In 1791, Luigi Galvani was the first to use the galvanic current for health benefits.
Today salons and spa's around the world are using the galvanic currents in customized treatment to refresh and revitalize the skin.
Through a gentle massaging action, these treatments, help focus cellular energy and enhance circulation.
Galvanic use both a positive and negative current.
A positive current clears skin congestion, and remove toxins and impurities deep into the pores.
A negative current encourages the penetration of beneficial nutrients, deep into the skin, good for those with dry skin.
Galvanic skincare treatments are especially effective for people with oily or acne prone skin because it helps to soften and relax the impurities in the follicle for extractions.
Galvanic treatment is not recommended for everyone, including those with pustular acne, couperose skin, inflamed areas, who are pregnant, have pacemakers, high blood pressure, braces or are epileptic.
Couperosis consists of dilated blood vessels on the face.
It appears on people whose skin reddens with changes in temperature, emotions, alcohol or some foods.
Genes, foods, and hormonal changes such as pregnancy can make it worse.
Rosacea is a more advanced stage of Couperosis, presenting not only skin reddening but also little pimples similar to those of acne.
If you do have any of the conditions listed above, check with a skincare specialist before undergoing this treatment.
Galvanic skincare treatments are a fabulous way to revive your skin when it looks tired and stressed.
Anyone can benefit from a galvanic facial treatment, either at a spa or even at home.