NuBodyRx carries the ageLOC device range including the RenuSpa iO. This article is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results vary.
Microcurrent has been a fixture of professional facials for decades. The question most people are actually asking is simpler than the marketing on either side: is a course of spa treatments worth it, or does an at-home device like the ageLOC RenuSpa iO do enough? Here is the comparison we can actually stand behind.
What Nu Skin says about the RenuSpa iO
"Visibly contour, tone, and firm skin through skin stimulation with Nu Skin RenuSpa iO, our award-winning skin stimulation device. Using patent-pending Adaptive Microcurrent Technology that comfortably adjusts to your skin in real time, this device offers a smooth and comfortable massage helping your body feel refreshed and relaxed."
They also print: "Visibly depuffs, contours, tones, and sculpts and reduces the appearance of dimples through skin stimulation," and "Skin stimulation helps visibly firm and tighten for a more youthful appearance."
The technology name matters and is often got wrong: it is patent-pending Adaptive Microcurrent Technology. Microcurrent, not nanocurrent. The "adaptive" part is the device adjusting to your skin as you use it, which is the one thing Nu Skin singles out.
Where the comparison is fair, and where it is not
We have taken the current specifications and the per-session price ranges off this page. Both were stated as facts about equipment and businesses we have never seen, and neither could be sourced. A comparison built on invented numbers is worse than no comparison.
What can be said fairly:
| Factor | Professional spa microcurrent | ageLOC RenuSpa iO |
|---|---|---|
| Where it happens | In a salon, by appointment | At home, whenever suits |
| Who applies it | A trained practitioner | You |
| What Nu Skin says about adjustment | — | "comfortably adjusts to your skin in real time" |
| Frequency | However often you can book and pay for it | Nu Skin recommends three to five times a week |
| Cost shape | Per session, indefinitely | One purchase, plus conductive gel |
| App | No | Yes, via the Nu Skin Vera app |
The frequency point, which is the real one
Nu Skin's recommended frequency for the RenuSpa iO is three to five times a week. Whatever you think of at-home devices against professional equipment, almost nobody is having a professional facial three times a week. If consistency is what matters in this category — and for anything that works through repeated use, it generally is — that is the difference that actually shows up in a year.
We are not going to tell you the device outperforms a salon. Nu Skin makes no such comparison, and neither will we.
When a professional treatment still makes sense
- When you want something done before an event and want someone else to do it
- When you want a combination treatment an at-home device does not offer
- When you would simply rather have a professional look at your face
A perfectly reasonable pattern is professional treatments when you want them and the RenuSpa iO for the weeks in between.
The gel is not optional, and it is easy to get wrong
Microcurrent needs a conductive medium. For the RenuSpa iO that is Nu Skin® Conductive Gel, and the nodes will drag without it.
Be careful here, because Nu Skin makes more than one gel and they are not interchangeable — Enhancer Skin Conditioning Gel is a hydrating gel, not a conductive one. Our conductive gel guide sets out which goes with which device.
Alongside it
People who use the RenuSpa iO often pair it with ageLOC Youth and Beauty Focus Collagen+, which Nu Skin describes as "a clinically proven collagen supplement formulated with bioactive collagen peptides, lutein, and phytoceramides to support skin radiance, hydration, texture, and overall appearance."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RenuSpa iO as good as a professional microcurrent facial?
Nu Skin publishes no comparison with professional treatments, so we do not make one. What they do say is that the device uses patent-pending Adaptive Microcurrent Technology that "comfortably adjusts to your skin in real time".
How often should I use the RenuSpa iO?
Nu Skin recommends three to five treatments per week.
Do I need conductive gel?
Yes. Use Nu Skin Conductive Gel. It is not the same product as Enhancer Skin Conditioning Gel.
Is it microcurrent or nanocurrent?
Microcurrent. Nu Skin's own term is patent-pending Adaptive Microcurrent Technology. Any nanocurrent description came from somewhere other than the manufacturer.
Where can I buy the ageLOC RenuSpa iO?
NuBodyRx.com — genuine, fast US shipping, no membership required, and our own 90-day money-back guarantee.
Related Reading
- Nanocurrent vs Microcurrent — what the words actually mean
- The Complete Guide to At-Home Skincare Devices
- Nu Skin Conductive Gel Guide
- NuBodyRx Knowledge Base