Facial cleansing - types, pros, cons and contraindications

White and black spots on the face, acne, comedones, various kinds of spots and other defects on the skin cannot always be eliminated if you cleanse at home with masks and creams.

To maintain her health, youth and beautiful appearance, cosmetologists strongly recommend carrying out from time to time such an action as facial cleansing in a beauty salon; you can also perform facial cleansing at home.

What it is

Manual skin cleansing techniques are rarely used these days on their own, but in many cases they are used along with various cosmetological equipment. Actually, this is called “combined facial peeling”. That is, this is when in one session I treat the patient’s face both manually and with hardware, depending on the skin type and the range of problems to be solved.

Peculiarities

This method is good because it allows you to deal with all types of impurities in one go and is equally suitable for people with different skin types, in particular if it is mixed. Even the most inaccessible and deep defects can be overcome in the end.

According to reviews, noticeable results are obtained by combining ultrasonic peeling with manual cleaning techniques. This method slightly injures the skin and at the same time provides a good, pronounced effect.

Ultrasonic exposure helps even out skin texture, activates blood circulation and lymph flow. Cells begin to be better supplied with oxygen and nutrients, metabolic processes intensify in them, and soft tissues warm up. All this together returns the face a fresh and toned appearance, improves the protective properties of the skin.

Operating principle

During a combination peeling session, I use hardware and manual treatment together. These techniques help solve various problems:

• Using equipment, I remove the upper stratum corneum of the skin. At the same time, swelling and pigmentation are reduced.
• I manually treat the most problematic areas of the face - nose, chin, cheeks. At the same time, blackheads, sebaceous plugs and wen, and inflammation are removed.

Thanks to the combination of these two techniques, the procedure is easily adapted to the individual characteristics of the patient. If the skin is dry and sensitive, I mainly treat it with ultrasound, and reduce manual exposure to the necessary minimum.

For oily skin covered with sebaceous plugs, blackheads and pimples, I pay maximum attention to manual treatment of difficult areas and only after that proceed to hardware treatment. The result is clean, refreshed, minimally damaged skin.

Indications for the procedure

Combined facial cleansing is a universal procedure; I recommend it to patients with normal, oily and combination skin. After the session, the face looks clean, smooth and healthier.

The effect lasts from two to six weeks, depending on the characteristics of the skin and how the patient cares for it after treatment.

Combined cleaning will help you cope with the following problems:

• excessively oily skin;
• acne, blackheads, sebaceous plugs;
• faintly visible scars;
• swelling;
• enlarged pores;
• pale skin with a heterogeneous structure and reduced tone.

How often should you do it?

Skin type determines the frequency of visiting a cosmetologist. It is important to take into account the presence of problems, all indications and contraindications. If the skin is excessively oily, then cleansing procedures are prescribed once every 7-12 days. For normal skin, procedures are not performed more often than once every 22-25 days. And for dry skin, it is useful to undergo the procedure no more than once every 30 days. In any case, you must first consult with a specialist who can assess the condition of the integument and determine the required frequency of cleansing procedures.

Video: Skin cleansing: which method to choose?

Methodology

The combined cleaning procedure takes about two hours on average. During this time, I perform a number of cosmetic manipulations on the patient’s face, which can be roughly divided into three stages:

• preparing the skin for further actions;
• actual cleaning (manually and using equipment);
• final care procedures.

Preparation

In order for the procedure to go without complications and give the best possible effect, the patient must adhere to a number of rules. You need to start preparing a week before the session. Avoid visiting beaches and solariums, do not go to the sauna, do not eat spicy, fried or fatty foods.

If you are prone to allergic reactions, you need to monitor your diet even more carefully. Try not to eat foods that are strong allergens, even if you have not had any cases of intolerance so far.

Execution steps

First, I analyze the patient’s skin and select products that are suitable for him, with the help of which I remove surface impurities and cosmetics. Then I do scrubbing - it helps remove dead skin cells and open pores. Then I manually perform a small facial massage to relax the muscles.

