What is a Vidal loop: how to use a tool for mechanical cleaning of leather

Why is cleaning necessary?

The sebaceous glands produce a special lipocontaining secretion - the so-called sebum. Under normal conditions, evenly distributed over the face, it forms a kind of protective film and makes the surface of the skin soft, delicate and elastic. However, not everyone today can boast of healthy skin.

A damaged environment, hormonal imbalances, and other health problems often trigger excessive sebum production. Over time, the sebaceous plugs formed in the pores under the influence of air oxidize and transform into ugly blackheads - comedones. They are usually accompanied by acne, which occurs when pathogenic bacteria enter the pores.

Facial cleansing makes it possible to get rid of sebaceous plugs, restore the skin’s ability to fully breathe, and make cosmetic products and procedures work much more effectively.

How the tool works

The Vidal loop is a stick made of medical steel, one of the ends of which usually ends in a loop, less often in a circle. Sometimes the tool is equipped with two loops - larger and smaller. It is less convenient to treat the cheeks and those areas of the face where there are no overly enlarged pores. The wide ear is convenient to use when cleansing the skin of the forehead, nose, and chin.

There is also a combined instrument, equipped with a needle at one end and a loop at the other. This is the most convenient and optimal option.

The name of the instrument is given in honor of its inventor Fernand Vidal, a French bacteriologist.

Features of the Vidal loop

Manual cleaning is fraught with the appearance of unsightly red spots on the skin; when squeezing out comedones, wounds that take a long time to heal inevitably form.

The tool provides a real opportunity to avoid such problems, significantly reduces cleaning time, and facilitates the procedure. Under the influence of the loop, clogged pores are easily freed from sebum. An indispensable condition for successful treatment is maintaining hygiene before and after the procedure.

Advantages and disadvantages

the instrument is adapted to eliminate the most complex and painful formations, the cause of which is excessive sebum production;

easily removes accumulated pus from acne;

capable of removing the deepest comedones;

quickly returns attractiveness to the face;

available - can be purchased at any pharmacy;

allows use at home.

with incorrect and careless manipulation of the loop, the possibility of aggravating skin problems cannot be ruled out;

with additional use of a needle, the risk of complications increases; the need for mandatory and extremely thorough hygiene procedures before and after cleaning.

Facial and pore cleansing tool Buyincoins loop and Vidal needle

The problem of blackheads is familiar to many. And you don’t have to have oily skin and a bunch of pimples on your face. Even in the absence of external flaws, “black monsters” can sit hidden inside. There are many ways to combat them, just as many of them are ineffective. Even after removal, they are ready to return to their “cozy nest” - enlarged pores. Scrubs, masks, gels, foams, steaming, fingers (finger pressure)... And everything is back to normal.

I noticed this thing here on the website (before I didn’t even know about the existence of such things), in the review of one young lady, I became interested, but did not set myself the goal of an absolute purchase. But one day I saw it in a store (Ruble Boom) at a purely symbolic price of 74-90 rubles. and, of course, took it to the cashier. I wanted to try another crusher.

Appearance.

Outwardly, it reminds me of a medical instrument (some kind of dental instrument). At one end there is that same loop for extracting a blackhead, and the other very scary sharp end is a needle in order to pierce the pore (fu-fu). Made of metal.

Needle Loop

Mode of application.

The first step is to disinfect the instrument before cleaning (you can boil it, wipe it with alcohol or another disinfectant solution). I treated it with alcohol. You need to steam your face using a steam bath, preferably with chamomile infusion or adding a few drops of essential oil to the water (I added tea tree oil, which has an anti-inflammatory effect).

The tool is ready, so is the battlefield. Let's get started. I’ll say right away that I didn’t like the procedure. Any bek remained on the loop, but the clogged pores were difficult to give in. And some points were even hidden deeper. The terrible needle wounded me to the point of bleeding, so I stopped using it completely. After cleansing, be sure to disinfect your face (chlorhexidine helps), use a soothing toner and/or apply a suitable cream.

Result.

Some of the dirt and sebum came out, but not all of it. The skin at the sites of extrusion turned red. The view, to put it mildly, is not the best. Dear girls, if you decide to undergo such a procedure, then take care to do it at night, on a weekend or on another free day, when you have the opportunity to sit at home with a depressed face. The redness does not go away quickly!

