LED (light emitting diode) therapy is finally getting the appreciation its long deserved. With the rise of influencers showcasing their morning and evening routines with the obligatory shot of them with their red light mask on, I’ve gotten more and more questions as to which mask is the best. What should I be looking for when choosing an at-home LED mask? What are the differences? And this esthetician is not one to gatekeep.
With LED light therapy, wavelength is important. If the red or blue light isn’t in the correct range, you might as well be sitting under a fluorescent light. It’s not going to do anything for your skin or achieve the results you want. In the simplest of terms, blue light is going to help with acne, red light is great for anti-aging, and the near infrared is a version of red light that penetrates deeper into the dermis, providing structural benefits and collagen production on a cellular level.
A moment for the treatment room – if you’d like a professional-grade LED treatment that encompasses the correct wavelengths of blue, red and near infrared light (NIR), you can always add this on to your facial treatment at rebel + dart.
For at-home care, here are my top choices for LED Face masks.
· OmniLux Contour – If your only concern is anti-aging and you don’t have issues with breakouts, choose the Contour. Combines red light and near infrared light for anti-aging benefits on a cellular level. Gives you a 10 minute session.
· OmniLux Clear – If you want anti-aging and clear skin, go for a mask that gives you both red and blue light. Gives you a 10 minute session. Flexible fit that molds to your skin for optimal light absorption.
· GloTech Pro Mask - If you are a multitasking queen who wants it all (and who doesn’t), this is going to be your best option. A little pricier than the others, but this mask provides blue light, red light and near infrared light. Gives you a 10-minute session. Lightweight and cordless, so you can walk around and continue to be the boss babe you are.
Honorable Mention
· Hooga Red Light Mask – Uses red light and near infrared light. Gives you a 5-minute session (which could be repeated for a solid 10 minutes if desired). Much more affordable price point and will still do a great job.