Desincrustation is a form of which process used in skincare?

• A. Osmosis
• B. Diffusion
• C. Electroporation
• D. Anaphoresis

Answer: (D)

Desincrustation relies on an electric current to push an alkaline solution into the skin, softening and emulsifying the oils that clog pores. This ion movement driven by the current is called anaphoresis. It’s different from osmosis or diffusion, which are passive processes that move substances without any electrical force. Electroporation uses strong electric fields to create temporary pores in membranes for drug delivery, a mechanism not used in standard desincrustation. So desincrustation is anaphoresis because it involves driving an alkaline solution into the skin with a current to loosen sebum and debris.