Tired of sitting in traffic and making trips to the clinic? The popular at-home red light therapy skincare treatment uses low-level wavelengths of red light to address various skin concerns.

What is red light therapy?

The TikTok-loved device has recently exploded in the world of at-home skin-care must-haves. Based on the tantalizing promise that you might be able to rejuvenate your skin cells by literally waving a magic wand such as Solawave’s viral stick.

What are the benefits?

From acne to psoriasis, fine lines and wrinkles, and more, red light therapy can work on promote healing within your body. For skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation and rosesea. It’s non-invasive and is often used for anti-aging, improving skin texture, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing.

Are there different devices?

The most noticeable difference in red light therapy devices is their design. Some are handheld, while others are structured or flexible face masks. Ultimately, you should choose whichever design is most convenient and comfortable for you.

How to use it?

Most devices recommend using red light therapy 3-5 times per week for optimal results. Sessions usually last around 10-20 minutes. Like many skincare treatments, results from RLT take time. Visible improvements might take a few weeks of regular use. Also, always use the therapy on clean, dry skin to maximize the absorption of light.

While you need to be patient and give the treatment time to work. It’s never to late to start this at-home treatment without having to make non-stop drives to the clinic. Overall, It’s important to purchase the red light therapy device you’ll use most consistently, since that’s key to gaining results.

For a sensible investment, the Emirates Woman team has curated recommendations of the best LED face masks to supercharge your skin-care regimen.

If you’re on the lookout for the next red light therapy device to invest in, swipe through our guide to see what to purchase ASAP.

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DRx SpectraLite FaceWave Pro Dhs1,828 Dr. Dennis Gross

The facial treatment uses a combination of 62 LED lights in blue mode and 100 LED lights in red mode to help address different needs. Red light aims to leave the skin feeling firmer, and blue light seeks to improve the appearance of blemishes and discolourations.

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4-in-1 Skincare Wand Dhs750 Solawave

De-puff and energize the skin in as little as 3 minutes per day, three times per week.

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Boost LED Mask Dhs1,995 The Light Salon

Designed from medical grade silicone, the fully-flexible, lightweight Mask uses a combination of clinically-proven red 633nm and near-infrared 830nm wavelengths to brighten the complexion, support the ageing process, and encourage relaxation.

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LED Light Therapy Silicone Face & Neck Set Dhs1,596 Bon Charge

This advanced skincare device designed to rejuvenate and enhance the skin using red light. It covers the entire face and emits specific wavelengths of red light that help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve overall skin tone and texture.

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LED Light Therapy Silicone Face & Neck Set Dhs1,596 Solaris Laboratories NY

Red Light Therapy is clinically proven to help with skin by reducing acne, and redness.

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Korean Mask Dhs1,491 UNICSKIN

It penetrates into the deepest layers of the skin, immediately stimulating the creation of collagen and elastin, eliminating collagenase.

 

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