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Red LED Week: Up to 50% off Red Light Therapy Devices with Code MYRED
This will not be one of those articles that thoroughly break down elements of red light therapy technology into bite-sized, common-sense pieces. There are quite a few of those to choose from, and we'll dedicate a section to the insatiably curious among you who want to learn more about how red light therapy made its way into skincare. But our primary goal here today is to give you an overview of the absolute best offers of FOREO's Red LED Week (3-15 Jun), where you can grab yourself a proven most-wanted red and NIR light therapy device and light-activated skincare for up to 50% off with the MYSA code MYRED.
If you're a skinthousiast or an early adopter of new technologies, we'd bet our bottom dollar that you haven't missed this revolution in skincare and that your feeds have become a patchwork of futuristic at-home LED masks, wands, red light panels, and glowing faces (literally and metaphorically) around every swipe. Red and NIR light therapies have the best-supported evidence when it comes to skincare and managing things like lines, wrinkles, inflammation, and collagen loss, which seriously compound and affect our appearance; therefore, "Red LED Week," not green or blue, to celebrate these non-invasive gems.
Red light therapy has been gaining ever more traction over the past decade, but it is by no means new. Oh no, no. Light therapy has been around since ancient times (heliotherapy), but they only had the sun to work with and figured out that if they put sick people in the sunlight, they mostly get better. The light therapy we know and love today, with precisely calibrated, controlled therapeutic wavelengths, power, and duration, has transitioned from an experimental "let's see what happens" to medical and, finally, an aesthetic treatment. Those interested in a quick glide through this long journey can learn more about how red light therapy became one of the most reliable beauty tech technologies. Those of you who are very practical, more zoned in on the products and discounts, feel free to skip the following section and go right into picking your favorite FOREO and FAQ.
How Did Red Light Therapy Enter Skincare?
Long after the ancient practice of sunbathing the sick, a Danish physician, Dr. Niels Ryberg Finsen, had a fabulous idea in the 1890s. If you had gotten smallpox at this time, you would have been left terribly scarred forever. But the good Dr. filtered out harmful UV rays and treated the active infection, preventing scarring. The world loved him so hard that Dr. Niels won a Nobel Prize for using light therapy in medical (and, well, esthetic) purposes, establishing the foundation of the notion that certain curated light wavelengths can be used for healing.
Fast forward 90 years and jump to Hungary, 1967. While hippies were having a ball, a jelly, like a jellyfish, Dr. Endre Mestner tried to recreate the success of a college in Boston (McGuff), who used a new ruby laser to destroy a tumor. Mestner failed to replicate the finding in his rats, not knowing that his laser had a lower-power energy source, but not all failures mean you failed. It turned out that the weaker source he had cursed had healed the wounds on rats and even regrown their fur much faster than expected, which raised some aeronautic eyebrows.
Way, way above the head of a man who shaved mice before the Summer of Love on Earth, NASA had some other plans for those stuck beyond the stratosphere. They considered LED therapy an excellent choice for non-invasive medical and botanical support for astronauts orbiting our planet. Red light therapy was used to successfully speed up minor wound healing, as up in space, you're on your own and can't go to the nearest ER, and also to help raise some greens and optimize photosynthesis in gardens detached from the mother planet. Even space (wo)men enjoy a salad now and then.
The non-invasive healing schtick was not due to an outside force. It was light energy actually being absorbed by the cells' mitochondria, working down at the cellular level. This is no topical treatment but applied biochemistry, in which more energy production occurs in the sluggish, senescent (old) cell. More intense production of ATP (the energy of life, adenosine triphosphate) means that a sluggish cell that was barely surviving or was damaged can now be capable of proper cellular respiration (breathing and burning oxygen and nutrients to make more ATP). Once there is enough energy to go around, survival turns into thriving, and the cell has energy left over to restore, rebuild, and revitalize tissues, helping them function (and look) better. This is how red light therapy works: by boosting a completely natural and vital process of energy production. There's no woo-woo. Energy means life and efficacy.
