All about LED

A range of wearable, professional LED devices and skincare, for use at home, in salons and clinics.

Our Boost Devices are made to medical device directives and deliver the same clinically proven wavelengths as our prestigious professional salon machines – a real USP.

Delivering optimised intensities of clinically-proven Red 633nm and Near-Infrared 830nm wavelengths, the combination of these two wavelengths is clinically proven to make a difference to skin hydration, firmness and wrinkles.

Comfortable, lightweight, and suitable for any face shape thanks to the flexible (medical silicone) material. Straps are user-friendly, made of high-quality materials to ensure a good fit and comfort for any face shape, and are secure enough to be worn whilst doing other things.

Hands-free and portable - no tethering to a wall.

Our devices lie flat and travel easily in the provided protective bag.

Global adaptors are provided so you can still get your skin boost whilst travelling.

Educational collateral is included with each device, along with additional reassurance from a team of professional skin experts available in-salon, online, and remotely.

The Boost LED Mask uses two proven wavelengths of light: 633nm red and 830nm near-infrared.

These wavelengths have been shown in clinical studies to stimulate collagen and elastin production in cells and to improve blood flow and tissue oxygenation through a process called photobiomodulation.

These effects help skin cells absorb topical skincare products more effectively and help rebuild the damage caused by the ageing process.

LED light is delivered to the skin to recharge the cell's energy battery.

The skin is then able to use the energy as a fuel to repair and rejuvenate damaged cells - the healing process is most visible when you cut your finger, and the skin heals itself.

However, the skin naturally repairs itself daily, and we use LED to enhance and boost that repair.

Your cells can’t be overcharged by light - once their batteries are at full capacity, they will store the energy and use it as required.

A cell that has been charged by light can perform 150-200% more efficiently.

Boost LED Mask
56 x 633nm (red) and 56 x 830nm (near-infrared) LEDs.

Each socket contains the two wavelengths: Near-infrared 830nm and Red 633nm

Both wavelengths are delivered together, not independently; when combined, the near-infrared 830nm wavelength enhances the red 633nm wavelength.

The premium-quality LEDs used in our devices are crystal-clear and driven at optimal intensities (18 joules/cm2 in a 10-minute treatment, equivalent to 30 milliwatts/cm2 of near-infrared 830nm and red 633nm), ensuring the correct dose of light is delivered to the skin.

The Boost LED Mask uses a lithium-ion battery rated at 3.65V 9.49Wh 2600mAH.

If travelling by air, the battery should be carried in carry-on baggage and not checked in. The device must be completely switched off.

For further details on travelling with lithium-ion batteries, consult your chosen airline.

Boost Face LED Mask
FDA-Cleared Medical Device with over-the-counter clearance
510(k) No. K221775

For medical devices, drugs and biologics to be legally marketed and sold in the United States, they are required to be either cleared or approved by the FDA unless the product and intended use are 510(k) exempt. This regulatory process ensures that the product is safe and effective for its intended use.

FDA approval is required for high-risk Class 3 drugs and biologics.

The LED technology in our Boost Mask is Class 2, which is a much lower risk, and its route to market is via either a 510(k) or a de novo submission for FDA Clearance, or the technology is 510(k) exempt.

We pride ourselves on acquiring the correct regulations for our products and accurately marketing them to our consumers.

Yes, all our LED Mask has undergone third-party medical testing.

Cheaper LEDs are often very broad in terms of their output, so they may have a specification of 100nm (ie, between 600-700nm). This means the emitted light is not very pure and contains a mixture of wavelengths. So, whilst you may achieve some light absorption into the skin, you won’t achieve optimal amounts.

Additionally, if the wavelength is not delivered to the skin at an optimal intensity, it will not reach its intended target.

The light must be delivered over a specific time; delivering too much too quickly can generate heat in the tissue, and cells will not have time to process the photons (light energy). Deliver too little and any effect will be negligible.

Good-quality LEDs have an output specification of +/- 5 or +/- 10 (max), meaning an 830nm device will deliver wavelengths between 825-835nm or 820/840nm. We use industry-leading, clinically proven wavelengths at the optimal absorption peak.

Red and near-infrared light are on the opposite end of the electromagnetic spectrum from UV. Neither the in-salon treatment nor the Boost LED devices produce any UV light.

