Tina Richards tua spa Handbook

Including illustrated protocols for  ve
professional grade beauty treatments

HANDBOOK

‘Red carpet’ ready skin in minutes!

Deep Cleansing
& Anti-Ageing System

Designed by professionals • Used by celebrity facialists

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CAUTION

Before using Tua Spa, read the instructions in this Handbook carefully.
The Handbook contains important information on safety, operation,
maintenance and contraindications and precautions.
Keep the Handbook safe for further reference.

This device must only be used for the purposes for which it was designed,
namely as a beauty treatment tool for professional use and as an at-home
beauty tool for consumer use for ultrasonic cleansing, exfoliation, massage, and
micro-current and sonic+micro stimulation of the face and neck (as indicated
and described in this Handbook only). All other uses shall be deemed improper.

The manufacturer disclaims all liability for any damage or injury caused by
improper, wrong and unreasonable use.

The Author

This handbook’s content has been written and compiled by Tina Richards,
skincare and anti-ageing expert.

Tina Richards is one of Britain’s leading skin and health experts.
With 20 years’ experience in the beauty industry, she originally
trained as a beauty therapist at Champneys and went on to
qualify in many holistic therapies including aromatherapy and
refl exology. Tina has combined this with her knowledge of
medical science and a degree in nutrition to specialise in skincare
and natural ‘no needles’ anti-ageing. Her exclusive clientele

ranges from A-List Hollywood actors to medical professionals.

TUA health and beauty products are dedicated

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o revitalising and enhancing the appearance of

your face and body to achieve a more toned, lifted

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nd youthful look. Implementing TUA into your

lifestyle is easy and practical: the devices are ideal

for at-home treatments for a few minutes each day

and are battery powered (rechargeable) allowing

 exibility of use. Tua devices are also used by beauty

professionals in salons and spas and professional

make-up artists on the go.

Their carefully developed ergonomic lines make

them very easy to use and their innovative designs

are elegant and pleasant to touch. In the TUA

egant and pleasant to touch. In the TUA

community you will  nd all the technical and

scienti c experience gained from a market leader

centres. With the expertise and con dence that
comes from a well respected research team, and

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he guarantee of the strictest international quality

controls, we are pleased to welcome you to TUA.

Made in Italy.
Manufactured by Vupiesse Italia,
47900 Rimini, Italy.

Distributed in UK and ROI by
Tina Richards Ltd,
West Sussex, BN11 2AY.
www.tinarichards.com

INDEX

Tua Spa: Two Technologies .................................................................................................................................. Page 6

Tua Spa: Actions & Effects .................................................................................................................. Page 8

Precautions & Contraindications ........................................Page 11

Contents of packaging.................. ............................................Page 12

Product description .....................................................................Page 13

Tua Spa: How to use ................................................................................................................. .Page 15

How to use the modulator..................................................... Page 15

How to select the performance modes ............. ...........Page 16

Treatment Protocols ..................................................................................................................Page 22

Deep Cleansing & Exfoliation protocol ...........................Page 22

Micro-massage Induction protocol ...................................Page 25

Micro-current Stimulation & Skin Booster protocol...Page 28

Guidance notes for treatments ............................................Page 33

Recommended products to use with Tua Spa ..........Page 35

Normal sensations and observations ...............................Page 36

Recharging the battery ............................................................. Page 38

Replacing the battery.................................................................Page 39

Cleaning the device .................................................................... Page 39

Disposal ...............................................................................................Page 40

Classification.....................................................................................Page 40

Technical details.............................................................................Page 41

Conformity with regulations ..................................................Page 42

6 • TWO TECHNOLOGIES TWO TECHNOLOGIES • 7

TUA SPA: TWO TECHNOLOGIES

Tua Spa is the new advanced deep cleansing and anti-ageing system for the face
and neck which combines two technologies used by spa professionals.

Ultrasonic waves

Ultrasonic waves are sound waves that vibrate
above 20,000 vibrations per second. Tua Spa
emits sonic frequencies up to 26,000 vibrations
per second!

These tiny but incredibly fast vibrations (elastic waves) generate alternating low
pressure and high pressure waves in water which lead to a phenomenon called
‘cavitation’. Cavitation is frequently used in clinical aesthetic practice as a method
of deep cleansing.

With Tua Spa, cavitation causes a gentle but eff ective deep cleansing action of
the skin’s pores, removing impurities via microscopic jets, suction and an anti­bacterial action. At the same time the ultrasonic waves perform an exfoliating
action via gentle vibrational peeling.

