The 3 LEd devices I’ve incorporated into my nighttime beauty routine. Hint: None of them is a light-therapy face mask
Some people collect clothing, some people collect art—but I collect LED devices. I’ve tried just about every LED face mask, neck mask, full-body LED panels, and even LED hair-growth devices. I can’t get enough of light-therapy devices, so much so that I created an LED nighttime routine dedicated to it, which subsequently made my bathroom look more like a nightclub than the scene of my nightly skincare routine.
Light-based therapies have become increasingly popular, and for good reason. Aesthetician Kristyn Smith loves LED face masks to help her clients maintain results after her treatments. “Ultimately, a good LED mask should support the skin’s natural repair processes and work in tandem with professional treatments, not try to replace them,” she says. Red-light therapy is the gold standard for boosting cell turnover and reducing inflammation, making it ideal to incorporate into my pre-bed ritual to allow skin to repair overnight and wake up with a fresh glow. Ahead, the three-step LED routine I can’t go to sleep without doing.Microcurrent Head-to-ToeBesides LED devices, I am an avid microcurrent user. I use the technology every morning to lift and sculpt my face, thanks to its ability to stimulate ATP , the energy-carrying molecule, that boosts collagen and elastin production, but I hadn’t incorporated the treatment into my body routine—until I found HigherDose’s Microcurrent Body Sculptor. The Gua Sha-shaped body device boasts microcurrent and red and near-infrared light to promote lymphatic drainage, increase blood flow, and reduce inflammation. If I feel even an ounce of inflammation from the neck-down, this tool immediately sculpts and reduces puffiness. The device comes with an activator gel that I liberally apply before moving the device in upward strokes towards my lymph nodes, starting at the legs, then moving to the stomach area, and ending at my arms. The added red and near-infrared light gives my skin an anti-aging boost, priming me for my next step.A Supercharged ShowerWho says LED treatments have to be left outside the shower? HigherDose just launched the Red Light Showerhead Filter, the perfect device to habit-stack and get an extra dose of red light. Filtered showerheads have been all the rage as of late, especially as awareness grows of how harsh water can wreak havoc on our hair and skin. HigherDose put its own spin on a shower filter by adding a removable red-light panel that wraps around the showerhead. The showerhead has a 10-stage water filter to remove water contaminants, including chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics, and harsh minerals, while simultaneously emitting red and near-infrared light that covers head-to-toe. The LED helps to improve mood and skin radiance while also turning your shower into a calming spa. While LED light is most effective when closest to the skin or body, I love knowing that the light from the showerhead amplifies any other LED devices I use—plus, it elevates my shower experience. Once you turn your shower into a red-light sanctuary, you can’t go back. Finish With the FaceAfter dedicating time to treating the body with light therapy, it’s time to turn my focus back to the face. As mentioned, I love using an LED face mask daily, but I just got my hands on Ora’s LED Gua Sha, and it’s completely leveled up my face routine. Lymphatic drainage is my go-to when I feel puffy or inflamed and want to quickly sculpt my face—even when traveling without my suite of tools. Ora, known for its acupuncture treatments in New York, launched a Gua Sha that employs red and infrared light to smooth fine lines, calm inflammation, even skin tone, and more—plus vibration to help sculpt even further. The device has four sides: a pointed edge for acupressure points, a U-shape to sculpt the jawline and contours of the face, a ridged edge to help release tension on the face and scalp, and a flat edge to help smooth lines, making it easy to get into every nook and cranny of the face. The vibration also feels amazing for relieving tension, especially TMJ pain, and the device automatically buzzes after 30 seconds, so you know it's time to move to the next section of your face. I love using this on the décolletage and back of the neck to promote lymphatic drainage further and relieve shoulder pain.If you feel like you’ve maxed-out on light therapy, here's the TL;DR: you don’t need these tools in your routine, but they are a fun way to amplify your skincare and wellness routines. These devices, most importantly, elevate my nighttime routine and help me avoid rushing through the motions, because it's the one time of day I can truly unwind and relax.
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