What do you know about microcurrent (EMS) beauty devices?

Another force in the tightening and lifting category is the microcurrent beauty device, which comes from the concept of "muscle anti-ageing". In addition to the loss of collagen, the strength of the facial expression muscles and the SMAS fascia layer of muscles also gradually declines as the overall face undergoes an ageing state. Microcurrent beauty devices apply low levels of microcurrent to the skin through stainless steel needles or glass probes. This alternating current mimics the natural bioelectricity of the cells, stimulating the facial muscles and promoting blood circulation.

So how exactly does microcurrent activate muscles to achieve lifting and firming effects? According to Kai Li, "The microcurrent device on the one hand moderately activates this part of the muscle to restore the stimulation effect and regain the balance between the muscles; in addition it also acts on some smooth muscles in the SMAS fascial layer, causing them to contract and allowing the face to achieve firmness." Microcurrent technology also helps to eliminate problems such as morning puffiness, and today more new home beauty devices often combine radiofrequency, microcurrent and even other technologies to achieve a multi-layered anti-ageing effect.

However, when we talk about microcurrent here, we are mainly referring to EMS microcurrent. The so-called microcurrent beauty devices are mostly associated with key words such as "Micro Current" (literally, microcurrent) and "EMS", the former essentially using a relatively weak current, while EMS is stronger and only strong enough to stimulate the facial muscles. There are a few representative microcurrent home beauty devices that you will be familiar with, such as the more effective NEWDERMO.

There are differences in the design of the microcurrent devices from the major manufacturers, with the higher energy levels causing more pain to the user and the need to choose the right level of energy for use. Older users may need a relatively high level of energy to activate their muscles, while younger people will feel more pain when they are set to this level of energy.