I put the tool away, I don’t know if I’ll return to it again. I'm afraid of harm. I didn’t feel any visible effect, there is a risk of infection and damage to the skin, the red spots are very unattractive and take a long time to go away. I don't recommend it! Thank you for your attention.

How to use a Vidal loop at home

The simplicity and reliability of the tool allows you to successfully use it even at home. But you need to get down to business only after carefully studying the rules of the procedure. One of the immutable conditions is strict adherence to sanitary rules.

Following all the requirements of the procedure technology minimizes the likelihood of skin damage, infection, post-acne, manifested in enlarged pores, scars, uneven skin texture, persistent redness, loss of normal pigmentation or, conversely, its excessive development.

Preparation for the procedure

The face is carefully freed from cosmetics and various contaminants using mild products without scrub and wiped with an antiseptic. For oily skin, alcohol or alcohol-based lotion is suitable; for dry and sensitive skin, a chlorhexidine solution is more suitable. It’s good to make a cleansing mask that contains white clay. Be sure to disinfect the instrument. This can be done with medical alcohol.

It is advisable to steam the skin: a hot bath or even a shower is suitable for this purpose. And the best option would be a steam bath using medicinal herbs - chamomile, calendula, sage, nettle, coltsfoot, celandine, which are first poured with boiling water and infused for 3-5 minutes. Then tilt your face over a container with hot liquid, cover with a towel and remain in this position for 10 minutes.

After completing the procedure, use a clean napkin to remove moisture from the face and additionally wipe it with chlorhexidine. If the facial capillaries are dilated and brittle (rosacea), it is better to avoid steaming and limit yourself to a warm shower.

Cleaning process

There are many videos on the Internet devoted to the technique of working with the Vidal loop, most of which show the entire process in detail.

Procedure:

1. A loop of an instrument oriented parallel to the skin is placed on the contaminated pore or pimple so that the center of the affected area is in its middle;
2. Gently press it onto the affected area until the unwanted contents come out;
3. If it is necessary to clean the deep layers of the skin, they additionally use a Vidal needle: placing its tip at the mouth of the clogged pore, widen the hole as delicately as possible, and then proceed to standard loop manipulations;
4. After cleaning each pore, the skin in this place must be disinfected;
5. Move on to the next area of ​​skin that requires getting rid of comedones and pimples;
6. Complete the cleansing manipulations with the next use of an antiseptic.

During the procedure, subcutaneous fat, the contents of opened pimples and other bacterial dirt accumulate on the instruments, so they require constant disinfection. Failure to follow this rule can lead to serious infection.

How to care for your skin after cleansing

After the procedure, it is not recommended to go outside or sweat a lot. It is also necessary to avoid skin contact with water, but it is very useful to make a compress using alcohol, vodka or chlorhexidine, miramistin, or any other disinfectant (the choice depends on the skin type). A mask cut from gauze is soaked in the chosen product and kept on the cleansed skin for 15-20 minutes.

Such a compress will speed up the restoration of the skin, eliminate microcracks, and remove oily shine. However, we must not forget about caution: it is necessary to exclude the possibility of alcohol getting on the mucous membranes.

Alcohol tinctures of calendula or chamomile are useful for spot treatment of the skin - they are applied only to pimples for a few hours or even the whole night. Tsindol has a similar effect - it fights inflammation, destroys pathogenic microflora, and prevents the appearance of red spots after the elimination of acne.

The cleaning procedure is best done in the evening. Night sleep has a beneficial effect on skin restoration - redness goes away and microdamages heal. In the morning you can return to your usual washing, after which it is useful to use some kind of antiseptic or lotion again. You can use your usual cream, or even better, medicinal cosmetics recommended by a cosmetologist. It is advisable to give up powder, blush, and foundation for a day or two. The same restriction applies to sports, swimming pools, and saunas.

Is it possible to get rid of blackheads on your own?

You can, just be careful! Learn how to use cosmetic tools correctly.

Let's start with a tool called Loop.

A loop is the most convenient cosmetology tool if you do your own facial cleansing.

