The beauty technology boom shows no signs of slowing down, and there’s one innovation in particular that’s making waves in the most skincare-obsessed circles.
While LED masks and microcurrent have become indispensable in many a beauty routine, the Lyma laser brings something completely unique to the space and claims to take skin rejuvenation a step further.
The A-list endorsement is strong: Ana de Armas, Gwyneth Paltrow and Hailey Bieber are loyal users. Celebrity facialist Joanna Czech has been working with the brand for years, while Amber Valetta recently signed up as the face of Lyma Skincare: a duo of products designed to be used alongside the Laser.
What exactly is this buzzing device? It takes a different place in the market from the brand’s debut product – a maximalist, holistically ingestible product ambitiously named The Supplement – yet follows the same do-it-all approach to deliver what the brand hopes it will become the ultimate skin investment.
Find out everything you need to know about the Lyma laser, from how the technology actually works, to the things it can (and the things it can’t) have a tangible effect on…
What is the Lyma laser?
The Laser is the world’s first medical-grade home laser device, combining four powerful antibacterial blue LED lights with a laser beam to regenerate skin at the cellular level, rather than simply shaving across the surface. The LED works on the upper layers of the skin and kills bacteria that lead to breakouts, while the laser penetrates deeper to achieve longer-term results.
“The Lyma Laser works in a way that topical skin care simply cannot,” explains founder Lucy Goff. “It uses 500mW cold, near-infrared laser technology – a world first for home beauty devices – making it unlike any other cosmetic product. device and 100 times more powerful than LED. It is a technology that comes from the medical industry and is called low-level laser therapy (LLLT). This technology has been used for decades to treat a wide range of medical problems as diverse as cartilage repair and tendon healing.”
The LLLT technology was originally discovered by a medical research unit in Leipzig in the 1960s, when doctors discovered that low-level laser exposure could help heal wounds and rebuild cartilage after damage. This concept of building up the skin, rather than taking it away, is something we hear more often these days (Augustinus Bader’s famous cream was originally intended to treat burns) as the industry’s focus shifts from cosmetic beautification to tangible skin health: treating the skin. cause of the problem, rather than solving the visible symptoms.
Promising so far: but which skin problems can this technology actually tackle with visible effect? The brand claims the benefits are far-reaching, promising everything from plumper skin to brighter hyperpigmentation and even smoothing old scars.
How does the Lyma laser work?
The laser with continuous output (non-blinking) can penetrate deep into the skin and reach the muscle layers. Here it can ‘communicate’ with the mitochondria (the energy source of the skin cells), giving them the power to accelerate the production of collagen and elastin. Like an energy bar for your skin, it stimulates the skin behaviors that were common in our younger years – and all this happens, according to Goff, “without causing damage to a single cell.” With regular use, inflammation is reduced, soft tissue heals more effectively, and the skin surface appears smoother and more uniform.
“Like most areas of our lives, we adopt technology to improve or boost our routines and that’s what advanced, proven beauty technology does,” says Goff. “Intrinsically, it reaches deep into the base layer of the dermis, where the light energy activates a genetic switch in the skin cells that tells them not to die, but to recharge, regenerate and repair – reversing the destruction of healthy skin cells Extrinsically, the laser’s light energy instructs existing cells to produce more proteins to fight free radicals: fewer free radicals equals more collagen and elastin.
Lyma recommends using the laser regularly and consistently for best results: a 15-minute treatment every day for the first three months (and yes, you can do this while sitting on the couch) before moving on to twice-per-week maintenance sessions week. The device can be moved over the entire face, or held still over specific pigment spots, scars or acne. There’s no need for glasses and you’re not tied to a cable, so everyday use is realistic.
When treating the entire face, it is best to apply a soothing serum, cream or oil beforehand so that the laser glides over your face without pulling. Lyma recommends using the laser in addition to its own duo of preparation products, although these are not essential to the treatment: unlike devices such as microcurrent wands, the laser will conduct with or without skin care applied beforehand.
The brand’s Active Mist is a mineral-rich facial spray that holds up to 100 times more oxygen than water. According to Goff, “it acts as an oxygen mask, with the right pH balance to penetrate the skin, nourish the epidermis to increase cell turnover and provide an immediate boost.”
Next up, the Priming Serum (which contains moisturizing beta-glucans in addition to a trademarked compound Wellmune®), which Goff says instantly hydrates skin “20 percent more than hyaluronic acid.” By activating macrophages (the skin’s bacteria-fighting cells) and stimulating fibroblast cells, the laser’s collagen-boosting ability is further enhanced.
The laser is powerful but can be used around the eyes thanks to the two internal diffusers that bend the beam and dissipate heat energy. It is suitable for all skin types and tones and fits into any current skin care routine without compromise.
The Lyma LaserPro
This month, Lyma introduced the Laser Pro: a powerful new version of the cult original, designed to treat the body from head to toe. Created with clinics in mind (but also available for hardcore fans to purchase for home use), the Pro is essentially a scaled-up device with three LLLT lasers in a larger head. It’s ideal for a quick treatment of the face, but it’s the before-and-after results on the arms and chest that are truly remarkable.
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Indeed, using the Lyma laser is an experience that’s as smooth as you’d probably expect for a device so firmly ensconced in the investment category (the complete Starter Kit costs less than £2000). The experience is undeniably polished: from the video tutorials performed by leading facialist Nicola Joss on the brand’s site to the heavy-duty yet silent function of the laser itself, no corners are cut here.
What’s more, the treatment is completely sensation-free, involves no pain or downtime (not even a hint of redness), and doesn’t follow the damage-to-repair ethos that makes treatments like microneedling intimidating to some. Goff adds that “traditional laser devices work via the stress/damage response, causing damage to the skin to stimulate collagen, but the Lyma Laser’s near-infrared beam is diffused so much – 25,000 times to be precise – that it removes the skin. all the heat, making it completely cold. We do not rely on the heat of the laser to damage the skin, but on the near-infrared cold technology to regenerate and renew.”
Determining whether the Lyma laser will be a satisfactory investment for you depends on the results you expect and the commitment you are willing to make. Consistency is really key, and you should set aside 15 minutes every day to use your device.
Over time, acne scars visibly fade and blemishes are virtually eliminated. Skin generally looks and feels happier with heavy use: acne types become calmer and clearer, although rosacea won’t magically disappear (it is a chronic skin condition after all). With slow, progressive improvements in tone and texture, skin takes on a plumper, brighter appearance that is very subtle but incredibly satisfying. If you’re looking for something that will give you better skin that lasts, then this could be the one for you.
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