Which process is used to soften sebum and blackheads in follicles?

Which process is used to soften sebum and blackheads in follicles?

• A. Desincrustation
• B. Iontophoresis
• C. Phoresis
• D. Cataphoresis

Answer: (A)

Desincrustation uses an alkaline cleansing solution together with galvanic current to soften sebum and debris inside hair follicles. The electric current drives the alkaline solution to cause saponification of the lipids, turning the oils into a soapy, emulsified layer that can be easily washed away. This softening of the sebum helps lift blackheads and makes extractions smoother. It’s different from iontophoresis, which is about driving charged ions or active ingredients into the skin, and from the other terms that describe ion movement under electrical influence but aren’t used to soften follicular oils.

Desincrustation uses an alkaline cleansing solution together with galvanic current to soften sebum and debris inside hair follicles. The electric current drives the alkaline solution to cause saponification of the lipids, turning the oils into a soapy, emulsified layer that can be easily washed away. This softening of the sebum helps lift blackheads and makes extractions smoother. It’s different from iontophoresis, which is about driving charged ions or active ingredients into the skin, and from the other terms that describe ion movement under electrical influence but aren’t used to soften follicular oils.