CurrentBody’s LED Panel Is Leading The Al Desko Red Light Revolution

The Vogue team are used to seeing me playing around with all types of beauty contraptions at my desk. They see me slathering my skin in creams, swiping mascara, and applying all types of masks, from LED to sheet. What they were not prepared for was the megawatt glow from my new LED panel. But, and if any of my colleagues are reading this, it is going to need to be something that they get used to.

I have long been a fan of CurrentBody’s LED mask; the first iteration was a stalwart in my self-care routine until the second generation took over. The latter of which is almost always in arm’s reach when I’m working or lounging at home. But with the panel, I have crossed a barrier that I cannot come back from.

• Why it’s Vogue-approved: “The LED Light Therapy Panel is the red light device I didn’t know I needed,” says Vogue’s Senior Beauty Shopping Writer Ellie Davis. “I have it affixed on the stand at my desk to maximise the combination of blue and red lights while I’m working away.” There are four modes to suit two different concerns: Anti-Ageing for skin rejuvenation (red) and Clearing for blemish busting (blue). Its USP, though? The design is flexible. You can use the straps provided to attach to any part of the body, from the back to the shoulders, or mould in place for the face or hands.
• Device type: Multitasking
• Best for: Full body bacteria-busting, sebum reduction and collagen boosting. It can also be used to supercharge healing, while the red light encourages mood-boosting and wellness.
• Wavelengths: blue (415nm), red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm) and deep near-infrared (1072nm)
• Treatment time: 10-20 minutes
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What is the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Panel?

The Vogue team has seen just about every type of LED mask available. There are ones specifically designed for the face, for eyes, for neck, for hands and even domes. The panel is the multitasker that does all the above. Think the silicone design of the bestselling mask, but with bendability and an accompanying strap. This means you can affix it to your back, go hands-free, or, as I like to do, place it on the stand at my desk to maximise the benefits of red light therapy while I’m tapping away at my keyboard. But more on that below.

The panel is made up of 544 lights and uses four wavelengths: blue (415nm), red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm) and deep near-infrared (1072nm).

How to use the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Panel

To use the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Panel, you simply affix on to the stand, press the power button, sit back and relax. There are four pre-programmed modes that range from 10 to 20 minutes. On the dial, press Clearing and Low for a 10-minute treatment that combines blue and red and requires direct skin contact. Change to High, and it’s longer – 20 minutes – and you can be 15cm away from the gadget. Anti-Ageing uses red, infrared and deep near-infrared, but the same time and distance instructions apply.

My experience with the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Panel

I immediately whipped out the LED panel the second it arrived, keen not to wait a moment to maximise all the benefits of red light therapy. Beyond the skin improvement, I found the red light incredibly soothing, acting in the way a SAD lamp would to brighten my mood and bring warmth to a cold and miserable winter day.

I have blemish-prone skin, so the combination of blue and red in the Clearing setting suits me well (and is my only gripe with the CurrentBody mask). I appreciated the fact that you can treat the entire body with just one device, especially the hands, as I fear that my penchant for manicures and the accompanying UV lamps is causing wrinkles. The light is bright but not overwhelmingly so, which meant I didn’t find it too intrusive to have on while doing other things and thus easy to slip into my routine – consistency is key after all. There are goggles provided, but they felt a bit too intense for an office setting. I don’t have bacne, but I can imagine this gadget would be a godsend for breakouts on the body, speeding healing and calming inflammation.

How often to use the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Panel

The brand recommends using the device three to five times a week.

How to charge the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Panel

The panel is charged via USB-C through the remote. Besides the remote, it operates wirelessly.

How to clean the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Panel

Direct contact is often more effective for LED lights, so you will find that you need to clean the device. A damp cloth wiped across the silicone interior is sufficient. No product is necessary.