Radiofrequency (RF) devices like the Contour Pro RF use electromagnetic energy to gently heat the deeper layers of skin, stimulating collagen through controlled thermal effect, while red light therapy uses light absorption with no significant heating. RF targets firming and contouring; red light supports broader skin repair, tone, and recovery. The two are complementary and can be used in the same weekly routine on alternating days.

Choose the LED mask if your goals are facial skin only — it sits directly on the skin and is hands-free. Choose a panel if you also want muscle recovery, joint support, or body-area treatment: panels cover larger areas at higher total output. Many customers use both — the mask for daily skincare and a panel for recovery sessions.

For most goals, 3–5 sessions per week of 10–20 minutes each delivers the results seen in clinical research. Daily use is safe, but more isn't proportionally better — cellular response plateaus once an effective dose is reached.

Most users notice initial improvements in skin tone and texture within 4–6 weeks of consistent use, with more significant results — visible wrinkle reduction, firmer skin — typically appearing at 8–12 weeks. Muscle recovery benefits are often felt within the first 1–2 weeks. Consistency matters most: 3–5 sessions per week of 10–20 minutes matches the protocols used in clinical studies.

Red light therapy, also called photobiomodulation, is a non-invasive treatment that exposes the skin to specific wavelengths of red (660 nm) and near-infrared (850 nm) light. These wavelengths are absorbed by the mitochondria in your cells, increasing cellular energy (ATP) production, which supports collagen synthesis, skin repair, circulation, and muscle recovery. It is painless, UV-free, and requires no downtime.

Yes — red light therapy is considered safe for at-home use by healthy adults, with decades of clinical use and a low rate of side effects. LED devices emit no UV radiation and low heat, and the most common side effects are mild, temporary redness or warmth that resolves within hours. Follow the recommended session length (10–20 minutes) and distance for your device, and consult a doctor first if you are pregnant or take photosensitizing medication.

No. Our devices use red and near-infrared wavelengths only — completely UV-free. There is no tanning and no UV skin damage risk.

Protective goggles are included with all aura sweden panels and the LED mask. The light is safe but very bright, and near-infrared light is invisible, so you can't judge intensity by brightness — we recommend wearing the included eyewear during facial and close-range treatments. Keep your eyes closed during mask sessions, and consult your doctor first if you have an eye condition or recent eye surgery.

aura sweden devices are tested against clinical benchmarks for wavelength accuracy, irradiance output, and safety. The LED face mask is FDA cleared, and our red light therapy panels are FDA registered as general wellness devices; all products are CE certified and RoHS and FCC compliant. Our panels use the same 660 nm and 850 nm wavelengths studied in peer-reviewed photobiomodulation research.