CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask

I’ve written about LED light therapy devices before. I've been using LED light therapy masks consistently for almost two years now. I've used the Omnilux and now have been trying the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask for a few months now. What is this device? It’s a flexible silicone skincare device that uses LED light therapy for a variety of reasons. I’ll get more into that below. For now here’s the basic details per the CurrentBody site:

As we age, the skin can become tired of replicating cells and collagen production is depleted. Envoinrmental factors can also make us age such as sun exposure, smoking and diet. This light therapy device combines Red (633nm) and Near Infrared Light (830nm) wavelengths. The red LED light repairs your skin by regenerating the production of new cells which leads to the stimulation of the production of new collagen.

The Infrared light works by stimulating the 'wound healing' cells in the skin - causing new, fresh skin to form. Penetrating deep into the skin's surface, it boosts circulation, improves blood flow, and increases oxygen to the skin's cells. This is the wavelength which gives you that Hollywood Glow!

This LED (light emitting diode) facial mask is fully flexible and delivers the perfect dose of dual LED light therapy directly to the skin. Unlike other devices, the mask’s flexibility ensures that the maximum amount of light hits the lower layers of the skin, delivering both instant and long-term results.

It's been made to medical device directives and delivers the same clinically-proven wavelengths as professional salon machines. It is 100% safe, 100% pain-free and there is never a risk of having too much exposure. If you are over-sensitive to light, pop on the comfort goggles to protect your eyes.

This anti-ageing light therapy mask harnesses two combinations of light therapy to rejuvenate your complexion. It is the perfect measurement of infra-red and red light wavelengths, which work below the skin's surface to stimulate the natural rejuvenation process, creating a visibly glowing and noticeably healthier-looking complexion.

Ultimately with LED phototherapy using red/near infrared think photorejuvenation (which is the all things anti-aging part) as well as reduction of inflammation, redness and promotion of wound healing. Inflammation is a key part of aging so it makes sense to use this to reduce inflammation to help as well. There are other benefits to reducing inflammation as well like for those who suffer from medical conditions like rosacea. From my research and best understanding the wavelengths 633nm and 830nm are best for achieving results. It’s not just the wavelengths though, it’s the irradiance and dose. All three have to be right to get the best result. There’s a lot of studies looking into the differences which is exciting. I’m not going to go into the actual scientific mechanism or other details. My friend Vanessa aka Goalstogetglowing has an incredible post on not only this mask, but all the others comparing them with a research dive. I see no point in saying anything extra but please go read her post HERE.

I do however want to talk about my experience with the CurrentBody. I was gifted this one by the brand in September. I love LED therapy and I wanted to be able to compare more masks. Flexible LED masks are the easiest light therapy product or device I have ever used. I can put it on, wear it for 10 minutes and be done. I walk around the house doing a number of things while treating my skin. I do laundry, pick up the house, scroll Instagram, get my kid ready for bed. You name it, I’ve done it while masking in this (well minus some things obviously). Does my husband make fun of me every time I wear this? Yes. I’ve been called the Man in the Iron Mask and Iron Man more times than I can count. Don’t care. Though it does take some getting used to running around wearing it. One of the things I hate about any wand style device is being tied to my outlet while treating plus my hand gets tired waving a wand around my face. With this one you literally just strap it on, push a button and go about your business. You could relax if you wanted to but I have no time for that so I really enjoy its ease of use. It’s the only device I have ever committed myself to in my life and actually was able to stick with it. I always start off string with a new device but quickly grow tired of it because it’s so much effort. Not with a light mask. It’s so easy.

I get maybe a dozen or so treatments with a full charge. Maybe more, honestly I’ve never counted. I think I charge once a month or so. The portability is fantastic. I strive to use mine 5x a week. If I'm really busy I'll go with 3x a week but I usually end up suffering when I back down. I find myself wanting to use it 5x a week because the benefits for me are so worth it. I’m not talking about the anti-aging benefits. The main reason I am absolutely addicted to this is its ability to soothe and reduce redness. This mask is absolute gold for those two things.

