LED Face Masks - Exactly What Are They ?
So you’ve probably heard of these things called LED face masks. Maybe in your favorite fashion magazine or on celebrity Instagrams such as Kourtney Kardashian, but what are they really? And are they actually effective? Maybe you’re wondering where you can get your hands on one and if they’re worth the money. We’re here to break it down for you and answer all of your questions surrounding this popular and much talked about beauty trend.
LED stands for, “ light emitting diode.” Essentially it's a mask that emits different lights that can treat and correct different skin issues. Marnie Nussbaum, MD says, “It is penetrating the skin to a cellular level and subsequently causing different intra- and intercellular reactions.” They provide a treatment that is usually offered at dermatology offices right in the comfort of your own home. Some lights can firm skin, boost collagen and promote blood circulation and the treatment times vary based on the concern but can last up to about 30 minutes. Treatments are considered more effective when used with an accompanying serum or cream but this isn’t always the case. It seems that these LED masks are great for those who have very sensitive skin and don’t react well to extensive beauty regimens that require multiple products. Luckily for you we found two LED masks sold on Nordstrom online that you can try for yourself right now. Let’s take a closer look at the features of these light therapy devices.
1. Skincare DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro LED Light Therapy Device From Dr. Dennis Gross
This rose gold LED mask uses red and blue light to treat bacteria and eliminate wrinkles. FDA approved and hands-free, this mask uses 100 red lights and 62 blue, to firm the skin, treat discoloration, sun spots, clear acne and reveal a fresh, youthful face. You can even combine the red and blue lights at the same time to target wrinkles.The best part is, you can use this mask for as little as three minutes but see results in two weeks. It’s easy to use as well. Cleanse first, then set the treatment lights you desire and the mask will stop the treatment and shut off after three minutes. It really is as easy as 1, 2, 3! This LED mask kit includes: storage bag, LED mask, adjustable head strap, user manual and a quick start guide.
2. Skincare DRx SpectraLite Eyecare Pro
Another LED mask option also offered from Dr. Dennis Gross at a fraction of the price is the SpectraLite Eyecare Pro. If you’re looking to focus on your sensitive eye area as opposed to your entire face, then this option may be the one for you. As opposed to the full-face mask option, this mask only uses red light therapy to treat the eye area. SpectraLite’s 80 LEDs bring that professional dermatology treatment to you and penetrate the skin revealing firmer and smoother skin. Just like SpectraLite’s cousin, you can see results in as little as two weeks with treatments that last only three minutes. The light reaches below the skin, stimulating collagen that improves skin density and elasticity. Simply cleanse the area, program the mask and follow up with your favorite eye cream.
We also want to recommend the Skincare Pro Facial Steamer from Dr. Dennis. Before we begin any kind of facial treatment we like to use this seamer as our “prep.” It’s spa-like quality helps us relax and purify our skin at the same time in just nine minutes. It enhances the benefits of any skin treatment and leaves our skin feeling calm and dewy while accelerating the benefits of our LED mask session or any other steps in our skincare regimen. So basically you can have fresher, younger looking skin in as little as 12 minutes and that’s enough for us to give the LED mask trend a try...how about you?