The beauty industry took notice, and soon red light therapy got into clinics, dermatology offices, and spas. The large, clumsy devices were swept up in the craze for miniaturization, democratizing red light therapy into handheld devices that a non-heiress can afford for at-home treatment of cellular health, youthful skin, faster recovery, and resilience to inflammation. The dermatology darlings we'll present here today are now clinically recognized tools for targeting visible signs of aging and skin stress, supporting collagen production while improving the look of wrinkles, pigmentation, uneven tone, and loss of firmness, and all of that while being insanely safe, hard to overdose, ideal for home use, and having basically zero side effects.
It is a whole new world out there compared to just 10 years ago, but one that claims it can give your skin back that decade. The decade claim may be stretching it a bit, but red light therapy works wonders if you're consistent, be it as prevention or to reverse the initial signs of time on your scent, coming to claim bits and pieces of flesh. Don't let it. Aging is inevitable and the privilege of being alive, but we can choose how.
Red LED Week Top Picks
Bundles
FAQ™ 202 bundle
FAQ™ 202 near infrared & red light therapy LED face mask + FAQ™ Red Light Peptide Serum
We go classy and sassy right from the bat for the overachievers who can't sit still, even when they're doing skincare (or people too lazy to actually DO something). No wires, no tomb-like locked face. Just super-lightweight, soft and maluable, second-skin feel material with freakin' 600 points of light for uniform light coverage of every millimeter of the skin. The mask features 8 LED wavelengths tailored to different skin needs, including the best wavelengths for non-invasive anti-aging: red and NIR (near-infrared) light therapy.
Clinically proven to (in 2 weeks):
- Reduce wrinkles by 32% and significantly increase firmness.
- Reduce acne by 48% and excess sebum by 18%
- Significantly increase elasticity
On a practical note, the easy-to-use LED mask will also have a soft headband, so you can set it and forget it, doing whatever rocks your boat, planting pot plants, knitting, or switching out winter clothes from the closet, totally wire-free and hands-free, and with an open eye and mouth design.
The bundle also contains FAQ™ Red Light Peptide Serum, made to amplify LED light therapy results. The precious serum is infused with collagen-boosting Peptides, brightening Sea Daffodil, hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, calming Green Tea, and repairing Cica.
UFO™ 3 bundle
UFO™ 3 anti-aging light therapy device + 24 UFO-Activated masks
UFO™ 3 anti-aging LED light therapy device offers 5 spa facials in a single device. Deeply hydrate with a heated mask that opens pores to receive actives; depuffs, and fights inflammation and redness with cooling; has 8 LED wavelengths to address the most common skin needs, and a T-Sonic™ massage improves sluggish microcirculation and lymph flow. A lot is going on in this small hand-held sphere. When the massage and warming functions work together, they create a phenomenon called hyper-infusion, allowing the skin to fully absorb the mask's essence.
Clinically proven to:
- Reduce the appearance of wrinkles in 1 week
- Increase skin moisture levels by 126% in just 2 mins for up to 8 Hrs
This rich bundle also contains 24 premium UFO-activated masks, richly infused into a soft, absorbent, fully biodegradable material. The combination of high-percentage natural ingredient infusions was designed to be activated by the device's technologies, ensuring not a drop of your mask goes to waste. There are 4 types of masks (6 of each) in the bundle: H2Overdose Mask + Youth Junkie Mask + Manuka Honey Masks + Acai Berry Masks.
FAQ™ 102 bundle
FAQ™ 102 RF, EMS & Red Light Anti-aging Wand For Face + FAQ P1
FAQ™ 102 RF, EMS & Red light massaging face wand features heated radiofrequency (RF) therapy, which is excellent for incentivizing collagen production. T-Sonic™ massage pulsations travel vertically into the skin to release facial muscle tension points, helping relax the muscles that are pleating the skin above. You’ll also get a mega circulation boost that will deliver oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to every single skin cell. The pulsed LED light is full-spectrum with 8, instead of 3 in the basic 101 model, and you also get 20 LED sources, instead of 12 on the 101.
