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SMART BEAUTY

ADRIENNE MATEI

Months without access to professional facials and other cosmetic treatments has resulted in a home skintech boom.

looks at the devices that mimic the spa experience in your ensuite

Interest in home-based skin technology devices, such as lasers, radiofrequency tools and light masks, has been turbocharged by the pandemic as many consumers spend their spa budget on beauty gadgets. The microneedling tool GloPro and microcurrent device NuFace reported triple-digital sales increases as the world locked down, and the industry is projected to have a global value of over $206-billion by 2026.

These devices promise to do more for your complexion than serums and moisturizers alone and plenty of beauty brands are moving into the electronics space. Proctor and Gamble has been selling its Opte Precision Skincare System in the U.S. since 2020. It is designed to scan skin and deposit product where it’s needed. The Dr. Dennis Gross line offers do-it-yourself LED light therapy tools to tackle acne and wrinkles.

For those who choose to invest in skintech, consistent use is key to seeing real results. Take the LYMA, an infrared laser that penetrates skin, fat and muscle tissue to stimulate cellular regeneration, for example. Its developers say it needs to be used 15 minutes a day for three months. If you’re ready to make that commitment, these gadgets promise to take your beauty regimen to the next level.

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