Kourtney Kardashian recently revealed that she has been using LED light masks for two years now. She swears by these non-plug, light therapy masks which you could use while doing other tasks at home. These masks are now exclusively sold on her website Poosh for $190. Stocks were even sold out in no time upon the first announcement of their availability on the website.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star also caused confusion about what these masks are. With the ongoing pandemic, many of her fans thought that they were some advanced protective masks that can prevent them from catching COVID-19.
These non-evasive LED masks undeniably look like those face shields used by health workers! But this light mask only promises protection from bacteria that cause skin breakouts and other stubborn blemishes. The question is are the three near-infrared lights of this mask safe?
How Do LED Light Masks Work?
According to Kourtney's blog on her lifestyle website Poosh, the LED which stands for light-emitting diode pushes the light's power in one direction which is right at your skin. The changing colors of the mask—red or blue—are caused by varying wavelengths emitted produced by the LED.
The red light, which is also the longer of them, improves better blood circulation in the face, stimulates collagen to keep the skin firm, and prevents any inflammation. It's the light to count on for anti-aging. The blue light is what kills the bacteria that cause acne and reduces any scarring from harsh breakouts.
There is also the third light called the Amber light which acts as the detoxifier, the master cleaner. It eliminates the waste in the sensitive parts of your skin. It handles the age spots and melasma that are just so difficult to remove. Most importantly, this light helps produce new skin cells to keep you looking fresh.
Do LED Light Masks Actually Work?
LED light masks actually work. NYC-Based dermatologists Rita Linker and Dhaval Bhanusali confirm that these masks do wonders. The only difference between these home light therapy masks and medical-grade light therapy procedures is that the former works at a lower level.
It's not bad for a cheaper alternative though since professional treatments can range from $200-300 per session. But of course, you have to be more responsible in learning how to properly use these LED masks since you won't have a professional to assist you and a technician to set the right amount of light for your treatment.
Are LED Masks Dangerous?
Dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla says that these LED light masks are safe. This is as long as you pick an FDA-cleared device and protect your eyes from the light. Overexposure to the blue and red lights can damage your eyes and puts those with existing eye-related disorders at a higher risk of experiencing irritations and changes in their vision. These lights can even cause permanent loss of peripheral vision.
Kourtney's DMH Aesthetic Led Light Shield Mask's is FDA-approved and is designed to make sure your eyes are safe from the light rays. So you no longer have to buy a separate pair of goggles as advised by most professionals to make sure your eyes are protected.
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