Home LED, is it worth your skinvestment?

Ageing is inevitable, if we’re lucky. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do it in style.

And while I’m pro-ageing through and through (no one should be shamed for beautiful smile lines or made to feel less-than because of a few creases), I also believe in helping people to achieve healthier skin for bags more confidence. 

In the quest for radiant, youthful skin, LED light therapy is one of the most powerful tools in our aesthetic arsenal. But when weighing up the convenience of home LED face masks and the potent results of in-clinic treatments, which option truly offers the best value for your hard-earned cash? Let’s take a look…

The Science Behind LED Light Therapy

LED light therapy harnesses the power of specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin at varying depths, stimulating cellular activity and boosting collagen production. Chief amongst its benefits include:

• No needles: As LED light therapy is non-invasive, there’s not a needle in sight. Now, microneedling is a truly wonderful treatment for optimum skin health, but not everyone is a fan of needles!
• Collagen Stimulation: LED light therapy, particularly red and near-infrared wavelengths, stimulates collagen production in the skin. As collagen provides structure and elasticity, this approach can help to reduce fine lines and improve skin texture. However, to get the full benefits, you really need to be using a clinically-proven medical device – like the ones I use at my North London clinic.
• Improved Tone: Regular use of LED light therapy helps to reduce the appearance of age spots, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation for a more even and youthful complexion. If you’re administering light therapy at home, it’s important to know your wavelengths; for example, avoiding blue light if you’re struggling with hyperpigmentation. But you’ll always get the best results with a bespoke, in-clinic treatment.
• Cellular Repair: LED light therapy promotes cellular repair and increases blood circulation, meaning that more oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the skin cells. This supports overall skin health, while accelerating the healing process.
• Minimal Downtime: Unlike more invasive procedures, LED light therapy typically requires no downtime. Patients can resume their normal activities immediately after treatment – making it easy to schedule around a busy day.
• Increased ATP: ATP (short for adenosine triphosphate) is described as the “energy currency” of our cells. When we age, our ATP levels start to decline – but LED light therapy supports production of ATP energy through cellular respiration. Intrigued? This video explains more.

So, there we have it. This non-invasive treatment can address a multitude of skin concerns, from fine lines and wrinkles to acne and hyperpigmentation. But how does the efficacy of home devices stack up against professional treatments?

Clinic LED Machine: The Gold Standard

If you want to make a real difference to your skin, you need cutting-edge skincare and the best medical devices around. Utilising professional-grade equipment gives you access to high-intensity light at precise wavelengths, for optimal skin penetration and maximum results. My whole ethos is built on the idea of treating your skin from the inside-out, and the outside-in – because skincare (while miraculous) can’t do it all. 

Benefits of (Quality) Clinic LED Machines:

These are the benefits you can expect when visiting a professional clinic that uses the best medically-certified devices:  

1. Higher Intensity: In-clinic treatments use more powerful LED devices, providing deeper skin penetration and more effective results.
2. Customised Treatment: A reputable skincare specialist will tailor the LED therapy to your specific skin needs, combining different wavelengths for a comprehensive approach. My own treatments are so highly customised that even Dermalux didn’t realise they had a bug on their latest customisable settings software until I started to intricately customise settings for my clients. You don’t get that level of personalisation at home!
3. Professional Supervision: Treatments administered by experienced professionals come with greater peace of mind! Your skin’s response can be monitored, with settings adjusted for optimal outcomes.
4. Immediate Results: Many clients notice an improvement in their skin’s texture and tone immediately after an in-clinic session. However, keep in mind that the best results can usually be seen between your 5th and 8th sessions. This is because the mitochondria of the skin cells are like batteries: they need to be ‘charged’, but incrementally. When you combine sessions in close succession, on the baddest machine in town, with customisable settings, you are looking at truly glowing skin!

