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LED Therapy for Men: A Practical Guide to At-Home Light Care
Light therapy without the marketing fluff.
January 22, 2025 · The Radia Atelier
Male skin is roughly 25% thicker than female skin and produces more sebum. The result: men benefit from LED therapy in slightly different ways. Here is the practical guide.
Why LED suits male skin
- Thicker dermis means 830 nm near-infrared has more tissue to work on — collagen gains tend to register more visibly.
- Razor irritation responds well to red light's anti-inflammatory effect.
- Higher baseline sebum production means LED works alongside, not against, oily skin.
A simple weekly protocol
- 4 sessions per week, 10 minutes each, evening preferred.
- Cleanse first. Skip serums until after the session.
- Shave on non-LED nights, or LED the morning after shaving to calm irritation.
- Pair with a lightweight moisturiser and daily SPF.
What it will and will not fix
- Will: soften forehead lines, reduce post-shave redness, even out tone.
- Will not: regrow hair, lighten beard shadow, replace dermatologist care for cystic acne.
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Discover the ritual →Frequently asked
- Can I use LED with a full beard?
- Yes. The mask still treats the upper face — forehead, eyes, cheeks. Coverage under thick beard hair is reduced, which is fine.
- Will LED help with razor bumps?
- Indirectly, yes. Red light's anti-inflammatory effect helps reduce the inflammation that worsens ingrown hairs.
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