Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Nessa Humayun

I Worked in Front of an LED Light Panel for Months—This Is How It Actually Impacted My Skin

Nessa Humayun.

I've always been on the quest for glossy, glass skin. While I put off signing up for the Hackney Half Marathon every year, I will endure needles and vials of salmon sperm to achieve a tight forehead that screams health, and signals that I never forgo my daily supplements. But alas, I don't live a virtuous life, and as such, have never cracked the code, despite how carefully I've tended to my moisture barrier.

Last year, I discovered that I was doing my skin a disservice by using too many products, so I stripped it back and instead spent my paychecks on regenerative treatments like exosome therapy and polynucleotide facials. They worked a treat, but significantly dented my bank balance, meaning I had to think of ways to bring the clinic home. Then a eureka moment arrived—I was scrolling TikTok and spotted a tech bro-type working in front of an LED light panel. Perhaps I could gamify my skincare by stimulating collagen and elastin, all while I typed away during my nine-to-five?

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.