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About the brand
CurrentBody coin themselves “the beauty experts”—a brand who has made it their mission to bring innovative, breakthrough skin care devices to customers in their own homes. Simply put, they believe that beauty technology has the power to “go deeper than the surface of the skin”—far deeper than your vitamin C serum and face moisturizer can go. So, they stock the latest most efficacious in red light therapy devices, laser hair removal devices, microcurrent devices and hair regrowth technology.
About CurrentBody LED light therapy
We’ve gone into great depth about the benefits of at-home light therapy many-a time before, so if you’re wondering “what is light therapy?”, you won’t be left with a lack of information. In short, it’s the process of exposing your skin to coloured LED light—be it red, yellow or blue—where each different colour stimulates a different response in your skin when said light is absorbed. This particular mask is embedded with 132 light-emitting diode bulbs: 66 red and 66 near-infrared.
“We know that red light at a wavelength of 633nm can help collagen stimulation, wound healing, reduction in inflammation and reduction of redness,” says Dr. Belkin. “We also know that infrared light, at 830nm also causes collagen stimulation, and reduction in signs of photo-ageing, which includes wrinkles laxity and hyperpigmentation. So, it’s really important if I am recommended a device that I know that the LED lights are extremely precise in those particular wavelengths and I know that to be true with the CurrentBody device.”
As for the wavelengths themselves, the CurrentBody mask uses only clinically-proven wavelengths (the same as professional salon machines) to reach up to 4cm of skin tissue and stimulate the cells from within. “They use wave lengths of light that are evidence based, and the LED emits a very precise band of light in that wavelength,” Dr. Belkin says.
It’s also worth noting that each of the wavelengths are diffused with patented pillow technology which enhances the efficacy and distribution of high quality LED wavelengths to ensure complete and evenly-distributed skin coverage. “The LED is set back in a silicone casing,” Dr. Belkin says, “which allows for the diffusion of light over the whole portion of skin that you’re treating.”
“[Other masks] have pinpoint LED lights that will only target the areas that they’re actually being shown on. This is what you would get in a less expensive or cheaper device,” which allows skin cells to effectively absorb the maximum amount of light energy for the best results.
CurrentBody states that results are 100% pain-free and safe, and their mask poses no risk of overexposure when used as advised.
What’s included in the box?
- CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask
- USB-C Charging Cable
- User Manual
- Comfort Goggles
- Controller
- Strap
The design
The LED face mask comes in a sleek white box, with everything you need to reap the benefits of light therapy, safely, at home. The first thing I noticed when I unboxed the mask is that it is flat when unused (perfect for stowing away in your suitcase) and has a flexible silicone shell. Unlike other LED face masks on the market which are rigid and uncomfortable, this mask bends to the shape of your face. Not only does this make for a more enjoyable experience, but it also ensures the mask fits flat across your whole face and that lights are hitting your skin evenly.
