According to the American Academy of Dermatology, adult acne is on the rise, affecting up to 15 percent of women. (As if adulting wasn’t already stressful enough!)
Though topical creams may get the job done for some, there’s a new kind of acne treatment that’s becoming increasingly popular: acne light therapy. Basically, this high-tech solution aims to kill the bacteria that causes acne and prolongs the vicious breakout cycle. It also targets age spots, acne scars, discoloration, and other blemishes. Light treatments work by shining different types of LED light (either red or blue light) onto your skin at a close distance. The red light treatment takes aim at inflammation while the blue light treatment targets the acne-causing bacteria at the source. Read more…
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BEST FOR MORE THAN JUST ACNE
Lacomri 7 Color LED Light Therapy Acne Mask
Designed to treat acne, reduce wrinkles, remove rashes, and more, this is one of the more comprehensive light therapy masks out there.
- Power: Standard wall plug-in
$124 from Amazon
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BEST LIGHTWEIGHT MASK
Hangsun Light Therapy Acne Treatment LED Mask
It can be reused for over a month before it needs a new charge and reviewers found it to be surprisingly comfortable.
- Power: USB or portable battery power bank
$33.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR ACNE SCARS
NEWKEY LED Face Light Therapy Mask
A professional-style treatment that targets multiple issues, including those dreaded acne scars.
- Power: USB charging
$118.89 from Amazon
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BEST FOR SEVERE ADULT ACNE
IlluMask
Also targets wrinkles and other aging properties in addition to acne.
- Power: Requires 4 AA batteries
$23 from Amazon
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BEST FOR NECK BREAKOUTS
Project E Beauty LED Photon Therapy Treatment Mask
A cordless design means you won’t be tethered to one spot during your treatments.
- Power: Wireless, uses 110V-220V to charge
$199.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR CUSTOMIZATION
Dermashine Pro 7 Color LED Face Mask
Since it comes with a wide range of treatment options, you can really get your money’s worth.
- Power: USB charging
$149.99 from Amazon