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BEAUTY:
YOUR FACE TOOL PRIMER

From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge tech

Words by Christina Ko

Been There, Done That: Facial Cupping

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For those familiar with cupping as used by TCM practitioners, it’s easy to spot the tell tale circular bruising. Solaris Laboratories’s facial cupping is a gentler, at-home procedure that doesn’t leave behind marks. Think of it as a next-level facial massage, in which the rhythmic pressure wakes up muscles, stimulating the body to push out toxins and stagnant blood. To avoid bruising, adequate lubrication and constant motion are key – the effort is well worth it.

One To Try: Microneedling

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Many of today’s new non-invasive facelifts such as Thermage or Ultherapy work by triggering the skin’s natural healing reaction as a way of achieving glowing results. Microneedling is the same, and can be done at home as long as you are using clean, high-quality tools and solutions. Teresa Tarmey’s TT Microneedling Kit includes a Dermaroller for needling, as well as the best products to use alongside it since microtears allow for greater absorption.

Been There, Done That: Gua Sha

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Facial rolling has been riding a wave of popularity, but many who love the age-old technique are switching to gua sha for a little more precision and an enhanced sculpting effect. Breaking up fascia helps to improve circulation, so it works wonders on tired muscles like those in the neck. It’s important to remember, however, that while a cold facial roller reduces puffiness, gua sha tools such as those from Angela Caglia or Solaris are best left at room temperature to avoid shocking the muscles and preventing release.

One To Try: LED Light Therapy

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Who wouldn’t take a selfie while going RoboCop in the name of skincare? Like microneedling, LED light therapy also draws on the powers of skin healing. It then uses light with different colours and wavelengths to penetrate the skin barrier at different distances (blue is often used for fighting acne; red for brightening and anti-ageing). Few do-it-yourself tools measure up to the efficacy of Angela Caglia’s CellReturn Platinum LED Wireless Mask, a stylish space helmet that incorporates 1,026 LED lights and delivers facials in just nine minutes.

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