Galvanic current

July 4, 2021

What is galvanic treatment?
What is galvanic current applied to cosmetics?
What are the benefits of facial galvanic current?
All uses of facial galvanic current
How to apply galvanic current treatments?
Care and contraindications of facial galvanic current
Frequently asked questions about galvanic current

What is galvanic treatment?

Galvanic processes are named after the Italian physicist Luigi Galvani, who dedicated his life to the study of electrical processes. By carefully using the positive and negative poles of the galvanic current, the cosmetic is able to perform deep skin treatment and nutrition.

Skin care is one of the fundamental pillars of aesthetics, as the use of technology to improve tissue is highly in demand.

This is because this technique offers multiple benefits, such as cleaner skin, better circulation and greater tone.

One of the most commonly used mechanisms is galvanic current, which is used from a therapeutic point of view to optimize the effect of products applied to the skin. Here we show you a little more about how it works.

What is galvanic current applied to cosmetics?

Galvanic current, also known as direct current, is applied through electrodes, consisting of a negative and a positive side. It has no polarity changes and is superior to ionic and molecular forces.

This current is capable of causing chemical changes in the body, especially in the skin. For this reason, it is widely used and effective in cosmetics.

What are the benefits of facial galvanic current?

There are many benefits offered by galvanic current during its application to the face, including:

Deep cleansing of facial skin

Galvanic current at facial level cleanses the skin deeply, thus freeing it from impurities, which can cause the skin to lose its shine and freshness.

Improves oxygenation and circulation

When applied to the face, galvanic current increases the effectiveness of the products used during the application of the treatments, thus nourishing the skin.

Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and tightens facial skin

Galvanic current is the best anti-wrinkle treatment for aging skin. It also helps maintain a chemical balance in the body, thus preventing premature aging. The result will be fewer wrinkles on the face.

Controls expression lines

Galvanic current helps reduce expression lines and even prevent their appearance.

Provides hydration and luminosity to the skin

The application of galvanic facial current directly stimulates collagen production, which restores aged and dehydrated cells to give way to healthy, hydrated skin with a youthful appearance.

Skin softness

This treatment stimulates the secretory function of the glands, thus increasing oxygenation and the use of nutrients to maintain the pH balance, resulting in soft skin in a short time.

Helps maintain skin firmness

Galvanic current increases the permeability of cell membranes, which provides a greater amount of nutrients to the cells, while eliminating waste substances, making the skin much stronger and more resistant.

All uses of facial galvanic current

Facial galvanic current can be used in multiple ways. It is generally used to prevent inflammation and accelerate the absorption of nutrients applied in cosmetics used to close pores, through the following techniques:

1. Galvanization

In these cases, two electrodes are needed, one active or conductive, which is moistened in a saline solution or physiological serum and another passive or negative, which is applied to areas close to the face, such as the shoulder.

2. Descaling

This technique is ideal for treating fatty tissues, as it is applied to eliminate excess sebum, which is achieved by applying an alkaline pH lotion (pH greater than 7) to the area where the current will be placed, according to the corresponding polarity.

This will allow the energy to flow and the lotion to penetrate the skin, softening and liquefying the sebum produced by the fat, a product of hypersecretion of the sebaceous glands.

In addition, in cases of dry skin, the treatment will stimulate blood circulation.

3. Ionization

During this stage, an acid pH lotion (pH less than 7) is applied and the polarity of the equipment with which the treatment will be performed is selected. The continuous emission of energy will allow the cream and its active products to penetrate the skin, thus closing the pores after the facial treatment.

The degree of penetration of applied products into the skin depends on the type of tissue and the condition it is in. Factors such as the size and charge of the ion are also important.

This phase is widely used in treatments against skin aging and acne.

How to apply galvanic current treatments?

Galvanic current is applied through equipment that uses two electrodes in the form of a roller or ball, which generate a continuous flow of electrons from a positive pole to a negative pole. Through a process known as iontophoresis, it is much easier for active ingredients to penetrate the skin to perform deep facial cleansing.

The equipment used to perform this type of treatment contains a straight electrode, which the patient must hold, as it functions as a ground, which closes the circuit and allows the application of energy.

These types of galvanic current machines used in aesthetics are safe, as they emit low-power (5W) and low-intensity (30 to 650 microAmperes) electric current.

They also have two electrodes, one with positive polarity and the other with negative polarity. The positive pole produces vasoconstriction, which releases oxygen and coagulates the protein. The opposite occurs with the negative pole, where hydrogen is released and acts as a vasodilator.

The skin should be washed and dried well before starting the application of any treatment, as any dirt or unsuitable product should be prevented from penetrating the skin.

Facial galvanic current treatments are non-invasive, painless and highly effective when applied locally.

It is worth noting that the number of sessions ranges from 2 to 3 times a week and lasts 10 to 15 minutes. The results can be seen from the first visit.

Care and contraindications of facial galvanic current

Before applying this procedure, certain precautions must be taken into account:

Deep facial cleansing should be done regularly. If you have oily skin, it is recommended to do it once a week, due to the presence of blackheads. In the case of normal skin, this type of cleansing should be done once a month.

Facial galvanic current is incompatible in the following cases:

Pacemaker
Heart disease
Pregnancy
Presence of malignant tumors
Wounds or skin diseases
Thrombophlebitis
Patients who present alteration of sensitivity
After undergoing facial galvanic current treatment, it is important not to expose yourself to sunlight without using sun protection greater than 30.

Conclusion

Facial galvanic current is a therapeutic and effective procedure for applying products and nutrients to the skin with greater penetration.

Aestheticians and cosmetologists must be trained to provide patients with all the information they require on this subject and the benefits obtained through its use.

Each patient must be assessed individually so that the necessary treatment can be applied according to their symptoms. This will result in greater benefits.

Start using this technique now, your patients will thank you!

Frequently asked questions about galvanic current

What product should be used with galvanic current machines?

Ideally, they should be used with a gel or cream with positive or negative polarity. Conductive gels without polarity can also be applied as they will carry the selected current to the deepest layers of the skin.

What galvanic current polarity should I use?

It depends on what you want to achieve with your skin. Use negative polarity for deep cleansing of the skin, while positive polarity is ideal for making beauty products penetrate deeper layers of the skin.

If I want to use a hyaluronic acid or retinol serum or ampoule, when should I apply it?

If you use your machine with a polarized gel, apply the ampoule or serum at the end of the treatment. On the other hand, if you use the non-polarized conductive gel, you can apply them together at the beginning of the treatment to obtain better results.

Can galvanic current machines be used without any products?

Yes, but it is not recommended. Without gel or any beauty product, the current would not reach deep into the skin and would not have nutrients to transport, thus not obtaining the desired results.

Is galvanic current suitable for daily use?

It depends on what the machine manufacturer indicates. This is because there are models with greater power that are not suitable for such frequent use.

In general, it is best to use it alternately, one day on and one day off, to give the skin time to rest before the next session.