Derma Wand, as the name suggests is not a cream or topically applied serum, nor is it a pill or otherwise something taken orally. It is a “wand” or an instrument that uses electrical pulses to stimulate blood flow and circulation in the face. It is said to produce a flushed and plumper appearance. It is meant to be used in combination with a regular skin care program that includes cleansers and moisturizers. The wand is said to be a cure-all for enlarged pores, puffy eyes, and dull skin.

I have heard of some products based on the science of electrical impulses. Some of them even post quite a few customer testimonials and pictures to boot. One that I can think of right off the bat bases their science on positive and negative electrical pulses traveling through the skin, and from what I’ve seen, some of them actually work. It is relatively convenient for use, being that the manufacturer claims you only need to use it for 3 minutes in the morning and 3 minutes at night, and they provide a DVD so you can make sure you are doing it right.

While other electro-based wrinkle solutions have proven to have a basis for use, Derma Wand has done no such thing. There are no clinical studies and no science to actually back up any of the claims they’ve made. The Derma Wand should not be used if you are pregnant or have a medical device such as a pacemaker. They also say Derma Wand is designed to be used with other products. So if you buy a wrinkle serum and the Derma Wand and you see results, how are you supposed to be able to tell which one did the trick? Or for that matter, how do you know it wasn’t your bar soap you use at home that did the trick? Wrinkle serums and soaps also come with less potential side effects and restrictions for use. Derma Wand offers a 30 day money back guarantee, which is scraping the bottom of the guarantee chain. It’s a way of appeasing customers’ minds only for them to find that when they do get around to returning it, it is already too late.

Like any other product on the market, Derma Wand is in no way, shape, or form unique. It has competitors who got about the same idea, to work with electric pulses to stimulate the skin. Some of them are said to work independently, and others are said to increase the effectiveness of other products and do some magic on their own. Some are clinically proven, while others are not. Derma Wand falls into the non-clinically proven group, and as such, I wouldn’t place too much credence on their claims, and I would look elsewhere.