High-frequency Facial Advice

How to prepare for high-frequency treatments

You should always cleanse your skin to prepare for a high-frequency facial properly. We recommend complete skin rejuvenation using a gentle or antibacterial cleanser based on your skin type. Since high-frequency treatments increase oxygen and blood lymphatic flow to the skin tissue, you'll see an improvement in your skincare product absorption and texture almost immediately.

It is in your best interest to speak to an esthetician when determining the best skincare options to find a safe and gentle alternative to an exfoliant or natural cleanser, but if not, here is what we recommend:

Oily skin: BiON Antibacterial Cleanser

Combination skin: Face Reality Ultra Gentle Cleanser

Normal skin: Cellex-C Betaplex Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Sensitive skin: Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser

Before the treatment begins, you mustn't have any dirt or excess oil on your skin. This way, you avoid the spread of bacteria or infection. Then, apply a layer of Glo Skin Beauty Bio-Renew EGF Drops to penetrate deeper into the skin to speed up acne healing. There are, of course, many options for serums to use after; this is our favorite. Serums that support healthy collagen, contain plant proteins, reduce inflammation, provide skin rejuvenation, and contain antibacterial properties are best. You'll also want to avoid using retinoids for five to seven days before the treatment.

The best at-home high-frequency facial machines

There are many high-frequency facial machines on the market. However, we recommend speaking to a dermatologist or esthetician before purchasing to ensure high-frequency is right for you or safe for your skin type to be used at home and how often. Since high-frequency treatments are relatively new, the best way to approach searching for your device is to ensure the machine is coming from a verified and safe vendor. We found a few brand names if you are interested in checking them out:

1. NuDerma Clinical Skin Therapy Wand
2. MLAY RF Radio Frequency Facial And Body Skin Tightening Machine
3. Pure Daily Care Luma 4-in-1 Skin Therapy Wand

Possible side effects of a high-frequency facial

Though it is not common for a facial to have any side effects, we have listed the top three most common side effects of a high-frequency facial to be safe. Remember that any side effect of a facial is more likely to happen when you are an untrained professional or are too rough on your skin.

Irritation and Redness

High frequency creates a few typical side effects, including facial redness and blotchy skin. In addition, if the high-frequency treatment is not performed by a professional, you are at risk for broken capillaries. Finally, it might be related to the exfoliation pressure and any extractions or substances used during the facial. Therefore, do not wear makeup or use other products on your skin for the first day or two following a facial. Then, if needed, schedule a treatment three days before a significant event where you would want to look your best so your face can have time to dissipate the redness.

Scarring

When estheticians use their fingers or equipment to remove impurities from pores, they risk harming the client's outer skin layer. Make sure they are wearing gloves. Extractions that are too forceful can result in wounds and bleeding. If you damage the skin, the injury might lead to an infection or scarring. Always wear gloves to protect yourself and reduce disease risk if you do an at-home treatment.

Dryness

One of the main goals of a facial is to exfoliate the skin and bring the freshest layer of skin to the surface. However, exfoliating too vigorously may leave the skin dry and sensitive. Those with dehydrated skin should use a moisturizer that is fragrance-free and lightweight. Avoiding the sun after an aesthetic treatment can also help prevent further irritation of your sensitive facial area because UV rays will only worsen things.

Benefits of high-frequency facials

Treat Acne-prone skin

Everyone has had acne at some point; most of the time, it's caused by dirt and acne-causing bacteria trapped inside your pores. It irritates the pores causing them to inflame. High-frequency facials have an antibacterial effect that helps treat existing acne. In addition, the high-frequency electric current improves overall skin texture. Infusing your skin with oxygen-enriched molecules in skincare also helps it heal faster. As a result, the acne scars fade quickly, and your skin's health is restored, with noticeable results after just one treatment.

Shrinks pores

In addition to treating acne, high-frequency helps reduce the build-up of dirt and bacteria on your skin that can stretch your pores, making them look prominent. When the high-frequency treatment electricity kills the bacteria, it empties your pores, causing them to shrink and become less noticeable.

Reduces signs of aging skin

The thermal effect of a high-frequency treatment causes the blood vessels underneath your skin to contract. This action removes toxins while hydrating your skin cells. As a result, blood circulation is improved, which encourages cell renewal. This warming effect also boosts your skin's collagen and elastin production. In addition, the increased collagen smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, increasing blood circulation in your skin and giving it a noticeably softer look.

