How often can I repeat the Treatment? For best results we recommend following the Faradic Facial Toning regime every day for the first few weeks, alternating between programmes 1 and 2 each day. Thank you, 21st century, as now, the wonder that is EMS can be experienced in your home via handheld device. We’ve finally launched one on the store and Team Nerd are a-buzzing. Meet the Rio 60 Second Face Lift . The Rio has another uber cool function: it can be used for iontophoresis, aka the infusion of ingredients into the skin via electrical current. It comes with specifically designed collagen and retinol patches that you apply to the skin. Once the patches are applied to the area, you select the Infusion programme on the Rio and gently roll the machine across it for 60 seconds, repeating this on the patches for between 10 to 30 minutes (5 to 15 minutes per patch). Think it’s for you? At €120, the Rio 60 Second Face Lift is one of the most affordable handheld EMS machines on the market. Programme 1: FIRMING - Rhythmic 2 second muscle contractions to condition muscles with a short 3 second interval between each pulse.

To explain why this is cool in non-nerdie terms, it means that the current is pushing the ingredients deeper into the skin, bringing about better results than a hooman could get with their bare hands. When to avoid EMSThis doesn’t mean you have to resort to the surgical routes - far from it, in fact. What is EMS (electrical muscle stimulation)? Gel tested on animals or does it contain any animal ingredients? The conductive gel uses only mineral and/or vegetable ingredients and in line with the EU cosmetic directive is not tested on animals. The forehead can require higher intensity levels than normally used on other areas of the face, however it is important to remember to return to lower intensity by pressing the - button several times before returning to treat the facial area. This is probably the side of your body that you use most or chew your food or both. The muscles on this side of your face are as a result more developed and more toned and will respond more vigorously to the EMS stimulation. Over time the other side will improve and gain important tone and firmness.

Practised for over 40 years in beauty salons, faradic facial toning uses EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) to gently contract and relax facial muscles to help tone, lift and tighten. This stimulation also increases local circulation, bringing more oxygen to the skin cells and removing toxins more rapidly, to leave the skin feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. All handheld EMS machines come with their own instructions and we always recommend that you follow the directions with your device carefully. Tone, lift and rejuvenate your face with Lift Plus 60 Second Face Lift from Rio – the beauty specialists.So when my husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas I said ‘I’ll have the Nuface Mini please’ My New Facelifting Machine Arrived Although EMS is safe when in devices designed for facial use, it is still putting electrical currents into your face and there are some circumstances in which you cannot use it, including…

Tone and firming has a lifting effect on the face together with plumping out to reduce the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This in effect is a natural alternative to dermal fillers. If you already have dermal fillers you should seek advice from whoever gave the treatment as they could consider whether it could be combined – dermal fillers can only achieve so much. The microcurrents would not have any direct effect of the filler. Programme 2: TAP TONING - Rapid stimulating action. The pulsing massage action lasts 5 seconds followed by a 3 second pause. So, how does EMS work your face out? Low faradic currents are delivered into the skin, stimulating nerve endings and causing muscles to contract and relax at recurring intervals. This motion is what causes the toning, just as your muscles contract and relax when you do ten ab crunches. Programme 2: TAP TONING - Rapid stimulating action. The pulsing massage action lasts 5 seconds followed by a 3 second pause As we age, our facial muscles lose tone and wrinkles become more defined. Lift Plus features two treatments to tone, lift and rejuvenate the face.Programme 3: Infusion The infusion programme gives a continuous high frequency sensation. There are 10 power levels. We recommend starting on a low power level on each treatment area and building up until a strong tingling is felt. No. You should not use EMS over metal implants. Metal implants alter the paths the micro currents/pulses would otherwise take in an unpredictable way After removing patches, you can massage any residue into your skin. After use, switch the unit off. Press and hold the programme/on/off button for 2 seconds. Note: If unit is left on, it will automatically switch off after 10 minutes. The Galvanic Treatment uses small micro currents to carry the active ingredients for skin repair and rejuvenation deep into the skin, known as Galvanic Infusion or Iontophoresis, infusing collagen and retinol to help further combat the appearance of frown lines, crow’s feet and marionette lines. Thoroughly clean and dry skin. Do not apply moisturisers. Tear along the perforated edge of the Collagen and Retinol patch sachet.

Continue treatment by alternating between patches for 10-30 minutes (5-15 minutes on each patch). The patches may remain on the face for up to 1 hour to continue gently infusing. Well, yes actually. It does this because of the tightening and firming of the muscle in whichever area you are treating. By pulling the muscle tight, it also makes it stronger and that in turn pulls the skin tighter, making lines less visible. My Conclusion I continued to use it four times a week. I wasn’t sure it was doing anything and to be honest I kept wondering whether my first assumption was right. It wasn’t actually working properly. But it was and sorry to say, this machine is not for me. Rio 60 Second Facelift Programme 1: Firming Rhythmic muscle contractions to condition muscles with a short interval between each pulse. Muscle contractions last 2 seconds followed by a 3 second pause. There are 17 power levels in total. We recommend starting on a low power level on each treatment area and build up until muscle contractions are felt.As a safety feature the unit will always start at the lowest intensity and increase gradually with each This is where the pain comes in. I have a very low pain threshold it has to be said. I am such a baby. My husband says I say Ouch for nothing, just like a reflex action.