- The introduction of at-home red light therapy tools has completely transformed the beauty landscape. Previously reserved for fancy spas and high-end wellness studios, the wavelength technology has become the industry’s favorite answer to just about everything—breakouts, wrinkles, hair thinning, tech neck, post-workout soreness, existential dread. (Okay, maybe not that last one, but give it six months.)
- Jokes aside, red light therapy really does deliver an impressive array of benefits. In mask form, the “non-invasive treatment uses red or near-infrared light to improve the appearance and firmness of the skin,” explains double board-certified dermatologist
- Dr. Morayo Adisa
- . “It can increase collagen production to ward off fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture and tone, reduce inflammation, and boost blood circulation, which can create a more youthful complexion,” adds double board-certified plastic surgeon
- Dr. Amir Karam
- .
- When used on the scalp, “the red wavelengths penetrate deep enough to stimulate follicles and extend the growth phase, boosting hair density, improving scalp health, and supporting healthier hair growth,” says board-certified dermatologist
- Dr. Marnie Nussbaum
- . It even works wonders below the neck, offering “broad, full-body exposure to therapeutic wavelengths that can enhance circulation, reduce inflammation, support muscle recovery, and promote healthier skin from head to toe,” explains board-certified dermatologist
- Dr. Dendy Engelman
- .
- Over the past few years, ELLE editors have tested dozens of red light tools across every category:
- face masks
- ,
- helmets, hats
- ,
- mats
- ,
- neck masks
- , and even
- showerheads
- . Below, we’ve rounded up the very best options from each, ensuring you can reap the benefits of red lights from head to toe.
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- Best Red Light Mask for Acne
- Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro
- $455
- Amazon
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- $48
- Revolve
- $455
- Nordstrom
- Pros
- Targets acne and signs of aging
- Cons
- Some reviewers say their mask stopped charging after a year
- Whether you’re fighting acne, wrinkles, or both, this red light face mask does it all. Dr. Adisa praises the device for its three different LED light settings—red for aging, blue for acne, and purple for both. Plus, it takes just three minutes to penetrate the skin, delivering visible results fast.
- Usage:
- 3 minutes, once a day
- Visible results:
- 10 weeks
- An ELLE editor says:
- “This mask has everything I could ask for in a red light therapy device: it targets both acne and aging, is FDA-approved, and only takes three minutes to use. Plus, it’s surprisingly comfortable on the face despite its hard-shell design. After two months of consistent use with the red/blue light setting, my breakouts were reduced, and my overall complexion looked much more even.”—
- Emma Aerin Becker
- , associate beauty commerce writer
- Best Red Light Mask
- Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask
- $350
- Amazon
- Also Consider
- $350
- Nordstrom
- $349
- Sephora
- Pros
- Four different treatments
- Cons
- Very heavy
- Shark Beauty took LED masks to the next level by combining red light therapy with cryo-inspired under-eye cooling in this high-tech device. The brand recommends using one of its four programs daily for eight weeks: Better Aging, a six-minute treatment that uses red and near-infrared light to minimize fine lines and firm sagging skin; Skin Clearing, an eight-minute blue and red light session to reduce acne; Skin Sustain, a 4-minute session of red, blue, and infrared LEDs that enhance skin radiance; and Under-Eye Revive, an adjustable five-15 minute under-eye cooling treatment powered by InstaChill technology.
- Usage:
- 4 to 15 minutes, 3 to 5 times per week
- Visible results:
- 8 weeks
- A customer says:
- “This mask is everything! My skincare absorbs better, my skin texture looks better, and my acne is healing faster!! Most masks I’ve looked into only offer anti-aging or acne treatments as separate masks, which was a huge turnoff for me. The cooling under-eye pads are amazing and leave me feeling so refreshed, but do note that the area will not receive LED treatment due to the cooling pads.”
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- Best Red Light Helmet
- CurrentBody LED Hair Regrowth Device
- $860
- CurrentBody
- Pros
- Comes in two sizes to fit comfortably
- Cons
- Can feel bulky
- The CurrentBody LED Hair Regrowth Device uses red light therapy to target shrinking follicles, stop hair shedding, and promote hair growth. “The CurrentBody device is powerful, hands-free, and has Bluetooth speakers, which is a really nice touch,” says
- Dr. Robert Finney
- , a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and hair loss expert based in New York City. In clinical trials, this device has shown a reduction in hair loss after just 10 minutes a day for four months.
- Usage:
- 10 minutes, once a day
- Visible results:
- 12 weeks
- A customer says
- “Easy to use and size fits perfectly. It’s so nice that the timer and Bluetooth connected automatica
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Source: https://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/a71231649/best-red-light-therapy-tools-reviewed/
