Why You Should Consider Adding a High Frequency Wand to Your Skincare Routine (2025)

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If it feels like you’ve tried every potion and lotion under the sun to treat your pesky skin concerns, it might be time to start thinking about incorporating a beauty device into your routine. High frequency wands, in particular, have become a favorite for skincare devotees as the nifty little tool can treat a number of imperfections like acne, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and even thinning hair with electric currents.

Ahead, Smith, Benjamin, and more experts break down everything to look for in the best high frequency wands on the market.

High Frequency Acne Device

Loved by estheticians and dermatologists, Benjamin's high frequency safely kills acne-causing bacteria with argon gas, while also boosting circulation, minimizing inflammation and redness, and preventing future breakouts. It comes with several attachments that can be used all across the body, including a comb which T&C's digital lifestyle director Roxanne Adamiyatt is a fan of using for boosting hair growth.

One reviewer raves: "I highly recommend this High Frequency Acne Device. My Aesthetician recommend that I could purchase online. It has turned out to be one of my purchases made. I still get cystic acme on my chin and lower jaw line. If I feel like I’m getting a cyst, I just use this device all over the pimple and cystic acne spot. Come morning the cystic acne has shrunk to nearly nothing. All I can say is this beauty ideal is a must for your beauty collection."

Attachments: Comb Elecrode, Point Electrode, Mushroom Electrode, Spoon Electrode

Gas Type: Argon

How to Use: With the attachment of choice, apply the wand to your face until you feel a slight tingling. Move the wand in a circular motion over the blemish 1-3 minutes. The device can be used up to 20 minutes.

$130.00 at stackedskincare.com

Skin Gym High Frequency Wand

Skin Gym's tool is "designed to help treat acne, reduce inflammation, and boost collagen production," skincare expert and Skin Gym founder Karina Sulzer explains. "It uses gentle electrical currents to deliver oxygen to the skin's surface, killing acne-causing bacteria and stimulating circulation. This can result in clearer, smoother skin with improved texture and tone. It's often used to target blemishes and improve overall skin health with regular use."

One reviewer raves: "Wow, this really works. I’ve used this once and my acne is way less red and inflamed. Like immediately! Great tool if you have cystic acne that’s stubborn toward other topical treatments."

Attachments: Spoon Electrode, Dot-Point Electrode, Mushroom Electrode

Gas Type: Neon & Argon

How to Use: With the attachment of choice, apply the wand to your face until you feel a slight tingling. Place a piece of gauze/cotton over treatment area and move the wand in a circular motion over the blemish 1-3 minutes.

$95.00 at nordstrom.com

NuDerma Professional Skin Therapy Wand

"This has both argon and neon gases, so it has a broad range of benefits, including multiple attachments, so you can treat both on and off the face," says Dr. Mona Foad. "You also have to switch between the neon and argon wands to customize your treatments."

Customers also loves the set because not only does it help zap away pesky spots, but it also delivers anti-aging benefits and allows your favorite creams and serums to absorb better.

An Amazon reviewer writes: "This wand has been life changing for some stubborn deep pimples I had postpartum. I use it for no more then 5 min all over on my face and shoulders where I had three deep pimples and it has healed them from inside out… no more having to extract them! Very grateful and I even used the lowest setting."

Attachments: Mushroom Electrode, Y-Shape Electrode, Comb Electrode, Tongue Electrode, Rod Electrode, Spot Electrode

Gas Type: Neon & Argon

How to Use: With the attachment of choice, apply the wand to your skin and move it in small, circular motions for 2-3 minutes at a time. Use 2-3 times a week.

$99.95 at amazon.com

NuDerma Clinical Skin Therapy Wand

Also from Pure Daily Care, this fused high frequency wand simultaneously emits both argon and neon gas to clear skin of any imperfections, while also reducing wrinkles, tightening the skin, and boosting your complexion's natural radiance.

Dr. Mansha Thacker is a fan and likes that the wand comes with different applicator shapes, making it convenient to use on various areas of the body.

