Parameters matter
Wavelength, output, dose, waveform, contact, and session time shape the result.
The science library
Understand the mechanism.
Read the evidence clearly.
Product-independent guides to skin biology, electrical stimulation, acoustic energy, light, radiofrequency, and the measurements that make research meaningful.
Three things to remember
Color or sensation
isn’t the whole dose.
Devices differ
A study on one tested device cannot automatically prove a different product works the same way.
Claims need evidence
We separate verified hardware from plausible mechanisms and product-specific outcomes.
Explore the evidence
Seven focused
science guides.
Start with a technology, a biological mechanism, or a concern you want to understand more clearly.
01
Muscle stimulation
EMS & electrical stimulation
EMS, microcurrent, and KONKA’s MFIP all use electrical energy, but the waveform, intensity, contact, and treatment schedule determine what a user actually experiences.
Read the guide 02Interval electrical pulses
MFIP
MFIP usually expands to Mid-Frequency Interval Pulse: an intermittent pattern of electrical output used in some cosmetic devices to create a rhythmic tapping sensation. It is a mode name, not a complete technical specification.
Read the guide 03Photobiomodulation
Light therapy
Light-based skincare depends on wavelength, irradiance, total dose, distance, contact, treatment time, and repetition—not color alone.
Read the guide 04Acoustic energy
Ultrasound
KONKA includes an ultrasound function. Ultrasound uses acoustic energy rather than electrical current or light; its effect depends on frequency, intensity, treatment time, contact, and the formula used with it.
Read the guide 05Not in the current collection
RF verification note
RF requires a documented radiofrequency generator and defined energy-delivery specifications. The available supplier specifications for the current products do not verify that hardware.
Read the guide 06Uneven tone & dark marks
Pigmentation
Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation have many triggers. Visible light—especially blue-violet light—can contribute to pigmentation, particularly in darker skin tones.
Read the guide 07Blue & red light research
Acne care
Blue-light acne studies commonly use a defined wavelength near 415 nm, a measured dose, regular sessions, and facial coverage designed for acne-prone areas.
Read the guideHow to read a claim
Mechanism, dose,
protocol, outcome.
A plausible mechanism is the beginning of a scientific question. Human evidence becomes useful when the exposure is measured, the protocol is reproducible, the comparison is fair, and the outcome is assessed with an appropriate method.
See how dose changes light therapy