If there's one thing we learned early on in our early years, it's that skin and electricity don't mix well. But just as touching an electrified fence makes our hair stand on end (to say the least), today's controlled electric current treatments are capable of awakening our features on three fronts simultaneously: lifting, firming and sculpting.
Electric shocks? Really? Well, actually it's the so-called microcurrent technology: a very low voltage electricity that stimulates facial muscles, causing them to contract and tighten. The protocol, once used for muscle stimulation in cases of facial problems such as Bell's palsy, has been approved by health authorities to also work these muscles for beauty.
Research has shown that these types of currents contribute to increased production of adenosine triphosphate (or ATP) in the skin, a compound that activates cells, helps form new collagen and elastin, and energizes our muscles for a firmer, more revitalized surface. “They help rejuvenate the skin by stimulating the muscles we use to express ourselves,” explains dermatologist David Jack. “It appears that they may also reduce wrinkles and fine lines, but the scientific data on this is still very new.”
No, microcurrents are not aimed at erasing expression lines. But the very properties of the treatment (stimulating skin circulation, draining toxins through the lymphatic system and sculpting features) make it ideal for all skin types and ages. This is where Eternas ' LED Microcurrent Device comes in, an advanced tool that combines microcurrent, microvibration and heat therapy to provide comprehensive skin care. Its technology not only helps reduce wrinkles and expression lines, but also combats dark circles, bags and puffiness, rejuvenating and tightening the skin.
The Eternas device is easy to use at home and requires nothing more than a conductive gel and a plug to recharge it. With regular use, it promises visible results in just 28 days, comparable to a clinic treatment. In addition, the heat therapy (38-42°C) included in the device soothes and revitalises the skin, improving the absorption of facial care products and enhancing their effectiveness.
Dr. Jack offers a biostimulating combo (using the body's responses to achieve the desired effect) at his clinic, based on acupuncture and microcurrents, which promises the same volume as an injectable filler: "Everything indicates that these two treatments combined increase the activity of fibroblasts in the deepest layers of tissue, thereby increasing the amount of structural proteins (such as collagen and elastin) at that deep level and giving rise to a firming and filling effect," he explains. After performing the treatment on duller or wrinkled areas of the face, he has obtained great results so far.
Whether it is better than Botox, as many claim, remains to be seen. But with regular use, microcurrents, such as those offered by the Eternas LED device, provide painless and clearly visible results without the need for needles. Are you joining the trend?
This article was originally published on Vogue.co.uk
