Can I use red light therapy at home?

If you want to head to a specialist and receive red light therapy, in-office treatments are available. “Some offices have full red light beds that you can lie down in and treat your Quality Therapy whole body, not just your face and neck,” says Dr. Youn.

If you prefer to forego a doctor’s visit, now there are LED red light masks and handheld devices you can purchase and use at home. Keep in mind, though, that “the masks that are for at-home use are less powerful than the ones available at a dermatologist’s office,” says LoGerfo—which means you may not see the kind of results you might get from an in-office treatment.

If you are looking to purchase a red light therapy device to use at home, LoGerfo recommends looking for ones that are from a reliable company and are labeled as “FDA approved.” A personal favorite of Dr. Madfes is the Priori Skincare UNVEILED Face LED Mask, which she says is not only backed by science for efficacy, but is portable, rechargeable, and comfortable to wear.

When undergoing red light therapy, Dr. Madfes advises cleansing your face before using, and always applying an antioxidant serum immediately after your session.