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I bought a cheap LED mask online and it was a total waste
Saw a red light therapy mask for $80 on a random site last month and thought it was a steal. Used it on myself for two weeks and saw zero change in my skin. Then a client brought in her own, same brand, and said it gave her a mild rash. I checked the specs and it turns out the light wavelength was wrong for actual collagen building. So I'm out $80 and learned to check the tech details first. Anyone have a good, affordable LED device they actually trust?
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the_riley7mo ago
That wavelength detail is key, right? I read somewhere that red light for skin needs to be around 660 nanometers to actually do anything. Those cheap ones are often just colored plastic with a dim bulb behind it. You're basically paying for a night light. Why do companies even bother selling stuff that they know is fake?
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black.margaret7mo ago
Exactly, @the_riley. They sell it because people keep buying it before checking the facts. It's all about making a quick buck off a trend. The companies know most folks won't look up what 660 nanometers means or check the specs. They just see a red light and a low price. It's pretty frustrating how common this fake stuff is now. Makes you wonder if there should be some kind of rule against selling junk that literally does nothing.
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ivan2116mo ago
You hit the nail on the head with "makes you wonder if there should be some kind of rule." It's crazy. I bought one of those cheap panels last year and it felt like holding a toy. The light was so weak, you could barely see it in a dark room. How is that even allowed to be sold as a skin device? It's just false advertising.
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