This episode, Kirsten and I get into splurgy skincare tools. Red light, lymphatic brushes, micro-needling…What I think is worth the hype, what’s not, and, of course, lots of inside baseball wisdom.

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Splurgy Skincare Treatments

02:12 — What’s worth splurging on? From LED masks to microcurrent, we break down what actually works and what’s just marketing hype.

Red Light Therapy Deep Dive

03:04 — Red light therapy boosts collagen and heals skin. What to look for when buying an LED device—these babies can be pricey, so it’s best to get a good one the first time. And don’t forget to beware of blue light.

[add pic of Dr. Dennis mask]

The Ins and Outs of Micro-current

12:31 — I’m a huge fan of Micro-current. I share the tools worth investing in that you can use at home and still get real results.

[add pics of nuface, seven E wellness? and the Pico]

Lymphatic Drainage Tools

20:02 — ‘Cortisol face’, puffiness, tension—we go deep into all things lymphatic. From Celicy J Brayden’s amazing brushes to the TheraGun for the face to cupping to Gua Sha.

[add pics of brushes, theragun, the face cups, gua sha]

Micro-needling Yes and Nos

26:59 — Micro-needling is amazing but not something you should do at home IMO. It can deliver big results or big damage, depending on the practitioner. And it’s not just for the face.

[add pics of brushes, theragun, the face cups, gua sha]

Glow To Town With Cryo Balls & CO2 Masks

33:29 — Japanese Carboxy masks delivers. It’s fancy, but boy, does it work. And combined at cryo ball treatments. Wow.

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Why You Need An IC Device

35:59 — And we cover what it is because that’s probably most people’s first question.

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PEMF Blankets and Mats Questions Answered

37:09 — People ask me a lot about the Higher Dose sauna blanket. We discuss the benefits and other PEMF devices for inflammation and circulation.

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Sculpting Facials: The Best Of All Worlds

38:21 — If you’re looking for all of the above in one beautiful hour, look for something like the Sculpting Facial I offer at Saving Faces.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

THE LIGHT SALON LED Mask

NuFace Microcurrent Device

MyoLift Microcurrent Device

Pico Microcurrent Device

HigherDose PEMF Mat (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy)

Beam Infrared Sauna Blanket

Infopathy PEMF Device

Cecily J. Braden Lymphatic Brushes

Theragun for Face & Body

Solar Wave LED Wand

BEAM Wellness LED Blanket

Carboxy Mask

Glass Cupping Tools

Cryo Balls

Gua Sha Tools (best paired with a good face oil like LitFromWithin or MoonLitFromWithin)

Microneedling Pens

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GOOD TO KNOW

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