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_riley1mo 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?

black.margaret1mo 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.

ivan2119d 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.