NuFace review: Microcurrent Device

One of the ways I approach skincare and try to make it more budget-friendly is by finding effective ways to recreate pricey procedures at home. While I know I cannot replicate the high-strength procedures or training of skincare professionals, slow and steady certainly has its benefits in the march against time. Microcurrent technology has been around since the 1980s and essentially uses low-voltage electric currents to help stimulate collage production, ATP development, giving a more lifted and defined look. As we age, most people are either sinkers or saggers...looking at my family, I am a sagger which means microcurrent facials may be use the thing to add to my routine.

The Nuface device is one of the first FDA approved device that is available to consumers. Please know, this means that it is safe to use but it does not mean it will guarantee results. It comes with a conductive gel which helps ensure that you do not feel the currents as it zaps your skin. If you can feel it, you either need more gel or need to turn down the current. There is also an app you can download which will help you move your device across your face.

I do not use it every night...I did when I first got the device but I did not see a notable change and admittedly got a bit lazy. However, the science behind it is true and it is such an easy device to use that I will add it to my evening routine every so often. The key is moisture so I typically add a HA serum after my shower and then layer on a face mask. This helps ensure that my skin has maximum hydration. I also work in sections so only a quarter of my face is exposed when I use the Nuface on it.

While the conductive gel that comes with it is great, I would not recommend repurchasing it. It is essentially ultrasound gel and I have found that plain-old aloe vera gel works just as well. I like to use it at the highest setting, adding more gel as necessary. Areas with less fat like my forehead and neck tend to need a lower setting but I adjust as needed. Again, you should not feel it so make sure you are adjusting as needed too!

In conclusion, is this a must-have device...not necessarily. If budget is a concern, then I would not say you need to add this to your routine. However, if you have the time and money, it is a very easy-to-use addition and kinda feels like a mini facial! Perhaps when I have a bit more sagging to "correct", I can bust out the Nuface again and see if it makes a difference!