Do Red-Light Therapy Wands Actually Work?

There’s no such thing as a “magic wand,” but as far as skin-care devices go, red-light face wands get pretty close. The reparative effects of this futuristic technology were actually discovered by NASA scientists in space, where astronauts use red lights to grow plants in zero gravity. “Red-light wands use very low levels of red light to help improve the appearance of your skin,” explains Howard Sobel, MD , clinical attending cosmetic dermatologic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. According to Dr. Sobel, red-light therapy can address the majority of the most common skin conditions, working to fade the appearance of fine lines, age spots, stretch marks, and wrinkles, as well as improve redness, wound healing, and acne.

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