Next comes the stage of manual cleaning. It all depends on the characteristics and condition of the patient’s skin. In general, I treat the skin with hot steam for several minutes to open the pores even more and the stratum corneum becomes softer.

If the vessels lie close to the surface or the skin is too thin and sensitive, steam is excluded. In this case, special moisturizing masks are used. I apply the drug to the face and cover it with a film on top, as a result the same effect is achieved as from steaming, but the dermis is less injured.

Before I begin manual cleaning, I treat problem areas with an antiseptic. After this, I use special tools, such as a Uno spoon, with which I tidy up the dirty pores. In the most difficult cases, when the devices fail, I clean the pores manually. This is an unpleasant process and may leave marks on the skin, so I save it as a last resort. In total, this step takes about ten minutes. If the pores begin to narrow during the procedure, I repeat the steam treatment.

Next comes the time for ultrasonic cleaning. I do it using a special gel that improves the conductivity of the waves, moving from the edges to the center. At the same time, I monitor the skin’s reaction. If red spots begin to appear in any area, I stop working on it.

Finally, I apply a soothing anti-inflammatory mask that helps tighten pores. At the very end I apply a nourishing cream according to my skin type.

Skin care and recovery

The recovery period after combined facial cleansing takes from three to seven days, depending on the condition of the skin and individual characteristics.

1. For the first day after the procedure, I do not recommend washing your face and immediately going outside. Especially if it's cold or windy there.
2. For three to seven days you should not use scrubs and decorative cosmetics, as well as play sports or undergo any physical activity that can cause sweating.
3. For the entire first week after the session, you should not visit saunas and solariums, or sunbathe on the beach or generally be exposed to direct sunlight.

During the rehabilitation period, the face should be treated with mild antiseptics that will not dry out the skin. You can use ointments based on calendula or chamomile extracts, or make cool sterile compresses. This will help reduce the severity of side effects, reduce inflammation and swelling.

In order for the effect of the procedure to last as long as possible, you need to take regular care of your face. Naturally, you should start only after the skin has completely healed. Use pore-tightening toners and moisturizers.

Preparatory stage

One of the basic rules that ensure a good result of the procedure is drugs selected taking into account the characteristics of the skin. Proper preparation can make the removal of even hardened sebaceous plugs the least traumatic and painful.

Makeup remover

The face is cleansed of cosmetics and surface contaminants with a special product. If the pores are heavily clogged with decorative products, a mask with a cleansing effect or a light non-aggressive peeling is done.

Opening of pores

Loosening of the upper layer of the epidermis begins already at the cleaning stage. The maximum impact on the pores is done using various methods, taking into account the condition of the skin:

1. Thick, oily skin is steamed with jets of hot water steam.
2. Sensitive skin is treated with thermal heating gel.
3. For dry skin types, cold hydrogenation is used, when a special gel applied to the face moisturizes to such an extent that intercellular connections are greatly weakened.
4. Using the chemical valorization method, targeted steaming of certain zones is achieved.

Softening sebaceous plugs

While the steaming agent is working, sebaceous deposits and dead particles that clog the pores are simultaneously softened. For particularly problematic skin, products are used that activate this process.

Stages of the procedure

The manual part of cleaning is done with special tools or by hand. An Uno spoon or a Vidal needle is often used as an instrument. Before cleaning, steaming is carried out, due to which the pores open and dirt and sebaceous plugs are softened. As a result, they are removed by ordinary squeezing or a strainer. For acne, use the end of a spoon with a single hole in the middle.

The second part is carried out with a special device, which treats the face after a special product is applied to it. The emitter is applied to the skin and emits ultrasonic waves. Under their influence, high-frequency vibrations appear in the upper layers of the skin, which contribute to the rapid removal of sebaceous plugs, dead cells and other impurities. The ultrasound power must be chosen so that viable cells are not negatively affected. Preliminary application of a special liquid product to the face improves the transmission of ultrasonic vibrations.

