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• ACTIONS & EFFECTS
ACTIONS & EFFECTS •
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TUA SPA: ACTIONS & EFFECTS
Tua Spa has three performance modes:
SONIC
,
MICRO
and
SONIC+MICRO
.
These modes incorporate the two technologies (ultrasonic waves and micro-
currents) to deliver fi ve professional grade treatments:
SONIC:
Deep Cleansing treatment by hydro pore washing
Tua Spa uses high intensity ultrasonic waves to remove dirt and impu-
rities from the skin’s surface and microscopic pressure jets that gently
hydro wash the skin’s pores. The process also generates a localised
mild heating eff ect which has antibacterial benefi ts and can help with
conditions such as acne.
For a more detailed description of the cavitation eff ect from Tua Spa
see the box opposite titled “The Phenomenon of Ultrasonic Cavitation”.
Exfoliation treatment by ultrasonic peeling
At the same time as deep cleansing the skin’s pores, Tua Spa uses the
same high intensity ultrasonic waves to remove dead skin cells, excess
sebum, residual make-up and other debris from the skin’s surface via a
gentle vibrational peeling of the upper (corneal) layer of the skin.
This, in turn, improves hydration levels because newly cleansed and
resurfaced skin is more receptive to water and moisturising products.
The result is deep clean and refi ned skin that feels hydrated, softer and
smoother.
The Deep Cleansing and Exfoliation actions work simultaneously and
collaboratively to the mutual benefi t of the other. Immediately after
use, your skin will look smooth and refi ned. It will also look brighter
and pore size, oily or dry patches and other imperfections will appear
reduced. Now it is prepped for further treatment and/or application of
your skincare products and make-up.
Micro-massage Induction treatment
The Tua Spa Micro-massage Induction treatment massages the skin
using ultrasonic waves to induce your favourite facial serums, gels, oils or
moisturisers into the deeper layers.
The massage action facilitates the absorption of these products, impro-
ving the hydration levels in your skin, and at the same time boosting
local circulation so your skin looks plumped up and radiant.
The Phenomenon of Ultrasonic Cavitation
Tua Spa uses high intensity ultrasonic waves (known as elastic waves) that
pass through water as a series of compressions and expansions of the water
molecules.
These compressions and expansions cause alternating high and low pressure
waves through the water which generate a phenomenon called ‘cavitation’:
Microscopic vapour bubbles (‘vacuum micro-bubbles’) form within the
water where pressure is low, then oscillate very fast and collapse under the
pressure of the surrounding liquid forming a mist.
The micro-bubble formation produces a gentle suction eff ect that helps to
remove dirt and impurities from the skin’s surface and pores. When the bub-
bles collapse this creates microscopic pressure jets which gently hydro wash
the skin’s pores.
Because the process of bubble formation and collapse happens very quickly,
it creates localised energy in the form of heat which has antibacterial benefi ts
and can help with conditions such as acne.
