mommydearest Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 404 scalawaggirl Joined: 30 Dec 2005 MelissaMarie First of all does anyone here use a Facemate ES-330? I was interested in this because I heard it helped pushed actives into your skin. Any opinions? Baby Q - Who has tried it seen results and not seen? If you feel comfortable please give your age and what kind of skin you have. I have the Facemate ES-330 and LOVE it - absolutely worth every penny I spent on it. I'm 41, oily, large pores prone to congestion; very reactive to certain ingredients. how much time does all this take a day? Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 1779 Well, it depends. For example, I just finished using my Facemate ES-330 (my face looks great from the treatment) and it took a total of 30 minutes. Here is my routine: Gather my hand mirror, conductivity gel, washcloth and massanger with power supply. Plug it in to a power supply I've got sitting under my loveseat and do a 20- minute session (5 minutes each quadrant of cheeks, forehead and neck). Then, I set it on the negative ion mode and use it 3 minutes each cheek and 2 minutes forehead and neck. I wash it off with a corner of the wet washcloth, dry it and then use the fully wet cloth to remove the gel from my face. I rinse once more and I'm done. It may sound like a lot but it's routine now so very quick and easy and I love what it does for my skin. This, BTW, is my shorter routine (I
do this once or twice during the week and a longer session one day on my weekend beauty day). All of these are easy to do while watching TV - I normally catch up on my Discovery Channel so the time flies. I always use these gadget in front of the TV as it is way easier than in front of the bathroom mirror and I'm entertained at the same time. It's a breeze. thestepfordwife Full Member enjoys 5% discount Joined: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 30 DiPhx Senior Member enjoys 10% discount Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Posts: 96 I was looking at that one. I have very oily t- zone adult acne, huge clogged pores etc...but since I am in my *cough* midforties also am starting to see some expression lines along with fine lines (eyes) and some begining loss of tone. I did buy a Derma Wand which has done wonders for my pores and seems to cut emerging zits off at the pass...but am still interested in the device you bought. What are the benefits you have seen so far? Hi stepfordwife - Okay the Facemate ES- 330 - In the cleansing mode, it must really cleanse well as I've had very few breakouts since I started using the Facemate ES-330 and it gives my skin a nice glow after cleansing; the ultrasound mode seems to plump up my skin and don't know if it's due to a deeper hydration or if the ATP cells are regenerating collagen. I had a couple deeper blue veins on my forehead and they seem to be less noticeable due to a thicker skin; then I use the microcurrent mode to lift the skin and I see a slight lifting around the eyebrows. I use the LEd with both the ultrasound and the microcurrent. I also use an aloe vera gel with actives in it on both the ultrsaound mode and microcurrent mode.
I haven't seen it do too much for age spots or lines around the eyes but the nasolabial lines are diminished. For the price, I'm very happy with it. Don't think any home gadget will do as well as a professional model. I am in my mid fifties so don't gulp yet DiPhx DiPhx Senior Member enjoys 10% discount Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Posts: 96 ScotsLass Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 687 Hi stepfordwife - Yes I have used the Facemate ES-330 on my jowls and neck. When you use the microcurrent mode, you have to be careful how you move the device. In looking up how other microcurrent devices are used, they are used in a lifting motion and not in circular motion. When you ues upward strokes on the microcurrent, you have to move it in the right places to lift the jowls. and yes, I also use it on the neck - both the ultrasound and microcurrent. I use the 3mhz on face and neck and never go above the "5" level. haven't thought about using a mixture of aloe with regular lotion as the aloe dries rather quickly in the heat out here so I spritz water on the aloe when it dries. it may water down a cream if I have to spritz that mixture as well. I defnitely think it is worth the investment - it makes my skin baby smooth too. Good luck! DiPhx I would love to source an Ultrasound system that I can use for joint pain, facial firming and cellulite reduction (yeah, I know, I'm asking for the moon!). From what I understand, cellulite reduction can be achieved only by a machine that sends 2-3 MHz of ultrasound frequency. The athome units I found below only send 1 MHz of frequency - which is suitable for facial
firming and/or pain reduction. Has anyone else come across a system that offers ultrasound frequencies above 1 MHz?? Lisey Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 1976 One that looks nice because it has a combination of features is Facemate ES- 330. 1MHz Ultrasonic(Vibration: 1 million times/sec) Delivered by the larger disk. With the safe, special design of touched control panel, there are 8 intensities to induct ions deeply into any kind of skin. When without contact with skin at 5 seconds, the ultrasonic head will stop outputting wave (but the time is still running) avoiding any over heat and burnt out. 3MHz Ultrasonic (Vibration: 3 million times/sec) Delivered by the smaller disk. There are 8 intensities of inductions for inducting negative ions superficially into any kind of skin. Use 3MHz alternately with 1MHz, the effect can be enhanced. Negative ion After using ultrasonic, inducting negative ion for 5 minutes can make skin softness and harmony Mixed wave micro current (good effect of removing furrow) Use microwave to massage the face, it can activate cells, improve metabolism, hence extend the life cycle of cells and prevent furrow recurrence. High energy light (nano 660nm wave length) Researches show that, when using low energy heliotheraphy narrow wave length together with ultrasonic, the light wave with wave length of 480nm ~880nm can activate enzyme C in the cell, to create more energy to accelerate the combination of DNA & RNA to make collagen fiber or
motion fiber to eliminate the dead cells and impurities. Skin moisture test It can test the skin if the skin is dry, average or moist. Moisturizer is recommended for dry skin while applying this device. ScotsLass Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 687 Hi poohlisey - I just came across an Ultrasonic Facial Massager that looks interesting...it offers both 1 MHz and 3 MHz frequencies. Is this the same unit you are using? Oh, and what were you hoping to achieve with your device (and did it perform as you had hoped?). Thanks for your help! ScotsLass Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 687 Hi lunarmm - You are right, this device looks very interesting! I believe it is the exact same unit I found, except your source offers this device at a cheaper price ($239 vs. $279). I have not compared the shipping costs to see if this makes a difference. Based on first impressions though it looks really good! Thanks so much for sharing! catski Are you pleased with it, Poohlisey? Does it do what it says? Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 1564 Lisey Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Yes, I'm very please with it! To me, it does what it said on my face, because that's the only place I really use ultrasonic on so far. I've tried it on the legs 2x, I decided to try it on my body later. My face is the one that need serious care too.
Posts: 1976 j0g6345 Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 263 I love the results! It's the best beauty machine I've invested in. MACrisis wrote: A skin boutique SA told me that in Japan every woman has one. That's very interesting. Most Japanese women I have seen have very good skin and look younger than their ages. I wonder if it has something to do with ultrasound or some other gadgets.