It reduces the redness in my cheeks instantaneously after one use. Visible difference. More than anything I’ve ever tried. I have dry skin and rosacea for background information. The mask really does seem to be reducing redness, inflammation and the irritation I feel with my skin. That is a 100% subjective opinion that I will dive more into below. CurrentBody can’t say things like that or that it’s even good for rosacea because they would have to clinically do the tests and prove it to the FDA for drug claims (it’s expensive as well to do this). Because that’s a drug claim, rosacea is a medical condition and they can’t say it. I’m not claiming it as a drug claim nor that it fixes, cures or is intended to treat a medical condition like rosacea. These are just my observations using it.

For context prior to using LED therapy in March 2021 I was at the point where I was using heavy creams, oils and Vaseline yet still having flare ups of painful red patches from my rosacea. My cheeks were always red to some degree. Every winter for about the year or two before grabbing this mask I had some sort of red patch under my left eye (and sometimes the right eye). The seasonal weather changes from summer to winter (our only two seasons here), and even winter to summer, threw my skin into a complete havoc that required a ton of TLC. Then last February Texas had this big freeze. Likely you heard about it. I was not using this mask at that time (I bought it a month later). The irritation and complete suffering my skin felt that week combined with the last two years dealing with this increase in my rosacea flares spawned my decision to purchase my first mask after eyeing it for so long.

I’ve been using it pretty religiously for over 18 months and I've noticed over the last two years I had almost no big rosacea flares or red patches. I did get a random rosacea bump here or there but no common patches or painful irritation like before. It is amazing to be honest. I had one bad moment today actually but I also have been using it less the last two weeks due to being extra busy. Was it the mask? I believe so. I didn’t change my skincare that dramatically and I used many of the same products as before and in the same order. I don’t think topical skincare did it and I’m not on any prescription medications for rosacea. Considering the mask has healing, inflammation/redness reducing properties it would make sense that it helped me control the flares (rosacea may have an inflammatory component to it).

The mask didn’t cure it, it just seemed to really help me manage the symptoms better than topical skincare alone. Now will it be the same for you? I can’t say. Everyone’s skin journey is different. For $380 versus all the other wasted money in skincare is it worth investing in? My answer is yes. If you suffer from any kind of redness, sensitivity, inflammation or rosacea I do suggest trying this. I would also love to hear your stories if you experienced anything like me. Could it be coincidence that my last flare up and red patch was a month before starting this mask? Maybe. If my rosacea gets worse will this fail to produce the same results? Maybe. Lets see what happens over the years. I’m excited.

They do have a two year warranty. This mask the same as others claim to be safe for eyes without goggles as there's no blue light. If you have any specific questions let me know and I will do my best to answer. My ultimate disclaimer is I do not claim this can cure a medical problem like rosacea and you should continue to see your dermatologist for medical conditions. If you do suffer from rosacea I highly recommend the splurge. If you’re sensitive I would also talk to your doctor about it always take the cautious approach. I believe they have a 30 day refund policy so you might reach out to them first.

Another question I got a lot online was is there any heat and will it make melasma worse (melasma can become exacerbated with heat). I personally have some melasma and I have not noticed any worsening at all. In fact I find red light therapy seems to help with the overall evenness of my skin tone. I mean yes having lights turned on in an occlusive silicone mask near my skin does have a slight warming feel on my skin. It’s faint and not hot nor really even warm in any way but it’s not cold either. I wear a light layer of essence under my mask for treatment but no actives, only a hydrating style essence. This helps my dry skin with comfort.

If all this mask did was reduce redness, calm and soothe, and reduce my rosacea flare up frequencies or give even some improvement in my symptoms, then it’s 100% worth it for me. I have noticed after 18 months of use it does feel my lines are reducing in size even as I hit my mid-40s they feel less than my 30s. Bonus. This mask has one strap on the back versus two like some others. The difference is really just fit and price for some of these. I do always have 15% off with code MICHELLE but you can save 20% right now until mid-December with the same code for the holidays. This was honestly the best skinvestment I ever made.

*As stated item was PR gifted by brand, all thoughts are my own.