Celebrities love it, TikTok can’t stop talking about it, but is light therapy really worth the buzz?

Light therapy, once a dermatology staple, is now a mainstream beauty trend, with consumers seeking benefits like brighter skin and faster recovery. While celebrities endorse red-light devices, scientific evidence for their efficacy and safety in consumer products remains limited. Experts advise caution and emphasize that light therapy should complement, not replace, established treatments.

Celebrities love it, TikTok can’t stop talking about it, but is light therapy really worth the buzz?
Light therapy, once a dermatology staple, is now a mainstream beauty trend, with consumers seeking benefits like brighter skin and faster recovery. While celebrities endorse red-light devices, scientific evidence for their efficacy and safety in consumer products remains limited. Experts advise caution and emphasize that light therapy should complement, not replace, established treatments.