Life before incorporating the best skin care tools into my routine is a distant memory. What began with a simple jade roller has evolved into a comprehensive collection of advanced gadgets designed to address a multitude of skin concerns – all from the comfort of home, bypassing the need for frequent dermatologist visits.
Vogue’s Expertly Curated Selection of Skin Care Tools
While the traditional jade roller still holds a place in my collection – proving its worth in enhancing blood flow, especially during sheet mask treatments – my beauty arsenal has significantly expanded. Joanna Czech’s meticulously angled roller offers similar circulatory benefits while expertly sculpting cheekbones and jawlines. The NuFace device elevates the experience, harnessing powerful microcurrent technology for visibly transformative results with consistent application. When overall skin rejuvenation is the goal – targeting improved radiance and diminished fine lines – my trusted LED face mask by Dr. Dennis Gross consistently delivers, offering both anti-aging and acne-fighting benefits. And just when I believed my collection was complete, innovative tools emerge – such as the Hailey Bieber-endorsed Medicube Age R Pro, designed to enhance skin-care ingredient absorption, or Therabody’s depuffing wand, utilizing cold therapy for facial revitalization. Since integrating these diverse gadgets, my skin has undeniably improved.
Below, explore these and more of the top-rated Skin Care Tools For Sale, rigorously tested and reviewed by Vogue beauty editors. Continue reading to discover the perfect additions to your skin care regimen.
Explore Our Curated List of Skin Care Tools For Sale
Best LED Face Mask: Currentbody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask
Why We Love It: If you’re battling fine lines and lackluster skin, LED light therapy is a celebrated solution, delivering noticeable results in just 10 minutes daily. “LED light therapy is a safe skin treatment using low-level light available in different colors and wavelengths,” explains dermatologist Dr. Melanie Palm. She further clarifies that different light wavelengths effectively address various skin conditions, “including acne, inflammation, swelling, signs of aging, stimulating collagen, and even minor wounds.” The Vogue Verified Currentbody LED face mask is designed for ease of use, its flexible silicone ensuring a snug fit, allowing for hands-free use. FDA-cleared and clinically proven to minimize wrinkles in a mere four weeks, this mask is a powerful addition to any skincare routine.
Editor’s experience: “Hands-free skincare devices are essential for my busy lifestyle. I’ve observed brighter skin within a week of use. While I’m proactively addressing future signs of aging, this mask offers peace of mind. For those who enjoy Netflix, this is the same mask featured in Emily in Paris. J’adore!” —Iman Balagam, contributor
- Type: Flexible silicone LED Face Mask
- What It’s Good For: Improves skin tone, texture, and firmness with a patented flexible silicone design.
- Specs: FDA-approved, featuring two light wavelengths: red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm).
- Best For: Brightening, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, improving texture and pigmentation.
- How to Use: Apply to cleansed, dry skin, secure straps, activate for 10 minutes, and repeat 3-5 times weekly.
Best IPL Device: Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 IPL Hair Removal System
Why We Love It: For effective at-home laser hair removal, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is often favored over traditional lasers due to its broad-spectrum light wavelengths, which can also refine skin texture and tone. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Noah Gratch recommends choosing an IPL device with skin tone detection to automatically adjust light intensity, a key feature of the Braun Silk Expert Pro 5. This ensures hair follicle removal without skin damage. Dr. Gratch notes that IPL devices are suitable for legs, arms, underarms, bikini line, back, chest, and lower face, but are best suited for lighter skin tones due to the melanin targeting nature of IPL, which may pose a risk of burns or discoloration on darker skin.
- Type: IPL device
- What It’s Good For: Provides long-lasting at-home hair removal and skin texture improvement.
- Specs: FDA-approved, with three intensity levels: Standard, Gentle, and Extra Gentle.
- Best For: Hair removal, skin texture improvement on light skin tones.
- How to Use: Shave hair from treatment area, select appropriate head (underarms, precision, wide), and glide over desired area.
Best Skincare Wand: Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy
Why We Love It: Achieving at-home facials has become effortless with the Solawave Radiant Renewal Wand. This season’s essential beauty tool combines four treatments into a single, portable device. Red light therapy deeply penetrates to minimize fine lines and scars, microcurrent technology tones facial muscles, gentle vibrations reduce puffiness, and therapeutic warmth enhances skincare product absorption — all within a five-minute session.
