I’m 65. I Added Light Therapy To My Routine. Here’s what I actually think.

I am not against clinic treatments.

I have had facials. I have tried professional treatments. I understand why people like them.

But at this stage, I prefer things I can repeat consistently at home without needing to book an appointment, recover afterwards, or explain why my face looks a little different that week.

Botox can smooth expression lines, but it does not really support the quality of the skin itself. It does not help with thinning-looking skin on the neck, chest, or hands. It also needs to be repeated, and for me, the result started feeling less natural over time.

Microneedling can be helpful, but it is more intense. There is redness, sensitivity, downtime, and the skin barrier can feel fragile afterwards. I do not always want that. Especially now that my skin is drier and more reactive than it used to be.

Facials are lovely, but they can become expensive if you want to keep up the results. I still enjoy them, but I do not want my entire beauty routine to depend on getting to a clinic every few weeks.

Light therapy fits into my life much better.

It is easy. It does not hurt. It does not require recovery time. And most importantly, it is something I can actually repeat.

That matters because mature skin needs consistency.

Not one dramatic treatment every few months, but consistency.

It gives me a proper treatment step at home, without adding another harsh active or another complicated appointment.

I chose a panel instead of a mask or wand because I wanted to treat more than just my face.

At 65, the face is not the only area that matters.

My neck, chest, hands, and hairline all need attention too.

The neck and chest especially can start to show thinning-looking skin, sagging, and fine lines. I did not want to treat those areas like an afterthought.

With a panel, I can sit in front of it and use it across my face, neck, and chest. Sometimes I use it with my top off so I can properly target the chest area as well.

That made more sense to me than using something only designed for the face.

I use AuraWave on clean, bare skin after cleansing and before applying skincare.

That is the order that works best for me.

The AuraWave panel has 5 light modes, so I choose depending on what my skin needs.

I do not use every mode every night. I keep it simple.

For overall glow and rejuvenation, I use Full Spectrum most often.

For my friends, I usually explain it like this:

I like having different modes because my skin is not the same every day.

Sometimes I want to focus on firmness. Sometimes my skin looks dull. Sometimes it feels more reactive. Sometimes I want to focus more on my neck and chest.

The panel lets me adjust without changing my entire routine.

The main difference is that my face, neck, and chest look more maintained.

That was my focus from the beginning.

Not looking frozen.

Not looking dramatically different.

Just looking like I have kept up with myself.

My skin looks calmer, firmer, and more cared for. The texture looks smoother. My neck and chest do not feel like forgotten areas anymore.

I also notice that my skin seems less reactive.

Weather changes, stress, and small routine changes do not seem to set it off as easily. I get fewer random breakouts too, which was a nice bonus.

Outside of skin, I have noticed a few small things as well.

I sleep better when I use it at night. In winter, I find it easier to wake up when I use blue light before skincare. Little scars and joint stiffness also seem to bounce back faster.

But the main reason I keep using it is simple.

That is what I wanted.

If you want to try the same panel I use, you can purchase the AuraWave Light Therapy Panel from Ashorie through the website here.

This is the exact one I use in my routine, and the one I recommend because it has 5 light modes, so you can use it for more than just one concern.

Right now, Ashorie is also offering a free Electric Sculptor with AuraWave for a limited time.

I like the pairing because AuraWave is the treatment step for the skin, while the sculptor gives that more lifted, refreshed look around the face and jawline.

Together, it feels like a small at-home beauty ritual.