No, we are not scientists or engineers, but through extensive research and years of experience, we have identified and partnered with pioneers in LED light therapy.

Having delivered almost 30,000 in-salon LED treatments to date, The Light Salon is an informed authority on LED therapy.

Working side by side with the creators, trialling multiple prototypes, testing and modifying elements, and ensuring every detail matched our discerning vision, our Boost range was born.

Our devices use clinically proven wavelengths, are convenient and easy to use and are designed with a thorough understanding of client care.

We pride ourselves on being a constant source of support, information and guidance. 

Our team of LED experts provides ongoing skin support and education tailored to each individual via email, social media, phone, or online consultation. We treat every customer with the same level of care as our in-salon clients.

We aim to create an LED community that offers easy guidance to help everyone get the most out of their purchase or treatment.

We treat those under 16 in our salons with parental consent and recommend that our wearable, at-home Boost LED devices be used starting at age 16.

We do not have clinical research on the use of Boost LED devices in under-16s; for this reason, use in younger teenagers and children is at the parents' discretion and carries risk. As each child’s healing and recovery requirements will be different, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor.

The material is medical-grade and must comply with international biocompatibility standards (ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10) for devices that come into contact with the skin. The silicone is contained within the product.

LED results depend on quality, power (energy), wavelength accuracy and consistency, rather than on the number of bulbs used. Whether you have 99 or 199 bulbs, if the wavelength is inaccurate or inconsistent, the light won't reach the target area and won’t have the desired effect on the skin and body.

Green and yellow wavelengths, for instance, penetrate poorly and are absorbed by melanin and superficial blood; they will not reach the dermis, where the main cells for healing and rejuvenation are located, and therefore will not stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.

By contrast, longer wavelengths such as red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm) penetrate well, reach the dermis, and are clinically proven to be optimal for skin health and rejuvenation (with 830nm achieving the quickest results and the highest levels of customer satisfaction).

The Light Salon works with red 633nm and near-infrared 830nm wavelengths for precisely this reason – not only do they stimulate collagen and elastin production (rejuvenating the complexion), they also penetrate deep into the body, reaching muscles, nerves and bone, increasing blood flow and targeting inflammation whilst supporting cellular regrowth and regeneration to help reduce pain and heal injuries.

The next important element (ingredient) is intensity (power), also referred to as irradiance (and, in our case, measured at 30m/W/m²). An optimised intensity will deliver the required photon energy at the correct wavelength(s), hitting the target and activating the cells. Delivering too much too quickly can generate heat in the tissue, leaving cells without time to process photons (light energy). Deliver too little, and there won’t be any effect.

And the final ingredient is the dose (energy). The energy requirement is calculated by measuring intensity at a given distance from the skin/body to determine how long the treatment should be activated (the time the light is delivered to the skin).

To conclude, if the wavelength and intensity (power) are incorrect, the dose is irrelevant; but if both are optimal, the dose is crucial.

Higher wavelengths are not harmful; the number indicates the absorption peak and target, once in the skin. We work with industry-leading, clinically proven wavelengths at the optimal absorption peaks: Red 633nm and Near-Infrared 830nm. These have been proven to support skin health, regeneration, and overall wellness.

The choice between 830nm and 850nm near-infrared (NIR) light depends on the treatment's ultimate aim, as each wavelength offers unique benefits.

830nm is often preferred because it can penetrate deeper into the skin and tissues than 850nm. This makes it especially effective for treating deeper issues such as muscle repair, joint health, and boosting collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin.

Research has shown that 830nm light is effective for medical and cosmetic treatments, with strong evidence supporting its role in promoting wound healing, reducing inflammation, and improving skin tone and elasticity.

It’s also worth noting that a key enzyme in our cells that helps produce energy absorbs light best in the 800–830nm range. This means 830nm can be particularly good at stimulating cells to repair and regenerate more effectively.

LED Mask: 6-8 10min treatment uses

NOTE: The Boost will NOT work when charging.

Our LED-Optimised Boost skincare has been scientifically formulated to enhance the effects of LED. It is the only product range to serve this specific purpose.

Our devices are safe to use. However, we would always recommend discussing with your doctor first if unsure.