Benefits of LED face light therapy
New year, new you as they say! If you’ve been wanting to start a new self-care or skincare routine, LED face light therapy is the way to go! Today, we’re going to chat about the benefits, some differences between red & blue light therapy and finally the do’s & don’ts of LED face mask therapy.
Let’s chat about the benefits. First off, LED light therapy is a great, non-invasive way to rejuvenate your skin! Some other benefits include:
Reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles. LED face light therapy stimulates collagen production, which helps to plump up the skin, thus reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles.
Brightens the skin. It helps to reduce the appearance of discoloration & dark spots.
Helps to treat acne. LED light therapy helps to reduce inflammation and kill bacteria.
Improves skin texture. It helps to reduce the appearance of pores and smoothing out rough patches.
Increases circulation - LED face light therapy helps to increase blood circulation, which can help to give the skin a healthy glow.
You might be thinking, Great, I’m sold. But what’s the difference between the red light and blue lights?
I’d love to tell you! Obviously, both use light to treat your skin but generally speaking, blue light is used to treat acne, because it targets the bacteria that cause acne. It works by penetrating the skin and killing the bacteria, which helps to reduce inflammation and redness. Blue light therapy is also sometimes used to treat psoriasis and eczema. Red light therapy is used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and rosacea. It works by penetrating the skin and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, which are proteins that help to keep the skin firm and elastic. Red light therapy is also sometimes used to promote wound healing and reduce inflammation.
Ready to give it a try? Well the last thing I want to talk about is the do’s & don’ts of LED face light therapy.
The Do’s
Cleanse your face thoroughly before using an LED mask to remove any makeup or dirt.
Use the light on bare skin without skincare for best results. Can use light weight gel hydrators under but best on bare skin.
Use the mask for the recommended time, usually around 20 minutes per session. Follow your device's instructions. Omnilux is 10 minutes!
Use the mask regularly, as consistent use can lead to better results. Start daily and then about a week later maintain 3x a week!
Consult with a dermatologist if you have any skin concerns before using an LED mask.
The Don’ts
Do not rely solely on an LED mask for your skincare routine, as it should be used in combination with other treatments.
In general, I love this for my future skin! It’s important to protect our skin now and not just focus on correction. Focus on prevention! I really enjoy sitting in my Ominlux mask while watching TV or doing the dishes before I go to bed! Knowing I'm helping my skin while multitasking is kind of nice! I also personally feel the minute I'm done masking my skin feels and looks more plump!
