He has found his place in your home for a few months, and you use it conscientiously, convinced of his benefits on the skin. Summer settles, sunny days are increasing, and the question arises: can we really Continue to use it without risk?
Why the skin reacts differently in summer
When the temperature rises, the skin no longer behaves as in winter. It becomes more oily, more fragile, faster subject to irritation. This change is explained by several physiological factors : Under the effect of UV, the corneal layer thickens, the production of sebum increases, and the natural defenses of the skin are permanently activated to limit cellular damage.
In parallel, the heat expands the vessels and increases skin permeability. A heated skin, even without visible redness, can be more vulnerable than it seems. However, a LED mask is based on targeted light pulses that will precisely seek to stimulate cells in depth. In summer, this stimulation can therefore be poorly perceived by a skin already saturated with aggressions.
This context is all the more sensitive if sun exposure has been extended or if the skin has received photosensitizing care in the same day (Acids, retinoids, essential oils). These are the situations that increase the risk of poor reaction when using an LED mask.
What side effects can arise
The LED mask is not dangerous in itself, but its use becomes more delicate when the skin is in stressful situation. And it can happen even without visible sunburn. A simple prolonged exposure is sometimes enough to make the skin more sensitive. As a precaution, it is better to wait several hours, even the next day, before using an LED mask, especially after having stayed outside for a long time.
Among the most frequently reported effects:
- Diffuse rednesswho take several hours to disappear after the session
- Tingling or heating During use, signaling hypersensitivity
- Pigment spots aggravated, especially in matt skin or subject to melasma
- Inflammatory reboundwhen the skin reacts with dry buttons or areas
This type of reaction is more common with red and infrared lights, known for their stimulating action. But even blue light, however often used for oily or acne skin, can cause tightness if the skin is already made aware.
It is also necessary to take into account the conditions of use : use an LED mask in a hot room, or just after a hot shower, accentuates the overall thermal effect. This accumulation of heat, often neglected, is enough to trigger a reaction in the most sensitive skin.
How to adapt the use of the LED mask during the summer period
Faced with these findings, it is not a question of banning the LED mask during the summer, but of adjusting its use. It all starts with the right timing : We avoid any session within hours of direct exposure to the sun, even short.
Here are the main precautions to follow:
- Do not use the mask on the same day as a prolonged solar exposure, even with sunscreen.
- Wait until the skin has regained its normal temperature, without sign of redness or tightness.
- Using the mask in the evening remains the safest option, because the skin is no longer exposed to UV then.
- If you choose to use it in the morningit is imperative to avoid any direct solar exposure after the session, and apply sun protection wide spectrum before going out.
- Monitor skin reactions after each use. In the event of unusual discomfort, space the sessions or suspend them until the end of the summer period.
In summer, space sessions once a week May be enough to maintain the benefits of care, while avoiding to overstimulate skin already put to the test. The ideal is to choose a day when you do not go out, or very little, to avoid any risk of accidental exposure after treatment.
