by The beauty technology boom shows no signs of slowing down, and one innovation in particular is causing quite a stir in skincare circles.
While LED and microcurrent masks have become staples in many a beauty routine, the Lyma laser brings something completely unique to the space, claiming to go one step further in the promise of skin rejuvenation.
A-list approval is huge: Ana de Armas, Gwyneth Paltrow and Hailey Bieber are loyal users. Celebrity face Joanna Czech is a longtime brand collaborator, and Amber Valetta recently signed on as the face of Lyma Skincare: a product duo designed to be used in conjunction with the Laser.
So what exactly is this buzzy device? It occupies a different space in the market from the brand’s flagship product – a holistic maximalist called The Supplement – but follows the same approach to offer what the brand hopes will be the ultimate skin investment.
Here, read everything you need to know about the Lyma laser, from how the technology actually works, to what it can (and can’t) have a tangible impact on…
What is the Lyma Laser?
The Laser is the world’s first medical-grade home laser device, which combines four high-powered antibacterial blue LEDs with a laser beam to regenerate skin at the cellular level, rather than skimming over the surface. The LED works on the upper skin layers, killing bacteria that lead to breakouts, while the laser goes deeper to encourage longer lasting results.
“The Lyma Laser works in a way that topical skin care 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 cosmetics. device and 100 times more powerful than LED. It’s a technology born from the medical industry called low level laser therapy (LLLT), which has been used for many years to treat many medical issues as diverse as rebuilding cartilage and healing tendons.”
The LLLT technology was first discovered at a medical research unit in Leipzig back in the 1960s, when doctors discovered that exposure to low-level lasers could help heal wounds and rebuild cartilage after damage. This concept of building up the skin, rather than shedding it, is one we hear more often today (Augustinus Bader’s famous cream was originally intended to treat burns) as the industry’s focus shifts away from beauty. cosmetic to tangible skin health: the bottom line, rather than correcting the visible symptoms.
So far, so promising: but what skin issues can this technology tackle with visible effect? The brand claims the benefits are far-reaching, promising everything from plumper skin to brighter hyperpigmentation, and even the smoothing of old wrinkles.
How does the Lyma Laser work?
The continuous (non-flashing) output laser is able to penetrate deep into the skin, reaching the muscle layers. Here, it can ‘communicate’ with the mitochondria (the energy source of skin cells) giving them the power to accelerate the production of collagen and elastin. Like an energy bar for your skin, it coaxes back the skin behaviors that were common in our youth – and doing all this, according to Goff, “without damaging a single cell”. With regular use, inflammation is reduced, soft tissue heals more effectively, and the skin surface appears smoother and more unified in tone.
“As with most areas of our lives, we’re embracing technology to enhance or supercharge our routines and that’s what advanced beauty technology is proven to do,” says Goff. “Essentially, it reaches deep down to the bottom layer of the dermis, where the light energy triggers a genetic switch inside the skin cells telling them not to die, but to recharge, regenerate and repair – the destruction of healthy skin cells is reversed . Basically, the light energy of the laser instructs the existing cells to produce more proteins to fight free radicals: less free radicals equals more collagen and elastin.”
Lyma recommends using the laser regularly and consistently for the best results: a 15-minute treatment every day for the first three months (and yes, you can do it on the sofa) before moving on to sessions maintenance twice a week. The device can be moved over the whole face, or kept still over specific patches of pigmentation, scarring or acne. There’s no need for goggles and you’re not tethered to a cable, so it’s realistically committed to daily use.
When treating the whole face, you may want to apply a soft serum, cream or oil beforehand, to allow the laser to glide over your face without tugging. Lyma recommends using the laser along with its own duo of preparation products, although they are not necessary for the treatment: unlike devices like micro-current wands, the laser will deliver with or without skin care being applied beforehand.
The brand’s Active Mist is a mineral-rich facial spritz 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, nourishing the epidermis to increase cell turnover and give an instant boost of plumpness”.
Then there’s the Priming Serum (which contains humectant beta-glucans alongside the trademarked Wellmune® compound), which Goff says “immediately hydrates the skin 20 percent more than hyaluronic acid”. By activating the macrophages (cells of the skin that fight bacteria) and stimulating the fibroblast cells, it enhances the collagen amplification ability of the laser.
The laser is powerful, but it can be used around the eye, because of the two internal diffusers that focus the beam and remove the heat energy. It is suitable for all skin types and tones, and slots into any topical skin care routine without compromise.
The Lyma Laser Pro program
This month, Lyma has introduced the Laser Pro: a supercharged new take on the original culture, designed to treat the body from head to toe. Created with clinics in mind (but also available for hardware enthusiasts to purchase for home use), the Pro is essentially a step-by-step device that features three LLLT lasers in one larger one. It is great for treating the face quickly, but the results before and after the arms and chest are really impressive.
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Indeed, using the Lyma laser is as slick an experience as you’d expect for a device firmly nestled in the investment category (the complete Starter Kit comes in at just under £2000). The experience is undeniably polished: from the video tutorials by pioneering face Nicola Joss on the brand’s site, to the weighted but quiet operation of the laser itself, no corners are cut here.
What’s more, the treatment is completely pain-free, involves no pain or downtime (not even a hint of redness) and does not follow the damage-to-repair ethos that makes treatments such as microneedling intimidating to some. In fact, Goff says that traditional laser devices work through the stress/damage response, which injures the skin to stimulate collagen, but the Lyma Laser’s near-infrared beam is spread so many times – 25,000 times to be accurate – removed. all the heat, making it completely cold. We don’t rely on the heat of the laser to damage the skin, but on the cold near-infrared technology to rejuvenate and rejuvenate.”
Determining whether the Lyma laser will be a worthwhile investment for you depends on the results you expect, and the commitment you are willing to put in. Consistency is key, and you’ll need to carve out 15 minutes each day to use your device.
Over time, post-acne scarring visibly fades and is virtually eliminated. Skin generally looks and feels happier with diligent use: acne breakouts become calmer and clearer, while rosacea doesn’t magically disappear (it’s a chronic skin disorder, after all). With slowly progressive improvements in tone and texture, skin looks brighter and more subtle yet deeply satisfying. If you are looking for something to deliver better skin that lasts, this could be good.
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