This is such a fantastic video analysis, I love your little experiment and the fact that you were honest about the process and comparison of before and after. I used to do blue light therapy for acne years ago, I think I'm gonna jump back on this train wagon after your reminder ! Thank you again for an amazing video, it's always such a pleasure to listen to you ! xx
I'm so glad you liked it, Pia! And I'm happy that I was able to remind you about blue light therapy. Thanks so much for taking a moment to saying hi. It's always lovely to hear from you!
This is an EXCELLENT resource for anyone who wants to know what red light therapy is and the potential results. While it’s unfortunate that it hasn’t improved your rosacea outbreaks, the other unexpected benefits you listed are wonderful. I never would have guessed that it would be a mood booster, but it makes perfect sense that it does. And the fact that it has improved the skin’s bounce and elasticity is always a welcome benefit. I admire the level of detail and the amount of work that went into this video. The b-roll footage of you wearing the mask was hilarious and fantastic. Now I know what to invest in when I want my neighbours to leave me alone. 😉 It will be interesting to hear how you feel about the device in a couple of months from now. I have to admit that I’ve always given skincare devices the side-eye, but I do see a difference in your skin! It appears more even in tone and has a certain brightness to it. Your skin was already so lovely, but the after picture really showed the benefit of the mask. Are you enjoying having a simplified skincare routine as well? From one skincare fanatic to another, the most important thing about the crazy potions and devices that we put on our faces is that they make us feel good about ourselves, so I’m very glad that that’s been your experience! Excellent video once again, Stephanie! And I’m so happy to see that you’re almost at 1000 subscribers. 💕
It was interesting to start from scratch again, since I always felt like it helped, but had never documented it before. I'm glad there is a change in my skin, otherwise I'd feel pretty silly. 😉 As a fellow creator, you know all the unseen effort that goes into videos like this. So your compliment is taken to heart. I will definitely keep documenting the progress to see if the effect continues to grow. Having a more streamlined skincare is nice in some ways, but I do find that I am missing certain steps. I have been tempted to introduce acids back into my life to reduce my battle with sebaceous filaments. But now that I want to show the results of this mask after three months, I think it would probably be best to wait. For science. 😉 Your final point, that the ritual of skincare is to ultimately make us feel good about ourselves, is well taken. The ritual of setting a bit of time aside for ourselves can be so calming and meditative. With the state of the world currently, I am trying to take those moments to heart and enjoy them to the fullest. Thank you for your support and thoughtfulness, Brittany! I always look forward to our "conversations".
You always bring such thoughtful and full of depth reviews into my life! And in particular, with this one, I learned a ton whilst being entertained! Hugely helpful, thank you for your service!
I'm glad I was able to balance knowledge with entertainment... talking about wavelengths can be kind of dry sometimes. 😂 Thanks so much for watching, Ivy! It's always so lovely to see you in the comments. ❤
I was playing this while doing dishes and when I heard my name I jumped 😆.Thank you so much for this thorough overview. And yes, rosacea is such a terrible choose your own adventure novel. Will this new foundation cause a flare up? How about insomia? New medicine I'm trying to manage anotheer ailment? How about a tried and true rosacea treatment others swear by? Could be any one at any time and you never know when!
As unfortunate as it is that you can relate to the horrible choose-your-own adventure of rosacea, at least we're not alone. We can moan about it together!
Thanks for your honest and thorough (as usual!) review. Your reviews are well thought out and entertaining, too! It’s also convenient for you to have your Halloween costume at the ready!😂
this has been such an incredibly helpful and informative video. I think what you said about it also improving your mood is something i didnt think of but that is really attracting to me now. I might not need one right now but maybe in the future!
That benefit really surprised me, but is especially useful in winter, when my access to sunlight is limited. But timing is everything. Ten years ago I wouldn’t have thought this was worth the money. But now I’m happy to have it.
