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Are LED masks worth investing in? We quizzed the experts for their verdict on the beauty gadget
REPORT: MELANIE MACLEOD
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Although most at-home beauty tools start gathering dust before too long, LED face masks seem to enjoy more long-term use. They’re said to plump skin, calm inflammation and treat breakouts – and although they might look scary, celebrities including Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Aniston and Kelly Rowland swear by them. So it’s not surprising that sales of these hands-free devices are booming.
However, a recent report published in The Times suggests that because LED masks only target the outer layer of skin, they cannot support the production of collagen.