Por Elizabeth Almazán
It is a fact, Skincare's routines have a new protagonist: LED masks.Although for some years they arrived at the specialized beauty centers - being a treatment imparted exclusively by the best facialists - currently sweep their domestic version to the point of having become a complete trend.
But, although the idea of trying the preferred treatment of celebs and, above all, enjoying their incredible benefits from home can be completely tempting, the truth is that there are a couple of things you must know before testing it.So take note!We tell you what LED masks are, their benefits, how they are used and what types there are.
Facial LED treatments, also known as phototherapy, are a technique - originally developed three decades ago to repair the skin of astronauts - that is used to treat multiple skin problems through mitochondrial stimulation.
Like topical products, LED masks offer a variety of treatments and results depending on the color of the light chosen, stimulating facial muscles through conductive waves of light energy.Thanks to their wavelength, these manage to penetrate the different layers of the skin deeply, serving as an intensive, but non -invasive beauty treatment.
Due to the conductive waves of infrared light they emit, phototherapy treatments with LED masks stimulate skin regeneration, revitalizing and rejuvenating the face completely.
Its long and medium -term use helps to improve the production of collagen and elastin, combat acne and damage produced by UV rays, minimize inflammation, unify skin tone, fad on dark circles and delay some signs of age such asExpression lines, lack of firmness and appearance of small spots.
Red light is perfect to forget about the inflammation and redness of the skin, by stimulating blood circulation and cell regeneration.Ideal to return your natural vitality to your face.
As a complete energy boost, this is how the amber LED light works.And it is regenerating the cutaneous cells, revitalizing and illuminating the face without failure.
For skins with fatty and acneic tendency, the blue light LED masks are excellent allies.This thanks to its antibacterial function that penetrates the pores deeply, purifying the skin, regulating the sebaceous glands and fighting the bacteria that propitiate acne shoots.
From eliminating excessive hyperpigmentation to accelerating healing and regeneration, they are the benefits of green LED light on the skin.Not for nothing is the number one option to match the color of the face, as it manages to mitigate spots and fader dark circles.
It is a light that, although it is imperceptible, penetrates deeply, encouraging cell regeneration and promoting the natural production of collagen and elastin.Without a doubt, among LED light masks, this is the most effective in curbing the signs of aging.
Although LED light masks are extremely simple to use - not for nothing they have become popular among adepts to home treatments - their use not only requires constancy and commitment, but also to use them correctly and meticulous.
For this, it is important not to exceed the exposure time stipulated by each brand (it usually ranges from 10 to 30 minutes depending on the light) and, of course, taking into account the specific needs of your skin and the recommendations of an expert in thematter.On the other hand, to take advantage of it better, it is important to apply it on the perfectly clean and well moisturized face.
Although it is a simple use treatment, it is most recommended that LED masks are used by those people who really require much more specialized treatment.Of course, always based on the recommendations of an expert as your header dermatologist and following the stipulated indications.
While it is a device created especially to use at home, the truth is that in inexperience.
On the other hand, it is a treatment with medium and long term results, so if you expect immediate results, it may not be what you were waiting for.