But not all treatments are created equal…

My state-of-the-art North London clinic offers the next generation of Dermalux Tri-Wave MD LED Phototherapy treatment. Using Dermalux’s revolutionary Tri-Wave MD LED technology (the absolute gold standard in LED light treatment), I help clients to boost skin recovery and increase collagen production for a noticeably healthy glow. But as well as supporting the anti-ageing process, this treatment also helps to reduce inflammation for long-term relief from conditions like acne and rosacea. 

Home LED Masks: Convenience Meets Consistency

While home devices are generally less powerful than their in-clinic counterparts, they do provide the advantage of regular, consistent use, which can be beneficial for maintaining skin health over time.

Benefits of Home LED Masks:

1. Convenience: An at-home mask allows you to treat your skin at any time, without the need to schedule appointments or leave your home.
2. Cost-Effective: A one-time purchase of a home LED mask can be more economical in the long run, compared to regular clinic visits.
3. Consistency: Regular use of home devices can help to maintain the results achieved through professional treatments.
4. Ease of Use: Using an LED Mask designed for simplicity makes it easy to integrate into your daily skincare routine.

But there’s no point wasting your money on masks that don’t work!

Our faceLITE LED Mask offers the luxury of LED therapy from the comfort of your home. Using red and near-infrared light therapy, faceLITE is clinically proven to improve skin hydration, firming, and signs of ageing. And while it’s never going to achieve the results I can get you in-clinic with my Dermalux Tri-Wave MD LED Phototherapy treatment, it’s a brilliant way to top up while you’re waiting for your next session.

You might also want to check out the Dermalux FLEX MD. While nothing compares to in-clinic machines, this mask is superior to many others on the market, and can be used for different areas of the body. But despite being made by the same company, don’t expect to see the same results that you’d get with its big brother in a professional setting!

Which is Right for You?

The decision between clinic and home LED masks ultimately depends on your lifestyle, skincare goals, and budget. For those seeking immediate, dramatic results and personalised care, clinic LED treatments are unparalleled. However, if you prefer the convenience of treating your skin regularly without leaving home, the faceLITE LED Mask is a fantastic option.

You just need to be aware that nothing you use in your own home is going to give you the results that a professional can achieve for you in a clinical setting. 

• If you have the time and money (or a skin issue), you need an in-clinic treatment.
• If you have money but little time, invest in a medically certified home LED device that you can get under (like the Dermalux FLEX MD) and use it often. 
• If you have time and money but can’t be bothered travelling to me, firstly, stop being lazy as I can literally transform your skin; secondly, if you really don’t want to see me, buy the best mask or machine you possibly can for home use. 
• If you have little money and limited time, buy a cheaper mask that you can walk around the house with while you get on with your daily tasks.  
• If you have ample time, money, and no skin issues, you can use a mask at home – but be prepared that whichever you choose, you won’t get the same glow that the in-clinic bad boy will give you.  

Combining Both for Optimal Results

Many of my clients find that combining in-clinic treatments with home use of the faceLITE LED Mask offers the best of both worlds. Begin with a series of professional sessions to jumpstart your results, and maintain your glow with consistent home treatments.

Your Path to Radiant Skin

Whether you opt for the professional in-clinic LED Light Therapy or the convenient faceLITE LED Mask, you can trust that you’re investing in proven solutions for healthier, more radiant skin.

However, there will always be times in your life when you simply want to GLOW! If you’re getting married, going on holiday, or have a special event on the horizon, a series of in-clinic LED treatments will absolutely transform your skin. In fact, Meghan Markle had ample LED treatments in the week before her big day, coining her the nickname Meghan M(Sparkle) – and if it’s good enough for the royals (or ex royals, depending on where you sit), it’s surely good enough for the rest of us.

If you were ever wondering what ignited my passion for the skincare industry, this is it. As a little girl, I saw the power of self-care transform my mother – she became brighter and shone with confidence. That’s what I wanted to give people: greater confidence, from the inside out. And that’s why I’m, so passionate about treatments that are rooted in real results.

So, if you’re ready to illuminate your skincare routine and discover the transformative power of LED light therapy, book your in-depth consultation for professional advice on the best treatment plan to help you age with confidence.