What can you use instead of conductive gel?
What can you use instead of conductive gel?
If you are desperate and need a medium to assist with slippage and movement of the applicator probes, you could technically use something like water, aloe vera gel, serums, saline, ultrasound gel, ultrasonic gel. However, baby oil and vaseline should not be used as they do not conduct the current.
Can you do microcurrent every day?
We recommend a microcurrent facial every other day for 5-20 minutes per session. After that point, you can move to 1 or 2 facials a month as maintenance sessions. Consistent treatments help re-educate the muscles and with each treatment your facial muscles grow stronger and hold the lift for longer.
Does microcurrent need gel?
When performing microcurrent, you glide the device’s probes across the skin. Without slip, the probes catch the skin pulling and irritating the surface. Using a hydrating conductivity gel, with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, is a great way to ensure you’re getting an effective microcurrent treatment.
Can I use aloe vera gel as a conductive gel?
Choose conductive gels with added moisturising ingredients or a simple ultrasound or Aloe Vera gel. Don’t forget you can first apply your favourite non-oil-based serums under the gel for a nourishing boost during your session. And you can pimp-up the ions in Aloe Vera gel with a pinch of slat!
Is Aloe Vera gel a conductive gel?
Jellen Aloe Vera Juice Gel is a professional, 100% oil-free conductive gel that optimizes the effectiveness of facial treatments such as ultrasonic, galvanic, radio frequency and microcurrent skin toning by ensuring a smooth transmission of electrical and sound wave activity to the skin.
Can you use aloe vera gel with microcurrent?
In a recent IGTV episode (Fri 13 Nov 2020), Tera Peterson, co-founder of Nuface, suggests Aloe Vera is a bad idea. According to Tera, Aloe Vera gel lacks the correct ratio of ions. And, although it feels just like the Nuface primers, not all the microcurrent reaches to your muscles.
Is aloe vera gel a conductive gel?
