Overview
With all of the anti-aging creams and lotions available on the market today, Derma Wand sets itself apart by offering an electronic device. Derma Wand claims to be a scaled down version of the specialized technology used in dermatologist and skincare offices around the world. Derma Wand emits a “stream of impulses stimulating at 114,000 cycles per second”. This is supposed to lift a wrinkled complexion and get rid of fine lines around your eyes.
The official Derma Wand website claims that, by using this product consistently, you can get long-term tightening benefits for your skin, and that you will immediately see a tightened and lifted look to your complexion. For wrinkles, the Derma Wand uses something called “Thermal energy” that is supposed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles anywhere on your face, as well as reduce the size of enlarged pores. This will theoretically give users an over-all healthier skin tone. Derma Wand also claims to emit “purified enriched oxygen” but the official website doesn't say what this accomplishes for your skin.
Product Details
Derma Wand doesn't have any ingredients since it is an electronic device. Ordering the Derma Wand gets you a Derma Wand device, carrying case, DVD, booklet, 2 oz DermaVital Pre-Face Treatment, 2 oz DermaVital Hydra Infusion Treatment, and a 4 oz Hydrating Skin Mist.
Unfortunately, there are no ingredients listed for these additional topical products, even though they seem to be an integral part of the Derma Wand skin care regimen. All Derma Wand orders are billed as a "30-day free trial" but if you do no return the product after 30 days, you will be billed four payments of $29.95 plus $14.95 shipping. This puts the total cost of the Derma Wand kit with its accompanying products at around $140.00, plus the cost of restocking the regimen supplements.
Many people will see Derma Wand and assume it is a gadget that zaps them with electricity and light, and that is fairly close to what it actually does. The Derma Wand uses mild electrical stimulation and you can control how strong it is with a dial. It seems like this form of electric wrinkle treatment enjoys faddish popularity every few years, especially in Europe.
The Good
- 30-day "free" trial and money back guarantee.
- The official Derma Wand website has posted several infomercials for potential customers to check out.
- Can order directly from the official website.
The Bad
- At a $140 plus the cost of refilling supplement treatments, Derma Wand is a big investment.
- Applying the Derma Wand regimen twice daily is actually a highly involved 4-step process that may be too time consuming or complicated for many.
- No ingredients given for the accompanying supplemental products, the Derma Wand Hydra Infusion, Pre-Face Treatment or Hydrating Mist treatment.
- Needs to be used with all of these other anti-aging products to be effective.
The Bottom Line
If you enjoy gadgets, this might be a cool product to have around. Whether or not it does what it claims is unknown but it seems interesting and futuristic. The problem we have with the Derma Wand is the products you have to use with it. The two DermaVital products that come with Derma Wand may or may not contain worthwhile and/or irritating ingredients. We would definitely like to know more about these products before committing to the relatively complicated and pricey Derma Wand skin care regimen.