Best galvanic & high frequency facial devices according to redditors

Beauty Star Skin Wand - Portable Handheld High Frequency Skin Machine - Acne Treatment - Skin Tightening - Wrinkle Reducing - Dark Circles - Puffy Eyes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LD6DRXT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UuK2CbYAG4SC5

It went up since my order but not bad. I love it

I haven't tried azealic acid and therefore haven't looked for a replacement. I have found two alternatives for niacinamide, one with hyaluronic acid and one with BHA and tea tree oil, though I haven't bought bought them yet. (I read somewhere on here that there has been no proof that soulutions over 5% work better, so the lower % doesn't worry me). In general, "B3" as search term got better results then "niacinamide" on German pages;)

I had planned to buy the TO glycolic acid, but DM now has one so I just grabbed it when I was in store. I like it, but I haven't tried glycolic acid before so I have nothing to compare it to. According to their e-mail the % of the AHA is a secret, so I might try this next time, just so I know what I am putting on my skin.

And to complete the list, I am thinking of buying this Retinol /Vit C serum, though I want to research how much sense this combo makes first.

Now I know it's a totally different thing, but when I feel a large zit coming on I zap it and it's gone the next day with this thing. I doubt it would work when it is fully formed, but if it hasnt gotten to big yet I wonder if zapping it might help it? It is worth a try. You can find other models of this that or even cheaper, I really like these high frequency things personally.


https://www.amazon.com/NuDerma-Skin-Therapy-Wand-Tightening/dp/B06W5PD1KY/ref=zg_bs_7792503011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=H42MTT4V1414P26V73SC

I have this one:

High Frequency Facial Machine, Portable Handheld High Frequency Wand Skin Tightening Acne Spot Wrinkles Remover Beauty Therapy Puffy Eyes Body Care Facial Machine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBPP62W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I7hGDbPZ0F59Q

I like Dr. Clockwork's wands.

You can also find them relatively cheap as a beauty supply tool $139

The single most significant factor will be whether it has a wax or ceramic core, but most online retailers won't say one way or the other. Ceramic is better, because it will last longer.

Consider attachments besides just the neon glass tubes. Things like this can be a lot of fun. And I LOVE using body contacts.

So I actually have some experience with a few different wands. The high frequency ones your talking about are likely the ones that are actually also used for beauty purposes, like this. These are often made black and put in kinky boxes for way more money than the beauty ones. But they tend not to get too high. I personally top them out super quickly.

There are violet wands that get way more powerful. Tesla wands for example get way more intense. Most people in my community who have money to burn will get one of these ones. And in my experience, I have never topped one out.

Using violet wands with body contact attachments can also increase the perceived intensity of it. Especially if you have someone poke you with something metal (i.e. a fork for example).

If your still opposed to violet wands or gape like a fish out of water at the price of some of them (reasonably so, those things are damn expensive), TENS unit is probably the way to go.

The feeling of a TENS unit or similar device is very different than I violet wand if you ask me. When I've played with one, they caused muscle contractions with a sharp pain. I know for me I'm not a fan of those muscle contractions, but that's just me. They are much cheaper and you can get one just to try at a pretty reasonable price, since they are also medical devices uses to relieve pain at lower levels.

There are a few other electrostim toys out there but not many. I've seen people use things in that "cattle rod" category you mention. There are smaller quieter ones, like this one that a friend of mine has. Though it's pretty low intensity if you ask me.

I can't speak for the safety or feel of a lot of those toys in that sort of category. But I have seen people use them, including those bug zapping things as toys. Please pursue safety info if you go this route, as I can't speak for the actual safety of this. Only that I've seen others do it. And those others could just be unwise from all I know.

I hope this is helpful! I've been on the recieving end of a lot of different electro wands and toys so I like to help where I can.

I haven’t had any experience with electric scalp massagers. That one looks good, and in theory I think it should help out. Maybe try it a few more times, but if you are noticing consistent hair loss right after, discontinue. You could also look into a high frequency machine with a comb attachment. New Spa makes one that’s awesome. This will emit oxygen into your scalp and has antibacterial properties as well as helping to speed up any healing and stimulate the circulation. (And there’s attachments that help with pimples- added bonus!)

I totallyyy understand your skepticism when it comes to hair loss products. Most of the systems and lines they’ve put out are mediocre and cause dependency, so once you stop using the product you’re at square one. Davines is an awesome company that focuses on food/plant nutrients as well as essential oils to treat hair and scalp (they even have their own farms in Parma Italy, at the same compound as the labs!). They’re B Corp certified and super transparent. They don’t use any chemical sulfates or parabens. It’s one of the few beauty companies I will stand behind 100% and think they truly care about their consumers. Look into them a bit and see if it makes you any more comfortable trying them out.

Every 3rd day is an awesome routine for shampooing. If you’re noticing that your scalp is hot and itchy I definitely think there’s a fungal thing going on, which will explain the dandruff as well. Try adding some tea tree oil to your shampoo, or using that in the oil mix for scalp massage. The anti bacterial qualities might be what you’re looking for. A fungal issue could definitely be causing blockage to your follicles. Don’t be afraid to shampoo a day early if your scalp is feeling like you need it.


Edit: oh yea, switch back to cold water! I don’t think this is the only reason. BUT cold water is much better for the hair and scalp, so it can’t hurt.

