Red light Therapy Mask FAQs
Red light therapy, for low-level red and near-infrared light wavelengths, has been extensively researched and clinically proven to produce medical-grade results for various skin conditions.
Benefits include skin rejuvenation (collagen production, reduced fine lines & wrinkles, recovery from sun damage, reduced pigmentation), reversed inflammation, cellular repair, wound healing, pain relief, and muscle recovery, depending on the light source parameters, treatment schedule, personal background and tissue background.
Other uses of LED light therapy include acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea treatment.
Blue light penetrates the dermis layer and, targets the oil glands. By reducing the amount of oil that these glands produce, the skin can become drier which in turn could lead to fewer acne breakouts.
Natural blue light is the highest during the sunrise, regulating our wakefulness in our evolution. Exposure to blue light suppresses the release of melatonin -also known as the 'sleep hormone', responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness- as it signals your brain that it is still daylight, keeping you energized and stimulated, trying to keep you awake and alert.
Blue Light should be used in moderation to maintain a regular and healthy body clock and sleep-wake cycles (circadian rhythm).
On your first days, start slow with the lowest power with the automated 20 minute session, for your skin to adapt the light, and review your skin's reaction (if any). Increase the power in moderation. Highest power output is absolutely safe for regular skin types, and red light therapy does not include any harmful UVs.
You should target acne and pigmentation (low wavelength, Blue light) initially for better results. Improvements in skin health and restoration are more visible once the skin is dry.
Excessive exposure may lead to itchiness, discomfort, and swelling, due to increased derma-cellular activity. If you see any of these symptoms, stop your routine until fully recovered, and consult your dermatologist.
You should not use your panel and/or mask after heat-based treatments.
Use on freshly cleansed, clean, and dry skin. Remove all makeup or aftershave. You may prepare your skin, with your prescribed cleanser or exfoliator, after consulting your dermatologist.
You may use a hydrogel mask or a light water-based serum before the treatment if you have marginally dry skin. Remember such agents will reduce the skin's absorption of light waves. Use with moderation and if only necessary. Other products may result in skin reactions.
It is not necessary to apply anything after treatment. However, if you choose to enrich your skincare routine, you should always apply your skincare or post-shave products, after the treatment.
Please review the contra indications for a list of products and ingredients to avoid using with LED.
Red Light Therapy devices do not emit ultraviolet rays. Visible and NIR wavelengths are not harmful to the eyes. However intensity of the light may cause discomfort.
Red Light Panels come with eye protection googles, and Red Light Therapy Masks are equipped with eye patches to avoid the discomfort.
Recent studies that suggest red light therapy is very healthy for the eyes and will help slow down the aging of eyes and improve eyesight, but therapy masks are optimized to treat skin conditions, not eyesight, therefore we do not suggest looking directly into the light. You should consult to your doctor if you suffer from sensitivity to light.
For the stains and residue (if any) on your mask, you need to wipe gently to avoid any damage to food-grade silicone on the interior face.
For shared use, you can clean it with a damp cloth, and rinse as you wish.
Therapy masks are rubber pads with interior linings made of food-grade silicone. Masks are worn similarly to basic masks, by wrapping around the face with straps.
Touch fasteners on straps ease the adjustment. Unique facial traits may have different comfort levels.
Regardless of how you feel inside, you will get the same benefits as long as the light is penetrating your skin.
LED light therapy can technically be used to spot treat any area of the body; including the neck, chest, hands, shoulders, or other areas; that tend to show signs of aging. Face is the most popular use of Red Light Therapy. Our decolette is designed to fit the second most vulnerable area of women's skin due to exposure to sunlight.
Your red light therapy mask and decolette is designed to be effective on the skin thickness of the subject areas. Remember to use it in moderation in other areas, especially with thinner skin.
Visible red light and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths stimulate cellular activity in hypodermis tissue, recovering uncomfortable and unsightly redness or inflammation. A 10-minute session will reduce post-operative inflammation after micro needling.
A single 20 minute automated session would leave your skin feeling plumper, more hydrated and refreshed, with visibly improved dark spots and pigmentation. These results improve with repeated use.
With three treatments per week, your skin will be brighter, plumper, and firmer with fine lines less visible, in 4 to 6 weeks. You would need to maintain the cellular activity by keeping your therapy sessions in a moderate pace.
Don't be shy to take before and after pictures at a place of your convenience, where you can match shooting distance, lighting, and angle, so you can compare the progress.
Red and near-infrared light will heal redness and inflammation caused by acne, but it will not help clear acne. Blue and orange wavelengths are penetrating the dermis layer, which will help to dry the acne. You should target acne and pigmentation (with low wavelength light therapy) initially for better results.
Remember to use blue light in moderation to maintain a regular and healthy body clock and a sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm).
Hair will deflect light. Facial or body hair will prevent some light from penetrating the skin. The best results are achieved when the mask is used after shaving.
Our masks are designed to integrate your daily routines and come with a 2000 mAh battery pack for you to move freely unplugged.
However, due to decreased visual angle behind the mask; tasks that are a matter of life and safety, i.e. driving, climbing, chopping etc., shall be avoided.
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