The impact of ultrasound is accompanied by the following actions:

• mechanical (vibration occurs in the cells, which gives a micromassage effect);
• physico-chemical (cells are saturated with oxygen, and local immunity increases);
• thermal (local heating of tissues and activation of cellular metabolism occurs).

Disincrustation

Disincrustation is a hardware method that involves cleansing pores and removing sebaceous plugs under the influence of electric current and special preparations.

The method is effective for very contaminated, oily skin with many comedones and excessive sebum secretion. Disincrustation is especially indicated for problem skin, oily seborrhea, and acne.

Under the influence of electric current, skin impurities and fat are melted, the contents of the pores are softened and easily removed. After this, the skin is exposed to a special composition, which enters into a chemical reaction with impurities and sebum, forming a substance that is easily washed off with water.

As a result of such cleansing, the pores are very well cleaned, the skin is toned, blood circulation is improved and metabolic processes in tissues are stimulated. Due to the influence of electric current, there is a lifting effect and the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized, which also has a positive effect on the appearance of the skin.

The deincrustation procedure is absolutely painless and can be easily tolerated by sensitive skin. It can be used as a stand-alone procedure or in combination with other types of facial cleansing.

Disincrustation is contraindicated for oncological, mental and skin diseases, during pregnancy, as well as in the presence of metal implants. In addition, the procedure is not recommended for dry and thin skin and for individuals intolerant to electric current.

What procedures can it be combined with?

To consolidate the results and speed up rehabilitation, the session can be supplemented with procedures that are included in the combined facial cleansing as optional, but useful. To avoid infection, I do Darsonval. This is facial treatment with pulsed currents. It minimizes the likelihood that acne will appear on overly sensitive skin after cleansing, and it itself improves the appearance.

To speed up cell regeneration and stimulate metabolic processes, the face is heated with an infrared lamp.

Another additional service is cryomassage. The skin is treated with liquid nitrogen. As a result, cells are saturated with oxygen, pores are narrowed, tissues are restored faster, swelling goes away, and blood circulation and muscle tone become better.

Facial cleansing: before and after photos

The main result of any facial cleansing is the elimination of skin imperfections, as demonstrated by photos before and after facial cleansing. Inflammation and sebaceous plugs almost completely disappear, cellular respiration improves and, as a result, the complexion becomes more attractive, peeling disappears, and the skin becomes healthy. In some cases, to completely eliminate existing problems, it may be necessary to carry out repeated cleansing or combine two methods, which allows you to achieve complete improvement of facial skin.

Prices for combined facial cleansing at Dasklinik:

You can get more detailed information about the cost of the combined facial skin cleansing service from the administrator of the Perovsk cosmetology clinic DasKlinik by calling 8 (495) 724-82-81.

Is it possible and how to do it at home?

Combined cleaning is a procedure that is best done by a cosmetologist. Yes, you can buy an ultrasonic peeling machine and use it at home. It will come with all the necessary components and detailed instructions, which you will surely understand. At home, cleaning is carried out using the same method as in the salon. It is important to follow all stages and procedures, properly prepare the skin and take good care of it after the session.

However, you need to keep in mind that cleaning, especially manual cleaning, requires absolute sterility. If this condition is not met, it is very easy to get an infection, and at home it will not be possible to sterilize everything correctly and strictly adhere to all stages. In addition, you are unlikely to be able to see yourself in the mirror as well as I or another cosmetologist can do, and get to all the hard-to-reach places. As a result, the cleaning will not be perfect; some areas will escape your attention and end up untreated. Squeeze marks may also remain.

If you decide to do a combined peeling yourself, remember the two most important points:

• Everything must be thoroughly treated with an antiseptic! Not only your facial skin, but also your hands and tools.
• It is important to follow the sequence of actions: first open the pores, then cleanse, and at the end, be sure to tighten the pores and apply a soothing mask and moisturizer.

How to do manual cleaning

After preparation, the face is thoroughly wiped, the skin is disinfected with special solutions. The cosmetologist uses sterile gloves and instruments that have undergone thorough antiseptic treatment. The session should last 15-20 minutes, during which time the pores remain as open as possible.

