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Electrochemical Effort

created when electric current travels through a water-based solution (a liquid conductor) in order to produce relaxing or stimulating results.

Electrotherapy

is the application of special currents or modalities that have certain effects on the skin.

Galavanic Current

has an electrochemical efffect and is the oldest form of electrotherapy in the salon. is a direct current (DC) of low voltage and high amperage

Anaphoresis

negative pole of Galavanic Current, believed to have the following temporary effects on the area of the body to which it is applied.

Cataphoresis

positive pole of Galavanic Current, believed to have a temporary effects opposite to those produced by the negative pole.

Iontophoresis

introduces water-soluble treatment products into the skin.

Phoresis

the process of forcing an acid (+) or alkali (-) into skin by applying current to the chemical

Farabic Current

is an alternating current (AC), interrupted to produce a mechanical, non-chemical reaction.

Sinusoidal Current

is an alternating current with a mechanical effect, much like the Farabic Current that produces muscle contractions.

Tesla High Frequency Current



"violet-ray"

is an alternating current which can be adjusted to different voltages to produce heat.

Light Therapy

is the production of beneficial effects such as reducing acne through treatment using light rays or waves.