don t use the base except when charging [SEP] great product really helps my skin combat acne and get much cleaner however the handy dandy stand it comes with the charger might tempt you to use it as a stand in between using it don t do it it will collect water at the base of the handle and cause corrosion on the charging area just use the base to charge after it has had a chance to be fully dried i had to order a replacement due to this problem