But the heavy hitter here is the EMS-Pro, which is essentially a professional-grade electromuscle-stimulation feature. A worked muscle gets bigger and more toned, instantly tightening the loose skin above it through sheer volume alone.
P1 serum, you’ve already heard a lot about before, and you may be better off reading the reviews on the FAQ™102 than more on the P1.
LUNA™ 4 hair bundle
LUNA™ 4 hair LED scalp massager + LUNA™ Dual-Peptide Scalp Serum
Boasts two technologies in an ultra-hygienic silicone body - FOREO’s famous and globally beloved T-Sonic™ massage and clinically proven red LED therapy. Perfect palm fit, LUNA™ 4 hair features 16 red LED lights, each operating at a wavelength of 650nm to wake up tired hair follicles and ensure your scalp is clean, healthy, and in optimal condition to support healthier hair growth while setting a new standard in hair care. 395 ultra-hygienic silicone bristles sweep away any buildup loosened by the T-Sonic™ pulsations. They also have a secondary but no less critical function: parting hair so the red LED light can reach hair follicles uninterrupted and evenly distribute the product along the hair surface.
The bundle includes a fantastic topical serum packed with natural-origin ingredients: LUNA™ Dual-Peptide Scalp Serum with Cica and Portulaca Extract, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powers. It calms the scalp, shields it from oxidative stress, and keeps it moisturized, while the Peptide Complex boosts scalp and hair health by amping up collagen production and fortifying the hair shaft to reduce breakage and improve hair texture.
UFO™ 3 mini bundle
UFO™ 3 mini anti-aging facial + 14 UFO-activated masks
The mini-me of a regular UFO™ 3, the UFO™ 3 mini is the more affordable, more compact supercharged 2-minute facial, ideal as an entry point into LED therapy or travel skincare for chronic globetrotters. It features the same full-spectrum LED light therapy, T-Sonic™ massage to boost circulation and relax tension points, and warming thermo-therapy to infuse nutrients deep into the skin. Still, it lacks the Cryotherapy (cooling function).
Suppose you have young skin and no issues with puffiness, redness, or inflammation that lead to breakouts. In that case, you don’t need the cryo function as much, so it would be a good idea to try the mini before getting a full-sized device. Keep in mind that the mini is not compatible with LED masks that require cooling to activate fully.
The bundle comes with 14 masks - Make My Day Mask (x7) + Call It a Night (x7) - that form the basic mask collection “The daily Duo”, perfectly taking care of a morning and evening Swedish Hydration Routine.
If you're not into topicals and just want the device, the coupon code MYRED will also work for single unbundled devices from these bundles.
Devices
UFO™ 3 LED NIR and red light therapy device
UFO™ 3 LED is ideal for dull, dehydrated skin that has lost its natural luster. It treats dehydrated skin with clinically proven technologies: concentrated NIR therapy, full-spectrum LED light, warming Thermo-Therapy, massaging T-Sonic™ pulsations, and Hyper-Infusion technology.
Full-spectrum wavelengths, including NIR, penetrate the skin to help address more advanced signs of aging below the skin surface. Near-infrared (NIR) reduces inflammation, dilates blood vessels to cleanse and repair tissue, promotes elastin and collagen production, and promotes healing while addressing minor muscle and tissue concerns. Deep-tissue thermo-therapy uses near-infrared wavelengths to gently heat and soften the skin, enhancing absorption of the mask ingredients into the deepest layers of the skin, while T-Sonic™ massage gently relaxes facial muscle tension and boosts circulation, leaving skin refreshed with a visibly healthy glow. The pulsations also help temporarily dilate pores, allowing the active ingredients in your skincare to penetrate the stratum corneum (the outer layer of skin) without clogging them.
Thanks to its Hyper-Infusion technology, UFO™ 3 LED is 10x faster than regular sheet masks, providing immediate and long-lasting hydration.
