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Rebecca Fearn

Microcurrent vs red light therapy: which one should you invest in for your skin and why?

Image of a woman using a microcurrent tool in a white frame set against a beige watercolour-style background.

Skincare is no longer simply about your regular cleanse-tone-moisturise-SPF routine. In fact, these days it’s more hi-tech than ever before; from LED face masks to tools you can use to contour your facial muscles, there’s plenty of options out there if you’re looking to add a little scientific edge to your collection.

But which should you choose to invest in? Two of the biggest areas of techy tools centre around red light and microcurrent – but what exactly are they, and how do you know which is best for your personal skin goals? Keep reading to learn what the experts have to say about both options.

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