The loop is designed for cleaning the face:

• forehead, nose, cheeks, chin. Also any other part of the body.
• you yourself will perfectly clean the ears of children and men (rare clients in salons)

Attention! Cosmetic tool - an individual tool, just like a toothbrush or lipstick, purchase a separate loop for each family member and treat it after each use.

• Before you clean your face: Wash your face and wipe your face, hands and butt with disinfectant lotion!
• If applied locally: Soak a cotton pad in hot water, apply to the area and hold. Repeat the procedure if necessary
• Then take the loop and place the thin side horizontally on the eel, clasping it on all sides
• Apply gentle pressure and lift the loop vertically by pressing down on the edge of the loop. Don't drag the loop across the skin, just press down on the blackhead. If the eel is ripe, it will jump out immediately. We do not touch red, inflamed pimples.
• The marks disappear within 20 minutes, leaving no scars like nails or bandages.
• For your safety, take the sling on any trip. Don't pick your face with your nails; there are a lot of invisible germs under your nails.
• The loop is easily disinfected

Now we will learn how to use the Uno Spoon .

The Uno spoon is especially convenient when someone is cleaning your face, but you can also do it yourself:

• Before you clean your face: Wash and wipe your face, hands and spoon with uno disinfectant lotion!
• Then rub the side with many holes over the acne-prone surface of the skin. Blackheads will come out through them.
• Then you can use the spoon locally, that is, find a specific eel and press on it with the side that has one hole. Accordingly, hit the eel with the hole.
• The marks disappear within 20 minutes, leaving no scars like nails or bandages.

And finally, consider the Vidal Needle .

The Vidal needle is intended for cleaning the ears and face: forehead, nose, cheeks, chin.

• The first side - with a needle - is necessary to “open” or pierce the thinnest part of the pimple for more painless squeezing.
• The second side, which has a rounded loop shape with a hole in the middle, needs to be pressed on the problem area of ​​the skin.
• The cosmetic instrument must be used with special attention and caution: Do not make deep punctures, do not press too hard.
• When used skillfully, the Vidal Needle does not injure or leave scars on the skin.
• Both sides are screwed into the tool itself, making it easy to store, safe to transport and less accessible to children.
• The Vidal needle is made of medical steel, color - silver.

Attention! If you visit the salon for a cleaning, please bring your personal Vidal Needle with you to ensure 100% safety.

The cosmetic instrument is known for its gentle treatment of the skin: it does not injure and does not leave scars.

Ideally, you should have all three cosmetology tools; they are not very expensive and extremely convenient. In order to save money, purchase an already assembled cosmetology kit; it is cheaper than separately and with instructions for use.

Contraindications, precautions

For some pathological skin conditions, the use of a Widal loop can aggravate the situation. The instrument is contraindicated when a person has:

1. eczema, psoriasis and other skin diseases;
2. pathologies associated with disorders of the regenerative functions of the skin;
3. allergies, burns;
4. tendency to peeling and drying of facial skin;
5. rosacea (rosacea);
6. infectious lesions of the dermis.

It is worth postponing the procedure if your health worsens. Weakened body tone contributes to complications such as:

• skin redness;
• capillary breaks;
• infection.

You also cannot deviate from the rule: each family member must have an individual Vidal loop - this is the same generally accepted norm as when using toothbrushes. Moreover, you should not use a loop that belongs to strangers.

Sometimes girls try to replace the tool with a regular hair clip, which is always at hand. But intended for completely different purposes, unlike a loop, it cannot boast of an absolutely smooth surface. As a result, the skin can be seriously injured.

How to choose a good tool

Before purchasing, be sure to check what material the loop is made of. High-quality instruments, including their handles, are always made from medical steel, which is 100% safe for the body.

Be sure to pay attention to the fact that the loop does not wobble, but is securely attached to the rod. Otherwise, unpleasant moments cannot be avoided during the procedure. The Widal loop must be perfectly smooth - even the smallest hangnail can cause injury to the skin.

Mertz

The configuration of the instrument, produced under the Mertz brand, includes a sharp needle at one end and a loop at the opposite. This design is most convenient for removing purulent pimples: after a puncture with a needle, a loop comes in, which quickly and carefully removes the purulent contents before it has time to spread under the skin and cause new foci of inflammation.

