Over the past 10 months, I’ve made a serious commitment to improving my skin care routine. From upgrading my products to targeting problem areas and using daily red light therapy on my face with my Shark CryoGlow Mask, the benefits of clear skin are tenfold.
That said, by focusing on my face and neck, I missed 90% of my skin – especially key areas that could use some TLC. Little did I know that using blue and red LED light therapy would help my skin conditions—ranging from hyperpigmentation and stretch marks to cellulite—not just on my face.
Enter CurrentBody’s LED Light Therapy Panel. Priced at AU$1,359.99, CurrentBody’s full body panel has modes designed for anti-aging, clearing, and skin rejuvenation. With blue and red lights across its settings, the panel holds 544 LED bulbs and can be attached to its accompanying stand, carried directly with the supplied straps or flexibly positioned to wrap around target areas.
The 45cm W x 22cm L x 33cm H panel is larger than most LED face masks – and more expensive – but it promises noticeable results in eight weeks with 3 to 5 weekly sessions of up to 20 minutes.
Raring to go, I unboxed the panel with three main questions in mind for my two-month review period: Would it help clear my skin, could it effectively target specific body areas, and would it justify the price tag? I put it to the test to find out.
How it works
Unlike an LED mask that mainly targets the face, the CurrentBody panel can treat almost any area of the body. Whether you want to focus on your hands, feet, back or legs, the panel easily adjusts to your focus area.
I tested the panel for eight weeks, averaging three sessions per week. Although I initially started with five sessions a week, I scaled back to better accommodate my work-from-home schedule. My primary target areas throughout the process were my back, shoulders and thighs.
CurrentBody’s panel has two primary presets – Anti-Ageing and Clearing – that can be run on either high or low modes. It uses four specific light wavelengths: blue (415nm), red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm), and deep near-infrared (1072nm). The anti-aging mode relies mainly on red, near-infrared, and deep near-infrared light to penetrate deeper skin tissue, while the clearing mode uses a mix of blue and red light to target the upper dermal layers.
During my test I opted for the clearing setting on high mode for all my target areas. According to the manufacturer, this 20-minute session is recommended for both face and body at a minimum distance of 15cm. Eye protection is required when using this setting on the face, and a pair of goggles is included in the box.
For most sessions I used the supplied stand with the device. When I counted my legs, I propped it on my desk and stood in front of the panel. As for my back, I rotated either wrapped over my shoulders or used the stand on my desk. I didn’t use the included straps, but they were easy to slip on and off the device if you prefer closer proximity.
The results: did it really work?
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How about my results? They speak for themselves: it worked. After consistent use, my skin tone has evened out, texture bumps have softened, and my cellulite has started to disappear (although it hasn’t completely disappeared). These findings align with what I’ve learned from long-term LED therapy: while the first eight weeks lay the foundation, ongoing commitment is key to lasting results.
In terms of time commitment, using the panel was a bit more taxing than using an LED mask. When you wear a mask, sessions are typically shorter—about 5 to 7 minutes—and are often wireless and hands-free, so you can get on with your day.
The CurrentBody panel sessions can last anywhere from 10-20 minutes, and depending on your desired area, you may be stuck in a particularly uncomfortable position while the lights do their thing.
Sure, it’s a sacrifice you might be willing to make, but with my 20-minute sessions, I missed getting on with another task like wearing a mask. However, in those cases, you can opt for a lower mode setting that supports skin contact, so you’re mobile or your session plans to stick around, ie watching Netflix or answering emails.
take finals
In a world consumed with short attention spans and instant gratification, LED therapy is for those with considerable patience. If you expect clear skin in the first week, light therapy is not for you. However, if you are in for the long haul, you may have more promising results.
At AU$1,360, the CurrentBody Panel is an investment for tackling stubborn skin conditions – not a magic wand. If you’re willing to trade up to 20 minutes of multitasking or your morning for real results, deliver.
Ultimately, its value depends on your commitment. As an extension of an established LED routine or an alternative to expensive clinical visits, the CurrentBody panel makes a compelling case. Without consistency, however, the investment largely goes to waste.
As for my take, I thoroughly enjoyed using CurrentBody’s LED panel and was pleasantly surprised by the results. Will I add it to my skincare routine? The jury is still out on whether I use it every week, but one thing’s for sure: skincare shouldn’t stop at the neck—and if you’re ready to commit the time, your skin will tell you from head to toe.
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