Is it true that … red light therapy masks prevent wrinkles?
While there may be benefits to the treatment, anti-ageing probably isn’t one of them – which is something better left to the professionals
TL;DR
- Red light therapy uses LED lights shone on the skin, transitioning from professional treatments to at-home masks.
- It shows promise for wound healing and inflammatory skin conditions like acne, dermatitis, and psoriasis by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and enhancing cell regeneration.
- Evidence for red light therapy preventing wrinkles is limited, despite the theory that it stimulates fibroblast cells to produce collagen.
- Professional sessions are likely more effective than at-home masks if the treatment does work for wrinkles.
- There is limited research on the long-term effects of repeated red light therapy use, including potential impacts on skin aging or cancer risk.
- Experts suggest basic skincare practices like a nutritious diet, hydration, exercise, moisturizing, and sunscreen are more proven methods for delaying wrinkles than at-home masks.