Posted by Equipo Anelle Skin
on May 06, 2026
In short: during the first week, 5-minute sessions, 3 or 4 times. Then you can gradually increase to 10 or 15 minutes, depending on how your skin responds. Never more than 4 sessions a week, with rest days in between. There's no need to use it every day: consistency is what counts, not the number of minutes. Follow the Glow Mask manual.
Anelle Skin Glow Mask
- 5, 10, or 15-minute timer
- Turns off automatically when finished
- Battery-powered: cordless and hands-free
"How long should I wear it?" and "Can I use it every day?" are two of the questions we receive most often. It makes sense: when you like something, you want to use it more. But with LED light, it's like exercise: more isn't always better. What makes the difference is a pace you can maintain week after week.
How long does a session last
The Glow Mask has a timer with three options: 5, 10, or 15 minutes. You choose the time with the T button on the remote, the mode with the M button, and the mask turns off automatically when finished. You don't have to watch the clock.
Which one do you choose? It depends on which week you're in. The manual suggests a gradual increase, so your skin can get used to the light before you extend the sessions:
- Before you start: sensitivity testTurn on the mask and place it on the inside of your forearm for 5 minutes.
- Week 1: 5 minutes3 to 4 sessions, with rest days in between.
- Weeks 2 and 3: 10 minutesIf your skin has responded well, take the next step.
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From week 4: 10 or 15 minutesDepending on how your skin responds and what you want to treat.
Your skin is comfortableYou can maintain 15 minutes, always with a maximum of 4 sessions a week.You notice your skin is slightly sensitiveGo back to 5 or 10 minutes for a few days. It's okay to scale back.
Weeks 2 and 3 are our suggestion for increasing gradually; the manual only asks you to increase gradually. If your skin is slower, respect its pace. And if it's sensitive or reactive, you have a gentler ramp-up in LED mask and sensitive skin.
How many times a week
The manual is very clear here: do not exceed 4 sessions a week and leave rest days between sessions. This means the ideal pace is between 3 and 4 sessions, spread throughout the week.
- 15'M
- T
- 15'W
- T
- 15'F
- S
- 10'S
Choose fixed days. It's the easiest way not to forget: for example, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights, after removing your makeup. If you miss a day, don't make up for it with a double session the next day: keep going with your normal pace.
A practical tip: a full charge of the remote lasts about 60 minutes, which is about 4 sessions. If you charge the mask on the same day of the week, for example Sunday, you'll never run out halfway through a session.
Can you use the LED mask every day?
That's not what the Glow Mask manual recommends. Rest days are part of the routine, just like the sessions. This is the comparison that best helps explain it:
3 or 4 sessions a week
- According to the manual
- Yes: it's the recommended frequency
- Rest
- Free days between sessions
- Consistency
- Easy to maintain for months
Every day
- According to the manual
- No: it exceeds the maximum of 4 a week
- Rest
- None
- Consistency
- Easier to give up after a few weeks
It's also no use doing two sessions in a row on the same day to "go faster". One session, for the time allotted according to your week, and then rest. You can find this and other common mistakes in contraindications and 7 mistakes when using an LED mask.
How many weeks until you notice something
The honest answer here is: it depends on each skin. Changes, when they come, are gradual. As a guide, some people start to notice something around these weeks, with consistent use:
Calm · green
- Around week 4.
- A feeling of calm and a more even-looking tone.
Brighten · amber
- Around week 3.
- More luminosity and a visually more homogeneous tone.
Rejuvenate · red
- Around week 4.
- Skin with a smoother and firmer appearance.
Tighten · red + infrared
- Around week 6.
- Firmer appearance and visually softer expression lines.
That's why it's best to give it at least a couple of months before drawing conclusions. If you want to know what each light does and why each one has its own pace, we explain it in what each color of LED phototherapy does.
When to reduce the time or rest
The ramp is a guide, not an obligation. Your skin is in charge. These are the signs to adjust:
- Slight redness that goes away quicklyIt can be normal. Maintain the time or take one step down for the next session.
- Redness that lasts more than 2 hoursStop and consult your dermatologist before continuing: your skin may be photosensitive.
- You have started a new treatment or medicationIf it can make the skin sensitive to light, ask before continuing.
- Skin irritated for another reasonA strong exfoliant, the sun, the cold. Leave the session for another day.
And a reminder that saves doubts: the session is done with clean and dry skin, without makeup or oils. Your serum and cream, afterwards.
Fifteen minutes four times a week is worth more than an hour on a Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
How long should the LED mask be used?
The first week, 5 minutes per session. Then you can gradually increase to 10 or 15 minutes, depending on how your skin responds.
Can I use the LED mask every day?
It is not recommended. The manual indicates no more than 4 sessions a week, with rest days in between.
Can I do two sessions in a row?
There's no need. One session a day, at most, and respecting the limit of 4 a week.
Is it better in the morning or at night?
Whenever it suits you best to be consistent. The important thing is clean and dry skin and applying your facial routine afterwards.
What if I skip a week?
Resume with your normal pace. If you have stopped for several weeks, you can start again with 5 or 10-minute sessions for a few days.
References
- Anelle Skin (2026). Anelle Skin Glow Mask User Manual, version 2: sensitivity test, duration, and frequency of sessions.
- Avci, P. et al. (2013). Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) in skin: stimulating, healing, restoring. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 32(1), 41-52. PubMed
