{"id":1908556,"date":"2026-04-29T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1908556"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T04:00:00","slug":"a-dazed-guide-to-non-invasive-beauty-treatments-and-facial-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1908556","title":{"rendered":"A Dazed guide to non-invasive beauty treatments and facial technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1200\/0-754-2000-1333\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444088.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"main-article standard \">\n<div class=\"article-main-content article-wrapper has-media-but-its-an-image\" data-status=\"loaded\" data-primary-article=\"true\" data-url=\"\/beauty\/article\/70118\/1\/guide-to-the-best-effective-non-invasive-beauty-treatments-and-facial-technology\" data-article-id=\"70118\">\n<header class=\"article-header has-portrait-image no-media\">\n<div class=\"wrapper dg-max-width\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<figure class=\"main-img has-figcaption\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.83\" data-template=\"Standard Article\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1434527\" class=\"img\" height=\"2414\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1400\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444088.jpg\" width=\"2000\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"inner\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Andy Hoang<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"meta\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-29T07:00:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"29 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"29\">29,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"titles\">\n<div class=\"tags\">\n<div class=\"sections\"><a class=\"category vertical - beauty\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\">Beauty<\/a><br \/>\n\/<br \/>\n<a class=\"series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty-school\">Beauty School<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard-tag-container\"><a class=\"standard-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\">Beauty<\/a> \/<br \/>\n<a class=\"standard-series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty-school\">Beauty School<\/a><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"title\"><span>A Dazed guide to non-invasive beauty treatments and <span class=\"nowrap\">facial technology<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"standfirst\">\n<h2>From microcurrent devices to electroporation, here\u2019s a breakdown of the non-invasive treatments marketed as alternatives to injectables \u2013 and what they\u2019re <span class=\"nowrap\">actually doing<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-29T07:00:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"29 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"29\">29,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-29T07:00:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"29 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"29\">29,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"providers\">\n<div class=\"contributors\"><span class=\"contributor\" data-contributor-role=\"Text\"><span class=\"contributor-role\">Text<\/span><a class=\"contributor-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/user\/dazeddigital\">Dazed Digital<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article-body-container\">\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><em>Welcome to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty-school\">Beauty School<\/a>, the corner of Dazed Beauty dedicated to learning. From guides to histories, this is where we shed light on past subcultural movements and educate our readers on current trends and various goings-on.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span>Discourse around new plastic surgery trends seems to circulate almost weekly online. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\/article\/57789\/1\/buccal-fat-removal-cherub-cheeks-explainer\">cheek-reducing buccal fat removal<\/a> to eyelid surgery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\/article\/64559\/1\/undetectable-era-beauty-plastic-cosmetic-surgery-christina-aguilera-xtina-age\">undetectable facelifts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/tag\/fillers\">ever-shifting filler placements<\/a>, it\u2019s a revolving door of procedures and beauty ideals that we have to scramble to keep up with.\u00a0<\/span><span>The constant pressure to \u201coptimise\u201d our appearances can feel overwhelming, and with social media saturated by people pushing extreme surgical procedures and syringe-based tweaks as a homogenised solution, it can often feel like the only option. But for those of us who aren\u2019t ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\/article\/69086\/1\/is-it-possible-to-divest-from-beauty-make-up-my-year-patriarchy\">divest from beauty entirely<\/a>, there\u2019s a growing wave of non-invasive treatments that sit in a kind of middle ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Clinics and at-home devices offer a stream of gadgets built around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/tag\/laser-technology\">light, heat or electrical currents<\/a> as a way to tighten and lift the skin. <\/span><span>They\u2019re a step up from mouth taping, mewing and peptide face masks, but not as drastic as surgical treatments, and u<\/span><span>nlike more invasive procedures, these treatments tend to work with the body\u2019s existing processes, using different forms of energy to stimulate change at varying depths of the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As cosmetologist Shane Cooper explains, \u201cFor me, facial tech is where you can get really great results without needles or downtime, but only if you understand what each device is actually doing and how to layer them properly\u2026 it\u2019s not a one-size-fits-all situation, so no two clients get the same treatment. I\u2019m constantly combining technologies depending on what the client\u2019s skin needs on the day. It\u2019s a very intuitive process and the best outcomes come from choosing the right tools in real time rather than over-treating.