I've Used This $2.7K Laser For Over A Year — Even On Vacations

My skin absolutely freaks out during travel. The dry plane air dehydrates my skin. The change in schedule and atmosphere sends my already sensitive skin into panic mode. And the jet lag and sleep disruptions leave my complexion looking dull. 

I always looked forward to vacation but never to how my skin looked while on vacation. However, last year, I tested out the Lyma Laser, a first-of-its-kind at-home cold laser device that helps smooth wrinkles, reduce redness, and improve overall tone. (Read more about my experience here.) 

I'll be upfront and say that I am a fan of this tool. It has kept wrinkles from forming in areas I started to notice fine lines, dramatically reduced my redness and sensitivity, and has overall just made my skin more vibrant. In the year-plus that I've used it, several people have asked me if I started getting injectables (I haven't) or what in-office treatment I'd started (none in the past year). All that I've done differently is use the Lyma Laser.

It is by far my most cherished beauty product—and comes with a price tag of $2.7K to match.

I have naturally sensitive and rosacea-prone skin. That means my complexion turns red, bumpy, and dry when irritated by internal or external changes.

I'm also in my 30s, so I'm developing faint fine lines on my forehead, around my eyes, and on my nasolabial folds. I'm also genetically blessed with thin skin under the eyes, so I have dark under-eye circles fairly frequently.

Personally, the things I notice most while I travel are a dramatic increase in dryness and fine lines (I'm constantly reapplying moisturizers that my skin just laps up), flushing (my cheeks are especially prone to redness), and very purple under-eye bags.

That is until I started traveling with my Lyma Laser. At first I was hesitant to travel with a skin care tool so expensive, but the thought of being away from it for more than two weeks sent me into skin care withdrawal.

The Lyma Laser is considered a non-ablative and uses Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) technology. LLLT technology works through photobiomodulation, or using light to stimulate rejuvenation, rather than thermal damage. Because it's not reliant on heat, these types are often nicknamed "cold lasers."

It works by stimulating adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production and encouraging cellular regeneration. ATP is a molecule that transfers energy throughout the body and supports mitochondrial function—it essentially is what keeps cells functioning properly.

Skin cells require a constant supply of ATP to fuel a variety of functions3, such as skin cell turnover and collagen production4. ATP also plays a role in skin protection5 by fueling both the inflammatory and antioxidant response. 

With age, ATP production declines. This results in aesthetic changes to the skin, such as sagging, fine lines, dullness, redness, dark spots, and more. 

Benefits of the Lyma Laser

Because of its ability to enhance ATP production, LYMA Laser targets skin concerns associated with aging. It can be used as both a treatment (i.e., rejuvenate and reverse skin issues) and a preventive tool (i.e., keep issues from forming in the first place). 

The simple truth is that I want to have nice glowing skin while on holiday. Not only does this just make me feel better about myself, but I also like to wear less makeup, and having an even complexion lets me do that. 

However, given my extremely sensitive skin, I'm often battling red, blotchy, tired-looking skin. 

The Lyma Laser has changed all that. The night before I travel, I do a full 30-minute session. This helps my skin be in a good place before travel stress. Then, after arrival, I typically like to cleanse my face and do another session while decompressing. This allows my body and mind to relax while the Lyma Laser helps deal with any inflammation in my complexion.

This combo gets me off to a great start—so the rest of the trip I'm less likely to break out, have a flare-up, or worry about my complexion in general.

While I certainly don't use the laser daily while on vacation (it is vacation after all), I like to use it for tuneups while getting ready in the morning or while relaxing at night. It just keeps my skin at peace when it wouldn't otherwise be. 

It's especially important to use it during sunny trips. While I'm diligent about sun care (lots of SPF and hats), the Lyma Laser can bolster the skin's antioxidant response, so it's more able to fight UV-induced free radicals. 

Plus, whenever I come back from a trip, people always compliment me on my post-vacation glow. 

The Lyma Laser is obviously not just a travel companion. It's designed for regular use over time to experience the best results. 

I have used it for over a year now (save for a monthlong break when I wasn't able to use it) and can confidently say this has made the most meaningful impact on the look of my skin out of everything I do. 

Since I've started using it, I regularly get asked about who does my Botox, or "What in-office treatments have you done lately?" The answer is that I haven't started Botox (no shame if you do; I just personally haven't), nor have I received any treatment in the past year. 

What I have done is use the Lyma Laser consistently. I believe this is the most effective preventive aging tool on the market. 

I have almost all but avoided developing lasting, static wrinkles (I still get situational fine lines, but those are normal). My day-to-day redness has subsided substantially. I no longer experience dark spots or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. And overall, my skin just appears more luminescent and dewy.

This is a time and cost investment, and there's no way of getting around that. 

$2.7K is not a price tag everyone can afford—and even if you can, it's still a lot to stomach. There's certainly an argument to be made that investing in this will save you the pricey trips to a facialist or doctor's office. And considering the wand is said to work for up to 10 years, you can get your money's worth.

It's also a time investment, as you do need to use it consistently. In fact, for the first three months, you're encouraged to use it daily for 30 minutes a session. (Once you start "maintenance" mode, it's much more flexible.)

I feel lucky to have the Lyma Laser—the skin care tool has become such a core part of my skin care routine that I even take it with me when I vacation.