Looks like your hairline is starting to recede. A few tips that have helped me. Try not to raise your eyebrows or crinkle your forehead... I know sounds silly but I stopped doing this and it helped. I used to raise my eyebrows when I talked as one of my idiosyncrasies.

I also have used a high frequency machine at home. These machines are what they use at salons. Basically its zappy wand that shoots out electricity or something like that. It comes with a few different tubes you attach to it. Most of them are for the face and you massage it to stimulate blood flow to the face to help with acne. But there is also a comb tube which you can use to massage your scalp. This sends blood to the scalp which helps prevent hair loss. I do this about 5-10 minutes each night. My hair stopped falling out.

You can get one on Amazon for like $50 or less.

My best friend used it when he had acne and his acne all went away within 2 months. Although I think it was stress related. Heres a link:

High Frequency Facial Machine

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJJB4T3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4G4mDb372Z9HS

I buy them on Amazon. I've tried Spectra electrode gel and Wavelength MP ultrasound gel. They are great and cheap.

If you go to amazon reviews
https://www.amazon.com/My-Shiney-Hiney-Personal-Cleansing/dp/B00Q9FO41Q/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473622234&sr=8-1&keywords=My+shiney+hiney

They are really funny as well

Serious question. It appears to be this model: http://www.amazon.com/PLF-2010-Portable-High-Frequency-Machine/dp/B00AQ2XBO4

Do you know if this model is suitable for the.. er.. more erotic purposes of such a wand? Being at work, the depth I can research such a thing is limited.

I bought this ( https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01LZAR4BL/ref=pe_3044161_185740101_TE_item ) earlier for under my moisturiser but then noticed the cream.

The cream had significantly less reviews but still 4.5 stars ( https://www.amazon.de/Bionura-Retinol-Feuchtigkeitscreme-Creme-Feuchtigkeitsbehandlung/dp/B01LXYH5ZW )

On reviews I see people using either one or the other

I don't have wrinkles yet but I'm in my early 30s and hoping it helps improve my skin tone as im Red and dry on my cheeks and oily everywhere else

sure! This was the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06W5PD1KY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I haven't used the exact product but used a similar one for a while, also Retinol Serum 2.5% link to amazon here. I must say that it didn't do anything for me. A313 (Retinaldehyde) was much better if you want to go retinol but don't want to go too far. In my honest opinion though, committing to prescription strength tretinoin was the best decision I've ever made. Well studied, well supported by scientifical evidence. Also, cheaper too than the serum too.

I read about something called SHR (super hair removal) that, if what they say is true, holds a lot of promise. There are no inexpensive home SHR devices I know of yet. It's hard to find a neutral, detached article about the approach. It involves using a series of gentle light pulses to gradually heat up hair to the temperature when the chemistry of life stops working. This prevents heat damage to surrounding tissue. There are rave reviews that lack details. I imagine if it was great, it would have steamrolled other hair removal techniques out of the market in a few months since it permanently works on more skin tones and hair colors than laser or IPL. Maybe it hasn't been submitted for FDA approval. Maybe established business interests are holding it back. Maybe it's a scam that's too good to be true. I haven't found any links denouncing it though.

I've been aggressively using a home IPL machine for 8 weeks. It is helping with epilated body hair and making steady progress with shaved facial hair. I found that cooling the shaved skin before flashing it with powerful light pulses was the key to getting results on dense chin and mustache growth. Pain went down to zero with pre-cooling. It was alarmingly hot without it. To speed things up and stop condensation, I ordered a cheap skin cooler (Amazon link) to experiment with. Maybe close shaving, cooling (I use a small freezer pack meant for igloo coolers now), and IPL would have effects on the strong body hair you describe.

The conventional wisdom about IPL is that it is a waste of money that doesn't work. The best it can achieve is some hair reduction, not full removal. In my experience it works well but slowly. I have to overlap the flashes, immediately exfoliate between shaving and IPLing, and do treatments every 3 days. It's nice to see spots of pink, clear skin open up and expand. I have recently started doing daily beard IPL. Only 2.5% of the 350,000 flashes have been used so far.

One epilator tip said to pinch the skin and run the tweezers along the crest of the hill. That should work better than epilating relaxed skin. Stretching skin helps prevent the shocking and alarming hair grabbing feeling. Thankfully hair gets easier to pull every time.

I wish I had simple answers. I've had to go outside the rules and recommendations to deal with light, straight body hair. I would just clipper it down if the tips didn't get so bluntly cut and rough feeling. The wonderful, feminizing rewards of smooth skin have been worth the extra time epilation takes. My sense is more hard work of independent experimentation lies ahead for all males interested in large scale home hair removal. It is a violent thing to do. Hopefully the weak point in "the enemy" will be found some day. Electrolysis is apparently the gold standard, but it's way out of economic reach for most people.

It’s called High Frequency Spot treatment for Skin/Acne
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EON7ZAM/

I just bought one this week after getting a facial last week. The one I bought has both Neon and Argon wands. I’ve only used it twice so far, but I’m already starting to see results.

Here’s the link to the one I bought:

NuDerma Professional Skin Therapy Wand - Portable Handheld High Frequency Skin Therapy Machine with 6 Neon & Argon Wands - Acne Treatment - Skin Tightening - Wrinkle Reducing - Facial Skin Lifter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P9265FF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UIb4DbJHFSZBZ