Editor’s experience: “The Solawave’s portability and user-friendliness are unmatched. Its compact size makes it perfect for travel, ensuring my skincare routine remains consistent. The quick five-minute treatments fit seamlessly into even the busiest schedules.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
- Type: Skincare Wand
- Specs: Features red light therapy (630nm wavelength).
- What It’s Good For: Reduces wrinkles, dark circles, blemishes, and dark spots; diminishes puffiness and improves skincare product absorption.
- Best For: Targeting wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, and puffiness.
- How to Use: Apply serum or conductive gel to clean, dry face. Glide wand upwards across face, from forehead to neck and upper lip.
Best Microcurrent Device: NuFace Trinity+
Why We Love It: The NuFace Trinity+, favored by Vogue editors and celebrities alike, utilizes a pronged microcurrent massager to stimulate facial muscles in brief 5- to 20-minute sessions, resulting in a firmer and more toned complexion. Apply a conductive gel to ensure smooth roller glide. Praised as transformative by users, the Trinity+ version employs smart microcurrents to refine lines, tone, lift, and sculpt facial muscles.
Editor’s experience: “For an instant ‘snatched’ look, NuFace is my go-to. It’s the quickest, easiest, and most comfortable way to tone my face. A few passes over cheekbones and jawline and I’m instantly camera-ready.” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
- Type: Microcurrent tool
- Specs: FDA Cleared, delivers 340 microamps at maximum intensity.
- What It’s Good For: Tones, lifts, and tightens facial muscles for both immediate and lasting results.
- Best For: Reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and facial sculpting.
- How to Use: Cleanse skin with oil-free cleanser, apply serum, brush on Microcurrent Activator, and gently glide device over skin.
Best Face Massager: Joanna Czech The Facial Massager
Why We Love It: While a personal visit to Joanna Czech’s New York salon may not be feasible daily, her at-home Facial Massager offers a taste of her expert touch. Daily use helps reduce puffiness, tighten, tone, and sculpt the jawline. Its durable, waterproof design and product absorption enhancement set it apart. Use with your favorite serums, creams, or masks to maximize product penetration.
Editor’s Experience: “One facial with Joanna Czech was all it took to become a devotee. This roller replicates her massage techniques, stimulating blood flow, depuffing, and relieving tension. It’s an indispensable tool in my routine.” —Kiana Murden, beauty shopping writer
- Type: Facial Massager
- Specs: Made of durable aluminum and zinc alloy.
- What It’s Good For: Designed for sculpting, depuffing, and enhancing product absorption, mimicking Joanna Czech’s salon treatments.
- Best For: Lifting, firming, depuffing, and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.
- How to Use: Glide across face and décolletage to improve circulation and firm skin.
Best Cleansing Brush: Foreo LUNA 4 Face Cleansing Brush
Why We Love It: Foreo’s LUNA 4 combines Swedish design with sonic cleansing technology, featuring bacteria-resistant silicone nubs that effectively remove impurities without harsh scrubbing. For those who find makeup removal tedious, Foreo simplifies the process, effectively eliminating sweat, oil, and dirt, leading to smoother, clearer, and radiantly healthy skin.
Editor’s experience: “Even after double cleansing, I often question if my makeup and city grime are truly removed. Foreo provides that assurance. Its ease of use and silicone construction, which resists germ accumulation in the shower, make it a bathroom staple.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
- Type: Silicone Electric Cleansing Brush/Massager
- What It’s Good For: Clinically proven to remove 99% of dirt, oil, and makeup residue, enhancing skincare absorption.
- Specs: Battery Powered (1 Lithium Polymer required).
- Best For: Facial cleansing and firming.
- How to Use: Apply cleanser, power on device, double press for massage mode, glide outwards following face shape until device turns off.
Best LED Light Therapy Tool: Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite Dpl FaceWare Pro
Why We Love It: Dr. Dennis Gross’s hands-free mask is remarkably user-friendly, ideal for multitasking. Offering three treatment modes, it rejuvenates skin using LED red and blue light to combat bacteria and smooth wrinkles in just three minutes daily. Despite its futuristic appearance, it’s surprisingly comfortable for consistent use.
Editor’s experience: “For less-than-perfect lifestyle choices, this mask is a lifesaver. Each use feels like an investment in my skin’s future. The quick three-minute treatment time makes it easy to incorporate into my daily routine, unlike longer, more cumbersome masks. It also provides a fun surprise during unexpected FaceTime calls!” —Iman Balagam, contributor
- Type: LED Mask with silicone strap
- What It’s Good For: Smooths skin, reduces fine lines, prevents acne, firms skin, and clears existing acne with blue and red light.
