Experts love these best red light therapy devices for the neck

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How do red LED light therapy neck masks work?

According to experts, these devices use red light therapy to increase energy production, which promotes cellular repair in the neck, improves circulation, and reduces inflammation and redness. “LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy is a non-invasive, 100% natural treatment method that uses different wavelengths and colors of light to stimulate cellular energy, improving collagen production and elasticity while reducing redness and inflammation to promote skin rejuvenation.” explains Gymrek.

Near-infrared light penetrates even deeper, stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin, making skin smoother, firmer and younger-looking.

How should you approach skin care with a red light therapy neck mask?

Overall, Gymrek explains that neck skin care should be similar to daily facial care. “However, because the skin is more sensitive and has fewer sebaceous glands than the face, you may not tolerate the products,” she notes. “You may need to reduce the frequency of use of an active ingredient such as retinol to only applying it to your neck two to three times a week.”

Alternatively, the expert recommends using an antioxidant such as vitamin C in the morning, along with retinol, a peptide complex or another serum that stimulates collagen and elastin in the evening, before applying a moisturizer.

When it comes to combining light therapy, Gymrek says, “I don’t recommend using any skin care products before using the LED mask, but you should use the mask on clean, dry skin and apply products after your LED treatment.”

How often should you use one of the best red light therapy neck masks?

Each mask comes with instructions for use that must be followed to achieve results. These instructions are time and frequency specific and based on the energy provided by the mask. Generally, the higher the energy supplied, the shorter the treatment time. The frequency is usually at least two to three times a week. “I recommend my patients use it every day, if possible, because there doesn’t seem to be any evidence of a negative impact from these low-level devices,” Gmyrek concludes.

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