Gone are the days when your facial was a simple routine of products massaged in, with some steam and extraction followed by a mask. Thanks to the advancement of science and medical technology the world of beauty has grown by leaps and bounds. With this we have seen everyday skin care products become more sophisticated and efficient, and the use of electrical tools more common.
One of the many treatments being offered in salons today is the Galvanic facial also known as the non-surgical face lift facial. The treatment uses a gentle, safe electrical current to intensify the effects of professional skincare products enabling your beauty therapist to give your skin a thorough deep cleanse and work antiaging products deeper into the layers of the skin.
Don’t be afraid that they use electrical currents. Galvanic facials are safe, effective, and a course of treatments can work wonders for your skin.
WHAT IS A GALVANIC SKIN CARE TREATMENT?
A galvanic facial is a twofold treatment tool that can be used to apply both negative and positive electrical currents to the skin and affect change at a cellular level. Galvanic machines have been around for decades but the technology is sometimes overlooked in favour of new fads and gadgets that come onto the market.
A little-known fact is that galvanic current actually dates all the way back to the late 1700s when early studies of bioelectricity discovered that electrical signals could be used to stimulate the nerves and muscles of the body. Today we have a better understanding of galvanic therapy and its numerous benefits for treating the skin.
Galvanic current can be used to infuse skin tissue and facial muscles with a low to medium electrical current, enabling your facialist to stimulate blood circulation, boost cellular metabolism, break down congestion in the pores, introduce various active solutions deeper into the skin for maximum efficiency and even provide a form of non-surgical facelift.
The negatively charged ions are used to help capture toxins for a deeper cleanse, which is particularly useful for helping clients who battle skin prone to acne and breakouts. While a positive charge is used to help apply specialised solutions deeper into the skin where they can work more effectively by hydrating and boosting the skin cells from within. Your facialist can tailor your treatment to your skin’s unique needs.
Usually, a course of 6 facials is recommended with the first 4 done weekly to target and treat the main concern and thereafter the treatments are recommended monthly for maintaining the skin.
WHO ARE GALVANIC FACIALS SUITABLE FOR?
The treatments are suitable for all types of skin but mature skin, and problem skin, in particular, can benefit from these treatments. Galvanic facials give a deeper cleanse and help to improve skin texture. The currents help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Notably, younger skin can benefit from the illuminating effects and deeper penetration of skincare products, which have a protective effect on keeping skin looking younger and radiant for longer.
Before your treatment, you will have a consultation as always and your therapist will ask questions about your medical history. You must be sure to tell your therapist about some conditions, including; diabetes, circulatory issues, or having metal anywhere in you, including plates/pins in your body. None of these means you can’t have a galvanic treatment, but it might have to be adapted to suit you. If you’re pregnant, it is very important that you tell your therapist in advance as it is not suitable to have a galvanic treatment.
While all this advancement has given us more safe and effective options to care for the skin it is still extremely important to do your research before investing in a product. As with any industry, along with the cream of the crop, there are always less-than-effective and sometimes damaging products masquerading as safe.
It is important to note that these types of professional skincare treatments should only be carried out by a licensed beauty therapist /aesthetician. So make sure to do your homework, and look for recommendations from family and friends before you book in.
GALVANIC FACIALS ARE VERY EFFECTIVE.
The good news is that you’ll start to see effects soon after your first galvanic treatment. Clinical trials show that just one session made a difference to the look and feel of the participants’ skin. Undoubtedly, booking in a regular facial with a licensed beauty therapist will intensify those benefits.
At Enlighten Through Nature, we offer Galvanic therapy with all of our advanced signature facials which are ultra-relaxing treatments that are combined with clinically tested and celebrity-approved professional skincare by Casmara.