Clears cellulite

Some people are more prone to cellulite than others, but it can affect anyone. The most common areas for the appearance of this condition are around the thighs and buttocks - though you may find traces in other parts too. Though there's no way, permanent treatment will work on your problem areas, running high-frequency treatments every day should help reduce its effects because electrical currents released by these devices help stimulate collagen production inside our skin's cells, resulting in not just smoother-looking skin down below but better elasticity overall.

Aftercare for a high-frequency facial

The effects of a facial are temporary if you do not make a regular appointment, but it can make your skin look and feel amazing. To get the most out of the treatments (especially for those with aging skin), follow these aftercare tips:

Stay Hydrated

Apply an oil or moisturizer as soon as possible—this will lock in all those moisture levels you worked so hard on. Without proper hydration, you risk excess sebum production. Use only products formulated for sensitive skin because overdoing chemicals could irritate delicate tissue even more than before. We recommend NeoGenesis Light Moisturizer for oily or sensitive skin. Retain what's applied by washing away dirt twice daily using gentle cleansers (like BiON Gentle Cleanser) made explicitly (no hot water). You'll have soft, glowing results within days instead of weeks!

Exfoliate

We recommend against exfoliating immediately after your facial due to the risk of, but adding this step to your weekly skincare routine will keep your skin soft and smooth. Continuing at-home care can prevent oil build-up that dulls complexion over time; be delicate when buffing freshly scrubbed area - wait two days before applying the next layer of products (including moisturizer), and choose milder ones. We recommend Eminence Organics Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant as a gentle exfoliant option.

Use a product with Vitamin C

Environmental factors are the leading cause of dullness and wrinkles. Air pollution and extreme temperatures can negatively affect your skin's health by causing dehydration and fine lines. We recommend adding a Vitamin C serum to your skincare routine to protect against the effects of your high-frequency treatment. This superstar ingredient brightens dull skin and boosts collagen production for aging skin, but it also battles wrinkles and fights damaging free radicals. We love Cercadia's Vitamin C Reversal Serum for its ability to keep skin balanced, toned, and radiant even after you've left your favorite spa.

Visit an esthetician

The best thing you can do for your skin is to keep up with a routine that best suits you as an individual and skin type. We recommend seeing an esthetician and following their advice as well. It is ideal to schedule a facial once a month, even if you don't get a high-frequency treatment each time.

High-frequency facial vs. microdermabrasion

Before we look at the comparison, it is essential to understand what microdermabrasion does to your skin.

Microdermabrasion is hardly an invasive procedure to renew your skin tone and texture. It can also help to improve skin from UV damage, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, acne scarring, melasma, and more.

The procedure uses a unique applicator with a rough surface to gently sand away the thick outer layer of your skin. Then, a different microdermabrasion technique disperses particles of enriched oxygen molecules containing aluminum oxide that suction to accomplish the same outcome.

Who can benefit from microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a safe procedure for almost all skin types. Some might choose to get the process if they struggle with the following skin concerns:

• fine lines and wrinkles
• hyperpigmentation, age spots, and brown spots
• enlarged pores and blackheads
• acne
• stretch marks
• dull-looking skin
• uneven skin tone and texture
• melasma
• sun damage

What does a high-frequency facial have in common with microdermabrasion?

High-frequency facial: Helps treat and prevent stubborn cystic acne, shrink enlarged pores, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and cellulite. This facial is an essential skin rejuvenating treatment in the skin care industry because high frequency stimulates cell renewal, boosts blood circulation, and helps skin care product penetration and absorption by subtle tissue warming. High-frequency treatments increase blood circulation, help clients experiencing cystic acne-prone skin improve texture, and provide an increase in oxygen to the skin cells.

Microdermabrasion treatment: A special device-like vacuum is passed along the skin's surface. It encourages collagen stimulation and new skin cell growth by removing dead skin cells to reveal the fresher, more radiant-looking skin beneath. A microdermabrasion treatment is safe for all skin types and tones, men or women. Microdermabrasion generally has no downtime or discomfort. This popular treatment is progressive in promoting blood circulation with noticeable results the more you go. Some even use this treatment to help promote healthier hair growth. You will enjoy a smoother skin texture, reduction of fine lines, lightening of brown spots, firmer skin tone, and softening of acne scars.

Both microdermabrasion & high-frequency: Improves collagen production, stubborn acne, enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles, texture, and cellulite.

After microdermabrasion, DO NOT:

• excersize
• use saunas
• expose skin to sunlight
• exfoliate
• use retinol products

After high-frequency facial treatments, DO NOT:

• apply makeup for up to 8 hours
• expose skin to sunlight
• use retinol products
• exfoliate