Summer Skin Tips: How To Use LED Light Therapy Colors?

The clinking of ice cubes in a tall, dripping glass, scattered umbrellas forming isolated, cool oases under the scorching heat, endlessly long days and even longer social engagement lists, sun-kissed skin and a mood-boosting bright sky, and warm evenings with short skirts and tanned legs. Summer is just around the corner, and skincare routines are about to adjust to this significant change in our environment, focusing on counteracting UV damage and aging, as well as heat, extra sweat, and sebum-related issues like breakouts and blemishes. That’s why FAQ™ Swiss, a brand under the FOREO umbrella, specialized in anti-aging, is here to share top tips on how to get the most out of the global rejuvenating self-care hit, FAQ™ 202 Anti-Aging Silicone LED Mask. 

This is the summer of learning about LED therapy and what each color does. Prevention finally tips the scales over licking (don’t do that) your (sunburned) wounds. People are more aware than ever of the increased sun exposure during the summer season and of the fact that the warm sun on their skin is actually radiation from the giant nuclear furnace gracing our skies. It does damage the skin, and that damage will accumulate into visibly deteriorated skin that looks much older than it should. We are not big fans of scalpels unless absolutely necessary, as every surgical intervention carries risks (some more unnecessary than others). We’d much rather solve the problem with a non-invasive solution, by knowing how to use LED light therapy colors properly. In the case of FAQ™ 202, a flexi-fit silicone LED face mask that features eight wavelengths of LED light, each serving a different purpose and catering to some of the most common skin issues in summer. We are here to teach you the functions of these LED light therapy colors so you can become a master.

LED  light therapy: What each color does

Red Light – Collagen Camp

Overexposure to direct UV radiation, as is the case with our summer conquests, can damage the skin by decreasing collagen and elastin production. Destroying the proteins that keep your skin looking taut and youthful again and again, before your body can rebuild, leads to premature aging and visible fine lines and wrinkles. Red light therapy helps to prevent these effects by boosting circulation and supporting new collagen production—perfect for keeping skin plump and youthful.

Orange Light – Healthy Radiance

An orange light is ideal for reviving lifeless skin that's struggling to reach a healthy balance, especially after suffering sun damage. This therapy revives dull skin tone and enhances natural radiance. The easiest way to think of it is a glow booster.

Cyan Light – No More Stress 

Inflammation, swollen capillaries, and visibly tired and strung-out skin? This is what stress looks like on your skin. Cyan light therapy has anti-inflammatory powers that soothe irritated, stressed-out skin, shrink capillaries, and promote healing.

Green Light – On The Spot For Sunspots

Hyperpigmentation and sunspots often worsen in summer, amidst the relentless summer sun rays. Green LED light helps fade dark spots, even out blotchy skin tone, and treat dilated capillaries. It’s especially effective on the very visible hyperpigmentation around the cheeks.

Blue Light – Beauty not Breakouts

Rising temperatures, increased use of sometimes comedogenic SPF, or the effect of dehydrated yet oily skin can lead to clogged pores and breakouts. Blue LED light therapy is known for its antibacterial properties. It regulates oil production and soothes inflammation and it is ideal for keeping summer acne in check.

Purple Light – Cellular Renewal

Your SPF is not almighty. It might help you stay in direct sunlight for a bit longer without burning, but even with SPF, sun exposure creates free radicals that contribute to premature aging. Purple LED light supports the skin’s natural regeneration process on a cellular level and helps refresh your skin from within.

Yellow Light – Calming Sun Sensitivity

Sunburn, rosacea flare-ups, or seasonal sensitivity? We've all had one or an unfortunate combination of a few of these at some point. For very sensitive and reactive skin, especially with first prolonged sun exposure of the year, yellow light reduces redness, swelling, and inflammation, making it the go-to for hypersensitivity.

NIR Light – You Don't See It, You Feel It

NIR stands for near-infrared LED light, a light wavelength that is invisible to the eyes but penetrates the skin deeper than any other color on the LED light mask. This imperceptible light is the secret weapon behind the enhanced performance of the FAQ™ 202 that separates it from other LED light face masks. NIR light firms, depuffs, and triggers natural renewal processes beneath the skin’s surface.

The Most Travel-friendly LED Light Therapy Colors Spectrum

FAQ™ 202 was created for real people with real needs who are interested only in results and the ultimate practicality. It will delight the avid traveler with design features like:

• Ultra-lightweight: Just 169g—easy to pack and wear.
• 100% Wireless: Yes, you can even use it on the plane.
• Made with transparent Flexi-fit silicone: Adapts comfortably to all face shapes and sizes like a second skin.
• Open eye and mouth design: No sensation of claustrophobia, and you don’t have to be incapacitated during the treatment.
• Travel Case: It fits in every bag and backpack and will be safely transported in its custom travel case.

FAQ™ Skincare For a Complete Summer Experience

Now you are familiar with LED light therapy color benefits for skin at every step of your summer fun in the sun. FAQ™ Swiss also has a line of complementary cosmetics, developed as a synergistic complement to the FAQ™ 202 Anti-Aging Silicone LED Mask. For all of the overachievers who would like to get even more out of their FAQ™ 202 sessions, here is a rich, renewing topical, a translucent glass skin mask, and the fabulous HA microneedling patches for those deep creases that need some quick ironing out under the eyes and were angry 11s love to dwell.

• FAQ™ P1 Manuka Honey Primer
• FAQ™ Glass Skin Collagen Hydrogel Face Mask (5x)
• FAQ™ Microneedling Patches for Forehead (3x)
• FAQ™ Microneedling Patches for Under Eyes (3x)

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So, what’s the secret to keeping your skin healthy, strong, and glowing despite the relentless pro-aging radiation, salt, sweat, and clogged pores? There is no secret. There is only knowledge; you need to know how to compensate for the damage and refocus your attention to prevention with more than just SPF. You need a strategy—the kind of skincare strategy that’s both science-backed and suitcase-ready and summerishly brain-free. This is the FAQ™ 202 Anti-Aging Silicone LED Mask. Having gorgeous and luxurious anti-aging tools is not enough. You need to know how to use them to your advantage, know about LED light therapy, and know what each color does. We hope our little guide will help you decide on the wavelength for your LED therapy based on what your skin needs at the moment.

Forget boxes of mysterious tinctures and 12-step routines that require a second carry-on. It’s not worth it, and you know it (you could have taken two more pairs of shoes). This summer, your glow doesn’t come from chasing the sun but from mastering the light. So next time you’re basking poolside, sitting on a fridge of some faraway lost shore, with a coconut in hand, remember that packing light with a whole lot of foresight goes a long way. Stay curious, stay beautiful, and enjoy living in your soon-to-be sun-kissed skin.