Tried and tested

Can pulsing energy into your skin help reduce wrinkles by a third? Nel Staveley puts a gadget through its paces.

“At first, the idea of using something so new to the market that it’s previously only been available to professional dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons sounds a bit daunting. Surely that means it’s complicated and time- consuming?

“Thankfully, it doesn’t mean anything of the sort. The HoMedics Newa is a small, hand-held device which delivers controlled energy into your skin which, used alongside a specially-formulated gel, triggers the natural production of new collagen, thus helping reduce wrinkles.