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You might have<\/span> seen a wave of people on social media channeling their best Hannibal Lecter<\/a> while wearing an LED face mask with red or blue light-emitting diodes. They\u2019re not eating liver with a side of fava beans, but instead claiming that the wrinkles and fine lines on their faces have disappeared with the help of a red light therapy mask. There’s nothing wrong with aging, but after seeing such a huge rise in popularity, we had to find out if the technology behind these masks could make such a big impact on your skin. How does it work? Why does it?<\/p>\n Research shows that certain light can have benefits for your skin. There are two primary types: red light therapy utilizes near-infrared light and can help with wrinkles, while blue light therapy uses wavelengths of blue light to help kill acne-causing bacteria. There are also several styles of masks\u2014most are full-face masks, ranging from soft ones that wrap around your face to firm ones that channel your inner Iron Man<\/a>, along with other variations like wands, neck masks, and more. After talking to dermatologists and testing several LED face masks (plus other LED devices), we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about LED masks, how to use them, and which ones made an impact on our skin.<\/p>\n Don’t miss our tips below on how to correctly implement these tools into your routine. If you’re looking for more beauty and self-care gadgets, catch our guides to the Best Electric Toothbrushes<\/a>, Best Hair Dryers<\/a>, Best Showerhead Water Filters<\/a>, Best Beard Trimmers<\/a>, and the Best Hair Straighteners<\/a>.<\/p>\n Updated November 2024: We’ve added new picks and updated testing notes.<\/em><\/p>\n Power up with unlimited access to\u00a0WIRED<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0Get best-in-class reporting that’s too important to ignore for just\u00a0 How to Use Red Light Therapy in Your Routine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n$2.50<\/del>\u00a0$1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.\u00a0Subscribe Today<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n