When it comes to retaining a youthful complexion for longer, the world of aesthetics and cosmetics have evolved dramatically over recent years in a bid to give us what we want, and from luxury lotions and potions to high-end in-clinic treatments, the market is awash with options, all promising to deliver results. But if your expensive home skincare arsenal isn’t quite doing it for you and you’re tired of having to make your way into appointments each week in order to keep up with your regime, then it might be time to try something different, and something that gives you those same professional results from the comfort of your own home.
Enter, CurrentBody – one of the world’s leading stockists of luxury health and beauty gadgets – and more specifically, its own revolutionary new device. The CurrentBody RF Radio Frequency Skin Tightening Device harnesses the power of radiofrequency to rejuvenate and revitalise the skin, offering a non-surgical alternative to fillers, anti-wrinkle injections and other invasive anti-ageing treatments – with results said to be visible after the first use and longer-term results after eight weeks.
As we age, our skin’s natural collagen and elastin production decreases, leading to sagging, fine lines, and wrinkles. The CurrentBody radiofrequency device, though, aims to reverse these signs of aging by stimulating the body’s natural regenerative processes, and although it isn’t the first at-home device of its kind on the market, it is the most effective (by an impressive 33 per cent). In fact, it has been shown to produce results 50 per cent more quickly than its competitors, and unlike most comparable devices, it only needs to be used for five minutes at a time on each target area, once a week.
The power of radiofrequency
Radiofrequency has garnered much attention in the beauty world over recent years because of its quick and easy application, and uses radiofrequency energy to heat the deeper layers of the skin and trigger that all important collagen and elastin production. Radio waves pass through the skin from one pole to another, penetrating to the deeper levels (the dermis) where collagen is formed, and as the skin resists the waves, it heats up and begins the process of rejuvenation.
In doing so, the treatment has been shown to restore firmness, smooth out fine lines and reduce sagging, gradually improving skin tone and texture to leave you looking younger and more radiant with zero downtime post-treatment. And, because it also improves circulation, it means more oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the skin, further enhancing the effects.
For best results, treatment should be performed at a temperature of between 40 and 43 degrees, depending on your skin type and its resistance to treatment – which is why it’s best to start low and slow, and work your way up as required.
Unfortunately, most RF treatment devices are unable to maintain the consistency in temperature needed to achieve optimal results, which means that up to a third of treatment time is ineffective – but CurrentBody are doing things a little differently and the results speak for themselves.
The CurrentBody RF Radiofrequency Skin Tightening Device
Although radiofrequency can be used all over the body, the CurrentBody RF Radiofrequency Skin Tightening Device is designed specifically for use on the face, and the instruction manual outlines 11 key areas that can be targeted to achieve a more youthful appearance. Instantly targeting crow’s feet, brow ‘11s’, smiles lines, jowls and other areas prone to sagging, it claims to be 100 per cent effective and pain free, and offers dramatic and long-lasting results after eight weeks of use.
The only professional device with Skin Sense Technology to maintain the optimum temperature throughout treatment, it has three power settings, the highest of which takes just 18 seconds to reach the optimal collagen producing temperature of 43°C. And, because it’s able to remain consistent from the moment you begin treatment until you finish, it is more effective than other devices in the market, with no time wasted in getting you the results you want.
How to use the CurrentBody radiofrequency device
Beginners are recommended to start on the lowest setting, but as I have undergone a radiofrequency treatment once before, I opted to go straight for the highest setting.
Using the device really couldn’t be simpler; after ensuring your skin is clean and dry and removing all jewellery, you simply apply a thin layer of the treatment gel provided with your device to the areas you plan to target, which acts as a conductor for the radiofrequency energy it emits. Once you’ve chosen the intensity level, you then simply glide the device over each treatment area, in a back-and-forth of circular motion depending on which part of the face you’re treating, and continue doing so for five minutes. You’ll need to ensure that all four electrodes are in contact with the skin throughout – the device’s indicator light flashes green on contact as a guide. It also flashes amber to indicate when your five minutes treating each area is up and to let you know that it’s time to move onto the next one.
If you’re unsure whether you’re doing it right, then be aware that it takes around ten seconds to feel a sense of warmth on the skin, which is when you’ll know that it’s working. Although each area of the face requires just five minutes’ treatment, once a week, if you’re keen to treat your entire face then you can expect the entire process to take around an hour.
Bringing the power of professional-grade technology to the comfort of your home, the Currentbody radiofrequency device is designed to be user-friendly and safe, making it accessible to anyone seeking an anti-ageing skincare solution in the home. Once you’ve got the hang of it, it really couldn’t be simpler to use, and it’s a convenient and cost-effective alternative to professional in-clinic treatments.
Impressive results
For optimal results, consistency is key, so be sure to keep using it once a week once you’ve started the process. That said, I could already see some pretty encouraging results even after the first use, with my skin looking instantly plumper and more radiant.
Generally speaking, you should expect to see a gradual improvement in your skin’s tone and texture, as well as the softening of fine lines and wrinkles and a tighter, smoother look overall, over the eight weeks of use. Because the device stimulates the production of collagen and elastin – which take time to be made – you will need to be patient to see the full effects it is capable of producing, but you can expect a rejuvenated and more youthful look overall.
According to CurrentBody, 100 per cent of users who were asked to test the device ahead of its launch saw a reduction in wrinkles around the eyes, and 91 per cent of users reported an improvement in skin tone and texture, which speaks volumes about its success rate.
On top of that, 100 per cent of users also said they’d recommend it, which is no small feat.
Personally, after just one use I am already rather impressed, and I’m looking forward to seeing how my skin improves over the next eight weeks. I’m happy to have found an alternative to fillers and toxin treatments – something which I have managed to avoid thus far – and if this can help to stave off the signs of ageing for a little longer and restore that youthful glow I seem to have lost over the last few years, then I’m all in.
If you’re interested in purchasing your own CurrentBody Radiofrequency Skin Tightening Device, then click here.
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