7 LED light therapy beauty devices you need to try stat!

I’m a sucker for skincare tools. After all, who doesn’t love an extra helping hand from a cleansing brush or a microcurrent massager? Bringing a tech-savvy, futuristic touch to your beauty routine, these devices are known to enhance the efficacy of your products, yielding better and more resilient results. The latest obsession? LED light therapy in every form. 

Unlike basking in the sun and risking overexposure to harmful UV rays, LED light therapy has proven to have excellent beauty benefits. “It involves applying specific wavelengths (visible red, blue, yellow, or near-infrared) to the tissue,” explains board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Art Clinic, Dr Nidhi Singh Tandon. “The light goes into the skin and stimulates cells to work better.”

Its skin benefits include boosting energy (ATP), reducing inflammation and acne, increasing collagen, and supporting healing. And for hair, it can help follicles grow stronger, thicker strands and may improve hair density in cases of androgenetic alopecia.

While most people can use LED light therapy safely, Dr Tandon warns that those on light-sensitive medications or with conditions like lupus or porphyria should steer clear of these devices. “Even pregnant women or those with active cancers should consult with a doctor before use,” she advises. 

Find your light

Red light (630–660 nm): Boosts collagen, reduces wrinkles, reduces inflammation, and improves healing.

Near-infrared light (800–850 nm): Goes deeper and helps with inflammation and tissue repair.

Blue light (400–500 nm): Kills acne-causing bacteria and controls oil.

Yellow and green light (~590 nm): Helps calm skin, reduce redness, and even out pigmentation.

From LED face masks to head massagers, here are six at-home LED light therapy beauty devices to add to your routine stat!

Semino Neck Face Firming Wrinkle Removal Tool, ₹4,299

If you’re looking for that perfect lift, especially around your chin and neck area, this LED light therapy massager is designed to serve you. Its unique arch shape allows for easy and comfortable application across the contours of your jawline, neckline, and decolletage. It comes with three lights: red, blue, and green, all of which help target various skin concerns, including sagging skin, fatigue, dullness, and fine lines. Other than the light therapy, this device also offers three massage modes that provide relaxation and stimulation of blood flow.

Winston LED Scalp Massage Therapy Comb, ₹2,099

Swap out your regular hairbrush for an LED scalp massage comb instead. With a combination of blue and red light, this massaging hairbrush helps boost hair growth, all while easing any scalp irritation and controlling excess sebum production. It comes with 49 vibrating bristles that boost blood circulation in your scalp and massage it, allowing for your haircare products to penetrate deeper and absorb better. 

ProTouch 3 in 1 LED Face Mask, ₹1,874

This beginner-friendly LED face mask comes with three different lights: red, blue, and orange. Red stimulates collagen, blue treats acne, and orange reduces pigmentation. Simple and easy to use, it’s a fuss-free way to boost your regular skincare routine. All you have to do is wear it on a cleansed face, choose your colour, and sit back and relax while it works its magic.

House of Beauty 7 Colors LED Silicone Face Mask, ₹8,100

This LED mask comes with a unique silicone base that adjusts to fit your face shape and contours perfectly. It’s flexible, lightweight, and actually stays put, so you can move around during treatments without it slipping off. The seven LED light colours (red, blue, green, yellow, purple, grey, and lavender) each target different skin concerns, from acne and inflammation to dullness and fine lines. What’s great is how customisable it is; you can pick the light based on what your skin needs that day. Red helps boost collagen, blue fights breakouts, green evens tone, and so on. After a few weeks of consistent use, the skin looks clearer, firmer, and more balanced. It’s a practical, easy-to-use tool that brings noticeable results without feeling like a chore.

Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, ₹27,000 approx. 

Deemed as the glass skin tool and made famous by Hailey Bieber, this skincare device uses LED light therapy in five colours and five modes. With just one gadget, you can fight acne-causing bacteria, brighten your skin, boost collagen and elastin, and tone your facial muscles. That’s a lot of benefits in one sleek wand. Is this viral Korean beauty device worth the hype? Definitely!

Alan Truman Scalp Days - Scalp Care & Therapy Brush, ₹3,749

This scalp care and therapy brush comes with a three-in-one action. It contains red and blue light therapy, which promotes healthy hair growth, reduces inflammation, and soothes the scalp. It comes with a vibration feature which helps hair products like oils or serums absorb better into the scalp, and even boosts circulation. What makes this LED therapy brush supremely unique is its built-in steamer that hydrates the scalp and enlarges the pores for better absorption, yet again. The bristles are gentle on the scalp and hair and prevent breakage and even preserve the follicles.

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