Therefore, the microcurrent passes from the electrodes into the gel layer on top of our skin, through the gel absorbing into our outer skin layers, and into the ion-rich lower skin layers and tissues. Not only aloe gel is a more natural alternative to other microcurrent gels, but also it’s an excellent moisturizer and a great source of antioxidants including vitamin A, C and E. Here are few good options of organic aloe vera gels: Common ultrasound gel or electrode gel can be used as a cheap substitute to microcurrent conductive gel, but it doesn’t contain any nourishing ingredients, and is made of only water and high percentage of propylene glycol, which is derived from petroleum and is somewhat controversial ingredient (read more about propylene glycol safety). NuFACE is owned by The Carol Cole Company which is not BBB-accredited and receives a C- on the Better Business Bureau. Complaints to the BBB mainly refer to the company’s alleged poor customer service and warranty policy.

And maybe it’s not all about the cost. Some users share the Nuface activators leave their skin red and bumpy, so they need another option anyway. Not only is there slightly less product in each tub of Activator vs the older primer gels, but the Activators are way less affordable. E.g.Being a medicinal plant, aloe vera leaves naturally contain clear gel that is used for treating different skin conditions. It is mainly known for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, soothing, softening and natural healing properties. Since plain aloe vera is naturally rich in minerals and conductive ions it is one of the best conductive gel substitutes. Moreover, you can increase the conductivity of aloe vera gel by simply adding a pinch of salt to a gel. The NuFACE Trinity Device comes with a skin care product called the NuFACE Hydrating Leave-on Gel Primer. This is a lightweight hydrating gel that is recommended to be applied before using the NuFACE Trinity device for optimal conductivity during NuFACE microcurrent treatments or anytime skin needs a moisture boost. Oil-based liquids are non-conductive, which means they have no freely moving ions. Oils stop microcurrent flowing, so, it’s vital to use a water-based conductivity gel. Microcurrent flows using ions from other substances dissolved in water.

Right then. Onto the popular Aloe Vera alternative… Can you really use Aloe Vera gel? ‼ Nuface no longer suggest water-based Aloe Vera gel alternatives ‼ But the same gels work with electrotherapies too, including microcurrent. That’s because first, they wet the skin and lower the resistance to the current. And second, most contain a small amount (because that’s all that’s needed) of an ingredient called Triethanoiamine. This is typically used to regulate the pH of a cosmetic. It’s an alkaline polymer substance, which is also a super conductor of electrical current. What are Ultrasound gels like?

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NuFace was founded in 2005 by Carol Cole and her two daughters, Tera Peterson and Kim Morales. They are responsible for pioneering the microcurrent beauty technology discovered by Cole in the 1980s during her career as an aesthetician.