The Science of Red Light Masks

What does red light do for skin, and do those LED masks you see everywhere actually work? Here’s the science of photobiomodulation.

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0:00 Light and skin
4:40 Wavelength
7:49 “Dose”
9:28 Masks don’t work?
13:31 Choosing a product
15:58 My failed experiment

@BeckyStern Mask teardown (old version of CurrentBody mask) and how to make your own
@Ruth_Amos Making a red light mask/helmet and lounge suit

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🙋🏻 I’m Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup!

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