To remove comedones and squeeze out sebaceous plugs, use Uno spoons with a strainer. Narrow sebaceous ducts are opened with needles, and hard whiteheads - milia - are pierced by pointing the instrument parallel to the surface of the skin. Pustules are drained when the procedure is nearing the end, before the final antiseptic treatment.

Instruments are periodically disinfected using a special alcohol-free lotion and hydrogen peroxide. By combining manual cleaning with vacuum, they achieve deep removal of contents from pores.

The movement of the instruments is carried out in strictly specified directions, in the directions opposite to the outlet of the sebaceous ducts. Scraping is carried out in this order:

• forehead area – from bottom to top;
• cheeks - from temples to nose;
• nose area - from the wings to the back.

In 5-7 minutes, the specialist will remove the keratinized top layer and sebaceous deposits, blackheads and large comedones. The instruments are used perpendicular to the surface of the skin, which helps to avoid injury as much as possible.

Manual procedures

In case of severe contamination of the pores with hardened plugs that cannot be removed instrumentally, the cosmetologist resorts to squeezing out the secretion with his fingers. In this case, use sterile napkins and wrap your fingers with them. Light squeezing movements are carried out along the excretory duct of the sebaceous gland. This is painful and very sensitive for the patient, so speed and skill are the most important components of a comfortable procedure.

The cosmetologist carries out disincrustation in advance - dissolving the contents of the sebaceous glands using alkaline solutions and electric current in difficult cases, in order to clean easily and quickly. Multiple rashes on the face will require repeated treatments, since inflamed pimples are not removed, but are first treated with medications.

The effect of manual cleaning is not immediately noticeable. For several days, traces of the procedure are visible on the skin - red spots, peeling, greasy shine, small bruises. Masks for narrowing pores and light peeling with mild products help to quickly restore an attractive appearance and healthy complexion.

It is not recommended to sunbathe or use the services of a sauna or bathhouse immediately after the procedure.

Prevention of acne and pimples

Firstly, it is limiting salty foods, reducing fatty and smoked foods. If you continue to consume these products frequently, the appearance of pimples or blackheads in different places cannot be avoided.

Secondly, don’t discount homemade recipes and grandma’s advice, but try them with caution. Apply masks or other home remedies to a small area of ​​facial skin as an experiment to avoid allergies. If the process goes well, try it on your entire face.

For example, citrus masks help whiten the skin and help get rid of post-acne. There are other folk remedies: calendula tincture, aloe or lemon juice, celandine, tea tree oil. We will talk about them in more detail in other articles on our site.

Drug treatment is possible only after visiting a doctor in order to avoid worsening skin problems. When purchasing medications for acne, you should carefully study the composition and instructions for use to determine the right option for treating problem skin.

Contraindications

I strongly do not recommend combined facial cleansing if you have:

• increased body temperature (for any reason);
• menstruation;
• a chronic disease has worsened, you feel unwell;
• there is inflammation or the integrity of the skin is compromised;
• there are many moles on the face;
• there are dermatological or fungal diseases;
• cardiovascular disorders, hypertension;
• diabetes mellitus, pathologies of the endocrine system;
• bronchial asthma;
• oncological diseases;
• pregnancy;
• the face is bio-reinforced with gold threads or there are metal implants.

In order for the procedure to be completed with maximum benefit for you and without complications, you need to honestly answer the cosmetologist’s questions about the state of your health and not hide anything from him.

Contraindications for facial cleansing

Most methods of cosmetic cleansing of the facial area are not used for pregnant women. The exception will be mechanical processing and ABR cleaning technology. There are also general contraindications for facial cleansing:

• manifestation of herpes;
• presence of eczema;
• formation of pustules on the scalp;
• bronchial type asthma;
• manifestations of diabetes mellitus.

It is prohibited to prescribe the cleaning procedure to people suffering from severe hypertension, mental disorders or epilepsy.

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Possible complications

Some side effects occur naturally after the procedure and, with proper care, disappear without a trace in three to seven days. These include:

• redness and peeling of the skin;
• mild swelling, swelling;
• feeling of pain.

