Conventional LED masks, with their rigid design, fail to conform closely to the skin’s contours. This limitation causes substantial light reflection, with up to 90% reflected over a distance of 2 cm, reducing light penetration and limiting stimulation of the deep skin layers essential for effective skin rejuvenation.
To address these challenges, Professor Keon Jae Lee’s team developed a face-conforming surface lighting micro-LED (FSLED) mask, which can provide uniform photostimulation to the dermis. The key technology lies in the mask’s ability to deliver uniform light to deep skin tissues while maintaining a conformal skin attachment. This is achieved through a 3D origami structure, integrated with 3,770 micro-LEDs and flexible surface light-diffusion layer, minimizing the gaps between the light source and the skin.
“Clinical Validation of Face-fit Surface-lighting Micro Light-emitting Diode Mask for Skin Anti-aging Treatment,” was published in Advanced Materials on October 22, 2024.
In clinical trials involving 33 participants, the FSLED mask demonstrated a 340% improvement in deep skin elasticity compared to conventional LED masks, proving its efficacy in significantly reducing skin wrinkles, sagging and aging.
Professor Lee said, “The FSLED mask provides cosmetic benefits to the entire facial dermis without the side effects of low-temperature burns, making home-care anti-aging treatment that enhances the quality of human life possible. The product is being manufactured by Fronics, KAIST startup company, and will be distributed globally through Amorepacific’s network, with sales starting in November.”
More information:
Min Seo Kim et al, Clinical Validation of Face‐Fit Surface‐Lighting Micro Light‐Emitting Diode Mask for Skin Anti‐Aging Treatment, Advanced Materials (2024). DOI: 10.1002/adma.202411651
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The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Citation:
Face-conforming LED mask shows 340% improved efficacy in deep skin elasticity (2024, October 29)
