Voted the ‘UK’s most effective anti-ageing treatment’* and used by a growing number of celebrities, CACI International’s non surgical face and body treatments are now becoming regular beauty treatments for many of us too. But what is it, how does it work and does it really give the desired result?
The CACI system (pronounced ‘Kay See’) works on the basis of micro-current stimulation, delivering tiny electrical impulses that are said to mirror the body’s own natural bio electrical field. Doctors developed the treatment over 20 years ago for the treating of facial palsy and those suffering from the aftermath of a stroke. Micro-current stimulation is also now widely used in physiotherapy for pain control and for wound healing. The system was so successful for these patients, the technology was patented and is now widely available in over 6000 beauty clinics world wide.
CACI promotes other benefits of the micro-current stimulation; re-educating muscles, increasing blood and lymph circulation, increasing the production of collagen and elastin. It is commonly described as ‘facial toning or non surgical face lifting’ due to the dramatic lifting effect that the micro-current has on facial muscles and facial contours. True micro-current uses a current with an intensity of less than one millionth of an amp. Due to this low intensity it does not cause any physical pain and for most just a slight tingly sensation can be felt.
Tara’s Treatments also offers CACI Ultimate, which combines the Non Surgical Face Toning with Microdermabrasion and LED Light Therapy. If this all sounds too technical, well for the likes of you and me – it is the best facial scrub/exfoliation money can buy! This is great for those with skin blemishes or sufferers of acne.
Tara offers a word or two of warning though to anyone wishing to undertake any of these treatments themselves. Although the home DIY versions are available on many websites, training is vital to know exactly which muscles to tone and how the equipment should properly be used. Tara advises that you check with your beautician that she/he holds a CACI training certificate from the CACI International school in London who ensure beauticians undergo a rigorous and intense 5 day course, made up of both theory and practical examinations. Horror stories abound of some beauty clinics and individuals buying the equipment from online auction sites and then with no professional training, injuring clients by over applying the technique and ‘burning’ the skin. Always find a reputable beautician who can show you their official CACI training certificate.
Does it work? Although dramatic results can apparently be seen after just one treatment it is recommended that a course of ten is undertaken to see the true benefits. Tara is seeing a growing number of ladies over a certain age, (often a 50th Birthday present ‘to myself’) visiting her to try it out and all seem to have positive tales to tell and repeat bookings. Preferring to ‘hear’ all about it and stick to a very relaxing pedicure instead, I’ll leave the ‘does it work?’ question to those of you who would like to give it a go!
Lizzie Watt
For more information on CACI treatments visit: www.caci-international.co.uk
* Survey carried out by Professional Beauty Magazine