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7 of the best at-home LED beauty gadgets that actually work, from masks to spot treatments
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Want to reduce inflammation, improve collagen production and tackle breakouts? This hi-tech treatment may be for you…
If you’ve spotted beauty enthusiasts looking a bit like Hannibal Lecter recently, then you’ll already be aware of the LED boom that’s taken over skincare. Used in hi-tech, dermatology-focused facials for years thanks to its power to transform the skin with no downtime required, LED has made its way into at-home gadgets that promise the same results with a comparatively low cost (and the ability to watch Succession while the LEDs work their magic).
Which colour LED light to choose? The two main camps are red and blue. Used regularly, red light will reduce inflammation and speed up wound healing, so it’s ideal for sorting out any post-breakout redness that may be lingering for longer than it’s welcome. It also stimulates collagen production, helping to keep the skin feeling firmer and looking bouncier, as well as giving a glow by improving blood circulation.
If you’re looking to tackle breakouts long-term, blue light is for you. Shown to combat breakout-causing bacteria, smooth skin texture and regulate sebum production, it’ll help tackle spots as they arise and can also help to prevent them from appearing in the future.
Ready to give LED a go? Here are the best ways to incorporate it into your skincare routine – from full face masks to targeted treatments…
CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask
There are so many things to love about CurrentBody’s signature LED mask (aside from its
Shop CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask at CurrentBody, £279
Face Gym Acne Light Shot Device
This isn’t an all-over treatment so much as it’s a targeted blast for acne and breakouts, reducing inflammation and helping to regulate sebum production to quell future blemishes – just leave on for 20 minutes.
SolaWave 4-in-1 Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy
More targeted than a full face mask and designed to be swept over the face for five minutes, this wand combines the collagen production-boosting benefits of infrared light with microcurrents designed to help smooth skin and low-level vibration to decrease puffiness.
Shop SolaWave 4-in-1 Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy at SolaWave, £107.99
Foreo Espada Blue Light Acne Treatment
A spot-treatment made to reduce the lifespan of breakouts (and the likelihood of them returning), this tool pairs blue light with sonic pulsations, which increase blood flow to the area and encourages skin renewal.
Shop Foreo ESPADA Blue Light Acne Treatment at Cult Beauty, £149
Dr Dennis Gross Skincare DRx Spectralite EyeCare Pro
If your eyes are what you’d like to pay special attention to, this area-specific mask is for you. Using infrared light to help even skin tone and texture, it only takes three minutes to do its thing.
Shop Dr Dennis Gross Skincare DRx Spectralite EyeCare Pro at Look Fantastic, £175
LookLit LED Mask
If you don’t want to pick a side (red or blue light), this do-it-all solution will put your mind at ease. Allowing you to easily switch between red, blue or yellow (designed to combat pigmentation), it hooks over your eyes like glasses so won’t slip off easily.
Revilit LED Light Therapy
Target specific areas with this red, blue or green (for calming pigmentation) treatment. Each colour is given in 15-minute doses, which turn off automatically so you don’t have to worry about setting a stopwatch.
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