At-Home Facial Devices – Firstly, you may be thinking Bev, what is an at-home electrical facial device? Well, lovely reader, it’s a beauty tool that uses low-level electrical technology to improve the skin’s appearance, offering treatments like cleansing, lifting, toning, or rejuvenating from the comfort of your own home. They are generally speaking, handheld or wearable devices that plug in or run on batteries, delivering energy (electrical currents, light, heat, or vibration) to the skin. They are designed to mimic some in-clinic aesthetic treatments but at a lower intensity for safe, personal use.
Types of devices:
There are a lot of electrical facial devices for home use. Below are four extremely popular types of at-home electrical facial devices:
- Microcurrent/EMS devices
- LED face masks
- Radio Frequency devices
- Sonic skin cleansing devices
What are microcurrent and EMS devices?
Microcurrent devices use a low-level electrical current to stimulate facial muscles, which provides improvement in facial muscle tone, a boost to cellular activity, promoting collagen and elastin production, firmness of your skin and a reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Microcurrent devices send tiny electrical impulses through the skin, mimicking the body’s natural electrical signals. These signals stimulate ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production, which fuels cellular repair and regeneration.
EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) is stronger than microcurrent and penetrates deeper into the muscle layer for strengthening and a more defined facial contouring. Devices with EMS technology use stronger electrical pulses (typically in milliamperes) to contract facial muscles, which feel similar to a workout with a visible contraction of the muscle. Users can find EMS far more intense than microcurrent.
What are LED face masks?
This at-home facial device can come in the form of a mask that is placed over your face (and neck), or as a handheld device and uses different wavelengths of light, mainly red, blue, and near-infrared, to work its magic. It can help target specific skin concerns such as acne, dehydration, ageing, reducing inflammation, healing, and even improve the texture and tone of your skin. It can also help to promote the production of collagen, which slows down as we age.
What are at-home radio frequency devices?
Radio Frequency (RF) uses low-energy electromagnetic waves to heat the deeper layers of the skin (typically the dermis) without damaging the surface of the skin. This controlled heat stimulates collagen and elastin production, tightens existing collagen fibres, and can help reduce the signs of ageing.
What are sonic cleansing devices?
These are handheld skincare tools that use high-frequency sonic vibrations (often up to several thousand per minute) to cleanse the skin deeply. They are designed to enhance your cleansing routine by removing dirt, oil, makeup, and impurities. They also help to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, and allow skincare to be absorbed more easily into the skin. Cleansing devices are more effective than manual washing with your hands alone.
Is an at-home facial device for me?
This all depends on a few things, here are some to consider;
- What are your skin goals?
- How consistent are you going to be with the device and routine?
- What is your budget?
- The type of device you go for.
The main point to consider is that, with the majority of skin concerns and devices, you need to be consistent to see real, tangible results. Therefore, if you can’t dedicate the time to using them regularly and to building them into your regular skin care regime, then chances are, you are not going to see the results you desire.
Benefits of an at-home facial device;
There are several benefits to using an at-home device and these are;
- If you invest in the right device for your skin type and skin concern, and commit to being consistent with it, you can expect to see some good results.
- Accelerates your in-clinic treatments.
- It is convenient to use, after all, you can use the device without leaving the comfort of your own home.
- Cost-effective – if you use it regularly.
Disadvantages of at-home facial devices;
- If you aren’t consistent with your device, you probably won’t see much change.
- Home devices are not as powerful as in-clinic treatment machines.
- You have to charge up and clean your device.
- You have to make time to use home devices regularly.
Things to consider before spending your hard-earned cash.
It’s worth considering a few things before dipping into your purse, after all, some of these devices can be hundreds or thousands of pounds.
- Consistency – as discussed above, with the majority of these at-home facial devices, you are only going to see results if you can commit to using them regularly as part of your skincare routine.
- Expectations – be realistic with your expectations. Yes, some of these devices can give great results when used properly. However, they will not replicate or replace regular professional treatments, but they can work very well in synergy.
- Skin concern – specific devices target different skin concerns, so find the one that is suited to your condition. If acne is a concern or ageing, find a device that specifically targets these. I can most certainly advise you here…..
- Investment – some devices are very expensive, so think about the cost of the device long term. Does it need replacement parts? What consumables do you need to use with it? What is the warranty?
Should I make the purchase?
In my opinion, absolutely! It will all help! If you are serious about taking care of your skin and can commit to a good regular skincare regime, you are realistic about the results you expect to get from using your device, and have the budget, then YES, an at-home electrical facial device should be a good investment for you. I have one piece of advice to go along with your new purchase… do not put it away in a drawer. It can be forgotten about very easily!
To help you on your search for an at-home facial device, I can thoroughly recommend the following:
BT Sculpt Microcurrent Device – Muscle lifting and product enhancement
BT Sonic Cleansing Device – Face cleansing brush
Environ DF Device – product penetration for all skin conditions
BT Micro Fusion – Exfoliation
Sculpta RF/EMS/LED – 3-in-1 machine EMS, Radio Frequency and LED for complete skin rejuvenation
If you would like any advice at all on any of the above home facial device links, please don’t hesitate to contact me or book in for a complimentary consultation.