How to actually use your LED mask (like you know what you're doing)

So you've got the mask. Now the real question: are you actually using it right? Because here's the thing  light therapy is beautifully simple, but a few small habits make the difference between "cute gadget" and "okay, my skin looks genuinely better."

Grab your favourite drink. This is everything you need to know, in ten minutes flat.

Morning or evening? The honest verdict.

Both work but if you want our real answer? Evening wins.

Your skin does most of its natural repair while you sleep, so giving it ten calm minutes of light right before bed fits perfectly. Plus, let's be real: your morning is chaos. Your evening wind-down is where a ritual actually survives.

Team morning? Totally fine  just do it on clean, bare skin before your day starts. The golden rule isn't when. It's consistency.

The one rule everyone forgets: clean, bare skin

Light works best when nothing's in its way. So before your session: cleanse, pat dry, and go in with a bare face. No makeup, no sunscreen, no thick serums sitting on top. Just you and the light.

Serum: before or after?

(You're probably doing this backwards)

Here's the move: light first, skincare after.

• During the mask: bare skin only. Skip actives like retinol, vitamin C or acids right before  some can make skin more sensitive to light.
• Right after: this is your golden window. Skin is warm and receptive the perfect moment for a hydrating serum and your moisturiser. That's when your products actually sink in.

Think of it as: cleanse → 10 minutes of light → serum → moisturiser. Chef's kiss.

Your skin type, your light

Not sure which mode to reach for? Here's your cheat sheet.

Oily or blemish-prone skin

Go for blue + red. Blue light helps keep breakout-prone skin looking clearer and more balanced, while red keeps things looking calm and even. Keep your routine light and non-greasy  a gel moisturiser after is your best friend.

Dry or mature skin (hello, fine lines)

Your dream team is red + near-infrared. Red supports that smooth, plump look; near-infrared reaches deeper for a rested, healthy glow. Follow with a rich, hydrating cream while your skin's still warm.

Dull, tired, "I haven't slept" skin

Reach for red + a touch of yellow. This combo is all about radiance and that lit-from-within look  perfect before an event, or after a week that fully humbled you.

Sensitive or redness-prone skin

Keep it gentle: yellow + red, shorter sessions to start. Soothing, calming, and lovely for skin that flushes easily. Always finish with a simple, fragrance-free moisturiser.

How often should you do it?

Aim for 10 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week. More isn't better consistent is better. Most people fold it into their evening routine and honestly start to crave the ten minutes of quiet.

The little mistakes to avoid

• Skipping days for two weeks then doing an hour: nope. Little and often beats big and rare, always.
• Wearing it over makeup or SPF: the light can't do its thing through a mask of products.
• Expecting overnight miracles: real results show over 6 to 8 weeks of a routine you keep. Take a bare-skin photo today and thank yourself in two months.
• Forgetting the eyes: always use the built-in eye protection. Non-negotiable.

The takeaway

Cleanse. Ten minutes of light on bare skin. Serum, then moisturiser. Three to five evenings a week. That's the whole thing no 12 steps, no appointments, no stress.

Simple enough to keep, lovely enough to look forward to. That's exactly how your Skinora™ LED mask is meant to live in your life.

Your glow is a habit. Let's build it. 🌿