That was really interesting, I wasn't expecting this in the video ! I don't think I'm interested in red light therapy but I also might be too young lol Congrats for the 1k !!! finally ! You should have waaaaaay more !
I'm glad you found it interesting even though you're not interested in red light therapy. I don't think it's *necessary* for ANYONE, but *especially* not for people who haven't noticed their skin changing as it loses elasticity. Although scaring the neighbors *is* pretty fun...
Thanks for the general explanation. I had seen these things and chroma therapy lights for saunas and showers before and they definitely gave me the whiff of psuedoscientific nonsense because none of the things I saw ever really explained what it's supposed to do. It also makes me think of the heated eye compress my optometrist recommended that I still haven't tried yet. In the before and after footage, I did notice a difference in your skin. It looks smoother and there is a subtle tonal difference that I can't quite describe, but i see it. Yay for unintended benefits. Especially for scaring the neighbors. The mood improvement sounds similar to the light boxes I've heard people use in winter to deal with seasonal depression. I'm no scientist, but from things I learned in the military, red lights are used at night because the wavelength means the light does travel as far and transitioning back and forth between the red light environment to see and darkness doesn't require the eye to adjust as much as going from dark to bright white light. There's not as much of a shock to the rods and cones in the eye or to the optic nerve. The wavelength chart you used reminds me of all the times I had to study it in my military training and when I was able to explain the nitty gritty of the zoomie end of the spectrum that starts at gamma rays and continues on from there. Overall, I found this really informative. The gym I go to has a recovery room and one of their new toys is mask similar to this that the info sheet says is light therapy. After watching this I feel more comfortable trying it out.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed a difference in my skin. Sometimes it’s hard to know if it’s just wishful thinking. Especially when the differences are so subtle. I used to be in a star-gazing club and we would always put red gels over our flashlights so that our eyes wouldn’t have to adjust much when we were out in the field. I’m glad you found this informative. It’s always hard to find a balance between keeping things interesting and sharing information. You’ll have to let me know if you try the red light treatment at your gym. It’s always lovely to hear from you, Zach! Thanks for always hanging out with me in the comments.
@@TheStyleStumbler The humor you inserted makes the video fun. you always do a good job of being informative and keeping things interesting. I will let you know if I try the one at my gym. It has a hard plastic piece on it so it gives me vibes of The Mask that Jim Carrey dealt with. But as long as i don't go all green and cartoony, it should be fine. 🤣🤣
@@zachbecvar haha! I haven't read about anyone turning green and cartoony in the studies, so I assume you'll be fine. But if that turns out to be a side-effect of The Gym Mask, you'll DEFINITELY have to report back. 🤣
@TheStyleStumbler so I tried out the mask at my gym. I can report that I am safe from being turned into cartoony green face. With the three-way strap that goes over the top of the head, it felt like I was wearing and old school hockey goalie mask. The red light and infrared felt good, ever so slightly warm. The kind of weird thing was that it had a massage feature with pads around the eyes and at different spots on the head. Around the eyes felt nice and actually relieved the mild headache I had. I'd definitely use it again.
@@zachbecvar I'm very happy to hear that you did not get cartoony green face. And I'm so glad that it was a relaxing experience (even if it felt a little like an old school hockey goalie mask).
As sorry as I am that you can commiserate, I’m glad I’m not the only one stuck in this Choose Your Own Adventure Novel. 😂 Maybe out paths will cross! 😉 May your inflamed facial capillaries know peace.
Congrats on hitting 1K! I knew your channel would go nuclear! I teach physics, and optics and such…so light waves…never mind….lol…I’m not finding the Greek letter lambda on my iPad….
Thanks for the congrats - and the fact that you've been here since the beginning! ❤️ You probably don't feel like teaching us during your free time, but if you have anything to add, I'd be all eyes.
@@TheStyleStumbler someone commented on my declutter video basically saying my autism is a result of a head injury…….I can’t deal with that level of stupid this early in the morning….
