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“Refresh Your Skin and Spirit with New Beauty Devices!” (1)

Lately, I’ve become hooked on “rolling” and “spritzing” beauty devices. The “rolling” refers to a microcurrent (low-frequency current) roller called the “MTG Platinum Electronic Roller” (ReFa PRO), and the “spritzing” refers to a device that creates highly concentrated carbonated water called the “Carbonated Mist Care Plosion.”

By Michiko Fujiwara

“Ms. Fujiwara, what happened!?”

I’ve been using the electronic roller for about six months. The person who actually introduced me to it was a male photographer. During a break between shoots, he said, “This seems to be for beauty, but it’s also great for stiff shoulders,” so I tried it. And indeed! It has a skin-hugging, clinging sensation, and I could massage deeply. I was so pleased that I bought one immediately.

On the first day I got it, I massaged my face according to the instructions in the guide, and it felt incredibly good. But the real effect appeared the next morning. I noticed my skin had a newfound clarity. It wasn’t just my imagination. The proof? The moment I met my staff afterward, they said, “Ms. Fujiwara, what happened!? Your skin looks amazing today.”

Platinum Electronic Roller “ReFa PRO”

This roller apparently repairs damaged skin through the medically proven effects of microcurrents. Plus, it has a solar panel, so it doesn’t need a power source and can be used anywhere. It’s also waterproof, which is a great bonus.—So, I mainly use it while writing or during my bath time. Of course, I use it on my face, but especially when I loosen the stiffness in my jawline and neck, my jawline has become noticeably sharper and more defined! I also roll from my calves downward to relieve fatigue, which not only reduces swelling but also refines the shape of my legs.

Despite its effectiveness, there’s something to be cautious about. While rolling the body is fine, I tend to apply too much pressure when doing my face. Perhaps it’s because it feels good, and I feel like applying more pressure increases the effect. However, the face requires rolling along the muscle flow with relaxed pressure to avoid straining the skin. The guide also clearly states this. I find myself repeating, “Oh, no, no,” as I realize I’m applying too much pressure, even though I know better. That’s how I’ve been using it.

Platinum Electronic Roller “ReFa PRO”

http://refa.mtgec.jp/

“Refresh Your Skin and Spirit with New Beauty Devices!” (2)

Spritzing Everywhere with Gusto

The other device, the carbonated mist care, is something I’ve been enjoying for the past month. The source of this information? A male assistant who’s an otaku for beauty products. Hmm? Does this mean men are more sensitive to information?

This device works by setting a carbon dioxide cartridge into the main unit, dissolving carbon dioxide into water or lotion in a dedicated container to create carbonated water, and then spraying it. This device is said to be highly effective because the carbonation is highly concentrated. In other words, it enhances the effects of your usual lotions and serums when used with this device. Even plain water, when sprayed before and after skincare, is said to boost the efficacy of the products used.

Hearing this explanation, I decided to try it with plain water first. The moment I sprayed it, I thought, “Hmm, is this level of intensity enough?” But after spraying it on my face for about 10 seconds, I looked in the mirror and was astonished. My skin looked brighter and fairer. It also seemed to have a finer texture. Why? I wondered, just from spraying water (which had turned into carbonated water)... I had my male assistant (a different one, not the beauty otaku) try it, and he too experienced brighter, fairer skin with a refined texture. Even the manager, who was watching, was surprised. He himself said, “My nasolabial folds have become less noticeable!” (I couldn’t help but agree).

“Carbonated Mist Care Plosion” Set

I thought, “This might be good,” so I had my husband try it before and after applying his hair growth tonic. As a result, after just a few applications, the lift in his hair was noticeably improved! I heard that a man who continued this method for a year achieved fuller hair, so I’ve asked him to keep at it for now. It’s apparently effective for various things beyond the face and hair, such as stiff shoulders, breast enhancement, leg fatigue and swelling, tired eyes, and sciatica. However, if you’re greedy and spray it on many areas, the gas runs out quickly. Since the gas cartridges aren’t cheap, I’m currently using it on my own face, neck, elbows, and heels, and on my husband’s hair.

However, perhaps this is a phenomenon unique to me, as I have thin skin, but when I used my expensive, go-to serum with the carbonated water, I developed small bumps. I get similar bumps when I use an eye cream that’s too potent. This reaction is exactly the same. This might actually be proof that the effect is enhanced when using carbonated water.

So now, my routine is: first, plain water; then, I carbonate a whitening lotion and spray it on. After that, I apply moisturizing lotion, emulsion, and cream as usual. Finally, I finish by spraying plain water again.

Beauty devices are enjoyable and rewarding when you find ones that suit you and use them correctly, as the effects become visibly apparent. This joy and pleasure also reset your feelings towards your usual skincare routine, which in turn enhances its effectiveness. Therefore, I believe it’s not a bad idea to occasionally incorporate new beauty devices.

Carbonated Mist Care Plosion
http://www.mtg.gr.jp/products/beauty/product/mist.html