These light-emitting devices are found everywhere online. We consulted experts about their ability to diminish wrinkles, eliminate acne, and other skin concerns. Video. Credit…By Sean Dong. You’ve likely seen this trend on social media: individuals (often women) relaxing on couches or in beds while wearing face masks resembling something from a horror movie, with colorful lights glowing from underneath. Commonly known as light therapy or LED face masks, these devices utilize light-emitting diodes to project light at certain wavelengths onto the skin to achieve benefits such as reducing wrinkles, tightening the skin, and managing acne. These popular devices also come in wand form. They can also be expensive, with some priced at several thousand dollars. Do they actually work? We consulted two dermatologists and two facial plastic surgeons to get their opinions. What is the purpose of light therapy? LED masks have openings for the eyes and mouth and are usually secured with straps. Wands held in hand are gently applied to the skin and gradually moved around.