One shopper says: "This Nuderma High wave frequency wand is everything it claims to be and more. I am genuinely so incredibly happy I found it on Amazon and got the best price for this version. I am using it 3 times a week and have already noticed a change in fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots."

Attachments: Mushroom Electrode, Y-Shape Electrode, Comb Electrode, Tongue Electrode, Rod Electrode, Spot Electrode

Gas Type: Neon-Argon Fusion

How to Use: With the attachment of choice, apply the wand to your skin and move it in small, circular motions for 2-3 minutes at a time. Use 2-3 times a week.

$149.95 at amazon.com

High F Rrequncy Portable Handheld Facial Skin Care Wand Machine

For a budget-friendly option, Dr. Thacker recommends this high frequency wand set that calms acneic skin, diminishes the look of wrinkles and fine lines, softens dry hair, eliminates dandruff, and reduce hair loss.

One shopper says: "I’ve had the $600 high frequency machine and I have a professional machine at my office that has this attachment. I like this one better. The expensive one broke super quickly, the one on my machine limits the free movement and this one is just awesome. It’s light, easy to use and the power is magnificent. Definitely recommend."

How to use: With the attachment of choice, apply the wand to your skin and move it in small, circular motions no more than 15 minutes. Use 2-3 times a week.

$32.99 at amazon.com

Is a high frequency wand worth it?

"Yes, high frequency wands definitely work and show lasting skin benefits and results," says Smith. For best results, "I recommend not turning the wands at levels that are too high," notes Smith. "Start low and slow and make sure to keep it moving! If you stay still for too long on one spot you can burn yourself. The same goes for too high of a setting!"

If you're dealing with acne, Dr. Thacker adds that "high frequency wands tend to be more effective when used alongside topical treatments or hydrocolloid patches. Over-the-counter ingredients like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, as well as prescription retinoids, can really enhance their benefits."

For anti-aging benefits, Dr. Thacker recommend applying serums or peptides immediately after treatment to improve absorption.

What are the different high frequency wand attachments used for?

"When deciding on a high frequency wand, I would first decide what you are trying to address," says Dr. Foad. "Is it acne, skin tone, or just overall skin rejuvenation? These devices also can come with a myriad of attachments, so look to see what attachments different brands have."

Here, Dr. Foad breaks down the following for guidance:

• Mushroom attachment: Good treating broader areas such as cheeks, forehead and jawline.

• Tongue attachment: Used for sensitive areas, such as under eyes.

• Spot attachment: Great for zapping individual breakouts.

• Y-shape attachment: Good for the curved contours of the neck.

• Rod attachment: Good for larger body areas such as legs.

• Comb attachment: Used to stimulate hair and address scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff.

What are the best practices of using a high frequency wand at home?

Smith says it's best to use high-frequency wands after cleansing for antibacterial purposes. If you're using the product to drive in skin, she recommends applying a hydrating mask and then using the device on top.

Dr. Thacker also tells her clients to start using high frequency wands on a low setting and increase as tolerated. "You don’t have to use the higher settings to see results!" says Dr. Thacker. "Consistency is key, and noticeable improvements may take anywhere from 6 to 12 months."

How often can you use a high frequency wand?

It is safe to use a high frequency wand everyday. "I wouldn’t avoid the use of high frequency on any skin type. People who are super sensitive could potentially be irritated by it but if you use it at a low level, it works for all skin types," Smith says, noting that you should "only use one for about 2-3 minutes maximum or to spot-treat a breakout."

What are the side effects of a high frequency wand?

"Common side effects of high frequency include temporary redness and slight tingling," says Smith, adding that "contraindications for high frequency are pregnancy, epilepsy, cancer, pacemakers, cochlear implants, hearing aids, and high blood pressure. And do not use less than 2 weeks post injections."

Meet the experts

• Emma Smith is a licensed esthetician & learning and development manager at Glowbar.

• Kerry Benjamin is an esthetician and founder of StackedSkincare.

• Karina Sulzer is an esthetician and skincare expert and founder of Skin Gym.

• Dr. Mona Foad, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist based in Cincinnati and founder of Mona Dermatology.

• Dr. Mansha Thacker, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Pennsylvania

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