Are At-Home Skincare Devices Safe for Everyone?

Are there any skin types or conditions that shouldn’t use SKINJOY devices? We get this question a lot, and we love that you’re asking. Knowing what’s safe for your skin isn’t just smart, it’s empowering.

SKINJOY devices are designed to be gentle, non-invasive, and suitable for a wide range of skin types. Whether you're oily, dry, sensitive, or somewhere in between, chances are there’s a SKINJOY tool that’ll fit beautifully into your routine. But like any skincare technology, there are a few scenarios where a little extra care, or a professional consultation, is the way to go.

Let’s talk through the basic precautions. 

If you have active skin infections or open wounds

Using any device, especially those that involve contact with the skin, is not recommended on areas with broken skin, open wounds, infections, or cold sores. That includes things like:

• Cystic acne breakouts
• Bacterial or fungal infections
• Skin rashes, eczema flare-ups, or psoriasis plaques

Why? Because stimulating these areas with LED, EMS, or microneedling tech can potentially worsen the inflammation, spread bacteria, or delay healing. The good news? You can still use your device on unaffected areas; just skip the trouble zones until they’ve healed.

If you’ve recently had injectables or chemical peels

Fresh from Botox, fillers, microneedling, dermaplaning, or a deep peel? Give your skin time to settle before reaching for your SKINJOY device again. We generally recommend:

• 3 to 5 days post-injectables (unless your skincare professional advises otherwise)
• 2 weeks after professional microneedling or strong peels

This gives your skin the downtime it needs to recover and avoids interfering with any in-clinic results.

If you’re managing serious medical skin conditions

If you’re living with rosacea, epilepsy, lupus, or a diagnosed photosensitivity disorder, we suggest checking in with a medical professional before using LED light therapy or EMS-based devices. These conditions don’t automatically rule you out; it just means you may need a more personalised approach.

The same goes if you’re on prescription skincare like Accutane. SKINJOY devices aren’t designed to interfere with medical treatments, but it’s always wise to loop your doctor in before layering on additional tools.

If you’ve got a metal implant in the facial area

If you have metal plates, screws, pacemakers, or implanted defibrillators, we recommend avoiding EMS-based tools like the SKINJOY LUMO PEBBLE Electric Current Facial Toner, as a precaution. These devices work by using microcurrents to stimulate facial muscles, which is fantastic for toning and lifting, but not ideal if you have implanted electronics or metal close to the treatment area.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There’s no evidence to suggest that LED or EMS therapy is harmful during pregnancy or breastfeeding, but there’s also not enough research yet to confidently say it’s 100% safe. That’s why we follow the same approach as most professional brands and say: rather skip these devices until you’re cleared by your healthcare provider.

Bottom line?

Most people can use SKINJOY devices safely and with excellent results. But skincare isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we’re proud to be a brand that respects that.

If you're unsure and want to chat to someone who really knows their stuff, you can always fill in our Free Skin Survey and ask for personal feedback, or WhatsApp us directly on +27 64 547 5083. Lika, our award-winning somatologist and founder, will guide you safely and supportively.