Low-level laser therapy vs red light therapy: what’s the difference and which one is right for you?

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From at-home devices to specialist in-clinic treatments, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to light therapy. This branch of skincare can feel like a maze of jargon and two terms that are often tossed around are low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and red light therapy. But what are they and how do they differ?

Light therapy is one of the biggest skincare trends right now and it seems like top brands are launching their own version of an at-home LED face mask almost every day (rendering us all looking like Stormtroopers in the process). With promises of brighter, healthier-looking skin, it’s clear why so many of us are jumping on the bandwagon via tools like the best red light therapy devices.