Facial Massager Buyer Guide

So you've decided to buy a facial massager? That's a smart move. You're investing in a device that will give you years of satisfaction and save you a fortune in beauty salon payments.

No other device can give you a non-surgical facelift in the comfort of your own home. And they're very easy on the pocket, too.

Here's how to get the right face massager for your needs.

The firs thing to realize is that facial massagers come in many forms.

The most basic type of face massager is a simple roller device. The common form is just a handle with a ball at the end. You use the handle to run the ball part over your face to give the massage. Simple and effective.

Other types such as the Body Shop facial massager look rather like a paint roller. The cylindrical end features modules to knead your skin and help with the absorption of creams and other facial treatments.

Still others such as the Japanese-made Akaishi body relax face double roller feature four heads. With this device, two heads can work on each side of your face at the same time.

Next up are the mechanical devices which use battery power to massage your face. These range in complexity and features (and price of course) from simple units with rotating heads up to high-end ultrasonic models such as the g-maher Ultrasonic Facial Spa Massager.

These sophisticated ultrasound massagers use very high speed massage heads that actually heat up your face while massaging.

High end units usually come with rechargeable batteries and a range of accessories to enhance you massage and cleaning routine.

The main criteria in selecting you facial massager are your budget and what you need to use your unit for.

If you're young, for example, you could probably happily use a simple roller massager for the time being. Just run it over your face once or twice a day to tone up the tissues.

Remember your skin begins to age in your 20s so the sooner you get started with some kind of massage routine, the better things will be later on in life.

If you have serious facial problems you might like to invest in a ultrasonic model that offers more power and flexibility.

Most models are quite compact so if you need to use your unit on the move, you should have no problems.

Buying a facial massager is a smart move. For a very modest price, you get a key component of a daily beauty routine. It's natural and inexpensive to buy and run. (for mechanical models you just need to change the batteries every so often.)

I hop this facial massager buyer guide has been of value and you find the device that's just right for you.