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Below, with the help of Cooper, we\u2019ve sorted through the devices and the language around them to put together a guide to non-invasive beauty treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"58f24155-1259-4c15-8a12-b43a00f526bd\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1366\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444097.jpeg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DSC014447\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444097.jpeg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of <span class=\"nowrap\">Shane Cooper<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>MICROCURRENT TREATMENT<\/h1>\n<p><span>Microcurrent treatments can be done in clinic and are also available as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anothermag.com\/fashion-beauty\/16419\/ziip-halo-microcurrent-device-beauty-review\">at-home devices<\/a> \u2013 think alien-esque, ball-pronged gadgets that people roll around their face with the same passion they once gave to gua-shaing. Electrical currents are delivered through the skin, which interact with the underlying facial muscles and soft tissue. These then cause a contraction which can create a temporary lifting effect, helping the face look more defined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cIt\u2019s brilliant for waking up the face because it works on the muscular side of aging, not just the surface of the skin.\u201d explains Cooper, who says microcurrent is one of his favourite technologies. \u201cIt can make the face look more defined and \u2018alive\u2019 very quickly, especially when it\u2019s followed by the right calming or collagen-supporting modalities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>RADIO FREQUENCY TREATMENT<\/h1>\n<p><span>Radio frequency treatments use electromagnetic energy to generate controlled heat in the deeper layers of the skin, while leaving the surface intact.\u00a0<\/span><span>That heat is delivered into the dermis, where it raises tissue temperature enough to trigger a repair response, making the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin (fibroblasts) more active.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cIt helps to stimulate collagen and strengthen the skin\u2019s elasticity to improve the skin\u2019s firmness and bounce over time,\u201d explains Cooper. \u201cIt can give you that instant glow but also continues to work over time as it encourages the skin to regenerate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"59de28cc-eab6-4306-a700-b43a00f12e4d\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1400\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444096.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"1.5\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1262692\" class=\"img\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444096.jpg\" width=\"1400\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Iris Rosindo-Chalangeas<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html-embed\">\n<h1>LASER LIPOLYSIS<\/h1>\n<p><span>Laser lipolysis is often grouped under \u201cnon-invasive\u201d cosmetic treatments, but it works differently from the skin-focused technologies in this guide. Rather than targeting the surface of the skin or muscle activity, it uses controlled laser energy to heat fat cells beneath the skin. This thermal effect can damage the cells, triggering a gradual breakdown process (apoptosis), after which the body clears them through the lymphatic system over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>HIGH-INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND (HIFU)<\/h1>\n<p><span>High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) uses targeted ultrasound energy to deliver heat into deeper structural layers of the face, including the SMAS [<span class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\">Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System]<\/span>\u00a0layer \u2013 the same foundational tissue layer addressed in surgical facelifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Rather than working at the level of the dermis like radio frequency treatments, HIFU focuses energy at specific depths beneath the skin, creating controlled thermal points that stimulate a wound-healing response. As Cooper explains further, \u201cIt infuses the products deeper into the skin layers and triggers collagen in a way that builds gradually, so you\u2019re not necessarily getting that instant fix \u2013 you\u2019re getting a progressive tightening effect as the skin remodels over the following weeks and months. <\/span>It\u2019s a great option for anyone who wants lift and definition without invasive treatments.<span>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"29411744-ee58-4f5e-a3a0-b43a00effe3f\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1366\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444095.jpeg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DSC014446\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444095.jpeg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of <span class=\"nowrap\">Shane Cooper<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>LED LIGHT THERAPY<\/h1>\n<p><span>LED (light-emitting diode) therapy works through specific wavelengths of light that are absorbed by cells in the skin and interact with internal structures, particularly in the mitochondria. This interaction is thought to influence how cells produce energy, and how they regulate inflammation and repair processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Different wavelengths are used for different concerns. Red and near-infrared light are most commonly associated with supporting skin healing and calming inflammation, while blue light interacts with a bacteria linked to acne. \u201cLED therapy is amazing for calming inflammation, reducing redness, supporting healing and strengthening the skin\u2019s ability to repair itself. It\u2019s ideal for sensitive, reactive, post-breakout or post-treatment skin, and it\u2019s one of the easiest ways to keep skin consistent if you\u2019re prone to flare-ups,\u201d explains Cooper.