Lit From Within: The Truth About Light Therapy

Let’s face it: if you’ve ever found yourself in a TikTok rabbit hole of skincare tips and wellness secrets, chances are you’ve seen those red light therapy videos. You know, the ones where influencers put on those futuristic, glowing masks that are sworn to drastically transform your skin. We at The Edge have asked ourselves time and time again… is it worth the hype? And more importantly, can you get the same results without dropping hundreds at the spa?

First things first, let’s talk benefits. LED-light therapy is a non-invasive way to achieve healthy and younger looking skin. This method doesn’t use UV rays, keeping your skin safe from damage or burns. There are different benefits depending on what light is used. Near-infrared light is known to penetrate the deepest, and yellow light a little less. Blue light is best for treating the uppermost layer of the skin, and is proven to kill acne-causing bacterias. Finally, red light penetrates deeper, and is essential for reducing redness, inflammation, and mitigating the appearance of fine lines. This is done by stimulating the production of collagen, ultimately keeping the skin’s young appearance. However, you can get the best results by combining both blue light and red light!

While in-office treatments are proven to provide the most visible, long lasting results, it can get expensive and time consuming! And before you try any method, be sure to fully clean your skin of any makeup, and protect your eyes. For those who are on the go and not looking to fully dive into treatment after treatment, here are a few at-home machines to achieve glowing results!

For those looking for a quick, easy, and convenient fix, try the Solawave Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand. This machine provides the benefits of red light therapy – targeting wrinkles, blemishes, and dark spots – while also helping your skin better absorb your usual skincare serums and creams! By using the skincare wand for just five minutes about three times a week, you’ll begin to see lasting results!

If the full-mask is more appealing and convenient, the Skin Gym Wrinklit Heart LED Mask is worth the purchase! The mask not only offers a comfortable wear, with the “sunglass” feature that allows the mask to sit comfortably on the skin, but it also offers variability of light. While the mask does provide the usual red light responsible for mitigating redness and inflammation, it also has two other settings: blue light for targeting breakouts and amber light for boosting glow! With only 15-30 minutes of use, the mask will reveal healthy, glowing skin.

Finally, if you’re wanting for a spot-treatment rather than a full-face mask, the Omnilux Mini Blemish Eraser is the one for you. It has two options for wavelengths of light – red and blue – as well as a built-in hydrocolloid patch with salicylic acid and green tea to decongest the skin and lift impurities. It is the perfect blend between pimple patch and LED-light therapy, making it the best fit for those looking to fight blemishes. With just ten minutes of use at a time, the Blemish Eraser fights acne while also reducing inflammation and redness.

No matter what tool you give a try, consistency is key! Don’t expect overnight miracles; but, with regular use, LED light therapy can seriously level up your skin. Whether you’re battling breakouts or chasing that lit-from-within glow, LED light therapy is more than just a trend—it’s skincare’s future, and your glow-up is only a few sessions away!

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