This celebrity favorite is the perfect social distancing beauty treatment that reportedly tackles all your skin concerns.

You may have seen the Hannibal Lecter-esque light up masks on your Instagram feeds recently, and wondered what the fuss was all about. Spotted on the likes of Bella Hadid and January Jones, LED light therapy skincare is nothing new, but these at-home devices have really blown up all over social media and beyond lately. It's seen as a handy solution to keeping skin healthy and glowing in between professional treatments, especially at a time when we all have to do our part in staying in.

Light-emitting diode (LED) therapy purports to be able to treat acne, reduce inflammation, boost collagen production, improve skin texture, alongside a whole host of anti-ageing benefits... a remedy for all skin concerns, really. So it’s no wonder celebrities and an increasing number of people have turned to these at-home treatments, given our usual beauty treatments at salons and spas are closed, as of writing. 

But What is LED light therapy, really? And does it actually work? Here’s what you need to know.

LED light therapy is a non invasive facial treatment that uses non-thermal light energy of varying wavelengths to trigger your body’s natural cell process and to accelerate the rejuvenation and repair of your skin, and helps in instances such as in diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, and more. 

It is widely popular because it has no side effects, and has a strong medical heritage, being <a href="https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/led-light-therapy-the-next-big-ingredient-in-skin-care/">initially developed by scientists such as Nasa neurologist Harry Whelan</a>. Medical grade and results-oriented, and with a strong celebrity following to boot, it's little wonder this nifty home device is all the rage right now.

The skin uses light as a source of energy to rejuvenate damaged skin cells. There are various kinds of LED facials, but the most common ones come in red or blue light. These different colours trigger different reactions beneath the epidermis, and penetrate the skin at varying lengths to target specific skin concerns. For instance, red light stimulates collagen production, while reducing inflammation. It helps to strengthen skin, heal blemishes, repair sun damage, and improve scars. Blue light helps to clarify and balance skin, reducing acne-causing bateria, and regulates oil and sebum production. Green light targets pigmentation, while yellow helps with wound healing.

Here, your skin cells respond in a similar way as to when they are exposed to <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/beauty/meet-vitamin-c">Vitamin C </a>or retinol, which prompts your skin cells to change or work harder, rejuvenating it in the process!

Yet another reason this nifty home device is so popular is its ease of use, and is well suited for all skin types and colours. The Dennis Gross, for instance, only takes about three minutes of your day, and all you have to do is pop it on your face with an adjustable strap. And unlike Korean sheet masks, which contain liquid essences, there is no mess here, making it all that much easier to multi-task as you mask.

The frequency of use differs between products: some are to be used everyday, while others just a few times a week. 

Just don’t see an LED device as an end all and be all to your skincare. “An LED device is never going to replace your moisturiser or sunscreen, but you get maximum benefit by using LEDs and topical ingredients in conjunction,” says Dennis Gross.

Intrigued? Here are a few of the popular LED devices out there:

LED Mask Next Generation, S$2923.80

Entrusted by A-list celebrity aesthetician Shani Darden, this LED mask has amassed a cult following, including big names such as Kim Kardashian, Madonna, and Chrissy Teigen. It boasts 3x low level light therapy (770 medical-grade LEDs, to be exact), making it thrice as potent as other leading consumer-grade LED masks, and comes in red, blue and green modes to rejuvenate skins cells for an overall brighten complexion.

Shop <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/deesse-pro-deesse-professional-led-mask-next-generation.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwte71BRBCEiwAU_V9h3G3aE86aankTrK2Vua4JG3Yu-viKnUu-7eWj5DtojzIUN5R-z9eNxoCs1cQAvD_BwE&ef_id=CjwKCAjwte71BRBCEiwAU_V9h3G3aE86aankTrK2Vua4JG3Yu-viKnUu-7eWj5DtojzIUN5R-z9eNxoCs1cQAvD_BwE:G:s&campaignid=9763281749&adgroupid=100814711918&network=g&device=c&keyword=deesse%20pro&placement=&creative=428972314484">here.</a>

Déesse Professional

DRx SpectraLite EyeCare Pro, S$306

If your primary concern is anti-ageing around your eye area, look towards this LED device to combat fine lines, crows feet and wrinkles. It comes in just one colour, red, and purports visible skin improvement for youthful looking skin, in just two weeks of use. Simply pop it onto face for three minutes daily to soak up its benefits. 

Shop <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/dr-dennis-gross-skincare/drx-spectralite-eyecare-pro/1040633">here.</a>

Dr Dennis Gross Skincare

Light Therapy Golden Facial Treatment Device, $885.80

Developed by Dr Maryam Zamani, a renowned British aesthetian, this chic gold-coloured LED light emits five different lights for a variety of skin concerns: red, blue, yellow, green and white. Simply pop on the mask, that comes with an adjustable strap, after cleansing, keeping it on for 10 to 30 minutes, 2-3 times a week. 

Shop <a href="https://www.revolve.com/r/DisplayProduct.jsp?aliasURL=mz-skin-light-therapy-golden-facial-treatment-device%2Fdp%2FMZSK-WU10&d=F&countrycode=SG&gclid=CjwKCAjwte71BRBCEiwAU_V9hy6REbU35xmqSq6BmtCQULqmQu31tcuu6tKfuZygvoEnrcRZhQebwxoCzwsQAvD_BwE&product=MZSK-WU10">here. </a>

MZ Skin 

Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light++, S$408 

This nifty device combines LED Chromotherapy and Low Frequency Stimulation to tackle multiple skin concerns, including anti-ageing and brightening. It comes in Red, Blue, Yellow and power combo lights Orange and Purple, which deliver twice the benefits in the same amount of time. Simply apply after a water-based serum or mask over skin in circular motions for hydrated, glowy skin.

Shop <a href="https://www.sephora.sg/products/skin-inc-optimizer-voyage-tri-light-plus-plus/v/chrome">here. </a>

What Are LED Therapy Skin Treatments and Do They Actually Work?

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