Iontophoresis

Iontophoresis is a galvanic facial technique that uses a steady low-level direct current to enhance the penetration of skincare actives. Its mechanism is a simple rule of physics: like electrical charges repel each other.

By charging the treatment electrode to the same polarity as a charged, water-soluble active—vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and many others carry a charge—the current repels those molecules away from the device and into the skin, far deeper than topical application alone could achieve. It is the partner technique to desincrustation (which uses the opposite polarity to deep-cleanse); together they make up classic galvanic facials. Modern electroporation devices build on the same goal of enhanced delivery using pulsed fields.

For clinics, iontophoresis is an inexpensive, reliable way to boost the results of any active-based facial and justify premium product infusion services.