‘I’ve used this LED face mask for four months and it’s the best thing to happen to my skin’
‘I’ve used this LED face mask for four months and it’s the best thing to happen to my skin’
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The mask. This device is essentially two masks that connect (via a two-way adaptor) to a single charger. The charger itself handily features an LED display, to let you know what mode you’re using and how many minutes are left for your treatment. The choice of four treatments plus three strengths did overwhelm me at first. Ultimately, I found myself using mode one most often – it combines three types of light for more of an all-round effect, using red light (frequency: 630nm), dark red light (660nm) and near-infrared light (830nm). For those not familiar with the effects of different light frequencies, it’s recommended red light sits within a 630-670nm (nanometres) range, while near-infrared light should sit within 800-900nm. Nanometers describe the length of the various light waves, with different wavelengths targeting different skin concerns.
Using mode one of the Silk’n mask, I made use of three out of the four treatments on offer, omitting only the blue light option, which works to target acne and acne scarring – something, as mentioned previously, I don’t typically suffer with. Read more: The best foundations for oily skin.
With the red, dark red and near-infrared lights up close and personal with my skin each night, the mask set about smoothing the skin, reducing sensitivity, balancing oil secretion (my main concern, given the clusters of blackheads), brightening, boosting elasticity and working to minimise the appearance of fine lines. A big task, indeed.
If you were hoping to make use of the blue light mode, it actually works a little differently from the other three and emits its 405nm treatment through the handheld power bank. This way, you can target your problem areas directly and, for ease, this fourth mode only persists for three minutes. A quick acne zap and be on your way, as it were.
