Do led masks work?

[follygirl]

I've never tried these in a salon but I have heard amazing things about led masks.
My dd has teenage spots and I would like to try and reduce my wrinkles do not sure if there is a mask that does both? Or are they a waste of money?

Bumping for you as id quite like to know too! Have you got your eye on a specific one?

I've use the acne one, and if you can put in the time to use it every day it definitely helps.

I like the look of the Dennis Gross one but at a cost of £430 or so, I'd want to make sure it helps. Maybe more so for my dd than for me.

Not a mask but I swear by the Lumie clear light. It's helped with my acne and perioral dermatitis.

I bought the Current Body one when it was on offer. Only had it a week so can't tell yet ( you're supposed to see results after about a month)
It's only red LED but as I mostly want it to even out my skin and increase firmness, that seems fine. You put in on for 10 mins a day 5 times a week. It's quite relaxing ( I listen to podcasts).

She should try the treatments the dr can offer first. Spots are a bacterial infection.

Thanks fluffy. She has been referred to a private dermatologist and tried oral antibiotics which didn't work. She's using a Benzl peroxide cream which helps a bit. It's not terrible acne, mainly in t zones but even though I've offered to bring her back to see the dermatologist, she's saying that's she's ok with it.

If it’s resistant to oral antibiotics they can prescribe roaccutane. She might be ok with it while all her friends have it too but if it persists into late teens/adulthood she won’t be ok with it at all.

Have they tried the pill?.

She's reluctant to go on the pill and she has heard horror stories about roaccutane.

At the moment she has told me to stop bugging her about it. Not sure if she's really ok with her skin or if she thinks it won't improve. She's just turned 16. She doesn't have any scarring. It's not cystic acne or anything like that. However it could be completely cleared and it frustrates me that she won't seek further help but at the same time I have to respect her wishes.

She's promised that she'll tell me if she wants to see the dermatologist again.

It’s so hard isn’t it?. I really think the press need to stop writing these roaccutane stories, loads of women on here have taken it.

But, there’s no point nagging a woman 🙂 we’re a stubborn lot.

As @Fluffycloudland77 says, acne is a bacterial infection, caused by bacteria, which can be helped by using the correct wavelength of light in an Led mask or wand.
Other frequencies of light can help with skin tone (the most obvious being UVB, which can tan and burn the skin) or skin 'texture' or 'firmness'.
Whether there's a home version that offers the same strength as a salon treatment, or one that offers all the frequencies you want I'm not sure.
TBH I'd look at in salon treatments for both of you, to see whether it works for you, and then do your homework on an at home model.

D'oh 🤦‍♀️the point of the above was supposed to be that certain light wavelengths kill bacteria , so they help with acne, regardless of @Fluffycloudland77 's scepticism.

I own an led mask. It’s keeping my ppe induced spots at bay.

But the manufacturers themselves will admit it’s only for mild/moderate acne.

It didn’t work when I was cystic but I do credit the red light for stopping me pitting.

I’ve got the eye one from Dennis gross and I do think it helps to soften lines. I’m thinking of investing in a full face one but can’t decide between the current body or bloom one.
Your dd could try this; a bit less of a punt money wise at 60 quid and I have seen some reviews that say it’s good
www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/accessories/electronic/skincare-devices/drx-spotlite-blemish-reducer-UK200022714.html?cm_mmc=Affiliates--2116208--Space-_-NK&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=2116208&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=36362&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-93prGEohyxtrSdSvh5tuuA

@cautiouscovidity

Not a mask but I swear by the Lumie clear light. It's helped with my acne and perioral dermatitis.

Just resurrecting this thread to say a massive thank-you to @cautiouscovidity. My DS 13-year-old has very sensitive skin and developed perioral dermatitis about three years ago, mostly around his nose. He's also started to get teenage spots. We've tried everything under the sun for the dermatitis, from steroid creams from the doctor to all sorts of over-the-counter and natural remedies and just leaving it alone, but nothing's really helped. I bought a Lumie Clear after your post (picked up a new but unboxed one cheaply on eBay) and he's used it every other night for a couple of weeks, and I realised yesterday evening that the perioral dermatitis has completely gone! His spots look loads better as well. Thank you so much - I'd never even heard of these gadgets but you've saved us so much stress.

Ah you're welcome @spiderlight Pleased it worked for you too!

@spiderlight thanks for posting. Just bought a new one on eBay for my daughter. Fingers crossed it works for her too.