If face washes and scrubs are not enough, a range of cleansing brushes and devices are available in the market that promise to offer deep yet gentle cleaning, targetting the oft-missed spots. Devices by brands such as Neutrogena, Clarisonic and Clinique amongst others claim to not just clean the skin, but tone the face, get rid of dryness and help the lotions sink in and work faster. These product-boosting devices are said to help increase absorption of serums, cleansers and moisturizers, while providing a mini-massage. But do they really work?
OFFERS QUICK MINI FACIAL
Dr Shefali Trasi Nerurkar, MD skin, Dr Trasi's Clinic & La Piel says these devices are good and help in providing no touch service to the clients face avoiding the chances of skin infections. And yes these are effective. "It helps in reducing the oiliness in the skin and removes the dirt. Those more than 30 years old should not use these devices very often as the skin can get drier and lose moisture. Instead, a hydrating mini massage is advisable once in two months depending on the skin texture. These devices are good for quick, rapid, home use, power facials at the client's convenience. However, not all types of skin can use the same device," she says.
USE WITH CARE
Dr Geeta Oberoi, dermatologist and founder of Skin and You clinic says these devices help with in-house mild exfoliation but if the device is used incorrectly or with pressure it can cause damage to the skin. "Once a week exfoliation is enough but there are many gentle creams and cleansers available that are safer for home use. Excess exfoliation can strip the skin and one sees a lot of pigmentation in Asian skin caused by excess rubbing. Some of these use ultrasound waves to help with absorption of creams and lotions but most of these devices are weak and on non-prepared skin without the right solutions the devices will not show much effect. Careful use and understanding of pre and post skin preparation is important," she adds.
Dr SS Trasi, leading dermatologist, Dr Trasi's Clinic, feels mechanical cleansing devices can cause trauma to the skin. "If used very frequently then they can cause trauma to the basal layer of the skin. It causes pigmentary incontinence resulting in permanent greying of skin. This condition is permanent and no amount of cream or applications can resolve it. I have seen patients with such skin damage and I advise that such devices should not be used on the face. If at all they are used, the user should make sure the product is clinically tried and tested."
HELPS TO UNCLOG PORES
Dr Jaishree Sharad, dermatologist, Skininfinity, explains that these devices help to unclog pores, exfoliate gently and remove all the dead skin, dirt and grime. "They can be used once a week for normal to dry skin and twice a week for oily skin. The mesoporation or electroporation technology helps in better penetration of vitamins in to the skin," she says.
OFFERS QUICK MINI FACIAL
Dr Shefali Trasi Nerurkar, MD skin, Dr Trasi's Clinic & La Piel says these devices are good and help in providing no touch service to the clients face avoiding the chances of skin infections. And yes these are effective. "It helps in reducing the oiliness in the skin and removes the dirt. Those more than 30 years old should not use these devices very often as the skin can get drier and lose moisture. Instead, a hydrating mini massage is advisable once in two months depending on the skin texture. These devices are good for quick, rapid, home use, power facials at the client's convenience. However, not all types of skin can use the same device," she says.
USE WITH CARE
Dr Geeta Oberoi, dermatologist and founder of Skin and You clinic says these devices help with in-house mild exfoliation but if the device is used incorrectly or with pressure it can cause damage to the skin. "Once a week exfoliation is enough but there are many gentle creams and cleansers available that are safer for home use. Excess exfoliation can strip the skin and one sees a lot of pigmentation in Asian skin caused by excess rubbing. Some of these use ultrasound waves to help with absorption of creams and lotions but most of these devices are weak and on non-prepared skin without the right solutions the devices will not show much effect. Careful use and understanding of pre and post skin preparation is important," she adds.
Dr SS Trasi, leading dermatologist, Dr Trasi's Clinic, feels mechanical cleansing devices can cause trauma to the skin. "If used very frequently then they can cause trauma to the basal layer of the skin. It causes pigmentary incontinence resulting in permanent greying of skin. This condition is permanent and no amount of cream or applications can resolve it. I have seen patients with such skin damage and I advise that such devices should not be used on the face. If at all they are used, the user should make sure the product is clinically tried and tested."
HELPS TO UNCLOG PORES
Dr Jaishree Sharad, dermatologist, Skininfinity, explains that these devices help to unclog pores, exfoliate gently and remove all the dead skin, dirt and grime. "They can be used once a week for normal to dry skin and twice a week for oily skin. The mesoporation or electroporation technology helps in better penetration of vitamins in to the skin," she says.
