If you’re like us, your medicine cabinet is filled with your favorite skincare products. You likely go back to them time and again because you notice an improvement in the way your skin looks and feels. Skincare is important, and the products you use matter. But there are also devices available that will aid your skincare products in working even better. We rounded up our favorite devices to add to your arsenal and amp up your skincare routine at home.
Facial steamer
Facial steamers are great because steaming raises the temperature of your skin which softens the debris inside your pores. This allows for a deeper cleanse and leaving pores more open for deeper absorption of oils, serums and moisturizers. Steaming after using your favorite cleanser will give you an even more satisfying clean. And steaming before you apply your favorite oil, serum or moisturizer aids absorption and amplifies the effect of the product. Steaming is also relaxing and heightens hydration and circulation. Both benefit your overall skin health. There are a range of steamers to choose from, such as the Vanity Planet Outlines, the Pro Facial Steamer by Dr. Dennis Goss Skincare and the Pure 3-in-1 Nano Ionic Facial Steamer to name a few of the most popular. When starting your research, be sure to check if your skin type is compatible with steaming. And consult with a healthcare professional if you have questions or concerns.
Facial rollers
Face rollers are used to massage the face and can aid in lymphatic drainage, firming skin and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. When used with your favorite oil, serum, moisturizer or face mask, the addition of a facial roller is believed to help push the product deeper into your pores. These rollers are made from a range of materials. One of the most common materials is jade, as in this Jade Double Duty Smooth & Textured 2D Face Roller from Skin Gym, which is perfect to pair with your favorite oil or serum. Another popular face roller material is rose quartz, as in the De-Puffing Face Roller from Herbivore, which is great to use with your favorite sheet mask to help work the product into the skin. Follow the instructions that come with the roller for best results and safety.
Facial cupping
Facial cupping is similar to cupping you may do on your body. The practice is meant to increase blood circulation and rejuvenate the skin. The wthn Face Cupping Kit or Skin Gym Facial Cupping Set, when paired with your favorite oil, easily move over the skin, relaxing tension and increasing circulation. The cups you use for facial cupping are softer than those for body cupping, so they won’t leave bruises. But, as always, consult a healthcare professional with any concerns.
Pore vacuum
A pore vacuum, aka blackhead vacuum, does exactly what it sounds like: cleans out your pores. And clean pores absorb skincare products better. The extraction is made easier if you loosen the debris in your pores ahead of time, and a great way to do this is with steam — cue the facial steamer. After you’ve used the pore vacuum, you will have created an ideal situation to apply your favorite oil, serum, mask or moisturizer for optimal absorption. A few of our favorite pore vacuums are the Blackhead Remover Blackhead Pore Cleaner by LONOVE; the Dermaflash DERMAPORE Ultrasonic Pore Extractor & Serum Infuser, which has the added feature of “infuse mode” whose vibration enhances the penetration of your serum; and The Pore Extractor by The Pore Company. When deciding which is best for you, be sure to consider your skin type and take every step necessary to make sure it is safe for you to use.
Facial cleansing brushes
Cleansing brushes add exfoliation power to your cleanse, allowing for more dirt and impurities to be removed than when using your fingers. Exfoliation leaves pores more open, which allows for better absorption of any oils, serums or moisturizers applied after using the cleansing brush. A few of the most popular cleansing brushes are the Olay Regenerist Face Cleansing Device with soft-bristled replaceable brush heads, the PMD Clean which uses silicone in place of bristles and does not require replaceable heads, and the Naturopathica Facial Cleansing & Exfoliating Brush which cleanses and exfoliates without the use of a motor providing a slightly gentler way to get a deeper clean. As with the other devices listed, make sure using a cleansing brush is safe for your skin type and consult a healthcare professional if needed.
