If you’re looking to up the ante in your skin-care routine, you might be ready for what beauty insiders have long gatekept: at-home lasers. You’re likely already familiar with the in-office versions found at dermatologist offices, aesthetics clinics, or laser spas like Skin Laundry and beyond, where treatments can be expensive and difficult to keep up with regularly unless you have both the time and the budget. As these tools use light energy to spur skin’s healing processes, they work wonders to boost skin tone, texture, and elasticity for visible improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.
Fortunately, a small but growing category of FDA-cleared, expert-approved devices is making that same technology more accessible, allowing you to use a laser consistently, on your own schedule. The market is still far from saturated, with only a handful of options available, all at a premium price point.
Vogue’s Favorite At-Home Lasers for Anti-Aging:
While they are an investment, these tools can complement a daily skin-care routine and even in-office procedures. The best at-home lasers for anti-aging are more cost-effective than repeated professional treatments, require no appointments, and are always within reach. The trade-off is that results take longer and tend to be more subtle.
Ahead, we asked two board-certified experts everything you need to know about the best at-home lasers, and rounded up a few editor-approved options worth considering.
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Lyma Laser
- Why We Love It: If you’re not looking to break the bank, but are okay with giving it a light bruise, the traditional Lyma Laser remains a great option, following its 2020 debut. According to double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Yael Halaas, MD, it uses low-level “cold” laser technology to stimulate collagen and improve skin tone, texture, and fine lines, all without heat or downtime. “It’s painless and safe for all skin tones, but requires daily, consistent use (15 to 30 minutes) for gradual results.” In other words, it’s best suited for those after subtle, long-term rejuvenation, not anyone expecting immediate or clinic-level results.
- Editor’s Experience: “I’ve wanted a Lyma Laser since its inception, but only recently got my hands on one. Unlike most beauty tools that end up collecting dust under my bed, I’ve actually been consistent with this one, mostly because it’s so easy to use. There’s no need for a conductive gel, although it does come with one that can enhance penetration if you want to use it, and you don’t have to commit to an app or long, drawn-out treatment session. I’ll use it during a cameras-off Zoom or while half-watching TV. It’s also surprisingly sturdy, which makes it easy to travel with. I’ve even used it mid-flight, partly because I’m addicted to the quiet satisfaction of feeling better than my peers.” — Iman Balagam, contributor
- Laser Type: 808nm near-infrared cold laser
- Specs: FDA-cleared, cordless, rechargeable battery
- Best For: Wrinkles, pigmentation, sagging, and skin elasticity