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>ELECTROPORATION<\/h1>\n<p><span>Electroporation uses short electrical pulses to temporarily increase the permeability of the skin barrier, allowing active ingredients to pass through the surface layer more easily. Rather than stimulating muscle or generating heat within the skin, it focuses on enhancing the delivery of topical products. This can allow ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or peptides to reach deeper layers than they would through standard application alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The results depend largely on the formulations being used, as well as the consistency of treatment. It is often incorporated into multi-step facials rather than offered as a standalone procedure, typically alongside other technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline-last\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! 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Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. You have been subscribed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><em>Welcome to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty-school\">Beauty School<\/a>, the corner of Dazed Beauty dedicated to learning. From guides to histories, this is where we shed light on past subcultural movements and educate our readers on current trends and various goings-on.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span>Discourse around new plastic surgery trends seems to circulate almost weekly online. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\/article\/57789\/1\/buccal-fat-removal-cherub-cheeks-explainer\">cheek-reducing buccal fat removal<\/a> to eyelid surgery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\/article\/64559\/1\/undetectable-era-beauty-plastic-cosmetic-surgery-christina-aguilera-xtina-age\">undetectable facelifts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/tag\/fillers\">ever-shifting filler placements<\/a>, it\u2019s a revolving door of procedures and beauty ideals that we have to scramble to keep up with.\u00a0<\/span><span>The constant pressure to \u201coptimise\u201d our appearances can feel overwhelming, and with social media saturated by people pushing extreme surgical procedures and syringe-based tweaks as a homogenised solution, it can often feel like the only option. But for those of us who aren\u2019t ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\/article\/69086\/1\/is-it-possible-to-divest-from-beauty-make-up-my-year-patriarchy\">divest from beauty entirely<\/a>, there\u2019s a growing wave of non-invasive treatments that sit in a kind of middle ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Clinics and at-home devices offer a stream of gadgets built around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/tag\/laser-technology\">light, heat or electrical currents<\/a> as a way to tighten and lift the skin. <\/span><span>They\u2019re a step up from mouth taping, mewing and peptide face masks, but not as drastic as surgical treatments, and u<\/span><span>nlike more invasive procedures, these treatments tend to work with the body\u2019s existing processes, using different forms of energy to stimulate change at varying depths of the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As cosmetologist Shane Cooper explains, \u201cFor me, facial tech is where you can get really great results without needles or downtime, but only if you understand what each device is actually doing and how to layer them properly\u2026 it\u2019s not a one-size-fits-all situation, so no two clients get the same treatment. I\u2019m constantly combining technologies depending on what the client\u2019s skin needs on the day. It\u2019s a very intuitive process and the best outcomes come from choosing the right tools in real time rather than over-treating.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Below, with the help of Cooper, we\u2019ve sorted through the devices and the language around them to put together a guide to non-invasive beauty treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"58f24155-1259-4c15-8a12-b43a00f526bd\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1366\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444097.jpeg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DSC014447\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444097.jpeg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of <span class=\"nowrap\">Shane Cooper<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>MICROCURRENT TREATMENT<\/h1>\n<p><span>Microcurrent treatments can be done in clinic and are also available as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anothermag.com\/fashion-beauty\/16419\/ziip-halo-microcurrent-device-beauty-review\">at-home devices<\/a> \u2013 think alien-esque, ball-pronged gadgets that people roll around their face with the same passion they once gave to gua-shaing. Electrical currents are delivered through the skin, which interact with the underlying facial muscles and soft tissue. These then cause a contraction which can create a temporary lifting effect, helping the face look more defined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cIt\u2019s brilliant for waking up the face because it works on the muscular side of aging, not just the surface of the skin.\u201d explains Cooper, who says microcurrent is one of his favourite technologies. \u201cIt can make the face look more defined and \u2018alive\u2019 very quickly, especially when it\u2019s followed by the right calming or collagen-supporting modalities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>RADIO FREQUENCY TREATMENT<\/h1>\n<p><span>Radio frequency treatments use electromagnetic energy to generate controlled heat in the deeper layers of the skin, while leaving the surface intact.\u00a0<\/span><span>That heat is delivered into the dermis, where it raises tissue temperature enough to trigger a repair response, making the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin (fibroblasts) more active.