A friend of mine posted a photo of her using one of these things on Instagram, and I had to know more about it. She’s a beauty guru herself, so I knew if she was bothering to use it, it was something I should know about. 

What is LED light therapy?

So. In my research, I learned that the LED light therapy we know today evolved from a discovery by NASA that LED light could be used to grow plants in space. There are a lot of sciency details I don’t understand (check out this Bloomberg article for more about that), but essentially, it all boils down to: The LED light interacts with your skin at a cellular level to stimulate healthy regeneration. 

Light therapy is offered in many salons and spas, and the devices used there are more power-packed than the ones you can order for home use. However, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the convenience of home use makes a consumer-grade product especially appealing.

According to my research, all of the different colors of light offer benefits, and many are overlapping (for instance, one color may work to calm skin irritation, while another kills acne-causing bacteria, so both will soothe a breakout). Generally, red and blue light are considered the most universally effective colors (red for collagen production and blue for acne), as they address the most common skincare concerns, but each color can offer unique benefits to boost your overall skin health.

My Choice: Rejuven Mask Pro LED Light Therapy Mask

I am a firm believer that this thing really works, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking to solve a skin issue. LED light therapy is safe and effective, and at just $120, this mask will quickly return its value when compared to the cost of skincare products, spa services, etc.

Pros of the Rejuven Light Mask

• Easy to use. Everything is really easy; just take it out, plug it in, and you’re set.
• Effective. I once noticed results after just one 10-minute yellow light treatment. (My husband even agreed that there was a noticeable improvement.)
• Adjustable self-timer. This mask offers the ability to set your preferred time in 5-minute increments and turns itself off automatically.
• 7 different colors of light. A lot of consumer masks on the market only offer red and blue lights, which are great for your skin, but this one gives you more options. In my research, I realized one of the benefits of yellow light therapy is minimizing redness, so I personally love that my mask offers this option.
• Adjustable intensity. You can turn the intensity of the light up and down, although I always just use it at the highest “energy” level because I assume that means increased effectiveness.

Cons of the Rejuven Light Mask

• Uncomfortable. The mask is kind of heavy, and it won’t really stay in place with the band that goes behind your head. The eye pads kind of dig into your skin (they’re flexible, but after remaining in the same place for so long, they make indentions in your skin), and if you try to lay down and let the mask rest on your chest, the cord pokes your chest where it plugs into the “chin” area of the mask. To make it more comfortable, I usually just hold the mask away from my face a bit while I use it, but it makes for a very boring 10 to 20 minutes.
• Backward buttons. On my mask, the timer buttons are backwards, so I have to push the – button to add more time and the + button to reduce it. It’s a small issue, and it’s easy enough to remember, so it’s really not that big of a deal but worth noting.

Overall, I’m a big fan of the Rejuven mask, and the pros far outweigh any cons. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to take a proactive approach to their skin health or address breakouts.