How Hollywood prepares for the red carpet — and why LED light therapy is part of the conversation
When the world’s biggest stars step onto the Oscars red carpet, glowing, camera-ready skin can look effortless. Behind that polished finish, however, is often weeks or even months of carefully planned beauty preparation.
That behind-the-scenes approach was explored in a recent Forbes feature, The Three Beauty Treatments Hollywood Books Before the Oscars by wellness journalist Margaux Lushing, which takes a closer look at the treatments relied upon by Hollywood’s leading beauty experts ahead of awards season.
Among the experts featured is internationally renowned celebrity facialist Adeela Crown, whose work with high-profile clients has made her a trusted name in red-carpet skin preparation. Celluma’s professional LED technology is part of her treatment toolkit, with the Celluma ELITE used as part of her approach to preparing celebrity clients for major events.
Oscar beauty prep starts long before the red carpet
One of the biggest takeaways from the Forbes feature is that truly camera-ready skin is rarely about a last-minute treatment.
According to the dermatologists and beauty experts featured by Forbes, awards-season skin preparation can begin months ahead of a major event, with longer-term treatments designed to support skin firmness, texture and overall appearance. Closer to the event, lower-downtime treatments and facial protocols are used to help create a fresh, hydrated and luminous finish.
This layered approach highlights something increasingly important in modern skincare: consistency and skin health matter just as much as a final “glow” treatment.
And this is where LED light therapy has become such an appealing addition to professional skincare routines.
Why is LED light therapy popular for red-carpet skin?
LED light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to interact with the skin.
Unlike more aggressive aesthetic treatments, LED light therapy does not rely on needles, abrasions or significant downtime, making it particularly attractive when skin needs to look its best ahead of an important event.
For professional skin therapists and facialists, LED can be incorporated into a wider treatment protocol alongside massage, skincare and other technologies.
Celluma has become particularly well known within this space, offering professional-grade LED technology designed for a range of applications.
The Celluma ELITE: professional LED technology
The Celluma ELITE is designed for professional environments where practitioners want the flexibility of LED light therapy as part of a customised treatment protocol.
Its multi-wavelength technology combines red, blue and near-infrared light, allowing practitioners to select the appropriate mode depending on the treatment objective.
Red light is commonly used within skincare protocols focused on signs of ageing and the appearance of healthier-looking skin, while blue light is used in protocols for acne-prone skin. Near-infrared light provides deeper penetration and is used as part of Celluma’s professional light therapy applications.
The versatility of LED means it can be incorporated into a treatment plan rather than being viewed simply as a standalone facial treatment.
From Hollywood facialists to everyday skincare
The Forbes feature shines a light on the highly personalised world of celebrity beauty preparation, but the principles behind it extend far beyond awards season.
You don't need an Oscars invitation to benefit from a considered approach to skin health.
Increasingly, consumers are looking for non-invasive skincare treatments, technologies that can fit into a regular routine and professional treatments that prioritise long-term skin health rather than quick fixes.
LED light therapy fits naturally into this shift.
Celluma technology is used by skincare professionals and clinics around the world, while the brand’s at-home devices allow consumers to bring LED light therapy into their own routines.
Celebrity skincare is becoming more science-led
The world of celebrity skincare has changed significantly. While red-carpet beauty has traditionally focused on makeup, instant facials and quick fixes, there is now a much greater emphasis on skin preparation, preventative skincare and technology-led treatments.
The Forbes feature demonstrates exactly this shift.
Months-ahead treatments, week-of facials and carefully planned protocols all work towards the same goal: creating skin that looks healthy, rested and radiant when it matters most.
LED light therapy is part of that wider movement towards sophisticated, non-invasive skin technology — and Celluma continues to be a recognised name within the professional beauty industry.
Red carpet glow, backed by technology
The Oscars may be one of the most visible examples of high-performance beauty preparation, but the philosophy behind it is surprisingly simple:
Healthy-looking skin starts with consistent care.
From professional facial treatments and targeted skincare to LED light therapy, today's most sophisticated routines combine multiple approaches to support the look and feel of healthy skin.
Celluma's role in professional treatments used by experts such as Adeela Crown demonstrates how LED can become part of this comprehensive approach.
It isn't about chasing an overnight miracle. It's about giving skin the right tools and consistent support — long before the cameras start rolling.
Featured in Forbes
We’re proud to see Celluma associated with the world of Hollywood beauty preparation through Forbes' coverage of the treatments used by leading facialists and skincare experts ahead of the Oscars.
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