SO... WHAT IS MICROCURRENT ANYWAYS?
Achieve instant and cumulative results with the clinically proven benefits of microcurrent.
WHAT IS MICROCURRENT?
Microcurrent is a low-level current that mimics the body’s natural ionic flow1 and has been clinically tested to safely and effectively address a variety of skin concerns. Because microcurrent works virtually without sensation, the treatment is soothing and most clients feel nothing at all. Microcurrent treatments are popular in the beauty industry for providing both instant and cumulative results.
Microcurrent at various outputs and waveforms has been clinically shown to:
- Stimulates the recovery of damaged tissue2
- Re-educate the muscles
- Improve muscle tone and contour in the face/neck
- Temporarily improve local circulation
- Aid in lymphatic drainage
- Enhance product penetration
- Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Firm and tighten skin
Microcurrent is a safe and effective technology for clients who wish to attain and maintain a healthier, younger-looking appearance.
ORIGIN OF MICROCURRENT TREATMENTS
Microcurrent has been used in the medical arena since the 1970s with the introduction of the TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) machine and was approved by the FDA as a nerve stimulator for pain relief, wound healing, and the treatment of Bell’s Palsy—a condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face. All microcurrent stimulators are TENS devices and require a 510(K) Certification Class II Device, otherwise they cannot be sold in the US and Canada. This certification assures the device is manufactured to the highest standards. With the discovery of microcurrent therapy treatments and their low-level current retraining of the patient’s muscles, the FDA cleared muscle stimulators to provide a new anti-aging application for the cosmetology industry.
HOW DOES MICROCURRENT TREATMENT WORK?
Microcurrent is capable of facial stimulation, sending soft, gentle waves through the skin and down to the facial muscles. This gentle wave of energy is nearly identical to your body’s natural ionic flow and has been shown to increase ATP (bodies cellular energy) concentration up to 400%, while simultaneously stimulating protein synthesis and promoting amino acid transport2.
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the main energy fuel source for our cells and is needed for muscle contraction and relaxation. It also encourages the production of key structural proteins, such as collagen which acts like a scaffolding to support the skin's structure3 and elastin that provides the recoil necessary within the skin to snap back into place4.
As we age, our skin’s natural ability to manufacture these protein fibers reduces, giving way to the multiple signs of aging. ATP’s increased production of proteins and amino acids during facial stimulation helps to energize and tone facial muscles over time—just like how exercise energizes and strengthens the muscles of our body. Unlike anywhere else on the body, the facial muscles are directly connected to the skin, so the result of energizing the muscle is often improved, providing a smooth and lifted appearance.
BOTTOM LINE
It’s pretty simple to understand. As we age, the systems in our skin slow down. The skin stops producing stem cells and hyaluronic acid after age 35. Gravity is an ever present force that causes skin and muscle to sag. The bottom line: microcurrent combined with highly effective skincare products will help to improve the skin function. The patented technology will help to tone the facial muscles to give you a lift.