Electrical Facials
Micro-Current
Galvanic
Vacuum Suction / Pulsing
High Frequency
Microdermabrasion
Galvanic
Facial Galvanic machines use a smooth-flowing Direct Current to perform a deep cleansing treatment, called Galvanic Desincrustation. The galvanic process is also particularly effective at increasing the penetration of products into the skin, this is known as Galvanic Iontophoresis. Both Galvanic processes are suitable for all skin types, as the timings and intensities of the current used can be adjusted to suit the individual. Facial Galvanic electrical therapy is extremely safe, painless, integrates easily to optimize other protocols, and delivers dynamic, long-lasting results for every skin concern. Advanced technology to penetrate skin specific complexes deep into the skin, providing long lasting results and radically improves key skin concerns. Help to dissolve skin congestion, unclogging pores to achieve smooth, clear and clean skin. Ideal for oily and problem skins that experience blackheads and breakouts.
Galvanic skin treatment exfoliates and detoxifies the skin so that it feels healthy, bright, and relaxed. The electric current used in it stimulates the skin by enabling lymph drainage, which allows the skin to cleanse itself and draws out harmful toxins from deep within it. Galvanic current boosts the circulation of blood to the surface of the skin and sloughs off dead cells promoting cell regeneration. This process helps in tightening and revitalising the skin. Galvanic treatment keeps premature ageing at bay by boosting hydration and collagen production in the skin, thus restoring its balance and making it smoother. Works as a highly effective, non-invasive, anti-ageing treatment. Products applied directly to the skin penetrate deep into the layers of the skin so that they are immediately absorbed. Galvanic facial turns a rough and dull skin into a smooth and glowing one through deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation, and complete detoxification. It also makes the complexion significantly clearer and brighter. As the negative ions in the Galvanic current draw all dirt, grime, and impurities out of the skin pores, they get unclogged and clear. This not only helps in reducing the appearance of acne but also prevents its further occurrences
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High Frequency
High Frequency is an electrical treatment that can be used as a Direct High Frequency, which is traditionally used to dry an oily skin, due to the antibacterial and germicidal properties of the Ozone which is produced. This method can also be used to stimulate the skin cells and sebaceous glands. Alternatively, Indirect High Frequency is used to provide a warming, soothing massage, ideally suited to dry, dehydrated or mature skin. Both methods can be applied to the face or body. High Frequency
High frequency makes skin more receptive to topical acne treatments and destroys the bacteria that causes
acne in the first place.
The high rate of oscillation increases blood flow and circulation to the area, renewing the skin cells and nourishing the surface. High frequency increases oxygen to the skin, improving the overall texture, tone, and glow. All of this promotes collagen stimulation and elastin production, providing a firmer and more youthful appearance. The oscillation produced by high frequency aids in lymphatic drainage and helps to evenly disperse excess fluid. This pulsating action increases blood circulation under the eyes and results in a reduction of dark circles and puffiness. This circulation rush has been proven to be very effective in reducing these common signs of tiredness and aging, providing a brighter and more youthful appearance.
All high frequency machines function by using a perspex electrode to treat various contours of the face and body. When applied to the surface of the skin, a mild electrical current passes through a neon, or argon gas filled electrode, causing it to emit a subtle glow neon red/orange or violet/blue and buzzing noise. Traditionally, acne prone skin is treated with violet and aging skin is treated with red, however, recent studies show that both are effective regardless of the skincare concern. During the high frequency treatment, enriched oxygen molecules are produced that create an anti-bacterial action and a “natural” thermal tissue warming. This reaction helps blood vessels push away toxins, while the skin cells are enriched with nutrients. This in turn creates an increase in blood circulation and cell renewal that supports increased levels of collagen and elastin. The skin is left feeling instantly energized and noticeably softer after just one treatment. High frequency has proven to be effective on almost any skin lesion from acne and burns, to waxing procedures and cold sores. High frequency facials are considered to be a safe, gentle and therapeutic approach to skin rejuvenation, quickly healing and restoring skin’s health.
