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Galvanism
Face and body treatments
What is Galvanism?
 It’s purpose is to introduce chemicals into
the skin during iontophoresis.
 For skin cleansing during desincrustation.
 It is used on the body to treat areas of
hard fat.
This is all achieved through the use of
an electrical current which creates
a circuit.
Galvanic current
Direct Current
Constant flow of electrons in one direction.
Must have two electrodes for the current to
flow
 Anode – attached to the positive lead
 Cathode – attached to the negative lead
How does it work?
Whilst the current
flows Chemical
changes occur at
the electrodes;
 Acids are produced
at the anode. These
chemicals have an
astringent toning
effect
How does it work?
 Alkalis are
produced at the
cathode, these
chemicals have a
cleansing,
softening action
on the skin
Task
In small groups or pairs;
Make two lists under the headings
Anode and Cathode, of the skin
types and conditions that would
benefit from the use of that
electrode.
Galvanic Facial Treatments
 Iontophoresis; to
introduce water
soluble ingredients
into the skin.
 Desincrustation; to
cleanse the skin of
excess sebum, dirt
and dead skin
cells.
Galvanic Body
Uses Iontophoresis to
push water soluble
products into the
skin, to work on
cellulite and
increases blood
circulation to
areas where it is
poor.
Contra-indications
Make a list of all the contraindications you can think of that
may effect this treatment.
Contra-indications
Cuts
Bruising
Skin diseases/disorders
Scars
Cancer Swelling
Operations
Hepatitis
Circulatory disorder
High/Low blood
pressure
Loss of sensation
Metal pins or plates
Heart disease
Electronic implants
Dysfunction of the
nervous system
Epilepsy
Botox
Retina A/Retinoid
Oxytetracyclin
HIV
Thrombosis/embolism
Piercings
Nervous client
Medication
Pregnancy