High Frequency Facial Treatments

High frequency is one of the oldest pieces of equipment in professional skincare and it is still in use for a simple reason: it is gentle, non invasive and has essentially no downtime. A glass electrode filled with an inert gas is passed lightly over the skin. Current flows through the gas, which is what produces the characteristic glow, and a mild electrical current is delivered at the skin surface.

The colour of the glow tells you which gas is inside the tube, and that is the actual difference between the two versions we offer. Neon glows red or orange. Argon glows violet blue. They are used for different purposes, and your esthetician will discuss which suits your skin, but you select the version you want when booking online, so it is worth understanding the distinction before you get to the booking screen.

This version uses the neon filled electrode, the one with the warm red or orange glow. It is worked over the skin to stimulate oxygenated blood flow and to enhance how well serums penetrate, which is why it is normally used in combination with products rather than on its own. The two effects are related: skin that has been warmed and stimulated takes up what is applied to it more readily than skin that has not.

Clients who book this version are typically already running a routine at home and looking to get more out of their products, or are looking for a session with no downtime that can be booked close to an event. It sits comfortably alongside our other facials and appears on the esthetics add on list as well.

This version uses the argon filled electrode with the violet blue glow. It is used on skin that tends toward congestion and on the appearance of enlarged pores, and it is the version most often chosen by people with oilier skin.

We are deliberately describing what the electrode is and how it is used rather than what it will do for you. Wellness Origin is a day spa, not a medical clinic. We do not diagnose or treat any skin condition, and we do not make claims about outcomes. If your skin concern is something you would take to a doctor, please take it to a doctor. If you want a gentle, non invasive facial treatment with no downtime, this is a straightforward one to book.