When it comes to at-home beauty devices, we’ve seen some major advancements in recent years—but nothing quite like Currentbody’s latest launch.
The Skin RF Microneedling Device is a game-changer, making it the first time we can all use radiofrequency (RF) to apply the skin-tightening benefits of microneedling in our own homes. This is a treatment that, until now, was strictly reserved for in-clinic visits with hefty price tags attached.
But now, for a fraction of the cost, we can stimulate collagen production, improve skin texture and get a plumped, lifted effect without stepping a foot outside the front door, and for a one-off £349. This machine will save you a lot on high-tech facials because it would cost you around £500 to get used to RF microneedling at one clinic.
What makes this launch particularly exciting is the combination of two powerhouse technologies: RF energy, which heats the skin to encourage collagen and elastin production, and microneedling, which triggers a natural wound-healing response to firm and smooth the complexion. This is the same skin-renewing treatment that celebrities swear by prior to red carpet parties. As a beauty editor who has tried countless skincare products, I was eager to test this one out.
Could it really deliver those clinic-worthy results? Here’s what I found from using Currentbody’s RF Microneedling device….
I’ve been using Shark’s CryoGlow LED Face Mask for three months, and these are the results.
Pros
Cons
How does Zoe like using the RF microneedling device CurrentBody Skin?
This was a serious piece of beauty technology right away from the very beginning. I had to sit through the setup for about an hour to fully grasp its use. I got the Starter Kit for £349 which included:
- Skin tightening device using CurrentBody Skin RF Radio Frequency
- 3 xCurrentBody Skin Forehead Microneedling Patches
- 3 x CurrentBody Skin Eye Microneedling Patches
- 100ml of CurrentBody Skin Radio Frequency Gel
- Plus a travel bag, cable and adaptor plugs
How to use the RF device and the microneedling were two topics that I had to investigate. After watching a few videos, I was instructed to apply the microneedling patches to my forehead and under my eyes for two hours before removing them to get started on the radiofrequency side of the treatment.
The patches didn’t feel painful to apply them, even as I had anticipated because the tiny little microneedling on the patches didn’t even feel sharp on my skin. They work by delivering active ingredients directly to the skin, improving hydration, and addressing a particular problem (in my opinion, skin texture). The RF gadget can only be used once per week for the first eight weeks, whereas these can only be used two or three times per week. After that, top-up sessions are needed every 4-8 weeks to maintain results.
Onto the device itself. I set the conductor gel to the desired temperature, applied the conductor gel, set the timer, and then watched as it turned off in dismay. Not quite as easy as I’d hoped. After repeating the process several times, I realized you had to wait for the green light, take off the cap, and gently press the metal prongs into your desired area of face to start the heating process. I chose a level two because I’m fairly used to intense facials, and I was surprised to find it to be quite hot.
It wasn’t painful, but I did keep accidentally touching a spot I’d picked with the prongs, and that caused a real flash of heat. Because of this, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone struggling with acne or breakouts. I recommend Shark’s CryoGlow LED Mask, which has cooling under-eye pads, as an alternative to an LED mask. If you’re looking for an LED mask, you can read my full review of that device here.
It took me about half an hour to get used to it once I’d gotten used to it, which is slower than leaving my house, getting a car to a skin clinic, getting treated, and then returning home. Being able to return my face from slightly red and blotchy to normal was also a real treat. Making eye contact with strangers on the tube was lovely.
Final thoughts
Despite the learning curve, I’ve committed to using it for the recommended eight-week period, and I’m excited to see how my skin evolves. The weekly treatments are easy to incorporate into my routine, and since there’s no downtime, I can get on with my day immediately after.
So far I’ve just done the one session since I’ve only just got my hands on the device, but I’ll be tracking my progress closely, and I can’t wait to share my full before-and-after results once I complete the full course. Immediately after the treatment, once the redness had subsided after around 20 minutes, my skin felt very soft and looked more plump than usual.
It might be the most exciting home skincare innovation I’ve tried so far if this device keeps coming.
Source: Mirror
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