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Holiday Lights! Not just for the home but also for your skin

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Red vs. Blue LED Light Therapy Masks & Tools

This holiday season you may receive or even be asking for a popular facial mask or tools on the market with LED lights.

Do you know what the different lights are intended for? We wanted to give you a little insight so you know how to properly utilize these lights to make sure you are treating your skin with the best care!

The most common lights in spas and on the market are red & blue - let's talk about the differences:

Red LED light therapy: focuses on anti-aging, healing, and skin rejuvenation

Blue LED light therapy: helps to target acne-causing bacteria and surface-level breakouts.

Both are effective but serve very different skin needs.

Here is a breakdown on how each work differently for the skin and the best case to use them in

Red LED:

How It Works: Red light penetrates deeper into the skin, stimulating the mitochondria to produce more ATP, boosting collagen and repair.

Benefits:

  • Reduces inflammation and redness
  • Improves skin texture and firmness
  • Supports long-term skin health and resilience
  • Speeds recovery from irritation or damage

Best For: Anti-aging, sensitive skin, and overall rejuvenation.

Blue LED:

How It Works: Blue light stays near the skin's surface and destroys acne-causing bacteria safely.

Benefits:

  • Targets and eliminates acne bacteria
  • Prevents future breakouts
  • Calms redness from inflamed pimples
  • Helps balance oily skin

Best For: Acne-prone and oily skin types.

LED Summed Up:

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A Toska Spa Ideal Routine Incorporating Your Skincare with LED

1. Cleanse your skin

Toska Spa Favorite Cleansers:

2. Apply your favorite serum or mask

Serums and masks help enhance penetration and comfort during LED use.

Masks:

Serums:

3. Utilize your LED mask or tool of choice

4. Finish with your favorite moisturizer

Toska Spa Favorite Moisturizers:

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