Now for the interesting part. Where other brands offer masks with a broad spectrum of light colours, The Light Salon claims that “most of these are ineffective at making a visible difference to your skin.”
“Green wavelengths, for instance, penetrate poorly and are absorbed by melanin and superficial blood. They will not reach the dermis where the main cells for healing and rejuvenation are located, and therefore will not stimulate the production of collagen and elastin,” The Light Salon says.
“By contrast, longer wavelengths such as red 633nm and near-infrared 830nm,” which is what the brand uses, “do penetrate well, reach the dermis, and are clinically proven to be optimal wavelengths for skin health and rejuvenation.”
“Whether you have 99 or 199 bulbs in a device, if the wavelength is inaccurate or inconsistent, the light will not hit the targeted area and in turn, won’t have the desired effect on the skin and body. Precision wavelengths are everything,” says The Light Salon.
GLAMOUR Road Test: The routine
- Cleanse and pat dry your face as you would normally, but hold off adding any lotions or potions to your skin for now.
- If your eyes are sensitive to light, apply the eye shields.
- Secure the mask comfortably to your face using the adjustable straps at the top and back of the head.
- Attach the controller and switch it on by firmly pressing the button
- Relax. The device will automatically time out at the end of your treatment, and in the meantime you can sit and scroll on your phone or read a chapter of that new book you’ve been meaning to pick up for a while…
After your 10 minutes are up you can go about performing the rest of your skincare routine (i.e. serum, moisturiser and SPF if it’s the daytime), and don’t forget to clean your device by using a water-based wipe or damp clean cloth when required.
Can you use it after Botox, fillers or surgery?
Yes. LED will actually help to take down the swelling in a day, too, but bruising tends to take longer to treat. The best practice for that is to use the mask consistently for 2 days prior, as that will lessen your chances for bruising, and then continue for the week after.
GLAMOUR Road Test: The verdict
The Light Salon’s Boost LED Mask is an investment device, there’s no denying that. At £395 I can see why it’s been dubbed as couture skincare – but my honest take? It’s worth it. While I may need something a bit more chemical-grade to help with my older and more stubborn acne scars, I have definitely seen a vast improvement overall. My complexion is much less angry, and even the fine lines on my forehead have smoothed out.
The Light Salon offer everything from devices (for the face, neck, chest and body) to haircare, optimised skincare, and even salon treatments. As a bride-to-be, I’ve got my sights set on their Bridal Facial packages next…
GLAMOUR Road Test: TLDR
Let’s recap…
What do you get? The Light Salon Boost LED Mask, control unit, power supply and country specific adaptors, 2x head straps, protective bag, eye wear.
What does it do? Stimulates collagen and elastin production cells, improves blood flow and tissue oxygenation.
How do you use it? Wear over clean, make-up free skin. Firmly press the button until the lights turn on and wait for the mask to turn off automatically after 10 minutes.
How often should you use? 3-5 times a week or daily if preferred.
Is it worth it? It’s comfortable and easy to use and shows good results with consistency, but it is one of the more expensive options in our best LED face masks edit.
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