Few facial tools have a more fascinating backstory than high frequency — and few are as quietly effective on breakout-prone skin. Our High-Frequency Technology add-on is a fast, gentle booster that helps disinfect and calm blemishes while giving your circulation a lift, using a glowing glass electrode that looks like something from a vintage laboratory.
What the add-on does
- Calms breakouts — the electrode produces ozone at the skin’s surface, which has a natural antibacterial effect on blemish-prone areas.
- Boosts circulation — the gentle current stimulates blood flow for a healthier-looking complexion.
- Supports post-extraction skin — often used right after extractions to help keep the cleared area calm.
The history — straight out of the age of Tesla
High-frequency skin devices descend from the high-frequency alternating currents pioneered by Nikola Tesla in the 1890s and the therapeutic research of French physiologist Jacques-Arsène d’Arsonval. Early “violet ray” devices — glass electrodes filled with argon or neon that glow violet or orange — were wildly popular in the early 1900s. The science that keeps them relevant is simple and real: as the electrode passes over the skin, it ionizes surface oxygen into ozone, a natural germicide. That gives high frequency a genuine calming, antibacterial benefit for breakout-prone skin. See it glow on our Treatment Room page.
What you’ll see after your treatment
Skin looks calmer and more even, and blemishes often settle faster over the following days. There’s no downtime — it’s a comfortable, warming sensation and a faint, clean ozone scent.
Explore & book
- Add High-Frequency Therapy to your facial →
- See the high-frequency tool in our Treatment Room →
- Match a treatment to your concern →
Great with
- Deep Purifying Pore Control Facial — the natural home for high frequency.
- Back Clarifying Treatment — extend the calming step to the body.
- Radiant Glow Facial — start with a full consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Does high frequency hurt?
No — it’s a gentle, warming sensation. You may notice a faint clean, ozone-like scent.
Does it really help acne?
It has a genuine antibacterial, calming effect on blemish-prone skin and supports clearer skin, but it is not a medical acne treatment.
Who should avoid high frequency?
Let us know if you are pregnant, have a pacemaker or metal implants, or have epilepsy, and we’ll suggest an alternative.
Can I add it to any facial?
It pairs especially well with clarifying facials, but your esthetician will confirm it’s right for your skin that day.
How often should I add it?
Every 4–6 weeks as part of your regular facial, or more often during breakout-prone stretches.
Lumina Skin Sanctuary is a licensed esthetician studio in Fort Myers, FL. Our treatments support healthy, great-looking skin — they are not medical or prescription treatments and do not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition, including acne. If you have a diagnosed skin condition, please consult a dermatologist.
