Microcurrent facials promise to do a lot for you: help with anti-aging, brightening, filing your taxes (okay fine, we made up that last one). And while they may sound gimmicky, there’s serious science behind microcurrent technology. Initially approved by the FDA as a treatment for Bell’s Palsy, they’ve since become a staple in celebrity facialists’ offices for their skincare benefits. And the futuristic NuFACE device that’s taken over your Instagram feed? It’s a skincare tool that can be used at home to offer similar benefits.
Still, microcurrent facials aren’t an inexpensive habit, and at-home tools can cost upwards of $500. We enlisted a round table of skincare experts to explain what makes microcurrent facials worth the investment, and what results you can expect.
What Is a Microcurrent Facial?
Much of the treatment will be like a standard facial with cleansing, exfoliation, masks, etc.—but the microcurrent device ups the experience. “A microcurrent facial consists of your esthetician moving small electrical probes around your face, which pass painless electrical current into the skin on your face and neck to help tone, lift, firm, and reeducate tired muscles,” explains Sarah Akram, celebrity esthetician and owner of Sarah Akram Skincare in Alexandria, Virginia. “It stimulates your cells and promotes the production of ATP, a molecule found in our cells that stores and transports chemical energy which assists with collagen, elastin production, and cell regeneration.”
The devices use three different currents that work together to allow for toning and better absorption of skincare products. “As a result of these simultaneous currents, your skin looks regenerated and feels rejuvenated,” says Darya Rzaca, co-founder of Atelier Beauté in Brooklyn, New York.
What Are the Results of a Microcurrent Facial?
The anti-aging benefits are hard to beat—in fact, both Akram and Rzaca refer to the treatment as a “non-invasive facelift.” More specifically, Rzaca says a microcurrent facial can help to “lift and tone cheeks and brows, tighten the jawline, improve circulation, and elasticity, diminish swelling under the eyes, and more.” And like many facial treatments, the results are cumulative, so the more you micro, the better.
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