Spoiler alert: There really aren’t any cons.
• LED light therapy is a treatment that is not damaging to the skin and is not a UV light. For many years LED light therapy has been used by Doctors and Estheticians to help calm the skin, kill bacteria, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and even treating pain. My first experience with at home LED light therapy is with the Neutrogena Acne mask, which was recalled allegedly due to poor eye protection built into the mask leading to individuals reporting vision issues. So after some research on alternatives, I landed on the Lightstim hand held device. Lightstim for acne uses both blue light to kill bacteria and red light to calm inflammation. It simply needs to be turned on and applied to the area you’d like to treat. It beeps automatically at the 3min mark indicating you can change treatment areas.
Pros:
With frequent use (3-4 times a week) I experienced a reduction in acne appearing -even around my period- and reduced redness and inflammation of active breakouts that seem to heal and go away faster. It’s been an awesome addition to my acne fighting arsenal, as it can be used once my topical skincare is complete, and I’ve had no adverse side effects. Light therapy can be a much safer bet than a cocktail of acne fighting topical ingredients that can be sensitizing and drying to the skin for many individuals.
It’s perfect for travel, fits into smaller cosmetic bags, and is a great alternative rather than packing multiple acne fighting topical products. I prefer to pack it with a handful of alcohol swabs to clean it off before every use.
Cons:
It can be time consuming when you’re breaking out all over your face at 3mins a treatment.
It can get slightly warm-but not hot- the longer it’s in use. For the sake of being cautious I like to treat areas of my face that are prone to melasma first while the device isn’t too warm.
Disclaimer: I am not a physician. All articles are for informational purposes and based off personal experiences regarding the topic. Articles are not intended to treat or diagnose any conditions nor should they be taken as medical recommendations. Please consult your Doctor/Dermatologist for diagnosis or treatment. Individuals will experience treatments, procedures, and medications differently and your Doctor will determine if a treatment is right for you. Posts may contain affiliate links, for which I may receive a small compensation at no additional cost to the reader when a product is purchased. All opinions on products, treatments, and procedures are my own and based off personal experience. Photos used on the website and all social media accounts for femininefacets.com are either free for use stock images or taken by me unless otherwise stated. All content is written by me unless otherwise stated.
FYI: You can read more about LED light therapy and it’s benefits and purchase Lightstim on their website here.
Note: Be cautious where you choose to purchase a light therapy device, brands like Lightstim, Omnilux, and Joovv are FDA cleared and do not cause any UV damage to the skin. Other brands/companies may not be so reliable and could have the potential to be damaging to the skin.
