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Do LED Masks Really Work?
Lets start off with a strong fact about the health and wellness industry. In 2024, the beauty industry is worth Billions (with an ‘s’) and if we mix in health supplements then we’ll be peaking into the trillions, so it’s safe to say – we take our appearance seriously, but do LED Masks really work?
One hot topic in 2024 is LED Red Light Therapy Face Masks so lets explore if they are worth the money.
What is LED Light Therapy?
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode and they are commmonly found in most lights in the house because of their energy saving capabilities but one area where LED’s are becoming more popular is the health and wellness space.
RLT (Red Light Therapy) which is a type of phototherapy that uses low-level wavelengths that can penetrate the skin cells and target the mitochondria, the powerhouse or the very centre of the cell which helps boosts the cells performance and enabling it to work optimally.
Over the past few years, RLT has become incredibly popular as a treatment for various health and skin conditions like psoriasis, small scars, acne and with regular use can help to prevent premature aging.
Is LED Light Therapy Safe?
Are they Safe? Yes, LED Red Light Therapy is considered a safe and risk free treatment option as long as your device is FDA Approved and meets the safety and compliance standards of your country. In New Zealand, it’s meeting the ISO13485 standard of quality control and compliance.
Is LED Light Good For The Face?
Most people use LED Light Therapy for the face to help decrease signs of aging and to improving skin conditions.
The process of LED therapy called photobiomodulation is where the light of the LED bulbs penetrate through the skins surface into the skin cells.
Each colour of the LED lights provide a different depth to the light and therefore react with different cells in each layer of the skin. This is why LED Light Therapy is good for the skin on the face because each light type can offer a variety of different results, depending on the skins condition and treatment needed.
However, everyone is different and caution is advised with any new treatment so discuss with your beautician or professional beauty therapist if you have any questions.
LED Face Masks are considered safe however with any sort of new health regime it’s important to ensure you are following the guidance from a medical professional.
The most important area to consider if you are to use LED Face Masks is the eyes and it is recommended to wear eye protection. Most good LED Face Masks come with eye protection and although the wavelengths are low, you still do not want to look directly into the LED’s.
What To Look For When Choosing An LED Mask.
When choosing a brand of LED Face Masks, ensure they meed the standards required for your country. Freeze Tub’s LED Masks have an added safety benefit by being FDA Approved as well as certified ISO13485.
Certified ISO13485 is a quality managment standard (QMS) for medical device manufacturing that ensures patient safety from it’s entire lifecycle; from device design and production to it’s disposal.
Freeze Tub have chosen Pure Radience which is NZ’s No.1 Rated LED Face Mask Device with the material being made from food grade silicon and the facial unit having a large 368 piece nano-beauty LED quantity.
Their face mask in NZ have 4 different spot LED light frequencies.
Red Light Therapy: 630nm
Blue Light Therapy: 415nm
Yellow Light Therapy: 605nm
Near Infared Therapy: 850nm
It comes with a remote control that allows the face mask to dim, pulsate and adjust for time.
Because of the low light frequency, Red Light Therapy is safe when used according to the instructions. Mr Michael Hamblin, a professor at Harvard Medical School mentioned in an interview, ‘it is near impossible to cause any harm from red light therapy face masks, even after wearing one for 24 hours’.
In one of Mr Hamlins studies; Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation (low light laser therapy) and red light and near infared light therapy, he discusses the safety and effectiveness of LED face masks and how it helps improve cell survival and the overall reduction in inflammatory cell conditions.
Having one of Freeze Tubs LED Face Masks as part of your beauty regime appears to help reinvigorate your skin and improve it’s appearance.
What Results Can I Expect From LED Light Therapy and Is It Worth It?
The results differ from person to person but there’s a reason that RLT progressing quickly as the go-to product for skin reguvination. There is virtually no risk with using the LED technology and many people have seen incredible results.
LED Light Therapy Face Mask Before and After
While every person is different and results may vary, LED Face Mask Therapy has proven to be extremely beneficial for both the treatment of acne to helping improve the skins surface and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Blue Light Therapy Acne Solution. A non-invasive treatment to help kill certain bacteria that irritates the skin surface that causes Acne.
Red Light Therapy may help smooth the skins surface, stimulate collagen production and help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Yellow Light Therapy has been shown to help alleviate redness and rosacea by decreasing the size of the blood vessels. It also boosts the immune system and activates the lymphatic system.
Near Infrared (NIR) Therapy uses a different frequency of wavelengths that can penetrate deeper in the dermis of the skin helping smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Final Thoughts
Do LED Masks Really Work?
Yes they do.
Although there are a few alternatives surrounding ways to reduce fine lines and wrinkles but one of the best approaches is to prevent sun damage. It’s also free! Just takes a little time and consistency.
UV rays emitting from the sun causes the most skin damage after long term exposure. The risk of skin cancers increases also so the standard rules will always apply, especially in the NZ environment where our sun during the summer periods is very strong.
Where 50+ sunscreen on your face and apply it often. Wear hats and shirts and watch the areas that are more likely to damage, the nose, lips and side of face.
Based on our trials and from what results our customers are saying, RLT (Red Light Therapy) is a worthwhile investment. There is virtually no risk, it’s cheaper than attending the salon and you get to relax at home and apply the face mask as often as you like.
Enjoy!
