Proof That Skin Care Doesn’t Stop At The Jawline, This New LED Mask Targets The Chest & Neck

Once reserved for in-office treatments mainly accessible to Hollywood’s elite, the beauty technology boom has brought an assemblage of skin care devices right to our homes. Perhaps chief among the at-home beauty tech trend is LED light therapy. From firming fine lines and boosting collagen production to reducing breakouts, LED devices can do it all — and they get the job done via treatments that can be completed in 10 minutes or less. When it comes to giving you options, Solawave is one of the most celebrated brands; they’ve received multiple beauty awards for their range of tiny wands and full-on face masks that come at a more affordable price than many of their competitors.

The latest device to join the Solawave lineup is the Neck & Chest Pro Light Therapy Mask, which brings the same red light therapy benefits from its face mask to the décolletage. The perfect companion piece for anyone who already owns an LED face mask, Solawave’s new neck and chest mask is also ideal for those of us who tend to neglect the décolletage area when applying our nightly products. Ahead, find a breakdown of the benefits of the neck and chest device, which is currently available on Solawave with a buy one, get one free offer that gets you two of the new masks for $349.

The Science Behind LED Light Therapy

For anyone who’s new to the world of LED light therapy in general, the at-home devices are developed using technology that was first advanced by NASA in the 1990s before it was adapted by the medical community. When applied to skin care, the non-invasive treatment uses LED light colors to trigger different cellular responses that deliver different benefits.

Whereas some brands only use one wavelength of light, Solawave’s Neck & Chest Pro Light Therapy Mask features a grid of more than 300 LEDs emitting amber, red, deep red, and near-infrared wavelengths. According to the brand, the combination of these four wavelengths allows the device to work on the skin’s surface and penetrate deeper into the dermis to help reduce redness, even out the skin tone and texture, and stimulate collagen production with continued use.

How To Use The Device

Every Neck & Chest Pro Light Therapy Mask comes packaged in a storage bag alongside a charging cable (you get about 20 sessions per charge), a controller for operating the device, and instructions on how to use it. But despite the advanced technology involved, the mask is surprisingly easy to use.

For starters, you only need to commit to three-minute sessions, with Solawave recommending that you use the device three to five times each week for visible results in as little as 30 days. The mask itself was designed to be comfortable and hands-free, as it’s made from flexible, medical-grade silicone and fitted with adjustable straps to secure the device in place. You can activate each session with the included controller, but the mask has an auto-off feature after three minutes, so you don’t have to worry about overdoing it. It can also be used any time of day — just be sure you’re placing it over skin that’s clean and dry.