Tech The Halls: The Beauty Gadgets Worth Splurging On This Christmas
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Amp up your beauty routines with the latest gadgets
You can easily elevate your skin, health and overall wellbeing with cutting-edge beauty technology – and these gadgets make the perfect Christmas gifts. But what tops the tech list? Nathalie Eleni shares her top picks.
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The Best Beauty Gadgets For Christmas Gifting
LED
DR SABRINA Eye Regenerate LED Mask, £250
LED devices are a popular choice for at-home use, but it’s important to remember that not all masks are equal. Sue D’Arcy, CEO and founder of iSMART, a leader in the LED phototherapeutic device industry, says ‘Check the dosage!’ Clinical research shows it is the wavelength (the colour) and not the intensity (how quickly the light is delivered) that matters; more powerful does not mean more effective. Blue light (to target bacteria) should be at 415nm, red light (to reduce inflammation and boost collagen production) should be at 633nm, and near-infrared light (which helps to further reduce the visible signs of aging) should be at 830nm and 1070nm. We recommend looking to CurrentBody, Omnilux and Dr Sabrina.
Microcurrent
ZIIP HALO Nanocurrent & Microcurrent Facial Toning Device, £379
Dubbed the at-home facelift, microcurrent technology helps to lift, tone, and contour the face. It works by delivering low-level electrical currents to the skin and underlying muscles, emitting microcurrents that mimic the body’s natural electrical signals. This stimulation activates and tones facial muscles, improving firmness and elasticity. Choose a device, from a brand such as Ziip Halo or PMD Beauty, that is straightforward to use, comes with a conductive gel, and has an app to help guide you through the treatment.
Laser
NIRA Pro Laser, £569
Non-fractional laser technology is a gentle, collagen-stimulating method. To work effectively, a non-fractional home laser, such as should warm the skin at a wavelength of 1450nm, achieving peak absorption in the dermal layers. This process triggers collagen to rebuild, renewing the skin from the inside out. This technology is particularly effective at helping with hooded eyes, smoker’s lines, and tightening the jawline.
Beauty Supplements
AUREA The Essential (Personal Multivitamin), from £50
With so many skin supplements over-promising, spending a fortune on products that you can’t really tell are working or not can be disappointing. Opt for a high-tech company that tailors your vitamins and minerals specifically to your body’s requirements. Aurea vitamins and minerals are personalised down to the microgram, allowing you to track effectiveness with a follow-up blood test (from £50, clubaurea.com).
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