High-Tech Skin Care Devices to
Upgrade Your At-Home Beauty
Routine
Whether you’re an at-home skin care pro or a beauty newbie, there are countless
tools out there that can upgrade your routine silk’n tightra. The market for high-tech devices is
projected to nearly quadruple over the next few years, according to P&S Intelligence.
Fortunately, many of these gadgets have been tested to work, so you can feel
confident that you’re getting the best results possible from your at-home beauty
regimen.
Microneedling
One of the most popular at-home treatments is microneedling, which uses tiny
pinpricks to stimulate collagen and elastin production, minimize pores, and reduce
scarring and hyperpigmentation. These tiny channels create a micro-injury to the
skin, which allows your serums and creams to be absorbed into your pores more
effectively than they would with a traditional dermaplane or a manual tool.
The device itself includes 540 stainless steel surgical needles, which are designed to
penetrate deeply into your skin (in fact, they can penetrate up to 200 times). They
also help increase the absorption of anti-aging products like serums and
moisturizers.
A microneedling device can be especially beneficial for sensitive or acne-prone skin,
says board-certified dermatologist and docent medical advisor Dr. Farhaad Riyaz,
because they can help prevent breakouts while gently stimulating your body’s own
natural collagen and elastin production.
Foreo’s Iris Eye Massage Tool
You can use this eye massage tool to gently stimulate blood circulation in your eyes,
which can help reduce puffiness and improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The
gentle, rolling motions also improve absorption of refrigerated eye creams, says Gigi
Hadid’s aesthetician Kristyn Smith.
This wand combines red light therapy, which has been clinically proven to decrease
the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, with microcurrent. Its radio frequency and
electrical impulses boost your skin’s collagen-producing cells and open your pores,
allowing your skincare products to be absorbed deeper for increased hydration and
smoother, more youthful skin.
Unlike traditional LED facial lights, this device can be used on your entire face, neck,
and hands at the same time. It emits different wavelengths of light — you can
choose from red for wrinkles, blue for acne, yellow for cleansing, and pink for
hyperpigmentation — and a built-in timer will tell you when it’s time to move on to
the next treatment area.
Foreo’s Moisture Meter
While it won’t give you the same level of results that a dermaplane or professional
laser would, this skin care device will let you know if your skin is dehydrated and
needs extra hydration. Pressing the probe on the top of the device into your skin will
measure moisture levels, and it comes with a diagram to help you determine what
percentages are ideal for your complexion.
It also helps you avoid overusing acid-based products, which can irritate the skin and
cause inflammation. The device can also be used to track how your skin is reacting
to the different ingredients in your skincare, so you can adjust your routine
accordingly.
Foreo’s Iris Eye Mask, which features a series of rollerballs for targeted areas, can be
used to gently massage and drain your eyes, which can also help reduce puffiness.
Using the device with a refrigerated eye gel, it can also be used to treat dark circles
and discoloration caused by aging or sun damage.