- Specs: FDA-cleared, featuring four light wavelengths: red (630-700nm), blue (400-470nm), infrared (800-1200nm), and amber (590nm-630mm).
- Best For: Acne, wrinkles, and fine lines.
- How to Use: Cleanse skin, place mask over face, secure straps, select light setting, and remove after timer shuts off.
Best for Hair Growth: Currentbody LED Hair Growth Helmet
Why We Love It: Red light therapy is recognized by experts as a leading method to stimulate hair growth by enhancing cellular energy production and boosting scalp blood circulation, according to dermatologist Dr. Lauren Penzi. Currentbody’s LED Hair Growth Helmet is highly endorsed by experts, including board-certified dermatologist Blair Murphy-Rose, who notes patient success with the device. Optimal results are achieved when combined with topical or oral treatments addressing the root cause of hair thinning. Vogue contributor Danielle James experienced significant hair density and length improvement within six months of use.
Editor’s Experience: “Currentbody guarantees results within 16 weeks, or your money back. I noticed changes around week 12. Shedding decreased by week 6, and by week 8, my hair’s overall health improved – shinier, stronger, and healthier-feeling. New growth was evident by week 20. Daily use might have accelerated these results.” —Danielle James, contributor
- Type: Red light therapy helmet
- What It’s Good For: Hands-free red light therapy for scalp, ideal for those seeking a high-tech solution for hair growth.
- Specs: FDA-cleared, red light emission at 620-660nm, protective charging base, USB-powered, available in two sizes.
- Best For: Promoting hair growth and improving hair health.
- How to Use: Place helmet on clean, dry hair, power on for 10-minute treatment, device auto-shuts off.
Best Laser Device: Lyma Laser
Why We Love It: The Lyma Laser is a clinic-grade, FDA-cleared tool, exceeding traditional LED light therapy in power. It transforms skin through painless, low-level clinical strength laser (500mW power at 808nm) that penetrates deeply to encourage cellular repair and regeneration, improving wrinkles, sun damage, redness, and pigmentation. Though a significant investment, its efficacy is undeniable. Joanna Czech recommends it as a spot treatment for dark spots.
Editor’s Experience: “By week five, the Lyma Laser’s impact was noticeable through skin improvements and compliments. It traveled with me, proving to be a great time-filler and a conversation starter on flights, and effectively combatted jet-lag effects. Sunspots began to fade, and my skin appeared plumper and more radiant.” —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty editor
- Type: Laser
- What It’s Good For: Reduces fine lines and dark spots, improves skin texture and tone.
- Specs: FDA-Cleared, Near infra-red 500mW laser technology.
- Best For: Addressing wrinkles, texture, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation.
- How to Use: Hold laser over treatment area for three minutes or glide across face and body.
Best Depuffing: Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand
Why We Love It: For those prone to puffiness, the Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand is a game-changer. It quickly diminishes morning puffiness around eyes and cheeks, offering a rapid refresh and gentle sculpting. Utilizing cold therapy with three preset temperatures (57°, 54°, 50°F), it tightens skin like an ice roller without freezer burn risk and also offers heat therapy (95°, 100°, 108°F) to enhance skincare absorption.
- What It’s Good For: Depuffs under-eye bags and general facial puffiness, ideal for morning use or post-flight revitalization.
- Specs: Plastic wand with copper/aluminum alloy head for cold and heat therapy.
- Best For: Depuffing and firming skin.
- How to Use: Glide wand on clean, dry skin across under-eyes, cheeks, jaw, and forehead.
Best For Contouring: Jillian Dempsey Gold Bar
Why We Love It: Emulate Hollywood facialists with Jillian Dempsey’s sculpting and toning device, designed to contour cheekbones, lift jawlines, and massage tense brows. The 24-karat gold vibrating bar mimics massage effects (6000 rotations per minute) to enhance blood flow, relax muscles, depuff, and sculpt, elevating your gua sha routine.
- Type: Facial Massager
- What It’s Good For: Sculpts and defines cheekbones, jawline, chin, and neck.
- Specs: 24K gold plated vibrating bar with 6,000 rotations per minute.
- Best For: Lifting, toning, and contouring facial features.
- How to Use: Moisturize skin, move bar upwards along jawline towards temples for up to five minutes.
