Electricity is a form of energy that produces magnetic, chemical and heat effects. Before you use electricity for skin care, you should know about the important currents that can be used and their various effects.


The galvanic current is a constant and direct current having opposite poles, that is, the positive pole (anode) and the negative pole (cathode). The positive pole has an acidic reaction - soothes nerves, decreases blood supply and hardens tissues. On the other hand, the negative pole has an alkaline reaction. It, irritates nerves, increases blood supply and softens tissues. The positive pole (anode) may be used to make flabby skin and tissues firmer, close skin pores after finishing a facial treatment, decrease redness as in mild acne, prevent inflammation after come done treatment and electrolysis and force astringent lotions into the skin. On the other hand, the negative pole (cathode) may be used to remove superfluous hair by electrolysis, to force bleaching solution into the skin and to stimulate the circulation and nutrition.

Faradic current is an alternating and interrupted current capable of producing a mechanical reaction without a chemical effect. When the faradic current is applied to the body, the muscles are toned and the circulation of blood improves. It stimulates hair growth and increases glandular activity. Faradic current may be used for scalp and facial manipulations. In case of pain or discomfort, high blood pressure, broken capillaries or a pustule condition of the skin, do not use it.

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