Germanium is a semi-metallic chemical element that has the atomic number 32, and symbol “Ge”, widely used as a semiconductor.

It is said that germanium may contribute to better health by increasing oxygen in the body, activating body metabolism, and preventing a stiff neck or lower back pain. It is, therefore used as a material in accessories such as bracelets or necklaces, and as an ingredient in supplements such as health drinks or tablets.

ITOFINISH GERMANIUM is a functional finishing agent mainly composed of such germanium that also acts as a source for the emission of far-infrared rays.

• Germanium is a chemical element with symbol Ge, No. 32, a lustrous, grey-white, brittle metalloid with a diamond like crystalline structure, which has been mainly used in transistors and diodes.
• Germanium has 32 electrons including 4 negatively charged electrons moving along the outermost orbital. When it is applied on the skin and warmed to temperatures of 32°C or more, such 4 negatively charged electrons break out, and penetrate into the subcutaneous tissue by osmotic pressure. These negatively charged electrons reach capillaries within subcutaneous tissue and promote ionic equilibrium in blood. It is considered that blood may be stabilized by them when it is under an acidic or alkali condition. Through the activation of biologic energy and blood circulation, it may ease such physical discomfort as muscular stiffness, pain, fatigue, etc.
• Negative ions produced by germanium emit far infrared rays helping to retain heat.