You wouldn’t want to believe it, but even conductive gels with propylene glycol are sold as “organic and natural products.” No matter how awesome and attractive they look, these dyes only cause skin irritation and shut your pores.

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As you know, microcurrent therapy is all about gliding and moving microcurrent probes across the skin. Are under the care of adoctor for any ongoing medical condition, consult them before using this device.There’s no problem with applying colorful gels, but your first preference should be transparent ones. The ZIIP Golden Gel is my favorite microcurrent conductive gel for face. It contains top-class ingredients in a formula that is well tolerated by my sensitive skin. It is also completely free from silicons. So, what do I think about home microcurrent now? These little guys do more than I originally thought

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Well, you’re not entirely wrong to think it that way, but gels have better conductivity than water. The Foreo microcurrent gel includes hyaluronic acid as well as Squalene, so not only is it an anti-ageing, hydrating formula but it has the ability to balance oils. A 5-minute, at-home or on-the-go facial lift and skin workout to really get your skin in shape. This handbag sized skin ‘gym’ uses pulsed microcurrent technology to help tone and provide a natural lift to the appearance of skin.

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Once you know what to do, the device is easy to use. It can be a little tedious on the lower levels waiting for the device to beep, so you know to move again, but you definitely get used to it. I felt like after a few more weeks, the results could be equivalent to more invasive treatments, and I’d rather not have procedures that require incisions or anaesthesia. If you’re considering expensive in-salon treatments, then it’s definitely worth trying. Even with the cost of the Hydrating Aqua Gel that’s used as a primer, it’s cheaper to do it at home, and I like the ease of working it into my beauty routine and busy schedule. Also, I make it more affordable by using thermal spring water sprays on top during the treatment. So whenever the gel starts to dry out, I make it slippery again by spraying on the spring water. So I do not need to reapply the gel. The many promises made by beauty brands always leave me a little sceptical. From LED face masks to rose-quartz rollers and celebrity skincare ranges to hairstylers, the beauty market has seen an influx of new tools over the last few years and even months. In comes FaceGym Pro, a device that is meant to have the same beloved effects of FaceGym's famous facial workouts, but in the comfort of your own home. That was at the beginning of June 2020. And to start, I did not miss it one bit. What differences do I see now I’ve stopped? Ultrasound gel is another common alternative. But I don’t find that to be the best thing to push into the skin, as the main ingredient is usually propylene glycol. And as explained, the microcurrent increases penetration of whatever you put on the skin before the treatment.

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But they might not necessarily be slippery on the skin. For example, plain old water is a great conductor of electricity, but it doesn’t offer the same level of skiddy feeling. Now, you can see the changes are subtle, but they’re noticeable to me. I still think my skin feels and looks good with the continued use of the red light mask. It’s just not as good as when combined with the microcurrent.