LUNA™ 4 plus facial cleansing & LED microcurrent device
The height of the decade-old evolution of a collection that started the FOREO brand, LUNA™ 4 plus facial cleansing & LED microcurrent device, is the only cleansing device with clinical-grade anti-aging treatments included – targeted microcurrent and LED light therapy - in a single device.
While microcurrent naturally plumps and firms the skin, smoothing the appearance of fine lines, Near-Infrared LED light helps reverse signs of skin aging, such as sun spots and dullness, and increases collagen and elastin production, restoring the thickness and elasticity of youthful skin. This is the freshness you've been looking at in old pictures.
FAQ™ 201 anti-aging LED face mask
This is basically the basic model of the 202 you can find in the 202 bundle above. It's also made from flexi-fit silicone, features an open-eye design, and is ultra-lightweight and wireless to let you move around as you please. The difference is that, instead of the 8 lights on the 202, the FAQ™ 201 features RGB (red, green & blue) LED therapy. The number of light points is the same (600), but the 201 has 1000 light pulses per second, while the advanced 202 has 3000. And if you don't care about your LED face mask being app-connected, you'll be quite happy with the 201.
FAQ™ 101 clinical anti-aging treatment
The most powerful fusion of professional and at-home beauty that will require you to take an in-app training to learn how to use the technologies. Yes, really. The device also has high-profile facial renewal technologies including the powerful heated radiofrequency (RF) waves (that accelerate collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines), pulsing narrow beams of red, green and blue LED light (that penetrate deep into the skin to promote its natural healing abilities), and relaxing T-Sonic™ pulsations (that gently massage the face to melt away stress and boost skin’s radiance), FAQ™ 101 is a single expanded red light wand for a tighter, glowing, more V-sculpted complexion. You know you want the V. Heck, I want the V.
The difference between the FAQ™ 101 and the advanced 102 is that the 102 has additional tech capabilities, like EMS-Pro (professional electromuscular stimulation) with Anti-shock System™ to tone and tighten the face, and a full-spectrum LED light instead of the RGB in the 101.
UFO™ 3 go travel-friendly red light therapy
It is a handy extension of the latest generation of UFO™, a revolutionary 2-minute full facial line, this time adapted for chronic globetrotters who always keep a bag packed for new adventures. UFO™ 3’s compact little sister fits in any necessities or makeup bag, and you'll basically get most of the functionality of the UFO™ 3 device minus the Cryotherapy (cooling) function, so most of the masks will still work with your go device.
You'll still have the warming, T-Sonic™ pulsations, and full-spectrum LED light therapy in your favorite carry-on star.
Skincare
FAQ™ Red Light Peptide Serum
This peptide serum is no ordinary topical, but is designed to become more effective with illumination, rather than deteriorating like most skincare when exposed to light. It doesn’t just sit on the skin; its formula syncs with red and NIR light, working in tandem with your LED light therapy device for a complementary cascade of benefits. Plus, peptides are basically building blocks of life (not a figure of speech; they really build protein), so you’ve got that going for you. But let’s go into some more nitty-gritty details on the serum’s synergistic effects and ingredients. You'll benefit from rebuilding and firming peptides for radiance boosting and hyperpigmentation fading, sea daffodil for radiance boosting and hyperpigmentation fading, a bunch of deeply hydrating HA, calming and protective green tea, and the highly in-demand Cica for faster recovery and healing. Basically, with UFO™ Red Light Peptide Serum, any red light therapy device you own just got better.
LUNA™ Dual-Peptide Scalp Serum
This serum reminds us that you can treat the strand alone with as many fancy conditioners and concoctions as you’d like, and still get limited results if you ignore scalp health. Cica and Peptide Complex-packed LUNA™ Scalp Serum for hair growth comes as a topical extension of FOREO’s mega-popular LUNA™ 4 hair 2-in-1 LED scalp massager, creating a treatment that works synergistically and is far greater than the sum of its parts.
The peptides will strengthen by inserting themselves into the places of damage to rebuild the protein. Cica repairs the hair follicle, the only living part of the hair strand, directly, and Portulaca extract is soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant-rich.