Best for Acne: OmniLux Mini Blemish Eraser
Why We Love It: Speed up blemish treatment with the OmniLux Mini Blemish Eraser, an alternative to waiting days for pimple patches or spot treatments to work. Combine the device with hydrocolloid patches infused with salicylic acid and green tea antioxidants. The device employs blue (415nm) and red (633nm) wavelength lights to eliminate bacteria and reduce inflammation, pigmentation, and redness, offering hands-free convenience for uninterrupted daily activities.
- Type: Silicone Mini LED device
- What It’s Good For: Targets breakouts with clinically proven acne-bacteria elimination.
- Specs: FDA-cleared, two wavelengths: 415nm (blue) and 633nm (red).
- Best For: Treating acne, inflammation, and redness.
- How to Use: Apply hydrocolloid patches to blemishes, adhere device, use for 10 minutes, four times weekly until blemish clears.
Best for Microneedling: BeautyBio GloPRO Regeneration Tool
Why We Love It: For a “no pore left behind” resolution, BeautyBio’s GloPRO is a cult-favorite microneedling tool promoting cellular turnover and collagen production. Just 60 seconds of daily use promises a plumper, more radiant complexion. Despite its intimidating appearance, this microneedling tool is painless and enhances skincare absorption, contributing to tighter, smoother skin with three-times-a-week usage.
- Type: Microneedling LED Light Tool
- What It’s Good For: Red LED light enhances skin appearance through pulse stimulation.
- Specs: Red light wavelength (620-625nm).
- Best For: Smoothing and retexturing skin.
- How to Use: Clarify skin with alcohol pads, gently use device for 60 seconds, and immediately apply serums.
Best Dermaplaning Device: Dermaflash LUXE+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning Device
Why We Love It: For efficient at-home facials, Dermaflash LUXE+ combines sonic extraction and serum infusion. Its stainless steel spatula gently extracts blackheads, dirt, and oil in Extract mode, while Infuse mode enhances serum penetration, maximizing the effectiveness of your skincare products.
- Type: Dermaplaning Device
- What It’s Good For: Exfoliates dead skin cells, removes blackheads, dirt, and oil buildup.
- Specs: Sonic dermaplaning system for effective exfoliation and product infusion.
- Best For: Targeting blackheads, enhancing skincare absorption, and removing peach fuzz.
- How to Use: Prep skin with Preflash Essential Skin Prep, hold device at 45-degree angle, use short strokes on taut skin, and finish with skincare products.
Best for Tense Muscles: Theraface PRO Microcurrent Facial Device
Why We Love It: For those tempted to use a Theragun on their face, the TheraFace Pro is specifically designed for facial use. This versatile device offers eight treatments with interchangeable heads, including percussive massage, LED light therapy, hot and cold sessions, and facial cleansing. Its comprehensive functionality is ideal for relaxation and skin prep, favored by celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles.
Editor’s experience: “Battling TMJ and constant facial muscle tension, the TheraFace Pro is my ultimate relief. No other tool relaxes tension like it. The massage is incredibly soothing, and the option to combine treatments, like LED light therapy with massage, enhances its benefits.” —Kiana Murden, beauty shopping writer
- Type: Facial Massaging Device
- What It’s Good For: An 8-in-1 device featuring facial massage, cleansing, sculpting, and LED Light Therapy for tightening and anti-aging.
- Specs: Three light wavelengths: red, blue, and infrared.
- Best For: Cleansing, sculpting, reducing inflammation and acne, and relieving muscle tension.
- How to Use: Apply conductive gel, select microcurrent setting, glide upwards across face, rinse skin and pat dry.
Best Gua Sha: Mount Lai The Jade Gua Sha Facial Lifting Tool
Why We Love It: Combat puffy under-eyes with Mount Lai’s gua sha tool, available in jade, rose quartz, black obsidian, and amethyst. This traditional Chinese tool, meaning “scraping,” enhances blood flow, lymphatic drainage, and tones skin with consistent use, offering both visual and meditative benefits, making it a valuable self-care addition.
Editor’s experience: “Lacking natural cheekbone definition, gua sha is essential for adding definition to my face. Initially skeptical, I quickly changed my mind after seeing the noticeable difference. Consistency is key for results, and now it’s an indispensable part of my daily routine. Its portability is also a major plus.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
- Type: Gua Sha Stone
- What It’s Good For: Boosts circulation and sculpts the face.
- Specs: Made of 100% jade, rose quartz, black obsidian, or amethyst stone.
- Best For: Reducing puffiness, contouring, releasing tension, and lymphatic drainage.
