Fortunately, this is 2026, and there is no shortage of skincare products and treatments to help delay the natural aging process as much as human biology allows. But maintaining youthful-looking skin isn’t cheap. Getting treatments like microneedling and Botox a few times a year can easily cost thousands of dollars—and that’s on top of all the creams, serums and other skincare products used regularly.
In an effort to put off some of these expensive treatments, I decided to commit to wearing a red light therapy mask, which, at a couple of hundred dollars on average, isn’t pocket change but is a more manageable investment.
NanoLeaf was generous enough to send me their LED Light Therapy Face Mask ($150) to try for this experiment. I decided to commit to wearing the mask three to four times a week for a month before deciding whether it was worth continuing.
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“Red light therapy can support collagen production by stimulating fibroblasts in the skin. Over time, this can improve skin texture, firmness and the appearance of fine lines. The changes are subtle and cumulative, but meaningful when used consistently,” Griffin explains.
There is early scientific evidence showing that beaming red light onto the skin reduces oxidative stress, lowers inflammation, supports DNA repair mechanisms and stimulates collagen production, which is what keeps skin looking plump and youthful.
Just like other beauty products and devices, Griffin stresses that not all red light therapy masks are worth shelling out for. When shopping for a red light therapy mask, she says to look for ones with FDA clearance, give full-face coverage and are comfortable. She also says to pay attention to the wavelengths it gives. “Red and near-infrared are key for collagen support. Blue light can be helpful for acne-prone skin,” she explains.
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My Experience Trying an LED Red Light Therapy Mask
Even with the different options, I was still most interested in the red light. I wanted that collagen boost and to slow down the appearance of wrinkles. Now that I knew which wavelength I wanted to try and my mask was fully charged, I was ready to go.
I stuck with the default timer of 10 minutes. Then, the mask fired up, beaming its powerful red light all over my face. I went downstairs to watch TV with my husband. My cat took one look at me and was absolutely terrified, scurrying off the couch to hide. I think it scared my husband a little, too. After the 10 minutes were over, the lights shut off, and I took the mask off.
Maybe it was a placebo effect, but just two weeks into my red light therapy mask routine, I already saw a small, but noticeable difference in my skin; the age spots on my face looked slightly less visible. It was enough to motivate me to keep using the mask regularly the rest of the month.
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I think Griffin is right in that an LED red light therapy mask can be a useful tool, but it’s likely not going to have the same impact of cosmetic dermatology treatments. But knowing the different options that exist to support my skin as I age makes turning 40 just a little less scary.
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Sources:
Maegan Griffin, NP, nurse practitioner and the founder and CEO of Skin PharmRocha Mota, L., da Silva Duarte, I., Rodrigues Galache, T., et al. (2023). Photobiomodulation Reduces Periocular Wrinkle Volume by 30%: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery. 41(2):48-56Couturaud, V., Le Fur, M., Pelletier, M. (2023). Reverse skin aging signs by red light photobiomodulation.Skin Research and Technology. 29(7):e13391Hence then, the article about are red light therapy masks worth it my honest thoughts after trying it for 30 days was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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