Ultrasound is also an effi cient form of massage due to the compression and ex­pansion eff ect of the ultrasonic waves on the skin which enhances microcircu­lation and facilitates the absorption of cosmetic products such as serums and
moisturisers.

ultrasonic emission wave form

Micro-currents

Special low voltage electronic micro-currents
pass through the Tua Spa modulator to the skin.
These micro-currents alternate positive and ne­gative impulses up to a maximum of 500 micro­Ampere which can be regulated in 3 intensity
levels.

Tua Spa uses micro-current technology to boost the local circulation of the skin
and stimulate the skin’s own renewal processes thereby improving the tone and
fi rmness of the skin as well as encouraging regeneration of the tissues. Tua Spa
micro-current technology is the portable equivalent of professional spa and salon
treatments.

microcurrent wave form

8 • ACTIONS & EFFECTS ACTIONS & EFFECTS • 9

TUA SPA: ACTIONS & EFFECTS

Tua Spa has three performance modes: SONIC, MICRO and SONIC+MICRO.
These modes incorporate the two technologies (ultrasonic waves and micro­currents) 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 impu­rities 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, impro­ving 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 bub­bles 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.

10 • ACTIONS & EFFECTS PRECAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS • 11

MICRO: Micro-current Stimulation treatment

Tua Spa produces gentle, safe hydro-electronic micro-currents, the
portable equivalent of professional spa and salon treatments, to stimu­late cellular metabolism and blood circulation to the skin.

When fresh blood reaches the deeper layers of the skin, it carries oxy­gen and nutrients to the skin’s cells. At the same time, the gentle ener­gy from the micro-current waves helps to activate the skin’s own rene­wal processes – such as the production of collagen and elastin – and
boosts the rate of skin regeneration (cell turnover).

Tua Spa micro-currents also have a moderate toning eff ect on the sub­cutaneous facial muscles as they pass through the tissues from the in­side to the surface of the skin. This action supports the deeper fi rming
and toning eff ects of Tua Viso and Tua tre’ndface which use electro mu­scular stimulation (E.M.S.) on muscles and tissue.

All of these eff ects help to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles
and gently tone the face, leaving the complexion looking refreshed and
glowing.

SONIC+MICRO:

Skin Booster treatment

This is a 3-minute intensive facial that exclusively combines both the
Micro-massage Induction and the Micro-current Stimulation treat­ments described above.

The Skin Booster treatment boosts local blood circulation to the skin,
stimulates cellular metabolism and moderately tones subcutaneous fa­cial muscles while simultaneously inducing water (and your favourite
facial moisturising creams; see “Recommended products” page 35)
into the skin with ultrasonic micro-massage.

This advanced skin boosting facial results in plumped up, radiant and
youthful-looking skin and a fi rmed and more lifted appearance ready
for any ‘red carpet’ event.

PRECAUTIONS

For the Deep Cleansing, Exfoliation, Micro-current Stimulation and Skin Booster
treatments, always keep the skin of the facial zone you are treating thoroughly
moistened with tap water.
Do not immerse the device in water or wash under a running tap.
Keep out of the reach of children.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

− Pathological facial conditions

− Pacemakers or heart complaints

− Metal pins and plates

− Neurological disorders including epilepsy or multiple sclerosis

− Weak psycho-physical condition

− Broken or bruised skin

− Open sores or mucous membrane complaints

-- Skin conditions in an active state accompanied by infl ammation, weeping or
soreness

-- Large protruding atypical moles

-- Extreme sunburn

− For external use only

Consult your doctor before using Tua Spa if you have recently had a facial cosme­tic procedure or chemical/acid peel.

When in doubt, consult your doctor.

SONIC

MICRO

BATTERY

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION • 13

CONTENTS OF PACKAGING

•

Tua Spa device, modulator

• Cover for modulator

• Mains Adaptor/Battery Charger

• Instruction Handbook

• Quick Start Guide

• Travel Bag

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1 On/O , Mode and Program/Intensity button
2 Yellow LED (BATTERY)
3 Green LED (MICRO)
4 Blue LED (SONIC)
5 Modulator
6 Input for mains adaptor/battery charger and waterproof rubber plug

(removable for charging)

7 Technical data plate
8 Stainless steel band (reference electrode)

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4
2

3

6

8

5

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION