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Tanda Zap
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The Tanda Zap is
a new take on the old method of photodynamic skin therapy.
This acne treatment device works by bombarding your
blemishes with low-intensity blue light, the radiation from
which has been shown to kill P. Acnes bacteria. Similar to
the Zeno Hot Spot, the Zap aims to be a chemical-free
alternative to typical acne spot treatments.
Blue light
devices are nothing new, but the Tanda Zap changes things up
a bit by incorporating a vibrating head which functions to
relax your pores, allowing the light to penetrate deeper
below the skin's surface. This motion also enhances local
circulation (although such a temporary and localized effect
is unlikely to do much in the way of reducing redness and
swelling).
Using the device
is fairly straightforward. After washing and drying your
face, apply the Tanda Zap directly to acne blemishes,
activate it and wait for the treatment cycle to complete.
Each application takes two minutes, and Tanda recommends 2-3
uses per pimple, per day (although they note that there is
no downside to using it even more frequently). The Zap is
powered by 3 AAA batteries and apparently eats through them
pretty fast, so I'd suggest investing in some rechargeable
batteries if you don't want to waste money. |
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Tanda Zap at a
glance
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Combats pimples without the
use of harsh chemicals such as benzoyl
peroxide or salicylic acid. |
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Will not leave you with dry skin, redness,
irritation or bleached fabrics. |
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Vibrating head allows for better penetration
than typical blue light devices. |
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2 minutes per pimple, 3 times per day, plus
a pre-application wash = a hassle for those
with real acne. |
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Can go through 3 AAA batteries in a single
day. |
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Does not offer prevention or faster results
than other spot treatments such as BP or tea
tree oil. |
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Key
Ingredients
N/A
(blue light therapy)
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Who should try
the Tanda Zap
If you're
looking for a solution to the occasional "emergency pimple",
a gadget like the Zap makes sense. It has some benefits over
cream-based spot treatments that are appealing to those with
sensitive skin, and although it's hard to say which is more
effective between blue light therapy and heat therapy (such
as is seen in the Zeno devices), the Zap does boast a
lifespan of 1,000 uses, which is not bad for a product in
this price range (just buy those rechargeable batteries!).
This is no complete acne solution, but if your current spot
treatment isn't working out, the Zap is worth a try.
Who should
not
try the Tanda Zap
If getting
multiple pimples at once is common for you, using the Tanda
Zap becomes a lot less practical. You're going to be
spending a whole lot of time with the device attached to
your face (not to mention washing beforehand), and you'll be
burning through batteries at a rapid pace (every 1-2 days).
The hassle may not be worth it. Strong traditional spot
treatments such as benzoyl peroxide or tea tree oil may also
give faster results, which makes this type of device only
appealing if your skin reacts poorly to those alternatives.
And since blue light radiation does not target acne's root
causes, those looking to change their skin in a lasting way
and prevent future breakouts will need something more.
Average Price
$40 to $50 per unit at
most online retailers (plus batteries)
Alternatives
Zeno Hot Spot,
other blue light or laser devices, spot treatments
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