Some of the biggest upgrades to a facial take just fifteen minutes. Our Galvanic Current Therapy add-on is one of the most versatile boosters we offer — a gentle electrical treatment that can either deep-clean stubborn congestion or drive nourishing actives deeper into the skin, depending on what yours needs that day.
What the add-on does
Galvanic current works in two directions, and that’s exactly why it’s so useful as a booster:
- Desincrustation — using the negative pole with an alkaline gel, the current softens and emulsifies hardened oil deep in the pore, making congestion far easier to clear. Ideal for oily, blackhead-prone skin.
- Iontophoresis — reversing the polarity drives water-soluble hydrating or brightening actives deeper than they could travel on their own. Ideal for dull, dehydrated or uneven skin.
The history — from a twitching frog leg to your facial
The word galvanic honors Luigi Galvani, the Italian scientist who discovered bioelectricity in the 1780s when he noticed a frog’s muscles twitch under an electrical charge. Decades later, the physiologist Stéphane Leduc showed that a mild galvanic current could actually carry charged molecules across the skin — the principle of iontophoresis. Two centuries of science, distilled into a fifteen-minute add-on that makes the actives in your facial work noticeably harder. You can see the galvanic tool, and everything else we use, on our Treatment Room page.
What you’ll see after your treatment
Added to a cleansing facial, skin looks clearer and more decongested. Added to a hydrating or brightening facial, it looks plumper, dewier and more even. Either way, it’s comfortable — most people feel only a mild tingle.
Explore & book
- Add Galvanic Current Therapy to your facial →
- See the galvanic tool in our Treatment Room →
- Match a treatment to your concern →
Great with
- Deep Purifying Pore Control Facial — for desincrustation on congested skin.
- Sun-Damage Eraser & Galvanic Glow — for brightening infusion.
- Ultimate Resurfacing Program — infuse actives into freshly resurfaced skin.
Frequently asked questions
What does galvanic current feel like?
Comfortable — usually a mild tingling and sometimes a slight metallic taste. It’s not painful.
Can I add it to any facial?
Most facials, yes. Your esthetician will confirm it suits your skin and goals that day.
Who should avoid galvanic current?
Let us know if you are pregnant, have a pacemaker or metal implants, or have epilepsy, and we’ll recommend a different booster.
Desincrustation or iontophoresis — which do I need?
Desincrustation for oily, congested skin; iontophoresis for dull, dehydrated or uneven skin. We’ll choose based on your skin.
How often should I add it?
Every 4–6 weeks as part of your regular facial keeps results compounding.
Lumina Skin Sanctuary is a licensed esthetician studio in Fort Myers, FL. Our treatments support healthy, great-looking skin — they are not medical or prescription treatments and do not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. If you have a diagnosed skin condition, please consult a dermatologist.
