Partnering with The University of Manchester

The Beauty Tech Group (TBTG) is collaborating with The University of Manchester’s Centre for Dermatology Research to study the impact of the CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask on photoaged skin. The 12-week clinical trial, beginning in September 2025, will be led by Dr. Abigail Langton, PhD, a leading researcher in skin health and ageing.

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Advancing research into LED technology

CurrentBody Skin, one of TBTG’s three beauty technology brands, has pioneered the use of LED light therapy at home since 2009. Its LED Light Therapy Face Mask uses 236 LEDs to emit three clinically recognised wavelengths for anti-ageing: red light, near-infrared and deep near-infrared.

The study will see at least 20 adult volunteers use the mask for 10 minutes, five times per week, over 12 weeks. Alongside facial treatments, a bespoke LED forearm device has been developed to the same specification. Participants will undergo non-invasive skin assessments throughout, with small forearm biopsies taken at the start and end of the study to evaluate changes in skin health, elasticity and hydration.

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Commitment to science-backed beauty technology

Commenting on the partnership, Laurence Newman, CEO of The Beauty Tech Group, said: “As LED light therapy becomes more commonplace, so too has demand for education and proof of results. Partnering with one of the country’s leading dermatology faculties ensures our technology continues to set the standard in efficacy, safety and transparency.”

Dr. Abigail Langton added: “By combining cutting-edge technology with our dermatological expertise, we have a unique opportunity to uncover how targeted light wavelengths influence the biology of photoaged skin. This research will generate new insights into skin ageing and help shape the future of science-backed, at-home skin treatments.”