how about we move on now to our series try before you buy at home facial treatments have seen a boom in popularity during the pandemic and one trend getting a lot of buzz on instagram is led face masks becky wurley i bet she has yep i knew how did we know it trying him out for us hey there becky robin good morning yeah i would have to try something that looks this crazy but there is science behind them and a lot of interest both for anti-aging and anti-acne treatments behind these masks are celebrities like january
jones julia roberts and victoria beckham just a few of the a-listers touting the latest in at home skin tech led face masks like these [Music] the masks use tiny led bulbs which emit different wavelengths of light that manufacturers say stimulates collagen production and kills the bacteria that cause acne breakouts if it's blue light it's something that's gonna help to target active acne because blue light is anti-inflammatory the red led light it hits the layer of the skin called the dermis this is where you can stimulate fibroblasts to build in more collagen you're oftentimes going to
see that complexion boosting effect your skin will look healthier or just more luminescent this dr dennis gross mask is fda cleared and retails for 435 dollars it's pretty in a rose gold meets hannibal lecter kind of way or maybe an avenger nope i've got it i feel like the lead singer kiss the makers of the mask suggest daily treatment for three minutes and say it can smooth wrinkles diminish discoloration and clear acne after the first few uses my skin felt a little tight and my lips kind of puffy but both in a good way you
don't feel anything it's not tingly or hot but it is pretty bright in fact one mask from neutrogena was recalled because of the theoretical risk of eye injury this dr dennis gross mask and some others like this one from afrina that costs 179 are class 2 medical devices that have been cleared by the fda they've not been evaluated with the same scrutiny still our expert says that's better than the masks without any oversight i would look for an fda clearance which includes clinical trial data to show the safety and the efficacy of the use of
the product you want to make sure that you're using the device safely at home specifically if it's blue light by wearing goggles to help protect the retina in your eye so that you're not having any issues with peripheral vision loss or any vision distortion and beyond masks there's also an fda cleared panel from juve that the company says can be used on the whole body bottom line if you're using these masks they're good for short-term temporary improvements if you're more noticing significant signs of aging when you look in the mirror your board-certified dermatologist would be
your next step [Music] experts say that while the masks that are fda cleared do work with all skin tones if you experience pain rashes eye discomfort or vision changes when using these at home products stop talk to your doctor also if you have concerns about whether they're right for you talk to a dermatologist first right you should do that but you tried them out so what changes did you notice i mean i used one of them for two weeks and honestly i i don't know what to say i mean maybe my lips feel a little
fuller maybe but the cost is such a big factor with the fda mask mostly i noticed the 435 dollars missing from my bank account it's called it's called an expense account you just just write it off it's it's an abc did you apply a light level of vaseline first oh yeah yeah michael did you put the vaseline on first michael wants to know no but it might be cheaper so close hey becky as always you're a trooper thank you well hey there gma fans robin roberts here thanks for checking out our youtube channel lots of
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