Name two electrical modalities used in skincare and their primary effects.

• A. Microcurrent uses a current to lift and tone the skin.
• B. Galvanic drives ions via iontophoresis; Microcurrent toning and lifting.
• C. Both galvanic and microcurrent are used for hair removal.
• D. Neither modality has any effect on skin.

Answer: (B)

Two electrical modalities used in skincare are galvanic and microcurrent. Galvanic uses direct current to push ions into the skin through iontophoresis, which enhances the penetration of active ingredients and can aid cleansing by changing how products interact with the skin. Microcurrent uses a very low-amplitude current to gently stimulate facial muscles, improving muscle tone and contour, boosting circulation and lymphatic drainage, and supporting better product absorption. This combination captures both the chemistry-driven delivery of ingredients and the physical lifting effect, which is why it’s the best description of two electrical modalities and their primary effects. The idea that these are used for hair removal is incorrect, and these modalities do have tangible effects on the skin.