Health and Wellness - Marissa Mace

Do Red Light Masks Really Work?

February 11, 2025

In the spirit of love and loving yourself… I wanted to share my experience with the viral red light therapy mask obsession I found one day while scrolling on Instagram. I’ve shared with you all I’m on a wellness journey – which include loving my skin more, too. Well, I’m here to give you a full review and breakdown of my experience using a red light face mask.

For context, I’m a 36-year-old mom of two who works full time. I’ve never had botox or even a facial or any skin treatment (if we’re being honest). Until about the last year, I didn’t give aging a second thought. But… this year I turn 37 and I’ve noticed some fine lines. I know I won’t be getting botox, so finding a holistic option is at the top of my list. I am no beauty expert, so anything I use needs to be user friendly and actually does the job. So, is the new viral skincare obsession worth the hype?

Spoiler: my red light therapy mask is one of my favorite tools in my graceful aging toolkit.

SO, what is red light therapy? Red light therapy is a non-invasive treatment using LED to mimic the wavelengths that naturally occur in sunlight. Compared to other forms of LED light therapy, red light penetrates further into the skin. As a result, it’s commonly used to treat signs of aging, including wrinkles, redness, acne, and scarring.

My skincare goals are to reduce fine lines and stimulate collagen to promote more vibrant skin – aka ‘that girl glow’! Remember, self care is self love.

There are so many red light masks on the market, but it is so important to invest in that right one. I also wanted a mask that was comfortable and one I could use while doing other tasks. And I have to say, Bon Charged checked everything on my wish list.

While others seem to be made of a more rigid material, this mask’s silicone is flexible, meaning I don’t feel that I have to stay 100% still throughout the entire 10-minute session. The Bon Charge mask has made it easy to habit stack (discount code: MARISSAMACE).

I use my mask each morning while I cook my breakfast. But there is an important reason why I can habit stack… the Bon Charge red light mask comes with silicone guards to go around your eyes that allow you to see clearly while using the mask. This is huge! You’re not stuck being still with your eyes closed.

My Results

I’ve been using the mask daily for a month now and I have to say my skin is beginning to get that glow I’ve been looking for. If you want to see results, be consistent, use it daily and be patient. I noticed brighter, tighter skin after four weeks. While you might not be able to see the tightness as well from the pictures, I can certainly feel it. Trust me, if you aren’t seeing results from your night cream or anti-aging serum, red light therapy is a solid next step.

The Verdict

Short story: it’s a yes from me. If you’re looking to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day… get yourself a red light mask! Using a red light therapy mask is a quick (and enjoyable) ritual I only need to do every other evening for results. No regrets here.

XO, Marissa

Red Light Therapy: My Experience

May 23, 2024

Red light therapy was something I fully did not understand and didn’t give a second thought to for a long time. When I started getting into biohacking and learning ways to support my body, an entire new world of gadgets and little known hacks were discovered. One of them being red light therapy.

Both my husband and I have been exploring the world of biohacking and clean eating (80% of the time – because hey, we aren’t perfect and we enjoy eating out from time to time). One biohacking concept that kept coming up was red light therapy so on a whim we welcomed one into our life.

A special thank you to Bon Charge for introducing us to our first red light device. We started small – but let me tell you, we are ready to go big. In late April we started using this mini red light device (code: MARISSA15 to save) before bed.

You place the small device in front of you or the area you want to focus on for 10 minutes a day. We have the handheld version but they also make large full-body versions, too. Now here’s the cool part, the red light stimulates collagen production and helps with stiffness and soreness.

I place it over my foot – I’ve had chronic foot issues since I was young but over the last two years, it has just intensified. My left foot tends to give me sharp pains when I walk and gets very stiff on me. The first time I used the mini red light, my foot went from stiff to flexible after a 10 minute red light session. MIND BLOWN! It’s truly amazing and makes me so happy because my foot feels normal again.

Can it be a bit pricey? Yes, it can. But for me, the price is so worth it. We’re headed on a couple of trips soon and you bet that mini red light is coming with us! It is perfect for travel or on the go red light sessions.

You can add red light to your face with a mask, on your neck with a neck enhancer like I talked about in my last blog or even just a mini hand held box will go a long way to making you feel amazing.

