3 Steps to take before your next Microcurrent Facial | Lemon + Honey (2024)

FAQs

What to do before microcurrent facial? ›

Thoroughly cleanse the skin prior to the treatment. It's best to use a serum with hyaluronic acid or glycerin as a glide to enhance your results and protect the skin. It's best to do a microcurrent treatment at home every 2-4 weeks and in the office every 6-8 weeks.

If you're using your microcurrent device during an at-home facial, cleanse your skin and do your exfoliating peel before using your device. The conductive gel will act as a hydrating mask and work better after you've removed dry, dead cell buildup from the surface of your skin.

Microcurrent Facial Treatment Aftercare

However, avoid rubbing or applying pressure to the skin during the first 24 hours of the treatment. Also, avoid skincare products with active ingredients that may irritate the skin. Use cleansing products with mild, hydrating components.

FINISH YOUR ROUTINE After your microcurrent facial, complete your regular skincare routine by applying your facial serums, moisturizer, eye cream, and (most importantly!) SPF.

Consider following up your microcurrent session with any non water-based serums that contain those seek and destroy free radical busters. One industry favorite that pairs well with post-microcurrent is the Save Our Skin C2S Skin Balancing Serum, with two forms of Vitamin C, both Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Palmitate.

Skip the Retinol!

Retinol tends to irritate the skin and when it is driven deeper into the skin by microcurrent, it will cause more irritation after the treatment (usually the next day in the form of redness, puffiness, irritated skin).

Skin Proud Smooth Talk 2% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Serum

Powered by hyaluronic acid, an ingredient which has the ability to draw large amounts of moisture into the skin, this serum simultaneously rehydrates skin and provides the perfect texture and formula to use along with your microcurrent device.

Cleansing: Start with a gentle cleanser to prepare your skin. Toning: Apply toner to balance your skin's pH and remove any lingering impurities. Exfoliation: After toning, use an exfoliating toner or serum containing ingredients like glycolic acid or salicylic acid to remove dead skin cells.

Microcurrent facials have immediate results that peak on the third day and last about 3-6 weeks. They also work cumulatively so you will see a difference over the long term if you continue treatments.

Is it OK to use microcurrent everyday? ›

There are generally no side effects from microcurrent facials. However, some might find the extra nerve stimulation from electrical microcurrent wearying. Using microcurrents too often can also overwork the facial muscles. At-home microcurrent masks are safe for every day.

For each age, the series will go as follows: If you are in your 30s, we recommend you get microcurrent once every 4 to 5 weeks. If you are in your 40s, we recommend you get microcurrent once every 3 to 4 weeks. If you are in your 50s, we recommend you get microcurrent twice a month or every 3 weeks.

Proven Microcurrent results:

Improve circulation. Reduce acne. Improve muscle tone in face, neck and hands. Lift jowls and eyebrows.

If you are desperate and need a medium to assist with slippage and movement of the applicator probes, you could technically use something like water, aloe vera gel, serums, saline, ultrasound gel, ultrasonic gel. However, baby oil and vaseline should not be used as they do not conduct the current.

With the ability to hold 1,000 times its weight in water, hyaluronic acid plumps the skin, keeps it hydrated, and protects against moisture loss. You can find hyaluronic acid in our Aqua Gel Activator and Silk Crème Activator. Both are must-haves for ensuring proper microcurrent conduction with any NuFACE Device.

You want your skin to be clean and dry and makeup free. Wash your face using an oil free cleanser (or if you like an oil based cleanser, use a toner after to get skin extra clean).

Be sure to use microcurrent after cleansing and before applying oil-based products, as oil impedes microcurrent flow. Microcurrent needs hydration to conduct from the device down to the skin and muscles, so always use a Microcurrent Activator.

Radio Frequency and Microcurrent technologies compliment one another quite well. Our advice when using both modalities in your skin care regimen is to complete your Radio Frequency facial treatment first, followed by your Microcurrent facial treatment.

Because LED red light therapy is safe and non-invasive, we recommend adding it to your routine 5 times a week. It's a great addition to your regimen before your microcurrent facial (not after) or between microcurrent treatments.