- How to Use: Apply oil or serum, glide down neck, smooth forehead, massage eye area, contour cheeks, and sculpt jawline.
Best Infrared Sauna Blanket: Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket
Why We Love It: For those lacking space or funds for a traditional sauna, the Higher Dose Infrared Sauna Blanket is a portable, effective alternative. It uses far infrared rays to induce sweat and detoxify, mimicking a light workout by raising heart rate. Beyond detox and calorie burning, it reduces stress, elevates mood, boosts blood flow, and enhances skin radiance.
Editor’s experience: “I’m devoted to my sauna blanket, using it regularly for over four years for relaxation or focused work. As someone who doesn’t sweat easily, I pair it with magnesium spray and body oil post-rinse. Hydration before and after is crucial to avoid dehydration and dizziness.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
- Type: Sauna Blanket
- What It’s Good For: Promotes full-body sweat and detoxification with water-resistant polyurethane and infrared heat, featuring charcoal and crystals for enhanced benefits.
- Specs: Temperature range from 68 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Best For: Detoxification, calorie burning, mood boosting, enhancing skin glow, stress reduction, and improved blood flow.
- How to Use: Wear skin-covering clothes and socks, preheat blanket for 10 minutes, lay on heat-resistant surface, zip in for 30-45 minutes, and rinse off with a cool shower.
Best Face Roller: Herbivore Stone Facial Roller
Why We Love It: Herbivore’s classic face roller is known for boosting circulation, relaxing muscle tension, and promoting radiance. This ethically-sourced jade tool is both chic and effective. It aids in draining congested lymph nodes, eliminating toxins, and relieving sinus issues, particularly beneficial for allergy sufferers.
- Type: Jade Stone Roller
- What It’s Good For: Enhances circulation, relaxes muscle tension, and promotes a radiant glow.
- Specs: High-quality, ethically-mined jade facial roller.
- Best For: Reducing puffiness, fine lines, and detoxifying skin.
- How to Use: Apply face oil, roll from face center outwards and upwards, and down neck sides. Refrigerate for cooling effect.
Best Korean Skincare Tool for Glass Skin: Medicube Age-R Booster Pro
Why We Love It: The Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, a Korean beauty innovation, utilizes Electroporation to enhance product absorption without needles. With four modes and suitability for all skin types, clinical trials show a remarkable 785% increase in ingredient absorption. Its daily usability transforms skincare into a spa-like experience.
Editor’s experience: “Inspired by Hailey Bieber’s endorsement, the Medicube Age-R Booster Pro has become a staple. This painless K-Beauty tool delivers plumper, glossier skin after each use, perfect for pre-vacation skin prep!” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
- Type: Facial Treatment Device
- What It’s Good For: Enhances radiance, elasticity, pore care, and facial contouring.
- Specs: Electrical stimulation technology.
- Best For: Hydration and plumping skin.
- How to Use: Apply skincare products, choose watering, boosting, or focus method, and glide device across face.
Best for Big Events: ZIIP Halo
Why We Love It: The ZIIP Halo is a pre-event essential for red carpet-ready skin. Microcurrent technology delivers painless, gentle vibrations with 26 unique waveform and intensity combinations via an app. Consistent use guarantees visible results.
Editor’s experience: “The ZIIP Halo delivers immediate eyebrow lift and cheek lifting effects, explaining its popularity among celebrities before red carpet appearances.” — Veronica Cristino, Contributor
- Type: Microcurrent tool
- Specs: 50 Hz frequency, 900 nanoamps to 400 microamps power levels.
- What It’s Good For: Provides immediate lifting effect for important events.
- Best For: Addressing dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, and improving skin texture.
- How to Use: Apply Electric Complex Gel to clean, dry skin, activate device via globes or app, use 3-5 times weekly for six weeks, perform sensitivity test before first use.
Best Dry Brush: Goop Beauty Ultimate Dry Brush
Why We Love It: Goop Beauty’s Ultimate Dry Brush stands out for its quality, crafted from gentle yet effective natural sisal for exfoliation. Its easy-grip handle ensures thorough exfoliation, reaching often-missed areas.
Editor’s experience: “As a Gwyneth Paltrow devotee, I’m a dry brushing enthusiast. This brush is gentle yet effective, unlike harsher alternatives. It excels at removing dead skin, leaving skin incredibly soft. The ritualistic aspect and follow-up with body oil enhance the experience.” — Iman Balagam, Contributor
- Type: Body Brush
- What It’s Good For: Exfoliates dead skin to reveal smooth, glowing skin.
