An in-depth look at the physical mechanisms revolutionising the cosmetics industry
By Anaïs BONNEFOY
Long reserved for beauty salons and aesthetic medicine clinics, technological beauty devices are now available to the general public. This widespread adoption has been accompanied by a diversification of stimulation methods, such as light, electrical currents, heat and mechanical stimulation.
These devices differ from conventional cosmetic products in terms of their mode of action and regulatory framework. Whilst cosmetic products rely mainly on the application of active ingredients to the skin’s surface, these devices deliver physical energy designed to interact directly with the skin’s tissues. Their aim is to stimulate certain biological mechanisms involved, in particular, in skin ageing, inflammation, tissue repair and the skin’s barrier function.
