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Find the LED Mask for your skin

Want to boost your beauty routine with a high-tech touch? While light therapy has long been reserved for the treatment rooms of beauty salons, you can now benefit from the powers of LEDs from the comfort of your bathroom. Find out how to choose the right LED mask for your needs. 

What is an LED mask? 

Based on light therapy technology, the LED mask is a skin care device that uses the photobiomodulation process. This process involves sending light energy to regenerate cells by penetrating the skin to reach the cell's energy center: the mitochondria. This triggers a biochemical reaction that reduces oxidative stress in the cell, the cause of cell ageing, loss of elasticity and skin inflammation, accelerating cell regeneration, slowing down skin ageing and helping skin regain its suppleness and firmness. 

 

What are the benefits of an LED mask?

Each LED mask can diffuse different LED colors and different wavelengths that will penetrate more or less deeply into the skin and thus have an effect on the epidermis, dermis or hypodermis. 

  • The blue light stops at the epidermis and has a purifying effect (notably by destroying the bacteria responsible for imperfections). 

  • Red light has anti-aging properties and penetrates to the dermis to stimulate collagen and elastin production. 

  • Infrared light will penetrate right down to the circulation level to have an anti-inflammatory and regenerating action.

Is the LED mask dangerous for the skin?

No, LED masks are safe when used correctly. Unlike UV light, LED light does not burn the skin or cause long-term damage. However, it is advisable to avoid using them if you are pregnant, have epilepsy or are taking photosensitizing medication.

How to use an LED mask

  1. Clean and dry your skin.

  2. Apply a suitable serum (optional).

  3. Place the LED mask on your face and secure it.

  4. Select the light to suit your needs.

  5. Leave on for 10-20 minutes.

  6. Remove the mask and apply your usual skincare product. 

 

Recommendations for use vary according to the LED mask and the effects sought, but it is generally recommended to carry out 2 to 4 sessions (per week) of 10 to 15 minutes per week. Used regularly, it visibly improves skin radiance and quality.

What's the best LED face mask?

The choice of LED mask depends on several criteria:

  • The number of colors available (red, blue, green...)

  • LED power and treatment time

  • Mask comfort and adjustability

  • Certification and user reviews

To help you choose the mask best suited to your needs and skin type, here's a quick roundup of the light therapy face masks available atOh My Cream.

 

Number of LEDs & wavelengths

- 99 red LEDs with wavelengths of 633 nm +/2 nm

- 99 near-infrared LEDs with a wavelength of 830 nm. 

- 144 red LEDs with 639 nm wavelengths 

- 144 infrared LEDs at 850 nm wavelength.

- 40 red LEDs with wavelengths of 635 nm

- No infrared LED. 

 

Use & charging time

  • Le Professionnel Anti-Aging LED Mask Nooance: 10-minute session. For best results, we recommend using the mask 30 minutes a week for radiance and wrinkles, and 20 minutes twice a week to target imperfections. Charging time is 4 hours for 4 hours of use. 
  • LED mask My Blend : 5 to 10-minute session (depending on phototype), 3 to 4 times a week (48 hours apart). Charging time is 3.5 hours for up to 3 sessions, depending on your phototype. 
  • OVE Face Mask Lucibe.le Paris: 12-minute sessions, maximum 2 times a week (ideally 72 hours apart). Mask to be used on mains only. 

 

Dimensions & weights 

- Dimensions - W 216 mm x L 290 mm x D 9 mm.

- Weight: 0.512 kg

- Dimensions: Face area: W 177 mm x L 235 mm x D 115 mm. Neck area: W 129 mm x L 90 mm x D 89 mm.

- Weight: 0.500 kg

- Dimensions - W 213 mm x L 396 mm x H 611 mm.

- Weight: 3.64 kg

 

Features

- Soft silicone face mask

- External battery, 120-minute runtime with mains operation option

- Optimum results with 30 min use per week. 

 

- Nomadic rigid plastic face and neck mask

- Integrated neck battery

- Operating time 35 minutes

- Optimum results between 15 and 30 minutes of use per week, depending on phototype.

 

- Face mask

- For tabletop use

- Optimum results in just 24 minutes (2 sessions)

- 70% of components are of French origin.

- It's the only brand to have patented energy mapping: each zone receives the right dose of LEDs it specifically needs.

 

Price & Country of Manufacture

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Still have a question about the benefits of LEDs? Write to us at contact@ohmycream.com. Our beauty experts will be delighted to help.

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