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Best Professional Grade Microcurrent Devices for at Home Use

Best Professional Grade Microcurrent Devices for at Home Use Table of Contents What is microcurrent? You may have heard about microcurrent as one of the latest modalities in the beauty industry, but what is it? Microcurrent therapy is a non-invasive workout for your face to stimulate facial muscles. This facial toning device improves skin tone, minimizes fine lines and lifts your face naturally.   A microcurrent machine is like a facial massager that also stimulates blood circulation, cell growth and collagen and elastin production.  So each treatment is a skin tightening facial with no down time and often immediate results for an instant face lift. Microcurrent therapy has a cumulative effect; meaning, regular consistent microcurrent facials will have lasting benefits. The results from a microcurrent facial are so dramatic that the treatment is often referred to as a “non-surgical face lift”.   Microcurrent therapy has been used in the medical industry since the 1970’s, as a safe and effective therapy for pain relief, and to treat conditions such as Bell’s Palsy which is a form of paralysis in the facial muscles. Only recently has it been clinically tested and used in the beauty industry as an anti aging face massager to combat fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin and other signs of aging. How it works Microcurrent therapy works by using low levels of electrical current for facial sculpting by stimulating facial muscles to improve skin tone, fine lines and lift your face and neck naturally. There are several different kinds of microcurrent facial machines. This article will focus on microcurrent machines that are considered professional grade for an at home spa treatment.   For the professional microcurrent facial machines that come with metal probes, the probes are placed in specific areas to stimulate the facial muscles throughout your face. Sometimes the probes require 2 hands, similar to what skin care professionals use, and some microcurrent facial devices have the probes as metal orbs in a single handheld device.    Metal probes require a conductive gel, so keep this ongoing cost in mind when purchasing your at home microcurrent device. While you can use aloe vera gel in a pinch, it’s not recommended. Aloe is water based, and won’t conduct properly so your results will be less than optimal. The microcurrent facial machines will be penetrating the conductive gel into your skin, so you want a good conductive gel that has quality ingredients that penetrate properly for optimal results.   If you are someone who is intimidated by the probes, there are other options to consider. Some at home microcurrent facial machines offer gloves instead of, or as well as probes. This can be a great alternative, because using your hands can be easier, especially for a beginner, and the gloves don’t require conductive gel.   The gloves are silver threaded for conducting, and anti-microbial, which is an added bonus for acne prone skin. You do need to wear nitrile or poly gloves under the conductive gloves so you’re not treating your hands instead of your face. Although if you want to treat your hands, just don’t wear the poly gloves under the conductive gloves.    Each of the microcurrent facial machines will have different settings and intensities as well as their own specific process for using their machine. But generally, you apply conductive gel to clean skin, choose the intensity setting and touch the probes or gloves to your skin. There are different techniques depending on the microcurrent device; pinch and hold, or slowly moving along muscles and areas you want to treat. Key benefits Some of the many benefits of using a microcurrent device regularly are listed below. Keep in mind, the list of benefits is extensive and results can be immediate and long lasting with consistent treatments. The top performance benefits are:   Natural alternative to botox Facial sculpting Skin tightening Significantly increase ATP production Diminishes fine lines and wrinkles Improve skin tone Firmer skin More radiant skin Reduces fine lines and wrinkles Glowing skin Improves blood circulation Improves skin elasticity Improves sagging skin Stimulates collagen and elastin production Helps with lymphatic drainage Natural alternative to surgery Works with all skin types Gentle with no down time! Professional vs at home use While this article is geared toward microcurrent devices for home use, you can certainly find skin care professionals who provide these treatments as well. If you go this route, you want to make sure to find an esthetician who is licensed and certified in doing microcurrent facials, and has good equipment.     Their equipment should be professional grade for commercial use, so the results will be more dramatic than the microcurrent devices you can find for home use. It does come with a hefty price tag though: prices range from $250 to $500 per session. Keep in mind, this is not a one-time fix. You get best results from microcurrent facials when you do them consistently.      Considering the cost for professional sessions is significant with the need for continued microcurrent facials, it’s a great option to be able to purchase your own at home microcurrent devices for personal use. How to choose the best microcurrent device for your needs So, what product will give you the best microcurrent facial? Choosing a microcurrent machine is based on your personal needs. Some factors to consider when choosing a microcurrent device are:   Cost of the microcurrent device, as well as any additional costs for continued use, i.e. conductive gel or poly gloves Is there a warranty? Intensity settings? Frequency required for desired results Ease of use. Some microcurrent devices require 2 hands, some require 1 hand. Is it portable? Can you travel with it? Contraindications for microcurrent While microcurrent therapy is safe, you should consult your physician if you have any health concerns. Some of the main contraindications for microcurrent therapy are:   Pacemaker or other electrical implanted devices Metal implants Open sores on your facial skin Pregnant or nursing Epilepsy or a

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