Loops of this brand are made exclusively from medical steel, but they are distinguished by their low cost. Tools under the brand are especially popular among professional cosmetologists involved in skin cleansing.

Metzger

Manufacturers of cosmetic instruments of this brand pay special attention to the variety of shapes and sizes, and design methods. Everyone, whether a specialist in the field of cosmetology or simply wanting to maintain good skin condition at home, can choose the most suitable loop for themselves from a diverse assortment:

• one-sided;
• double-sided with a needle and loop;
• double-sided, equipped with loops of different sizes;
• with a miniature funnel, etc.

There are especially many adherents of the brand among novice dermatologists.

Cleaning the skin with a Vidal needle

In most cases, skin cleansing with a Vidal needle is completely painless. However, some consumers still note the presence of severe discomfort during treatment and the formation of bruises at the puncture site.

A similar reaction is observed in those with thin and sensitive skin. People who are faced with a similar problem are recommended to clean their face on a pre-heated face.

To do this, you can take a hot shower or apply a special steaming mask. Such preparatory measures will help reduce pain during cleaning. And the risk of injury to the skin and the development of inflammatory processes will be significantly reduced due to the rapid flow of blood to the puncture site.

The loop is one of the most common devices for deep pore cleaning. It effectively removes blackheads, superficial rashes and deep-seated comedones

The procedure for cleansing the skin using a loop is absolutely painless and is suitable for owners of any skin type. In order for the loop to be as effective as possible, it is recommended to follow a certain sequence when cleaning the skin. At the first stage, you need to take care of cleansing the skin of excess fat and cosmetic residues. For this purpose, you can use a cleansing gel or tonic.

Differences between a Vidal loop and a Uno spoon

After deciding to cleanse their face themselves, many people have a question: what is better to choose for this - a Uno spoon or a Vidal loop, because both tools are designed for the same purpose? Indeed, both of them squeeze out pustules, pimples, and get rid of sebum that has clogged the pores. But there are differences.

The Vidalia loop is better suited for removing large defects caused by clogged pores. The Uno spoon is more versatile; with its help, the instrumental release of pores is more gentle. It is used for small pimples and in cases where frequent facial cleansing is necessary.

Cosmetology instrument Spoon Uno

The Uno spoon is a cosmetology tool for comprehensive cleansing of the skin. This device looks like a double spoon. One of the nozzles looks like a strainer, and the second has the shape of a recess with a large circle in the center.

The half with a large number of holes is designed to remove a group of rashes or abundant blackheads. The single hole attachment is ideal for removing deep pimples and blackheads. This device can be used on any skin type.

The main advantages of the Uno spoon include:

• hygiene;
• no discomfort or pain during cleaning;
• practicality (allows you to cleanse your facial skin in hard-to-reach places);
• deep cleansing of the cover from contamination;
• absence of any traces after the removal procedure.

Cleansing your face with a Uno spoon

To carry out a cleansing event using a spoon, you must first prepare your face.

To do this, it is recommended to clean and steam the skin. After the preparatory stage, you should place the spoon on your face so that the problem area is in the center. After this, you need to apply light pressure and move the device to the side. The contents of the pore will remain in the spoon.

After cleaning, the skin is treated appropriately and the device is washed.

Reviews about the effectiveness of the Vidal loop

Everyone who has ever used a cosmetic loop to cleanse their face unanimously leaves only positive and even enthusiastic reviews. Unlike manual cleansing, it does not cause bruises or indentations on the skin. Its use greatly reduces the likelihood of infection, saves time and money costs that are inevitable when cleaning in the salon.

However, experts are more careful in assessing the merits of the tool when it is used at home. They warn about the difficulty without the appropriate professional skills to accurately calculate the force of pressing an instrument on the skin without the risk of damaging it. Not everyone is able to steam their face to the desired condition and disinfect it properly.

The Vidal loop is a real assistant for anyone who wants to get rid of enlarged pores, blackheads and pimples. But when purchasing an instrument for home use, you must definitely determine your potential in terms of the ability to meticulously and accurately follow all the rules that the facial cleansing procedure imposes on the performer. If these qualities are all right, you can safely buy a loop for cleaning leather and get down to business.