Saturday, February 14, 2009

ATP and Microcurrent

The body's cells contain a natural energy. As we age, that energy depletes (yet another "As We Age" fun fact) leading to a breakdown of collagen (the connective tissue) and elastin (gives skin its elasticity). Along with the loss of cellular energy and breakdown of tissue, the muscles become more contracted and elongated. In the skin and the face these conditions lead to less supple skin, sagging jowls, and wrinkles. 

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the natural energy that makes life in every living organism possible. As we age we want this to increase even though it naturally decreases. Studies indicate that a healthy body will use the equivalent of their body weight in ATP daily. By the time we reach 60, ATP production has decreased to half. A topical application of a serum with a quality grade of ATP and using microcurrent with oxygen can significantly increase the ATP effectiveness to the skin.

Microcurrent can help. Microcurrent uses a gentle electrical stimulation triggering an increase in the body's natural ATP. In fact, studies have shown that ATP may increase as much as 500%.

Besides the massive increase in ATP, microcurrent encourages better muscle conditioning helping to lift those jowls and minimize those expression lines.

Studies show that microcurrent increases:
  • blood circulation (38%)
  • blood vessels & capillaries (35%)
  • lymphatic drainage (28%)
  • collagen production (14%)
  • elastin production (40%)
  • glucose (40%)
  • dispersion of scars
  • product penetration
With microcurrent ATP levels are stockpiled making results cumulative. The increase in ATP allows muscles to stay in the re-educated positions longer, the increased blood circulation improves function, condition, color, and overall health of the skin, underlying tissues and muscles. 

With these impressive results a microcurrent facelift incorporating oxygen may be something for you to investigate. Or, if you're nearby, book a consultation with me.