This document provides instructions for performing a galvanic facial treatment using desincrustation. It lists the necessary equipment including a galvanic machine, electrodes, gels, and consumables. It describes how to cleanse the skin, apply gel, and use slow circular motions with the electrodes for 5-7 minutes to improve the skin's cleanliness, tone, and texture via chemical reactions at the poles. Contraindications like cuts or diseases are noted. Safety tips are provided such as using the correct electrode size and keeping it in contact with the skin.

1. Galvanic

2. WORKING IN PAIRS

3. YOU WILL NEED:
• 1 galvanic machine + 2 x rollers + 1 x desincrustation
electrode and a saturator
• 2 pieces of Gauze/ cotton wool /elastic bands to cover
desincrustation electrode
• Assorted consumables e.g. Spatula’s, mask brush etc
• Desincrustation & iontophoresis gel
• Cleansers, toners, petroleum jelly, massage medium &
moisturisers
• Mask/ No exfoliate

4. What Does Galvanic Do?

5. •There are different electrodes
that are suited to both the body
and facial treatments
•The galvanic current is used in two
ways on the face to improve cleanliness,
tone, texture and condition of skin.
•The treatment requires a direct
current applied via two
electrodes, a cathode(-) the
active electrode and an anode(+)
the in active electrode.
•This treatment methods are
known as desincrustation and
iontophoresis.

7. DESINCRUSTATION TREATMENT
• Cleanse the skin thoroughly – twice is ideal to remove both make-up and perform a deep cleanse. Remove cleanser and blot, so the skin is
clean and grease-free.
• Carry out thermal and sensitivity testing on the face.
• Test the machine on yourself and in front of the client – if required, test it on the client, too – so the client feels the sensation and is
comfortable with it.
• Give the client the covered, neutral electrode (bar) to hold in a hand without jewellery on, and make sure the sponge glove is damp, but not
wringing wet – some companies do not require the bar to be covered (always check).
• Decant desincrustation gel into a bowl, and apply to the face with either massage movements or a mask brush.
• Make contact with the sponge electrode on the skin, and turn up the current gradually, until the client feels a tingling sensation;
• turn down the intensity slightly and introduce the other electrode to the face.
• Use slow, even, circular movements all over the face, but do not allow the electrode to come into contact with one another.
• Work all over the face and neck area – approximately 5–7 minutes depending upon skin type and reaction, etc.
• When electrode use is completed, remove one electrode; keep the one in contact with the skin moving and turn current down and then off.
Remove other electrode. Reverse polarity
• Turn off the current, remove the electrode and thoroughly remove all the product with damp sponges.
• Comedone extraction with sterile probe or covered fingers can now be completed.
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10. APPLICATION

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17. CHEMICAL EFFECTS CREATED AT
THE POLES
Effects of the anode
(positive pole)
•Acid reaction
•Vaso-constrictive,
decreases blood supply
which reduces redness of
the skin
•Astringent effect -pores
tighten
•Soothing effect on nerve
endings
•Firms tissues
Effects of the cathode
(negative pole)
•Alkaline reaction
•Vaso-dilative, increases
blood supply which
increases the redness of the
skin
•Pores relax
•Stimulating effect on nerve
endings
•Softens tissues

18. CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Epilepsy or
diabetics
Highly
Vascular skins
Excessive
metal in
the area
Glandular
Swelling
Pregnancy
Heart
Diseases
& Disorders
Dysfunction
of the
Nervous System
Pacemaker
Skin Diseases
& Disorders
Prevent

19. CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Anxiety
Metal Pins
& Plates
Piercings
Cuts, bruises
& abrasions
Thin, bony
areas
Epilepsy
Acne
Loose,
Crepey Skin
Couperosed
Skin
Broken Capillaries
&
Thread Veins
Restrict

20. Medium – Appropriate &
adequate
Trailing Wires
Sanitisation of
equipment
Use correct size
electrode for area
Do not spark more than 7
mm away from skin
surface
Warn client about the
noise & smell
Always keep the
electrode in contact with
the skin
Test Machine &
electrode
Remove all metal &
jewellery
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Ensure client has talc
on their hand before
holding the saturator
Always keep one hand
In contact with the client
When turning machine off