I prefer music therapy but probably does nothing for skin therapy. For what it's worth: limit time in sun, healthy diet, more laughter - less stress, aloe vera or vitamin E and of course endless music :)
You know I'm a huge fan of music therapy, so no argument here. ;-) Endless music for the win! And yes! Protecting skin from the sun, nutrient rich foods, joy and laughter are some of the best ways to take care of ourselves.
Hi Karen! Not yet. To see the difference each device makes, I can only add one in at a time. And when people voted on which device to try first, the mask got first place, the nanocurrent device second place, and the ultrasound device came in third. So I will finish testing this mask, then move onto nanocurrent for 30 days, then test the ultrasound device. I estimate that the ultrasound video will probably go online in February or March.
What a great question! According to my research, wattage is a bit broader of a topic. There are rated Watts, actually consumed Watts, radiant Watts, and milliWatts per centimeter squared. That last one indicates the intensity or irradiance of the light. So I think the mW/cm2 would probably be the best spec to look at.
Some of it definitely is. If the frequency and intensity levels aren't dialed in, it won't have any effect. But light therapy has been around for a long time and there are enough peer reviewed studies to suggest that, when done correctly, red light therapy is not hogwash. But one thing is for sure: It is not necessary. We can be perfectly healthy without going out and buying one of these things.
This is such a fantastic video analysis, I love your little experiment and the fact that you were honest about the process and comparison of before and after.
I used to do blue light therapy for acne years ago, I think I'm gonna jump back on this train wagon after your reminder ! Thank you again for an amazing video, it's always such a pleasure to listen to you ! xx
I'm so glad you liked it, Pia!
And I'm happy that I was able to remind you about blue light therapy.
Thanks so much for taking a moment to saying hi. It's always lovely to hear from you!
the infomercial cut had me cracking up!!!
I’m glad you liked it! 😂
Thank you for your honesty and useful advice!
Hi Brenda! I hope I was able to help. Thanks for taking a moment to say hello! It was lovely to hear from you.
I love your voice. You’d make such a great rom-com Audible book narrator! Also this video was informative and helpful! Thank you 😊
I'm so glad you found it helpful, Nichole! Thanks for taking a moment to let me know. ♥
This is an EXCELLENT resource for anyone who wants to know what red light therapy is and the potential results. While it’s unfortunate that it hasn’t improved your rosacea outbreaks, the other unexpected benefits you listed are wonderful. I never would have guessed that it would be a mood booster, but it makes perfect sense that it does. And the fact that it has improved the skin’s bounce and elasticity is always a welcome benefit.
I admire the level of detail and the amount of work that went into this video. The b-roll footage of you wearing the mask was hilarious and fantastic. Now I know what to invest in when I want my neighbours to leave me alone. 😉
It will be interesting to hear how you feel about the device in a couple of months from now. I have to admit that I’ve always given skincare devices the side-eye, but I do see a difference in your skin! It appears more even in tone and has a certain brightness to it. Your skin was already so lovely, but the after picture really showed the benefit of the mask. Are you enjoying having a simplified skincare routine as well?
From one skincare fanatic to another, the most important thing about the crazy potions and devices that we put on our faces is that they make us feel good about ourselves, so I’m very glad that that’s been your experience! Excellent video once again, Stephanie! And I’m so happy to see that you’re almost at 1000 subscribers. 💕
It was interesting to start from scratch again, since I always felt like it helped, but had never documented it before. I'm glad there is a change in my skin, otherwise I'd feel pretty silly. 😉
As a fellow creator, you know all the unseen effort that goes into videos like this. So your compliment is taken to heart.
I will definitely keep documenting the progress to see if the effect continues to grow. Having a more streamlined skincare is nice in some ways, but I do find that I am missing certain steps. I have been tempted to introduce acids back into my life to reduce my battle with sebaceous filaments. But now that I want to show the results of this mask after three months, I think it would probably be best to wait. For science. 😉
Your final point, that the ritual of skincare is to ultimately make us feel good about ourselves, is well taken. The ritual of setting a bit of time aside for ourselves can be so calming and meditative. With the state of the world currently, I am trying to take those moments to heart and enjoy them to the fullest.
