LED for fine lines and firmness: smoother, firmer-looking skin without needles

You catch your reflection and there they are. Fine lines at the corners of your eyes. A crease across your forehead that did not used to stay. Skin that looks a little less bouncy than it did.

You want smoother, firmer-looking skin. You do not want needles. Meet LED.

The result everyone talks about

In a trial of 76 people, red and near-infrared LED twice a week for four weeks reduced wrinkles by up to 36% and lifted skin elasticity by up to 19%. Skin samples showed more collagen, the protein that gives skin its spring.

The trial was double-blind and compared real light with a dummy session, the gold-standard way to run a trial.

A second study of 36 people gave nine sessions of red and near-infrared LED over five weeks. Measured lines went down, and people described their skin as softer, smoother and firmer.

Those are exactly the two wavelengths in the Dermalux LED panel at PURE.

What LED is

LED stands for light-emitting diode. A facial LED panel bathes your skin in set colours of light. Dermalux uses three: blue (415nm), red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm), which sits just beyond what your eye can see. For fine lines and firmness, red and near-infrared are the stars.

What a session feels like

You lie back on a comfy treatment bed. Goggles on. The curved panel glows warm red just above your face. It is pain-free and gentle, and you may well drift off.

Thirty minutes later you sit up relaxed, with skin that looks fresh and rested. There is no downtime, so you can head straight back to work, out to dinner or on to the school run.

Why a course works best

Skin renews over weeks, which is why the trials ran over four and five weeks. Every session builds on the last. Book a course, keep a steady rhythm, and watch your skin look smoother and firmer week by week.

LED, Botox and retinol: how they fit together

• LED is light and nothing else. Lie back, relax, glow. It sits beautifully alongside the skincare you already love.
• Retinol is a night-time vitamin A ingredient. LED and retinol make a smart team: one at home, one at the spa.
• Daily SPF protects the collagen you have. Pair it with LED and you are looking after your skin from both sides.
• Botox is an injection. If you want smoother-looking skin and would rather keep needles out of it, LED is your answer.

Your neck and chest

Fine lines on the neck and crepey chest skin are some of the biggest giveaways. Ask your spa when you book about including your neck in your session.

Book LED at PURE

• LED Light Therapy (Face), 30 minutes: £45. Your perfect first session.
• LED course of six sessions: £225. The best value way to build results, and £45 less than six single sessions.
• Deluxe Facial + LED, 60 minutes: £75. A deep cleanse and facial, then 30 minutes under the light.
• PUREtec Facial + LED: from £99 for 60 minutes. Our advanced facial, finished with LED.
• Add LED to any facial: +£30 for 30 minutes.

See every option in our LED collection.

LED is available at PURE Cults, Union Square, Rose Street, Lothian Road, West Nile Street, Witney Lakes and Coventry. Treatments of 60 minutes or longer include 60 minutes of spa and wellness facilities (facilities vary by spa, visit our spa page for details).

The pairing that gets the most from every visit

The Firm & Glow plan: start with a Deluxe Facial + LED (£75) to kick things off with a deep cleanse and your first LED session. Then book your LED course of six (£225) and keep the rhythm going twice a week. Total: £300 for seven LED sessions and a facial.

Already love your facials? Simply add LED to your next one for £30. It is the easiest upgrade on our menu.

In Aberdeen? Add a red-light sauna

PURE Union Square has a Red Light-Infused Infrared Sauna, £25 for 30 minutes. Book it straight after your LED session for a warm, glowing, head-to-toe finish.

Start your course today

Smoother, firmer-looking skin is a few sessions away. Book your 30-minute LED session to try it, or go straight for the course and give your skin the full four-week glow-up. Book online now.

Pregnant or under medical care? Have a quick word with your GP before you book.

A wellness experience, not a medical treatment.

Frequently asked questions

Does LED light therapy work for wrinkles?

The research is impressive. In a double-blind trial of 76 people, red and near-infrared LED twice a week for four weeks reduced wrinkles by up to 36% and lifted skin elasticity by up to 19%. Dermalux LED at PURE uses those same red and near-infrared wavelengths. A 30-minute session is £45, or a course of six is £225.

Is LED a good alternative to Botox?

If you want smoother, firmer-looking skin without needles, LED is a brilliant choice. You simply lie back under the light for 30 minutes, with no downtime, and go straight back to your day. It works beautifully alongside your skincare routine. Start with a single session for £45 or book the course of six for £225.

How many LED sessions do I need?

For the best results, book a course. The 76-person trial used two sessions a week for four weeks, and skin keeps building on every session. PURE's LED course gives you six sessions for £225, which is £45 less than booking six singles. Pair it with a Deluxe Facial + LED for £75 to start strong.

Does LED firm the skin?

In the 76-person trial, skin elasticity rose by up to 19% and skin samples showed more collagen, the protein that gives skin its spring. Another study of 36 people found skin felt softer, smoother and firmer after nine sessions. Book a course at PURE and enjoy firmer-looking skin with no needles and no downtime.

Is a red light bed the same as an LED facial?

They are different experiences. An LED facial uses a panel close to your face at set wavelengths, red and near-infrared for lines and firmness. At PURE Union Square in Aberdeen you can enjoy both: book Dermalux LED for your face, then relax in the Red Light-Infused Infrared Sauna for £25 for a warm, glowing finish.

Where can I get LED light therapy near me?

Dermalux LED is available at PURE Cults and Union Square in Aberdeen, Rose Street and Lothian Road in Edinburgh, West Nile Street in Glasgow, Witney Lakes and Coventry. All PURE spas open seven days a week and late, so you can fit your course around your life. Book online today.

Sources

• Lee SY et al. (2007). A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, and split-face clinical study on LED phototherapy for skin rejuvenation. J Photochem Photobiol B 88(1):51-67. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17566756/
• Goldberg DJ, Amin S, Russell BA, Phelps R, Kellett N, Reilly LA (2006). Combined 633-nm and 830-nm LED Treatment of Photoaging Skin. J Drugs Dermatol 5(8). https://jddonline.com/articles/combined-633-nm-and-830-nm-led-treatment-of-photoaging-skin-S1545961606P0748X