UFO™ Masks daily Duo
(Call It A Night & Make My Day)
UFO™ Activated concentrated face masks formulated exclusively with premium, natural, clinically-proven plant & fruit extracts and designed to take you seamlessly from morning to evening. Both the morning and evening masks are infused into soft, ultra-fine microfiber with high moisture retention, allowing each mask to be supersaturated and glide effortlessly across the skin. These two masks are compatible with the entire range of UFO™ devices.
Make My Day features HA and red algae, and it deeply hydrates & detoxes the skin of environmental pollutants for a balanced, glowing complexion. Its nocturnal counterpart, Call It A Night, features ginseng and olive oil to revitalize & nourishe for restored, refreshed, youthful skin.
UFO™ Advanced Masks 2.0
(Youth Junkie 2.0, Glow Addict 2.0, H2Overdose 2.0, Matte Maniac 2.0, Shimmer Freak 2.0)
These are infused into eco-friendly, fully biodegradable, Tencel fabric - 10 x more bacteria-resistant & 50% greater moisture absorption than cotton for an ultra-hygienic, supersaturated, easy-glide experience. The Advanced 2.0 collection features 5 formulas, clinically proven to keep skin hydrated for up to 8 hours after application.
H2Overdose intensely moisturizes, soothes & replenishes the natural barrier with Hyaluronic Acid, Snow Mushroom, Ceramide, Vitamin E & B5. It is ideal for extremely dull, dry & flaky skin that needs an instant hydration boost.
Shimmer Frak instantly illuminates & refreshes the delicate eye contour via Caffeine, Rose Water, Niacinamide, Vitamin B5, and Cranberry Extract . It's Ideal for tired eyes with dark circles, puffiness & fine lines.
Glow Addict provides an advanced radiance boost for a healthy glow with Pearl Extract, Niacinamide, Vitamin E & C, and Jojoba Oil. It is perfect for dull, lifeless skin that suddenly loses natural radiance.
Youth Junkie intensely renews, plumps & firms for a youthful complexion with Collagen, Peptides, Shea Butter, and Olive & Jojoba Oils. It is the best choice for restoring youthful freshness & elasticity to dry skin with fine lines.
Matte Maniac thoroughly purifies to calm and balance oily skin with Charcoal, Witch Hazel, Centella Asiatica, Snow Lotus, and Chrysanthemum, perfect for blemish-prone, excess-sebum skin.
F2F Sheet Masks + F2F UFO™ Activated Masks
The exquisite formulas are actually the world’s 1st dual-mode sheet masks to be used in pair with the UFO™ device for a 2-minute facial or alone for a regular 20-minute facial. They are infused into 100% biodegradable, hydrocell spun from natural seaweed & cotton cellulose, and are created with premium natural plant-based ingredients sourced from the finest global destinations.
Coconut Oil deeply moisturizes, nourishes & protects for softer, smoother skin by using a mask base of Coconut Oil + Coconut Water, ideal for very dry & dehydrated skin.
Green Tea purifies & soothes for a fresh, healthy complexion with Green Tea and Ulmus Davidiana Extract, ideal for problematic oily & blemish-prone skin.
Bulgarian Rose intensely moisturizes to boost radiance with Bulgarian Rose and Jojoba Seed Oil, ideal for dull, dehydrated skin in desperate need of replenishment.
One of the favorites, Manuka Honey revitalizes tired skin & enhances compromised elasticity for a silky-smooth feel with real Manuka Honey and Allantoin. It is ideal for dry skin showing signs of aging.
Acai Berry smooths & plumps while fighting oxidative damage with Acai Berry and Shea Butter. It is ideal for dull, fatigued skin with diminished elasticity.
The UFO™ Activated Masks are exactly the same formula, just in a different round format, adapted to the UFO™ device's surface size, for those who are not into sheet masks.
There you have it, almost two weeks of red light madness for up to half price with code MYRED. Happy hunting, and we hope you find what you need, dear friends! See you again in a flash.
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