Red Light for the Face
See below in this section our best-selling Halo model. Although designed primarily for facial skincare - this unit can be used anywhere required on the body.
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Red light for the face: panel or mask?
Facial red light devices come in two forms. A mask sits against the skin and moulds to the face. A panel sits in front of you and treats the face without touching it.
The contact-free approach has practical advantages. Nothing rests on the skin, so nothing needs cleaning between uses and nothing traps heat or product. It also works on more than the face — the same device can be held over a shoulder, a knee or the neck, which a moulded mask cannot.
The trade-off is that a panel needs positioning and a mask does not. If you want to walk around during a session, a mask wins. If you want one device that treats the face properly and can also be used elsewhere, a panel makes more sense.
The Dermfix Halo LED
The Dermfix Halo LED is a flexible panel carrying 240 LEDs across four wavelengths — 415nm blue, 590nm amber, 630nm red and 850nm near-infrared — with three brightness levels, a built-in timer and a remote. It is contact-free, curves to suit the area being treated, and is used on the face or anywhere else on the body.
Three brightness levels matter more than they sound. Starting at the lowest and building up lets you find a comfortable session length rather than committing to full output from day one.
What each wavelength is used for
- 630nm red — absorbed near the skin surface. The wavelength most associated with skin appearance in the photobiomodulation literature.
- 850nm near-infrared — penetrates further into tissue. Included for use below the surface rather than on it.
- 590nm amber — a visible wavelength between red and yellow, included for surface work.
- 415nm blue — the wavelength commonly discussed in relation to blemish-prone skin.
Wavelengths are selectable, so the device can be set for one purpose or combined. We publish the wavelengths in nanometres rather than describing them as "red LED", because a figure you can check is worth more than a colour name.
Using it sensibly
Sessions are short — typically 5 to 20 minutes — and consistency matters more than intensity. Clean, dry, bare skin gives the most direct exposure; light is blocked by make-up, creams and clothing, so apply skincare after a session rather than before. The LEDs are bright, so use the eye protection supplied or keep your eyes closed and avoid looking directly into them.
Red light therapy is not a treatment for any medical condition and is not offered as one. If you have a diagnosed skin condition, speak to your dermatologist about what is appropriate for you.
Where this fits in the range
The Halo is the right choice if your interest is the face and targeted areas. If you want to treat larger areas or the whole body in one session, see the red light therapy panels — the RLF range runs from half-body to full-body with seven selectable wavelengths and spectrometer-measured output published per model. Our UK buyer's guide explains how to compare devices across brands.
For psoriasis, vitiligo or atopic eczema, red light is a different treatment entirely — see the narrowband UVB 311nm range.
Frequently asked questions
Is a red light panel better than an LED face mask?
They do the same thing differently. A panel is contact-free, needs no cleaning against the skin and can treat areas beyond the face. A mask is hands-free and portable. Choose on how you want to use it.
What wavelengths does the Dermfix Halo use?
Four: 415nm blue, 590nm amber, 630nm red and 850nm near-infrared, across 240 LEDs, with three brightness levels.
How long should a facial red light session be?
Typically 5 to 20 minutes. Follow the instructions supplied and build up gradually rather than starting at maximum output.
Should I apply skincare before or after red light?
After. Light is blocked by anything sitting on the skin, so clean dry skin gives the most direct exposure.
Do I need eye protection for facial red light?
The LEDs are bright. Use the eye protection supplied, or keep your eyes closed and avoid looking directly into them.
This page is general information about choosing equipment and is not medical advice.