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Stephanie Maylor

'What I wish I knew before buying a red light therapy tool' reveals a beauty tech expert

Image of a woman using a red light therapy device in a white frame against a beige watercolour-style background.

A red light therapy device makes a great addition to your skincare routine. Admittedly, some of these tools can look straight out of a horror film, but these treatments are a safe and are proven to help support collagen production – meaning smoother and fresher-looking skin.

LED stands for "light emitting diode" and, when used in these tools, sends different wavelengths of light into the skin to alter cellular function. Red light therapy devices stimulate the production of collagen and elastin to improve skin firmness and reduce wrinkles. As a beauty editor, I have been fortunate enough to try some of the best red light therapy devices on the market: one of which I've kept up religiously.

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