Functions well, but needs better instructions! Heavy!
Seems to be made well, but wow, it sure is heavy! (I just went back and noticed that this warning does appear in the ad/order page, with solutions, but none of these solutions are mentioned in the product box itself.) It actually fits my large face, and the rubber around the eyeballs does block out the light rays. This might not be the case for people with other shaped faces. This all said, I found it to be quite uncomfortable I sat up and used it while watching TV. I actually found resting my finger under (in) the nose to hold it up during the session helped to keep the weight off of my eye sockets.<br /><br />I have no clue as to what the electronic probes are for??? It mentions them in the little manual, but doesn't tell or really say anything about them. And yes, I plugged them in, and yes, they stung/hurt! THe little head strap in also fairly wimpy. I had to play with it to get it into just the right spot.<br /><br />AND, the instructions are written really poorly!!! I know sometimes translations are a bit difficult to read, but I finally gave up, and just started to push the buttons to figure out what to do. They do give good "color" information, but I found a lot of it to be repetative, which makes me think I just need to hit the auto changing light!<br /><br />No specific instructions on how long to use a given light, or its intensity. The device control is auto set at 30 minutes, upon plug in, but the ad (which I just looked at again) mentions 10 to 20 minutes a couple/few times per week. And, the control device does not have an on/off button, as far as I can see... you either have to slowly cycle down the minutes button, or, reach for the plug and pull it out of the socket while the mask is on. The other thing is that the control box itself is labeled "Facial Whitening Instrument." What's that all about? I am already too white looking! It is not mentioned in the ad or on the box.<br /><br />I know that red light therapy is now touted as a good thing, but I am afraid that if the instructions are not good and thorough then it could also pose some dangers. I will look elsewhere to find information about how to use this device. I am sure it is actually a fairly worthy instrument, but the communication needs to be better!
Rating: 3 stars