Rio 60 Second Face Lift Facial Toner

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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).

Always do a patch test with the conductive gel on an inconspicuous area of your skin 24 hours before use. If any irritation occurs do not continue treatment. Likewise if you have a skin reaction when first using the collagen and retinol patches, do not continue treatment. Is there anything I must avoid after treatment? 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 EMS Thoroughly clean and dry skin. Do not apply moisturisers. Tear along the perforated edge of the Collagen and Retinol patch sachet.Programme 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. 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. The collagen and retinol treatments should only be used once in 24 hours and we would recommend 48 hours if you have sensitive skin. 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… Although it is painful, I will continue to use this great little lifting device a few times a week as it really does work! Combined with my Retin-A I think it has become a ‘can’t be without’ item.

Topical skincare is the bread and butter of a skincare routine but we believe in a holistic, 360˚ approach when we’re treating the skin, being inside, outside and on top. That “inside” stands for the nutrition you give to your body through food and supplements but it also means the muscles that lie under your skin. Retinol can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, after use we recommend using a high factor sunscreen.

As EMS is stimulating - well, it’s even in the name - it shouldn’t be used on areas of pustular acne (ie. red, raised spots or whiteheads), rosacea, sensitive skin, damaged skin or on scars, moles or varicose veins. Care should also be taken in the eye area, with Rio stating to leave at least 1cm between the device and the eyeball at all times. 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

There are four treatment programmes; Firming, Extended Firming, Tap Toning and Infusion. The first three programmes are faradic and the last, galvanic, with each programme offering a different benefit to your beauty regime. 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. Programme 2: TAP TONING - Rapid stimulating action. The pulsing massage action lasts 5 seconds followed by a 3 second pauseProgramme 1: FIRMING - Rhythmic 2 second muscle contractions to condition muscles with a short 3 second interval between each pulse.