doing jobs around the house, working from home, or reading in bed.”
Available at JohnLewis.com
Best For A Visible Glow
Platinum LED Mask, £1,948 | Cellreturn
Rated By: Liz Earle, wellness & skincare authority
“I’m a big fan of photobiomodulation for overall health as it works on a cellular level to stimulate ATP, the primary energy source for our cells. It improves blood flow and oxygen delivery, giving collagen and elastin fibres beneath the epidermis a genuine boost. I became interested in this particular mask, as my daughter Lily found it helpful for her autoimmune issues. I saw her skin visibly start to glow, going from grey to a healthy bloom. When Lily was involved with them, she lent me a mask – I was so impressed I hung onto it. I use it mostly at bedtime, as red light also improves sleep quality – it’s expensive, but genuinely good.”
Available at CellReturn.co.uk
Best For Soothing Acne & Rosacea
Contour Face Mask, £350 | Omnilux
Rated By: Kate Kerr, clinical facialist
“This model is a favourite of mine. It’s comfortable, and it utilises red light to boost cellular energy, improving all cell processes within the skin. Most notably, it boosts collagen production and calms inflammation, therefore having a positive effect on several skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. It creates a noticeably healthier, rejuvenated complexion.”
Available at OmniluxLed.com
Best For An Ergonomic Fit
The Essential Anti-Aging Led Mask, £430 | Nooance
Rated By: Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, founder of Adonia Medical Clinic
“This innovative mask combines red, blue and near-infrared light therapy to target a variety of skin concerns, from reducing inflammation and acne to boosting collagen production and smoothing fine lines. Its lightweight design and customisable settings make it easy to use and highly effective.”
Available at Nooance-Paris.com
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Inspiration credits: @TheLightSalon
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