I absolutely love how biohacking continues to improve my lifestyle. I’d love to know if you’ve dipped your toes into the biohacking world… comment below with your favorite tool!

If you think red light might improve your lifestyle, Bon Charge was nice enough to pass along a code to help you save on your next red light or other biohacking purchase on their site. Use code MARISSA15 when you visit their website.

A Mom’s Beginners Guide to Biohacking

April 24, 2024

It feels good to feel good. The past 8 months, I’ve been really focused on my health. I’m not perfect and my consistency still needs work, but I’ve never felt better.

On top of consistent movement and focusing on my nutrition (see more on that here!), I’ve also been playing and experimenting with “biohacking.” In case you’re not familiar, biohacking is the idea of “hacking” or boosting your biology and cells to improve your health. Now, there are all kinds of different approaches, opinions, and methods of biohacking out there. I’ve found a few simple practices that I can fit into my everyday life, don’t take up a ton of time, and truly do make me feel better mentally, physically, and beyond. I kind of look at it as an investment into my health. Is it cheap? Absolutely not! Do you need all of these things? Nope. Have they helped me on my health journey? Absolutely.

The one thing that sets apart biohacking from more traditional health improvement methods like exercise and diet – which I’m focusing on as well – is that it creates an immediate improvement. Things like… more energy, better mood, improved blood circulation, or optimizing yourself are all felt pretty quickly! It’s amazing. These also compound over time to improve long-term health, but with most biohacking practices, you also feel some of the benefits right away, which is just plain cool!

For Mother’s Day, I gifted myself the ultimate mom biohacking routine. My new routine focuses on relaxing, lowering stress levels and improving my skin at the same time. I love this routine because it makes introducing biohacking easy. At first, the term “biohacking” intimidated me. But then I realized it could be as simple as taking a serotonin bath and incorporating oils to your skincare routine.

Here’s the best part, since I don’t have too much extra time to spare each day, this biohacking routine takes 45 minutes once a week.

Before I introduced biohacking, I first committed to more movement. I don’t know about you, but if I’m consistently moving – I feel better from head to toe. Next, I gave my skincare routine a glow up. I invested in better products. From serums to makeup. I break it all down in this recent blog post. Next, I stepped into the biohacking world.

My Fave Biohacking Tools for Beginners

Serotonin Bath: I regret all the baths I neglected to take. But it is the most relaxing part of my week. I didn’t think they could get better until I started adding two scoops of the Serotonin Soak – wow! Hello to a more relaxed, calm and happy me! The salts are infused with magnesium which supports serotonin production. Yes please! It also helps heal and restore sore muscles. This is my love language.
Red Light Therapy: I’m a side sleeper… if you’re like me then you see those lines on your chest and neck creeping up on you. Enter the red light neck enhancer (Code: MARISSA15). The tiny red lights help reduce fine lines and wrinkles while also boosting collagen. Red light acts as energy for your cells, and exposure to it allows your cells to function to their highest ability. I know, it sounds too good to be true, but there are studies to support that red light therapy can help promote healthier sleep, healthier skin, reduced inflammation, and improved recovery from exercise! There are so many red light options – face, body and neck!

Supplements: I hesitate to share exactly what I personally take for supplements. Each person has unique needs. I would highly recommend getting some bloodwork and/or lab tests done to learn about any micronutrient deficiencies and DNA methylation you have. But I’ll share two that I have incorporated into my daily routine. I take vitamin D and magnesium. Both my husband and I have started taking these supplements and have LOVED how they make us feel. We have also began taking a methylated multivitamin. We take this one!

Dry Brushing and oils: did you know dry brushing has been around for centuries? Not only is it relaxing but it enhances circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system and enhances your skin’s glow. Yes to all of that! I do this once a week before I take my bath. It also has helped eliminate some stubborn dry skin. After I dry brush, I use Ritual Oil to boost hydration. You’ll feel so good after. This might be my favorite new biohacking tool! Here’s the copper brush and Ritual Oil I swear by! (Code: MARISSA15)

Make sure to follow me on Instagram for all the things. I’ll also be sharing more about my journey there.