"Skin Bytes" | Power Up Your Skincare: How Professional Treatments Boost Product Penetration

Ever wondered why skincare professionals recommend in-clinic treatments like galvanic facials and microneedling? Besides their immediate benefits, these treatments can supercharge your at-home skincare routine by enhancing product absorption and effectiveness. Let’s unpack how it works.

Why Product Penetration Matters

Your skin’s outer layer (the stratum corneum) acts as a natural barrier, protecting you from environmental stressors. But it also limits how deeply your skincare products can penetrate. That’s where professional treatments come in—helping to temporarily open pathways so your serums and moisturisers can work harder for you.

Galvanic Treatments: The Ions at Work

Galvanic facials use low-level electrical currents to push water-soluble products deeper into the skin. This process, called iontophoresis, helps your skin absorb more of those beneficial ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamins. It’s especially beneficial for:💧 Dry or dehydrated skin🌟 Dull skin in need of a boost👵🏻 Ageing skin seeking plumping and firming benefits

Microneedling: Tiny Channels, Big Results

Microneedling uses fine needles to create micro-channels in the skin. These channels not only trigger your skin’s natural healing response (hello, collagen!) but also allow your serums and actives to penetrate much more effectively. Benefits include:💥 Smoother texture💧 Improved hydration✨ Enhanced glow🌿 Reduction in fine lines, scarring, and pigmentation

Pairing Your Products Post-Treatment

After professional treatments, your skin is primed to soak up those active ingredients. This is the perfect time to apply:

• Hydrating serums: Hyaluronic acid or glycerin

• Antioxidants: Vitamin C to protect and brighten

• Repairing products: Ceramides or peptides to strengthen the barrier

  
  

Skin Bytes Tip:

🌸 Don’t forget SPF! After these treatments, your skin may be more sensitive to the sun. Always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily.

With the right professional treatments and skincare, you can transform your routine from good to glowingly great!