Makeup sales may be down due COVID-19, but the skin-care devices market is booming.
Here’s why, plus which devices are actually worth it.
Experts in This Article
board-certified dermatologist based in North Carolina.
Other beauty consumers may have turned to tech-driven skin-care tools when when their favorite spas went into lockdown.
And then, there was the rise of video conferencing.
Which at-home skin-care devices are the real deal?
board-certified dermatologist based in North Carolina.
Many of these gadgets incorporate red light therapy, a classic clinical treatment that translates well to at-home devices.
ZIIP is one of the best-known microcurrent devices available for at-home use.
It uniquely utilizes waveform technology of nine different electric currents for a clearer, smoother, younger-looking complexion.
wrinkles) as well asthe rare skin diseasesfor which it was formulated.
Are there any devices to steer clear of?
Its important to note that most at-home devices are less powerful than their medspa equivalents.
This makes them safer for at-home use, but also renders them less effective in many cases.
(Yes, this is actually part of one brands messaging.)
For clarification, FDA clearance denotes safety rather than evidence-based research behind the product.
board-certified dermatologist based in North Carolina.
Once the FDA clears one gear, similar ensuing devices can easily get clearance.
Pore extractors are one category that can potentially cause lasting damage.
Microneedling rollers can cause tears in the skin that may introduce pathogens or causehyperpigmentation in darker skin tones.
These end up yielding temporary results with potential permanent damage, says Dr. Shah.
Skin-care devices can be expensiveare they worth the price?
Then, theres the other downside to skin-care devices: Their price tags.
However, for those willing to make the investment, devices can pay off over time.
For example, the SolaWave wand and a basic spa facial both cost around $150.
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