Wednesday, February 24, 2010

New Acne Zapper Device

When I went to Cosmoprof in Hong Kong last November, the only item that really caught my attention was a handheld acne management device. It's not much thicker than a standard lipstick and promised to clear up acne spots within 24 hours.

The device is called Clean and is made in Korea. I spoke briefly to the guy in charge, but they were clearly not after individual clinics or spas. The minimum order volume was way more than I could ever hope to sell.

As I was visiting the fair with Andy from Ocean Health, I dragged him along to see it. It would be a great addition to their TDF acne skincare range. As with all skincare, however good it is, breakthrough spots will occasionally appear. This was ideal to clear it up quickly.

So how does it work?

The device emits heat and blue light. Both act to neutralise the acne causing bacteria. In fact, Zeno, which retails at about $400 works on heat alone.

This device is reusable, rechargeable and has no consumables. It should last for 2 years, and is charged through a USB cable.

The burning question in everyone's mind was "does it work"?

So Andy persuaded the Korean guy to sell him a few pieces for trial. Over the past few months, the tests that have gone on have shown great results. Spots have been clearing up in just 1-2 days, without any scars.

I sold one to a Bangladeshi patient, who brought it home & shared it with her relatives. She reports good response.

So we've started selling this device in the clinic. It's just $250+GST for now. Ocean Health is still trying to figure out the best price point for this, and this price is likely to increase in the near future. In the meantime, if you'd like your personal acne zapper, please call Simply Aesthetic to reserve one. We hold limited stocks, so may not have enough supply between deliveries.

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