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I was very excited to be offered a red light mask by Sensse, having seen them on social media but knowing that I didn’t want to buy one without trying it out first. Sensse actually sent me their Elite LED mask though, which is not only a red light mask but also contains all the other colours of the spectrum which brings with it the different healing properties. So when it arrived, I was super excited!
Red light has healing properties for the skin which includes reducing fine lines and therefore slows aging. However, the other light frequencies have properties too such as cyan light for calming and white light for revitalisation. The Sensse How To Guide that comes with the mask explains the different lights and their properties, as well as showing you a pictorial of what the lights are and which modes to use.
Before using the mask, you have to set up the Velcro straps and controller which is plugged in with the included cable. There’s a tiny bit of charge already in the mask but it’s best to charge it fully and the How To Guide tells you how to charge it from a USB-C point and how to know when it’s fully charged. There’s also instructions of how to test the LED lights on your forearm just in case you’re allergic or have a reaction to the lights. The timetable builds up your resistance to the light but if you do have a reaction, stop using it and contact Sensse!
After setting up and reading the instructions (they’re not complicated so don’t worry) I had a test of 5 minutes with the NIR mode. This is Mode 8 on the controller. It is above the white light range and contains all the colours so it was a good test of my skin sensitivity. The controller sits in your pocket and makes a sound when the time is up (it defaults to 10 minutes but you can adjust it the first few times to 5 minutes). Success! No reaction, so I can leave it a few days to try the other colours for 5 minutes.
2 days later, I tried the red light (mode 2). This is the famous anti-aging frequency which over time should slow the aging of your skin. Again, I tried it for 5 minutes. Not only would I suggest shorter amounts of time to test light sensitivity, but I found this time I had to adjust the straps so that the mask fitted properly on my face. This also affected how I held my head (tip: don’t try and work on a laptop with the mask on!) and I could feel a headache coming on from the weight. Sitting back or lying down is preferable which is what I was doing the first time, so I shall be doing that most of the time I’m wearing the mask until I get used to the weight. It’s not that the mask is heavy, it’s that my head, neck and shoulders aren’t used to the forward weight or the straps around my head, which is why I had to keep adjusting it.
Wearing it around the house was easy though, and it’s not uncomfortable (the Velcro straps are easy to adjust even when you’re wearing it). The light isn’t too bright, although you shouldn’t aim the light directly into your eyes, and it doesn’t get hot or sweaty at all, even in the hot weather. I would suggest using the 10 minutes of light time to relax though, as it’s a good reminder to slow down whilst your skin rejuvenates.
This is a beauty tool which you can keep using for months in different ways. Not only the red light, but in time you’ll find the yellow light helps brighten your skin and with lymphatic drainage, blue light helps improve rough uneven skin texture and purple improves dullness, hydration and resilience. From using the red light this week, it feels nurturing even thought I won’t be able to see any long term affects for a while.
I have only been using the Sensse Elite LED Face Mask for just over a week, so long term improvements will take a while. However, after just one session of red light, I went to meet a friend who commented that my skin looked glowing, and the only reason I can put it down to is the Sensse Elite LED Face Mask! I am also aware that this is summer and the LED mask will come into its own in the autumn and winter when the natural light starts to wane and we rely on other methods to get light therapy. The versatility of this mask and the fact there are so many lights and it’s so easy to charge the mask, it makes a great companion whilst working from home or trying to relax. I can feel comfortable whilst wearing it, which is part of the process, and I’m looking forward to the long-term effects.
Available from £229.99 at: https://senssebeauty.com/products/elite-led-face-mask
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