Current Body recently got in touch and asked if I would like to try out their RF Radio Frequency Device. I absolutely love skincare tools, with LED masks being my one of my favourites, and so I was keen to try it out. I’d never tried radio frequency before, and didn’t realise it was something you could do at home.
When I try a new skincare tool, I like to really put it though it’s paces and see what results I can achieve, whilst also learning about the technology to try and understand how I can use it to it’s full potential.
What is an RF device?
Current Body’s RF device is described as ‘a non-invasive face lift alternative’, designed to tighten skin, smooth deep lines and sagging skin. With 50% quicker results than any other at home RF device.
BENEFITS
- Increases Collagen Production
- Visibly Smooths Lines & Wrinkles
- Brightens Skin & Reduces Pigmentation
- Tightens Sagging Skin
I was interested in all of these benefits, but the main two I was going to target was increasing collagen production and lines and wrinkles. I have dry skin on my forehead so I wanted to improve the collagen for hydration and also the wrinkles on the sides.
I’m noticing more the lines at the side of my eyes, so that was another focus and then lastly my elevenses, which I’ve had for as long as I can remember. The girl doing my eyebrows told me I have strong frown muscles, so I don’t have much hope for those lines without botox, but was keen to see how this may help.
How Does It Work?
Current Body RF Device has three energy levels which control how intense the radio frequency heating is on the skin. Level 1 is a gentle warmth, which is good for beginners or sensitive areas such as the eyes or neck. Level 2 and 3 are the higher energy levels and will heat up the skin quicker.
Current Body’s exclusive Skin Sense Technology continuously measures skin temperature and automatically adjusts to your skin’s resistance to keep skin at 43°C, which is the optimal temperature for maximum collagen production.
How Often To Use?
The radio frequency device should be used just once a week and with results in 8 weeks. Treatments can then be topped up every 4 to 8 weeks to maintain long-term results. Make sure to use the Current Body Skin Radio Frequency Gel on each treatment area.
Each area takes between 5-10 minutes, and a full face would take around 70 minutes. I did three areas in one go, but you could do an area a day throughout the week to save time.
Inside the booklet there is a guide on how to move the device for each area and how long to use it.
Is it easy to use?
I found it very easy to use and quickly realised the ways to get it to work best for me. Slow and steady movements really do win the race, in this case I found using slow movements helped the device reach its optimum temperature (43°C ) quicker and you will know this when the light is a constant green.
I recommended doing your treatments in front of a mirror as you can watch what you are doing and keep an eye on the green light staying constant, as well as when it goes orange, which means a 5 minute treatment time is up.
The device is always plugged in, which saves you having to remember to charge it when you go to use it.
The areas I focused on were my forehead, elevenses and crows feet. The forehead I found trickier to get the heat to stay constant, but increasing it to level 3 was more beneficial for it to do this. As my forehead is more boney I also had to go very, very slow over this area to enable it to stay at the temperature. Crows feet were simple to go over and as this is a sensitive area I stuck to level 1, and then my elevenses I went for level 2, sometimes going up to 3.
To change the level you just click the button on the top, which is then reflected by the light on the front. This is also how you turn it on and off.
I started off in the beginning with level 1 and just tested out how comfortable I felt in each area with the different levels. The heat is a warm feeling and was never uncomfortable, once you get in the swing of it, it feels quite nice and relaxing.
Just always keep it moving and use the conductive gel, if it feels too much heat then go down a level.
Extra Boost
I also tested out the Current Body microneedling patches, which you can use alongside the RF device, as well as the Current Body LED mask. The patches are infused with hyaluronic acid and have 1140 ultra-fine microneedles that gently create tiny pathways in your skin, enhancing the absorption of the hyaluronic acid and helping to penetrate deeper below the surface for a boost of hydration and glow.
There are forehead and under eye patches which I left on for 2 hours (or you can do overnight) and these gave an instant tightening look. You can then complete your weekly RF treatment which enhances absorption and allows radio frequency energy to work deeper.
The Current Body LED Mask: Series 2 (10% off with code LDNDIARIES ) is another great option to pair with the RF device and maximise results. It’s my favourite mask on the market and combines red, near-infrared, and deep near-infrared light to help with anti-ageing, and I love that it also covers the chin area—especially useful if you’re using RF treatments around the jawline.
Results
The first time I used it on my forehead I was blown away by how tight my skin looked afterwards. This subsided by the next day, but I was excited to see how it would go as the treatments went on.
After 8 treatments, my elevenses have become less obvious and indented, and the skin in that area looks much more plump. The skin on my forehead was dry and now it feels more hydrated after using the RF device.
I saw a significant difference on just week 3 of my crow’s feet, the dehydration lines seemed much better when I smiled and were less prominent. By week 8 the skin overall was looking more hydrated and the lines aren’t as obvious. Looking at my pictures I’d also say there is less pigmentation than I had to start with.
I never did consistent treatments on my jaw and smile lines, however I did try it out in those areas and again like the first time, I could see an instant difference afterwards. I will continue on with the smile lines, as I feel them more prominent when wearing powder make-up and think this will work as well as it did on the other areas I tried.
Where To Buy & Discount Code
Current Body RF Device is available now at Current Body for £299.99.
Current Body microneedling patches and RF device come as a starter kit for £349.99.
Take 10% off with code LDNDIARIES (also works on all Current Body products if you have your eye on more tools!)
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