I've always wanted to try a ReFa device. In 2009 ReFa launched its first roller. The idea was to replicate the professional caliber of an esthetician's hand manipulations in a home use device. ReFa uses Japnese craftsmanship which we all know is top notch. ReFa has such beautiful designs, their aesthetic is very pleasing & they have definitely become the leaders in at home rollers and devices. I'm ecstatic ReFa has sent over the ReFa CAXA RAY in the new red color for me to play with. Details per ReFa:
With a visually stunning color gradation from titanium to red along the handle, this waterproof contouring tool helps visibly reduce puffiness and distortion of the SMAS fascia for sharper-looking features. Its micro rollers and CAXA lines were designed to scoop and knead your face, neck and décolletage from every angle. For use on the cheeks, forehead, jawline, neck and décolletage prior to makeup application.
Key Points:
Release Lift Together, the Double Drainage* rollers and precisely-angled Seagull and Crescent CAXA lines replicate the friction, or scooping, and kneading methods of professional estheticians to help visibly reduce puffiness and fascial distortion for sharper, more enhanced-looking features.*Drainage is a term that describes a technique performed by professional estheticians, and is not meant to express any effect the product has on your body.
Microcurrent A solar panel converts available light into a very mild, soothing microcurrent.*Microcurrent is invisible to the eye and provides no sensation.
Titanium Coating The surfaces of the rollers and CAXA lines are coated in titanium to minimize irritation, resist tarnishing and extend use over time.
Waterproof Construction Conforms with JIS standards (equivalent to IPX7) for safe use in the bathtub, shower or jacuzzi.
Each device has a built in solar panel which creates a gentle microcurrent without the use of batteries. A very mild electrical current circulates in our bodies and esthetic salons use it for treatments. The microcurrent facials in a salon are geared towards improving muscle tone, increasing circulation, promoting lymphatic drainage (reduces puffiness and helps create a more sculpted look), decrease lines/wrinkles and it may help clear up acne or reduce it. Now these are the more intense salon facials, not the at home device. Same idea and concept but a lower current is in the devices. You cannot feel the microcurrent sensation at all in the ReFa devices.
The ReFa CAXA RAY also has rollers to mimic an estheticians touch. It's body shape looks like a guasha tool. Guasha is popular for sculpting and scooping the face. Guasha helps with increasing circulation and can help with lymphatic drainage as well. The CAXA RAY is kind of lie a 3 in 1. You get the microcurrent, guasha shape and kneading rollers. The goal is to see reduced puffiness and more sculpted features. Go to my Instagram page and the video of how to use it is on IGTV. I've only been using this for a few weeks and I have noticed some benefits like increased drainage and some improvement in the way my jawline looks (that's become a recent problem area for me). Plus it just feels really good on my face. I love the pain relief of headaches and TMJ from these kinds of devices.
I find the ReFa works best over a slippery surface of some sort. Remember it's waterproof and comes with a cloth so it's easy to clean. I received the ReFa Expression Glossy Cream to play with as well. Details per ReFa:
Designed to enhance the performance and results of the CAXA line of ReFa beauty tools, ReFa EXPRESSION GLOSSY CREAM is a firming and smoothing moisturizer that provides vital hydration while helping visibly enhance facial contours and suppleness. For use on the cheeks, forehead, jawline, neck and décolletage.
Firming Moisture ReFa EXPRESSION GLOSSY CREAM is formulated with a firming collagen triplex, toning COHELISS® and hydrating extracts of sage, neroli and geranium.
Improved Performance ReFa EXPRESSION GLOSSY CREAM enhances the adhesion of the lines and rollers of the ReFa CAXA RAY and the ReFa CAXA RAY RED to your skin for optimized absorption and a deeper massage.
Directions Gently spread two pearls' worth of ReFa EXPRESSION GLOSSY CREAM over your cheeks, forehead, nose, chin, neck and décolletage. Leave the cream on for a minute, and then use the CAXA lines and rollers of the ReFa CAXA RAY RED to scoop and knead in multiple directions along the contours of your cheeks, forehead, jawline, neck and décolletage.
Ingredients
WATER (AQUA), SQUALANE, OCTYLDODECANOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, CETETH-20, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE/HEXASTEARATE/HEXAROSINATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, ISOHEXADECANE, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, PHYTOSTERYL/ISOSTEARYL/CETYL/STEARYL/BEHENYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, POLYSORBATE 80, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, SORBITAN OLEATE, TOCOPHEROL, CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS LEAF OIL, CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA(BITTER ORANGE) FLOWER OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY) OIL, ISOMALT, MALUS DOMESTICA FRUIT CELL CULTURE EXTRACT, SECALE CEREALE (RYE) SEED EXTRACT, LAVANDULA STOECHAS EXTRACT, GLYCERYLAMIDOETHYL METHACRYLATE/STEARYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN, LECITHIN, ARGANIA SPINOSA SPROUT CELL EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL
This cream has a rich glossy thick gel cream texture. It's perfect for adding some hydrating glow and slip to the skin. It has a light citrus scent. The jar is really very cool. It's got a sculpted clear plastic and a mirror chrome look. It's very hydrating and can be a final step in any routine. It left my skin very dewy & plump. It was the perfect companion to the CAXA RAY. Do I think this is worth the price tag? The cream I think you can find something similar for less, it's very nice but not necessary to use with the CAXA RAY. I think whether or not the device is worth it for you depends on if you like devices, have the time to be committed to use it and your issues are things it can help with. ReFa is definitely like the king of these devices so it's a very nice quality device. Head over to my Instagram page for a special giveaway.
*Gifted by brand but all thoughts are my own