You’ve noticed the Hannibal Lecter-esque light-up masks on your feeds. LED light therapy is the latest non-invasive miracle treatment offering a range of sought-after effects, including skin rejuvenation, anti-ageing and acne fixes. However, LED treatments (there are three primary types of light used) have largely been marketed towards paler skin, with Black and POC skin types not properly consulted on the various risks and advantages.
“The higher melanin content in darker skin types affects how skin absorbs light, increasing susceptibility to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation,” says Clinic Dr Dray’s Dr Michael Moore. “This means treatments that are too intense can lead to adverse effects.”