Thank you for your support and thoughtfulness, Brittany! I always look forward to our "conversations".
You always bring such thoughtful and full of depth reviews into my life! And in particular, with this one, I learned a ton whilst being entertained! Hugely helpful, thank you for your service!
I'm glad I was able to balance knowledge with entertainment... talking about wavelengths can be kind of dry sometimes. 😂 Thanks so much for watching, Ivy! It's always so lovely to see you in the comments. ❤
The sketches return!!! I cackled!
This mask is so silly, I couldn't resist. 😆
Thank you for your service 🫡
My forehead says “you’re welcome”
I was playing this while doing dishes and when I heard my name I jumped 😆.Thank you so much for this thorough overview. And yes, rosacea is such a terrible choose your own adventure novel. Will this new foundation cause a flare up? How about insomia? New medicine I'm trying to manage anotheer ailment? How about a tried and true rosacea treatment others swear by? Could be any one at any time and you never know when!
As unfortunate as it is that you can relate to the horrible choose-your-own adventure of rosacea, at least we're not alone. We can moan about it together!
Thanks for your honest and thorough (as usual!) review. Your reviews are well thought out and entertaining, too! It’s also convenient for you to have your Halloween costume at the ready!😂
It is! I can be the "skincare monster" for Halloween! 😂
this has been such an incredibly helpful and informative video. I think what you said about it also improving your mood is something i didnt think of but that is really attracting to me now. I might not need one right now but maybe in the future!
That benefit really surprised me, but is especially useful in winter, when my access to sunlight is limited. But timing is everything. Ten years ago I wouldn’t have thought this was worth the money. But now I’m happy to have it.
@@TheStyleStumbler I have one of those sunlight lamps because lighting and sun is so important to me! That has really changed my winters too!
@Glowfessions it’s amazing the difference a little bit of sunlight can make. ☀️
That was really interesting, I wasn't expecting this in the video ! I don't think I'm interested in red light therapy but I also might be too young lol
Congrats for the 1k !!! finally ! You should have waaaaaay more !
I'm glad you found it interesting even though you're not interested in red light therapy. I don't think it's *necessary* for ANYONE, but *especially* not for people who haven't noticed their skin changing as it loses elasticity. Although scaring the neighbors *is* pretty fun...
Thanks for the general explanation. I had seen these things and chroma therapy lights for saunas and showers before and they definitely gave me the whiff of psuedoscientific nonsense because none of the things I saw ever really explained what it's supposed to do. It also makes me think of the heated eye compress my optometrist recommended that I still haven't tried yet.
In the before and after footage, I did notice a difference in your skin. It looks smoother and there is a subtle tonal difference that I can't quite describe, but i see it.
Yay for unintended benefits. Especially for scaring the neighbors. The mood improvement sounds similar to the light boxes I've heard people use in winter to deal with seasonal depression.
I'm no scientist, but from things I learned in the military, red lights are used at night because the wavelength means the light does travel as far and transitioning back and forth between the red light environment to see and darkness doesn't require the eye to adjust as much as going from dark to bright white light. There's not as much of a shock to the rods and cones in the eye or to the optic nerve.
The wavelength chart you used reminds me of all the times I had to study it in my military training and when I was able to explain the nitty gritty of the zoomie end of the spectrum that starts at gamma rays and continues on from there.
Overall, I found this really informative. The gym I go to has a recovery room and one of their new toys is mask similar to this that the info sheet says is light therapy. After watching this I feel more comfortable trying it out.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed a difference in my skin. Sometimes it’s hard to know if it’s just wishful thinking. Especially when the differences are so subtle.
I used to be in a star-gazing club and we would always put red gels over our flashlights so that our eyes wouldn’t have to adjust much when we were out in the field.
