LED Light Therapy Aftercare (Red Light Therapy Mask Results): What to Do the First 48 Hours
By Derma Aesthetics Spa | June 22, 2026
If you left our Cherry Creek room feeling clean, smooth, and refreshed, keep the momentum going with one rule for the next 48 hours: keep your skin calm. That means gentle cleanse, simple moisture, and SPF. Skip anything that heats you up, scrubs you, or stings you.
Quick context: Our LED Light Therapy is a relaxing, 30-minute therapeutic light therapy session that supports skin healing, rejuvenation, and collagen production. The aftercare is simple and it matters, especially in Denver where sun exposure can sneak up on you at altitude.
Your first 24 to 48 hours: the “keep it quiet” checklist
Most people love LED because it’s low downtime. You can usually get right back to your day. But for your best red light therapy for face results, we generally recommend treating your skin like it’s in a calm, protected window.
Do: Use a gentle cleanser, then a light moisturizer. Keep it fragrance-free if you tend to react.
Do: Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning. If you’re outside, reapply. Denver UV is no joke.
Skip: Heavy sweating, saunas, hot yoga, and hard workouts for 24 to 48 hours. Heat and sweat can kick up redness and irritation.
Skip: Exfoliating acids, retinol, strong actives, and harsh scrubs for at least 48 to 72 hours. If it tingles, pause it.
And yes, you can still have a nice day in Cherry Creek. Do the shopping. Take a gentle walk on the Cherry Creek Trail. Just keep it easy and stay out of direct sun as much as you can.
Days 3 to 7: how to keep that glow without “overdoing it”
If your skin is calm after the first two days, you can usually slide back into your normal routine slowly. The biggest mistake we see is jumping back into exfoliating, picking at texture, or throwing five actives on “because it looks good.”
A lot of our regulars love that they notice a healthy glow quickly. One person told us, “I noticed the results after just 24 hours.” The way you treat your skin that first week can help you hold onto that bright, refreshed look.
Keep doing: gentle cleanse, moisturizer, and SPF 30+ daily. If you’re outdoors around Denver, reapply sunscreen like it’s part of your skincare, because it is.
If you’re acne-prone or you tend to get congested, be extra careful with sweaty workouts this week. Wiping sweat with a clean towel and cleansing soon after can make a difference.
The simple product routine we like after light therapy
You don’t need a complicated shelf for light therapy aftercare. Simple is usually what keeps skin happiest.
Stick to these basics
- Gentle cleanser: no beads, no strong fragrance, no “deep scrub” vibe.
- Light moisturizer: think comfortable and hydrated, not heavy and greasy.
- Broad-spectrum SPF 30+: every day. Reapply if you’re outside, driving with sun on your face, or doing outdoor summer activities.
Real-life rule: If you wouldn’t put it on a dry, freshly exfoliated face, don’t put it on your face right after therapeutic light therapy either.
If you’re not sure what to restart first, tell us what you’re using at home. We’ll help you map out a calm return plan that makes sense for your skin.
Red flags vs normal: when to reach out to our Cherry Creek team
A little warmth or mild pinkness can happen, especially if your skin is already sensitive. That usually settles quickly with gentle products and skipping heat.
Reach out to us right away if you notice increasing redness, blistering, or persistent pain. Don’t wait it out.
“She takes the time to study your skin and see what it needs and caters a special regime for what you need.”
one of our regulars
If you want help picking your next step: LED Light Therapy (30 minutes, starting at $45) pairs well with other facial work when your goal is calm, clear skin and steady glow. If you’re comparing options, take a look at our facial treatments in Cherry Creek and we’ll point you in the right direction.
These aftercare steps apply to our clients across Denver, Glendale, Aurora, Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, and Greenwood Village. If you’re a busy professional or parent and you need low-fuss rules, keep it simple: calm skin, no sweat, no strong actives, SPF every morning.