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cIt helps to stimulate collagen and strengthen the skin\u2019s elasticity to improve the skin\u2019s firmness and bounce over time,\u201d explains Cooper. \u201cIt can give you that instant glow but also continues to work over time as it encourages the skin to regenerate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"59de28cc-eab6-4306-a700-b43a00f12e4d\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1400\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444096.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"1.5\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1262692\" class=\"img\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444096.jpg\" width=\"1400\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Iris Rosindo-Chalangeas<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html-embed\">\n<h1>LASER LIPOLYSIS<\/h1>\n<p><span>Laser lipolysis is often grouped under \u201cnon-invasive\u201d cosmetic treatments, but it works differently from the skin-focused technologies in this guide. Rather than targeting the surface of the skin or muscle activity, it uses controlled laser energy to heat fat cells beneath the skin. This thermal effect can damage the cells, triggering a gradual breakdown process (apoptosis), after which the body clears them through the lymphatic system over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>HIGH-INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND (HIFU)<\/h1>\n<p><span>High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) uses targeted ultrasound energy to deliver heat into deeper structural layers of the face, including the SMAS [<span class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\">Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System]<\/span>\u00a0layer \u2013 the same foundational tissue layer addressed in surgical facelifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Rather than working at the level of the dermis like radio frequency treatments, HIFU focuses energy at specific depths beneath the skin, creating controlled thermal points that stimulate a wound-healing response. As Cooper explains further, \u201cIt infuses the products deeper into the skin layers and triggers collagen in a way that builds gradually, so you\u2019re not necessarily getting that instant fix \u2013 you\u2019re getting a progressive tightening effect as the skin remodels over the following weeks and months. <\/span>It\u2019s a great option for anyone who wants lift and definition without invasive treatments.<span>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"29411744-ee58-4f5e-a3a0-b43a00effe3f\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1366\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444095.jpeg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DSC014446\" class=\"img\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444095.jpeg\" width=\"1366\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of <span class=\"nowrap\">Shane Cooper<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>LED LIGHT THERAPY<\/h1>\n<p><span>LED (light-emitting diode) therapy works through specific wavelengths of light that are absorbed by cells in the skin and interact with internal structures, particularly in the mitochondria. This interaction is thought to influence how cells produce energy, and how they regulate inflammation and repair processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Different wavelengths are used for different concerns. Red and near-infrared light are most commonly associated with supporting skin healing and calming inflammation, while blue light interacts with a bacteria linked to acne. \u201cLED therapy is amazing for calming inflammation, reducing redness, supporting healing and strengthening the skin\u2019s ability to repair itself. It\u2019s ideal for sensitive, reactive, post-breakout or post-treatment skin, and it\u2019s one of the easiest ways to keep skin consistent if you\u2019re prone to flare-ups,\u201d explains Cooper.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>ELECTROPORATION<\/h1>\n<p><span>Electroporation uses short electrical pulses to temporarily increase the permeability of the skin barrier, allowing active ingredients to pass through the surface layer more easily. Rather than stimulating muscle or generating heat within the skin, it focuses on enhancing the delivery of topical products. This can allow ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or peptides to reach deeper layers than they would through standard application alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The results depend largely on the formulations being used, as well as the consistency of treatment. It is often incorporated into multi-step facials rather than offered as a standalone procedure, typically alongside other technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline-last\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. You have been subscribed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/beauty\/article\/70118\/1\/guide-to-the-best-effective-non-invasive-beauty-treatments-and-facial-technology&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1200\/0-754-2000-1333\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/4\/1444088.jpg&#8221;] Photography Andy Hoang April\u00a0 29,\u00a0 2026 Beauty \/ Beauty School Beauty \/ Beauty School A Dazed guide to non-invasive beauty treatments and facial technology From microcurrent devices to electroporation, here\u2019s a breakdown of the non-invasive treatments marketed as alternatives to injectables \u2013 and what they\u2019re actually doing April\u00a0 29,\u00a0 2026 April\u00a0 29,\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,76],"class_list":["post-1908556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-dazeddigital-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1908556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1908556"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1908556\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1908556"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1908556"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1908556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}