During the procedure, the skin is injured. You can see what your face looks like immediately after combined cleansing in the video. This reaction is normal and should not be a cause for concern. Any cosmetologist will give you recommendations on how to care for your face after peeling.

If you do not follow them, more serious complications may occur, and then you will have to consult a doctor:

• hematomas and scars;
• persistent swelling;
• inflammatory processes;
• local burns from ultrasound.

The cause of all these complications can be the mistakes of the cosmetologist himself, or his violation of safety precautions during cleaning. Therefore, choose the right specialist.

Conclusion

Combined cleansing is a procedure that I recommend to every woman at least once a year. It will help your face stay fresh and youthful, get rid of impurities and excess oil, and increase skin tone and resistance to harmful influences.

Today, every lady should know what it is, because the environment and stress greatly affect the condition of the skin and there is no escape from them. Combined facial cleansing can be done both in the salon and at home. You just need to purchase equipment and strictly adhere to the technical rules.

Comprehensive cleaning in salon conditions

Comprehensive facial cleansing in the salon is a range of cosmetic services with mechanical and hardware effects, which are selected individually for the client. The procedure lasts 2 hours.

It's done like this:

• They carry out the removal of decorative cosmetics and a cleansing procedure with keratolytic and whitening effects.
• Peeling is used to remove dead skin cells. This has a good effect on the color and alignment of the skin on the face.
• Manual cleansing treatment for acne and blackheads. This is a mechanical procedure that may cause pain.
• Hardware skin cleansing. Applying medicinal lotion to the face, then treating the skin with ultrasound, vacuum or laser.
• The rehabilitation process consists of massage using lotions with soothing properties. This stage promotes recovery and nutrition.

Today there are enough means and methods for treating acne, so you can choose the most suitable one for yourself. Also, comprehensive skin cleansing can be combined with other equally effective methods of fighting acne, which will only enhance the result.

It is worth understanding that complete disposal of the exocrine glands is impossible. Therefore, acne will appear from time to time. You can only control their reduction.

Vacuum cleaning

In such a branch of medicine as cosmetology, facial cleansing of this type began to be carried out not so long ago. This “vacuum” method involves the use of a device with a special nozzle that pumps air under negative pressure.

During this process, the vacuum, like a sponge, pulls out all impurities from the pores.

The procedure is carried out in several stages:

In the photo, a cosmetologist performs vacuum facial cleansing

1. Removing facial makeup.
2. Scrubbing.
3. Steaming the skin.
4. Direct cleaning.
5. Applying a cosmetic mask to the surface.
6. Toning with lotion.
7. Lubricating the treated area with a cream correctly selected for your skin type.

It is important that two days before and after hardware facial cleansing, do not apply foundation, which heavily clogs the pores, and wash your face with purified water.

Advantages of vacuum facial cleansing:

• After the procedure, no special care is required for the treated areas;
• as a result of exposure to air, blood supply improves;
• This cosmetic facial cleansing helps remove acne marks;
• the “vascular pattern” on the skin of the face disappears;
• metabolism is stimulated at the cellular level.

Disadvantages of vacuum skin cleansing

If cleansing the surface of the epidermis by other methods is considered deep, then vacuum facial cleansing is a more superficial procedure. With its help, it is not always possible to completely get rid of dead skin particles, and it is not possible to carry out such facial cleansing at home, since a special device is required.

Contraindications

Then, when it is better to do facial cleansing - ultrasonic and mechanical in winter, vacuum cosmetologists advise to do it in spring or summer. It should absolutely not be performed on dry and sensitive skin, dilated blood vessels and the presence of acne. Contraindications include rosacea with dermatoses, in which bruises may appear under the influence of air.

No matter how you decide to cleanse your skin, any of the cosmetic procedures mentioned in the article will have the desired effect. So, after cleansing by a cosmetologist, your face will look healthier, more beautiful and, together with well-groomed hair, will delight the eyes of others.