1. Face and body treatments
Galvanism
Face and body treatments

2. 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.

3. Direct Current Galvanic 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

4. 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

5. How does it work?
Alkalis are produced at the cathode, these chemicals have a cleansing, softening action on the skin

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Contra-indications
Make a list of all the contra-indications you can think of that may effect this treatment.

10. Contra-indications Cuts Electronic implants 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