When my Slendertone Face arrived, I couldn’t wait to try it out! It is a headset designed to deliver electrical pulses to exercise facial muscles which will firm and tone them – helping to combat the ageing process. As I’m not exactly in the first flush of youth, I’m keen to maintain or improve my facial tone and the Slendertone Face promises to do just that!

The unit comes neatly boxed with a handy Quick Start booklet which is great at giving a brief overview of the components and how to get started. The Instruction Manual goes into more detail and gives essential information on the different toning programmes available. I had forgotten that the Unit Control would need to be charged initially before use, which takes 2-3hrs, so I had to wait a little longer before starting. Once charged, the Control Unit is attached to the headset and the gel patches placed over the paddles. The set is worn in such a way that the paddles rest against the lower facial muscles. You can choose between three types of stimulus: Lift which firms the muscles and tightens and smooths the overlying skin to promote a youthful look; Radiance which helps to increase the blood flow to give a healthier radiant glow; Massage which is the gentle programme to soothe and relax the muscles. Slendertone recommend that you use the unit 5 times a week for a maximum of 20 minutes a day to prevent muscle fatigue.

Because I was looking for quick results, I opted for the Lift programme. The instructions on how to use the headset and Control Unit were easy to follow and once the programme is selected, the required number of minutes were automatically selected. I could start with a low intensity of pulses and increase them to a level that felt comfortable. I could feel the tingly stimulation of the muscles and nerves and noticed that if you look in a mirror, you can see a gentle twitch. As I’m a busy person, I couldn’t realistically see when I could put aside 20 minutes each day to do this, but I hit on the perfect solution! I have been using my Slendertone first thing in the morning after cleansing while I check my emails! It is important to use the unit on a grease-free skin before makeup is applied (to prolong the life of the gel pads and provide good contact), so this works for me. The 20 mins whizzes by and I can then rinse my face, moisturise and do my makeup ready to face the day. Others may prefer to incorporate Slendertone Face into a more relaxing beauty regime. You can lie back and relax with the control unit on your lap and make the most of it! I’m going to use this for the next few weeks and will give an update.

Guest Post by Sheila Robinson