There are few products on the market which can claim the unwavering support of serious beauty buffs, skincare experts and A-listers including Sienna Miller and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, but the Lyma Laser is no ordinary beauty buy. Firmly establishing itself as the crème de la crème of at-home beauty tech, it is famed for being the first clinical-grade laser cleared for home use – and it has the high price point to prove it. Coming in at an eye watering £1,999, it works at a cellular level, deep under the skin's surface to regenerate and repair, with seriously impressive results. If that's not enough, home expert Martha Stewart just gave the gadgets her seal of approval.
After visiting Lyma HQ in London for a signature Lyma Lift Facial using the brand's Laser Pro device, Stewart's post-treatment glow was so good, she was left dumbfounded. 'Wow is all I can say!!!!!' was her exact verdict, in fact. But she isn't the only one who is obsessed.
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What the brand say: 'The LYMA Laser is a revolutionary clinical-grade cold laser, engineered to make skin look younger by triggering a genetic switch inside each cell. Skin is dramatically transformed; wrinkles are radically improved; elasticity is restored; sagging is reversed, and pigmentation is faded.'
What we know: Expert-backed and well-loved by a flurry of A-listers who use this both at home and pre-red carpet, the Lyma Laser uses a 500mW near-infrared continuous cold laser beam at 808nm to penetrate deep through all layers of the skin to target its underlying architecture, helping to heal it from the inside out.
Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: Up to 100x more effective than LED devices, this clinical-grade laser tool for at-home use works at the deepest layers of the skin, targeting fat and muscle to trigger cellular-level energy production. The result? Skin rejuvenation on many counts, from the reduction of the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to combatting pigmentation and blemishes (the latter being my personal favourite).
Pros
- First clinical-grade laser cleared for home use
- Cold laser to minimise discomfort
Cons
- High price point
Which celebrities love the Lyma Laser?
It is no wonder the laser has fast-become a go-to for celebrities. Expert A-list aesthetician Joanna Czechhas been using the laser on her clientele since its inception in a bid to get their skin red carpet-ready. 'The LYMA Laser is the perfect tool for red carpet events and my go-to device for my most celebrated clients. The Laser has the power to give an instant glow, reduce redness and deliver firmer, tighter skin,' Czech says.
It has found its way into the personal beauty kits of the rich and famous, too. Everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Victoria Beckham vouch for the brand and its coveted offerings, which include an all-in-one supplement, epigenetic skincare and two revolutionary lasers: the Lyma Laser and the Lyma Laser Pro. Sienna Miller has declared herself a fan of Lyma's first generation laser.
Speaking during an Inside my beauty bag video with Harper's Bazaar, Miller says, 'This is really expensive but it's fantastic,' while clutching the device in her hands. 'It's the Lyma Laser and I was very fortunately given this and I think it really works, I really do. And it's quite nice to sit in front of the telly and just kind of rub it on your face with whatever product you have, they do make their own products as well.'
But what is it that makes this not-so-secret secret skincare weapon so good that it has managed to capture the hearts of so many? Here's everything you need to know.
What is the Lyma Laser?
Lyma has made a name for itself by producing high performance at-home beauty tech, but it was an all-in-one industry-shaking supplement that the homegrown British brand first launched to market with. The brand continued the trend, by creating a revolutionary inclusive skin treatment for at-home use: the Lyma Laser.
Developed for the medical industry, it is known to be the world's most powerful at-home beauty device, which uses the power of low-level-laser technology (LLLT) to target the deepest layers of skin fat and muscle tissue in order to deliver transformative results, from reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, to banishing pigmentation, blemishes and redness.
Another benefit associated with consistent use of the Lyma Laser is tightening sagging skin. Plastic surgeon, Dr Graeme E. Glass PhD, explains, 'The Lyma Laser Pro can help lift, sculpt, and tighten the skin by reinforcing the extracellular matrix, empowering the skin to regain youthful elasticity.' The Lyma Laser Pro, £4,995, is the newest laser technology to join the brand's at-home beauty tech portfolio and is larger than the original, making it ideal for full body treatments.
Unlike other laser technology on the market, which isn't always recommended for deep skin tones due to concerns over risks of scarring, the inclusive device can be used on black and brown skin tones as the Lyma Laser doesn’t rely on damaging skin in order to renew it. Instead, refreshingly, it is safe to use on all skin types and tones.
How does the Lyma Laser work?
The Lyma Laser has solved the problem of secluding laser technology to the clinical space by combining a coherent, continuous and ultra-diffused 500mW laser that bio-stimulates (808nm) the skin's deepest layers with four red LED lights (620nm). The breakthrough technology creates long-lasting, infra-red stimulation to restore biological function to trigger cell growth and repair, while attempting to reverse the skin ageing process. Think of it as a pain-free cold laser that recharges cells rather than causing pain or damage.
Instead of damaging skin in order to stimulate collagen production, Lyma's laser technology penetrates the skin in order to remodel and rebuild it from the base up, without causing any damage to cells in the process. In fact, it's so safe you can use it around the delicate eye area without goggles.
Yes, there are plenty of LED masks on the market, but the difference here is, unlike other devices that have a fleeting superficial and surface level effect, the Lyma Laser delivers constant laser power and penetrates every layer of the skin for long-lasting results.
Main image: Instagram @marthastewart48
Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia UK's Beauty Writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).
