Hi-tech youth: Turn back the clock with these age-defying facials 

A facial where you go and get a tub of green mud slapped on your face is so 1992. Don’t get me wrong – I love a good face mask and use them often; but if you’re noticing the signs of ageing creeping in (or would just like to start taking preventative action), don’t go half way – attack those wrinkles and blemishes full throttle armed with your best beauty weapon: technology.

Here are my top 3 hi-tech facial recommendations that you can integrate into your life as part of an ongoing ‘fountain of youth’ action plan. A course of any of these treatments every three-six months will ensure you never have to meet with a surgical scalpel, needle, or any other extreme measures for anti-ageing – ever.

LED FACIALS

First used by NASA to grow edible plants in space and fast-track wound healing in humans, the cellular growth and regenerative properties of LED light is hardly a secret anymore. All the top spas and clinics have an LED light therapy machine in their treatment rooms, ready to deliver skin restorative treatments that target everything from acne breakouts to pigmentation, rosacea and, of course, wrinkles.

For anti-ageing, opt for Red and Yellow LED therapy – red LED stimulates production of collagen and elastin for smoother, plumper skin while yellow LED is great for reducing redness, inflammation and sun-induced damage.

How many to get: A course of 6 treatments spaced a week apart will have you glowing with youth and vitality in no time.

MICROCURRENT FACIALS

Want a facelift without going under the knife? Sure you do! And you can – it’s a lovely little thing called microcurrent therapy. A microcurrent machine uses low-level electrical currents, which mirror your body’s own natural current, to re-educate an impressive 32 different muscles of the face.

This process lifts and tones your skin, manipulates ageing muscles for a tighter, tauter look and regenerates facial tissue for a younger, fresher appearance. Great for treating jowls, frown lines and to enhance and contour facial features. And no, it doesn’t hurt (just in case the mention of ‘electrical current’) gave you a fright.

How many to get: Although you will notice a difference after one treatment, a course of treatments (this will be determined by your skin therapist) is the way to go for long-lasting results.

RF FACIAL (OR BODY) SKIN TIGHTENING

RF stands for Radio Frequency and it’s a very clever technology that you will notice on treatment menus in skin and wellness clinics. An RF skin tightening machine provides a welcome alternative to surgical skin tucks by using radio wave energy applied to the target area, heating the dermis to the point that it induces instant collagen and tissue retraction for smoother, tauter skin.

RF skin tightening is perfect for mild to moderate skin sagging on the face and body, reducing wrinkles around the eyes, and even for post-baby tummy tightening. And best of all? It’s painless. Hooray!

How many to get: A course of 6 – 10 treatments will have you looking as young as you feel.

Find a hi-tech facial skin specialist in your area by calling The Global Beauty Group on 1300 006 607.

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