I’m glad you found this informative. It’s always hard to find a balance between keeping things interesting and sharing information. You’ll have to let me know if you try the red light treatment at your gym.
It’s always lovely to hear from
you, Zach! Thanks for always hanging out with me in the comments.
@@TheStyleStumbler The humor you inserted makes the video fun. you always do a good job of being informative and keeping things interesting.
I will let you know if I try the one at my gym. It has a hard plastic piece on it so it gives me vibes of The Mask that Jim Carrey dealt with. But as long as i don't go all green and cartoony, it should be fine. 🤣🤣
@@zachbecvar haha! I haven't read about anyone turning green and cartoony in the studies, so I assume you'll be fine. But if that turns out to be a side-effect of The Gym Mask, you'll DEFINITELY have to report back. 🤣
@TheStyleStumbler so I tried out the mask at my gym. I can report that I am safe from being turned into cartoony green face. With the three-way strap that goes over the top of the head, it felt like I was wearing and old school hockey goalie mask.
The red light and infrared felt good, ever so slightly warm. The kind of weird thing was that it had a massage feature with pads around the eyes and at different spots on the head. Around the eyes felt nice and actually relieved the mild headache I had.
I'd definitely use it again.
@@zachbecvar I'm very happy to hear that you did not get cartoony green face. And I'm so glad that it was a relaxing experience (even if it felt a little like an old school hockey goalie mask).
Worst Choose Your Own Adventure Novel 😂 I felt that in my beet red, inflamed facial capillaries 😂
As sorry as I am that you can commiserate, I’m glad I’m not the only one stuck in this Choose Your Own Adventure Novel. 😂 Maybe out paths will cross! 😉
May your inflamed facial capillaries know peace.
You just inspired me to charge my mask!
Woohoo! Welcome back to the light. ;-)
Congrats on hitting 1K! I knew your channel would go nuclear! I teach physics, and optics and such…so light waves…never mind….lol…I’m not finding the Greek letter lambda on my iPad….
Thanks for the congrats - and the fact that you've been here since the beginning! ❤️
You probably don't feel like teaching us during your free time, but if you have anything to add, I'd be all eyes.
@@TheStyleStumbler someone commented on my declutter video basically saying my autism is a result of a head injury…….I can’t deal with that level of stupid this early in the morning….
@@TheStyleStumbler I would so wear that on Halloween…..and I’d so watch the Steph mask movie…”killer light”….
@@beautyandthebeaker oh wow. I am so sorry you had to deal with that.
@@beautyandthebeaker who knew my first feature film would be a horror flick? 😂
I prefer music therapy but probably does nothing for skin therapy. For what it's worth: limit time in sun, healthy diet, more laughter - less stress, aloe vera or vitamin E and of course endless music :)
You know I'm a huge fan of music therapy, so no argument here. ;-) Endless music for the win!
And yes! Protecting skin from the sun, nutrient rich foods, joy and laughter are some of the best ways to take care of ourselves.
Did you ever do the ultrasound video?
Hi Karen! Not yet. To see the difference each device makes, I can only add one in at a time. And when people voted on which device to try first, the mask got first place, the nanocurrent device second place, and the ultrasound device came in third. So I will finish testing this mask, then move onto nanocurrent for 30 days, then test the ultrasound device. I estimate that the ultrasound video will probably go online in February or March.
how much does wattage matter
What a great question! According to my research, wattage is a bit broader of a topic. There are rated Watts, actually consumed Watts, radiant Watts, and milliWatts per centimeter squared. That last one indicates the intensity or irradiance of the light. So I think the mW/cm2 would probably be the best spec to look at.
This light care therapy is BS
Some of it definitely is. If the frequency and intensity levels aren't dialed in, it won't have any effect. But light therapy has been around for a long time and there are enough peer reviewed studies to suggest that, when done correctly, red light therapy is not hogwash. But one thing is for sure: It is not necessary. We can be perfectly healthy without going out and buying one of these things.