Vacuum Suction
A Vacuum suction is a mechanical treatment which when applied to the face or body can stimulate the skin, bringing blood and nutrients to the area. The treatment lifts the tissues which causes stimulation of the underlying structures and aids desquamation. An increase in circulation nourishes the skin and muscles, reduces puffiness and swelling due to poor circulation and the metabolism is stimulated. It can also assist in the breaking down of hard fat. The vacuum pump reduces the atmospheric pressure. This decreases in pressure, and when decreased pressure is applied to the tissue, it sucks the tissue into a ventouse or vacuum cup offering a very specific treatment.
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Lymph fluid consists of water, salts and waste products from the body. Lymph flows through the vessels that run alongside the arteries and veins. It is moved around by the movement of the muscles. Lymph travels in the direction of the nearest lymph nodes, (E.g., armpits, backs of knees, groin, neck, jaw line, inside of arm), these vary in size from a pea to an almond.
Lymph nodes filter the lymph and stop any bacteria from passing into the blood stream. Bacteria found in the lymph nodes causes them to become sore and swollen.
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There are two methods of vacuum
VACUUM SUCTION - GLIDING VACUUM:
The ventouse/ vacuum cup is moved along in the direction of lymphatic flow towards the lymph nodes.
Deep cleansing to remove impurities such as sebum and makeup, improve lymphatic circulation and enhance skin respiration, improve the skin’s appearance and plump out fine lines, loosen and remove blackheads, promote the activity of the sebaceous glands in dry area.
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Benefits
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Produces erythema, and aids desquamation.
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The metabolism is stimulated.
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Vascular and lymphatic flow is increased.
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An increase in circulation nourishes the skin and muscles.
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Reduces puffiness and swelling due to poor circulation.
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Hastens the removal of fatty cells in conjunction with a reduction diet.
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Helps prevent chilblains
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Micro-Current
Microcurrent is a low frequency interrupted galvanic micro- current, mains operated electronic unit. Its specifically designed programme uses pre- set, timed variable waveforms to complete the treatment.
Skin on the face and neck is attached directly to the underlying muscles. When these underlying muscles sag, the skin will do the same. Micro-current offers facial contouring and lifting by re – programming the muscle fibres. It can shorten or relax muscle fibres, thereby lifting sagging muscles of the jaw, neck and face. Reduces and smooths the fine lines and wrinkles.
Increases circulation, therefore improves skin texture and colour and can improve the condition of scar tissue.
Microcurrent facials are a form of muscular re-education for the face. Facial muscles are manipulated during a single session. The placement of the metal probe on the skin physically moves the muscles into the desired position. The treatment affords the muscles the necessary energy to keep tension in their new, improved site.
Microcurrent has been used medically since the 1980s and has been approved by the FDA as a muscle stimulator to treat Bell’s palsy and muscle paralysis. After noticing improved results in patients with atrophied, sagging facial muscles, microcurrent was then adopted as an anti-aging application.
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Microcurrent offers facial contour lifting by re–programming the muscle fibres. It can shorten or relax the fibres, thereby lifting sagging muscles of the jaw, neck and face. Reducing and smoothing the fine lines and wrinkles. Increases circulation, therefore improves skin texture and colour and can improve the condition of scar tissue.
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Microdermabrasion
Controlled Microdermabrasion is a modern technique designed, with the help of a gentle, mechanical peeling process, to improve the skin’s regenerative capabilities and to better control specific skin conditions. It has been used since the mid 1980‘s with great success by dermatologists and beauty therapists for the treatment of skin problems such as scar tissue, pigmentation abnormalities and acne to name but a few.
No Pain: without reaching critical peeling depth microdermabrasion remains free of discomfort or pain.
No allergy risk: diamonds used are completely inert and cannot cause a reaction.
No scars or pigmentation: far from causing scars microdermabrasion is used to treat them. Pigmentation problems can occur only if the peeling depth reaches melanocytes in the base membrane. The base membrane is only reached during scar treatment. The use of different diamond heads enable the therapist to define exactly how deep to peel. The nature of mechanical peeling process stimulates skin cells to begin a renewal process. Enhances cell division and migration
Microdermabrasion increases the effectiveness of active ingredients used after the peeling procedure.
Reduces and smooths the fine lines and wrinkles.
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