- Specs: Pure natural sisal brush construction.
- Best For: Exfoliation and improving circulation.
- How to Use: Use on dry skin before showering, brush upwards towards the heart in small strokes or circular motions for 3-5 minutes.
Best For Skincare Absorption: Droplette Microinfusion Device
Why We Love It: The Droplette Microinfusion Device enhances ingredient penetration, integral to Brooke Shields’ beauty regimen. This device delivers ingredients deeper into the skin via an aerosol mist, making them more effective than topical application. Capsules include collagen, glycolic acid, growth factors, and retinol for varied skincare needs.
Editor’s experience: “The Droplette has transformed my skincare efficacy, improving hydration, reducing redness, and enhancing plumpness and firmness over time. It maximizes product use and includes a hyaluronic acid lip plumping capsule for pre-event enhancement – a great alternative to lip fillers.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
- Type: Skincare Device
- What It’s Good For: Needle-free technology for 20x deeper ingredient delivery.
- Specs: Micro-infusion Technology, Charging Adapter.
- Best For: Enhancing skincare absorption, plumping, and hydration.
- How to Use: Insert serum capsule, tilt head back, position device half-inch from skin, turn on, and move mist in circles across face.
Best for Skin Tightening: Currentbody RF Radio Frequency Device
Why We Love It: Radio frequency (RF) technology is gaining recognition for its skin-tightening benefits. RF devices heat skin to stimulate collagen, tighten tissue, and enhance skin quality, explains dermatologist Brendan Camp. Currentbody’s RF Radio Frequency Device brings this treatment to home use, maintaining skin at 104°F to tighten skin, reduce wrinkles, and improve texture.
Editor’s Experience: “The device delivers gentle, comfortable heat, maintaining skin at 104°F, the ideal temperature for collagen production. I focus on forehead lines, crow’s feet, and laugh lines for targeted treatment.” —Iman Balagam, contributor
- Type: Skin-care device
- What It’s Good For: At-home radio frequency treatment for skin tightening and collagen stimulation with consistent use.
- Specs: FDA-cleared for safety and efficacy.
- Best For: Boosting collagen production, firming skin, and improving skin texture.
- How to Use: Apply radio frequency gel to clean, dry skin, glide device in circles across face for up to 70 minutes or follow 5-minute regimens.
Understanding Different Beauty Technologies
- LED Light Therapy: Esthetician Elizabeth Hand explains LED light therapy as a non-invasive treatment using specific light wavelengths for skin concerns. Red light stimulates collagen and repair, while blue light targets acne bacteria.
- Microcurrent: Microcurrent technology uses low-level electrical currents to tone facial muscles, mimicking natural impulses for improved muscle tone and firmness, Hand clarifies.
- Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy exposes the body to freezing temperatures for therapeutic benefits, reducing inflammation and swelling for a refreshed appearance, according to Hand.
- Facial Massage: Facial massage stimulates blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients, and aids lymphatic drainage, reducing puffiness. Hand emphasizes it as the “easiest at-home treatment.”
- Laser: The Lyma Laser, the first FDA-cleared at-home laser, reduces aging signs, wrinkles, redness, and pigmentation. It reaches deep into the dermis to stimulate cell regeneration and boost collagen and elastin production, Hand explains.
- Microneedling: Microneedling creates micro-injuries to stimulate collagen and elastin production, improving skin texture and firmness, Hand describes.
- Dermaplaning: Dermaplaning uses a blade to remove peach fuzz and dead skin, smoothing skin and improving product penetration. Frequency varies, but is typically recommended every 2-4 weeks, Hand advises.
- Radio Frequency: Radio frequency uses electromagnetic waves to generate heat, stimulating collagen production and improving skin firmness. Consistent use can yield results similar to in-office treatments, notes aesthetician Athena Hewett.
Choosing the Right Beauty Tool For Sale
Elizabeth Hand recommends considering your goals, concerns, and timing, especially for events like weddings or holidays. Consulting with an aesthetician and researching expert-recommended tools for home use, particularly for sensitive skin, is advised. “I always recommend an LED mask as the number one at-home tool for everyone,” she states.
Are At-Home Beauty Tools Worth the Investment?
Hand approves of at-home beauty tools, emphasizing they are supplemental and not substitutes for a solid skincare routine. She advises against at-home dermaplaning and microneedling due to potential risks, recommending professional treatments for these procedures.
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