Light Therapy and Your Skin Care Routine: Order, Spacing and Safety
Quick answer: Clean, dry skin goes first, then the device session, then your usual products as your product labels direct. Keep sessions spaced as the manual states and stop if your skin feels uncomfortable.
People often ask where a light device belongs in a daily routine. This guide gives a simple order of steps and common sense safety notes. It does not describe any condition or promise any outcome.
A simple order of steps
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cleanse and dry your skin |
| 2 | Remove makeup and leave skin product free before the session |
| 3 | Run the session with the timer, eyes protected as directed |
| 4 | Wipe the device clean |
| 5 | Apply your usual products |
Face mask or panel
A mask such as the LX300 sits against the face and runs hands free. A panel such as the FX500 is used at a distance. Select devices carry FDA 510(k) clearance for specific, limited uses, and most are sold as general wellness products. The LX300 and LX500 face masks are cleared for the face only.
Safety notes
- Read about photosensitizing medications and talk to your clinician if any apply.
- Keep eyes protected as the manual directs.
- Do not use on broken skin without clinician advice.
Common mistakes
- Leaving products on the skin during a session.
- Using the device longer than the timer allows.
- Not cleaning the mask between uses.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use the device before or after products?
Before, on clean dry skin, unless your product label says otherwise.
How often can I run a session?
Follow the manual's schedule.
Is it FSA or HSA eligible?
Depends on your plan. See the FSA and HSA guide.
See the mask collection. This guide is educational and is not intended to diagnose or replace clinician advice.
How we create this guide: We write from product manuals and review each claim against our editorial standards.
Updated October 2026.
