Types of facial cleansing tools and how to use them

Blackheads have appeared at least once in every person's life. This may be due to polluted air, water and food we consume. Not everyone can afford to turn to specialists or visit a beauty salon with such a problem. Others may simply not have enough time for such visits.

Therefore, mechanical facial cleansing at home is becoming increasingly popular. What tools exist and what is their principle of operation? How to carry out the acne removal procedure without causing harm?

Preparing for the cleaning procedure

Before using any blackhead removal device, you need to prepare your skin.

1. The first thing you need to do is clean the problem area with the product you usually use. For better results, you can carry out deep cleaning using peeling or scrub.
2. In order for the epidermis to soften and the pores to open, it is necessary to steam the skin. The procedure can be carried out using plain water, but it will be better and more pleasant to use herbal decoctions. Chamomile decoction is suitable for all skin types and disinfects well. If you are prone to dryness, rosemary and wormwood are suitable. If you have oily skin, calendula and celandine will slightly reduce oiliness.
3. We bend over a container of hot water, cover our head with a towel and wait for 15-20 minutes. After steaming, wipe dry with a clean towel or disposable paper towel.

We're ready to clean. Which device should I choose?

Vidal loop

This method of removing blackheads and spots is considered one of the safest and can be done in a salon. The design of the device minimizes contact with the epithelium, and the chances of damaging the skin are very low.

This simple device looks like a metal rod with a metal loop at the end. Sometimes it is in the shape of a circle, sometimes in the shape of an oval.

It can be difficult to make a choice when purchasing. It is worth paying special attention to the composition of the metal. The most ideal option is medical steel. This type of metal is hypoallergenic.

There is no need to skimp on this issue. You need to make sure that the handle-holder is also made of medical steel and that the loop holds tightly to the handle.

The advantages of such a device also include the fact that it leaves no traces and does not provoke the appearance of post-acne. Cleaning can be done not only on the head, but on any problematic part of the body.

How to use at home

After the epidermis is steamed and prepared for the procedure, you must:

• disinfect the device with alcohol;
• attach the loop so that the pimple is in the very center;
• press on the holder;
• treat the tissue around the removed pimple with a disinfectant.

If the contents of the pore do not come out completely, you can press again. Using a loop is suitable for raised pimples and blackheads.

After cleaning, you need to take care of the injured areas. You can apply a compress of gauze soaked in a solution of chlorhexidine. It can be bought at any pharmacy for a reasonable price. This solution will soothe and disinfect inflammation.

For skin prone to dryness, instead of chlorhexidine, you can use a herbal decoction. For example, a decoction of calendula promotes faster regeneration of the epithelium.

It is worth remembering that such cleaning is not recommended more than twice a week. Otherwise, the epithelium will not have time to recover after cleaning, and this threatens the appearance of inflamed, painful acne.

Often, another device is used along with the Vidal loop.

Need to know

Before using a device (its various types) for mechanical cleaning of pores at home, you should know a few simple but important rules.

1. You cannot use instruments to treat the following rashes: boils, carbuncles, other types of pyoderma, herpetic elements, demodicosis and other inflammatory and infectious lesions of the facial skin.
2. Before using any tool, you should treat them with an antiseptic, as well as your skin and hands. You should also wrap your fingers in clean napkins. This is the only way to avoid subsequent inflammation.
3. After the mechanical cleaning procedure, the skin should be treated with an antiseptic solution. As a rule, these are alcohol-containing products, which also help to narrow pores, and this is an additional factor of protection against unwanted microflora getting on injured skin.

It doesn’t matter where you clean your face - in the salon or at home - you need to select the right types of devices for this and use them in accordance with the indications and contraindications. If the facial cleansing stick does not help after several sessions, then you should contact a specialist.

Vidal cosmetic needle

The device looks like a rod with a needle at the end. It is used in cases of deep acne that the Vidal loop could not combat. It is especially important that medical steel is used, since the needle penetrates inside.

It is used quite simply:

• clean and steam your face;
• disinfect the needle;
• point the instrument at the blackhead or center of the pimple;
• pierce carefully (not deeply);
• disinfect the injection site;
• squeeze out the pimple with a Vidal loop;
• After squeezing, disinfect the pore again.

The needle must be disinfected before each use so as not to transfer infection from one pimple to another. After cleaning, apply a compress as mentioned above.

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Advantages

In principle, manual facial cleansing can be done quite efficiently and without the use of special tools. The main thing is to steam the skin well and soften comedones. But in beauty salons we prefer jewelry precision. And the tools allow you to achieve it, and also provide additional benefits:

• do not injure a large surface of the skin;
• perfectly removes acne and blackheads;
• allow you to work in hard-to-reach places;
• do not splash purulent contents;
• easily open deep comedones;
• allow you to work with subcutaneous acne.

Of course, you need to know how to use the tools correctly. And the most important thing is to keep them clean so as not to spread the infection to your face.

Spoon or Uno stick

It is a rod with two small “spoons” at its two ends. On one side there is one hole in the spoon, on the other there are many. First of all, we look at the composition. We choose only medical steel.

Next, we check how well the parts are polished. There should be no sharp edges or nicks in the places where the holes are made. You can check it on your hand. The device should move gently, without touching or injuring your hand.

Preparation for using the stick is the same as the previous ones: clean, steam and wipe the skin dry. We carefully disinfect the spoon. The side where the spoon is located with one hole is used according to the Vidal loop principle. The spoon is placed with the center of the hole on the pimple and pressed.

The side with multiple holes is used in a slightly different way. It is suitable for faster removal of blackheads when there are a lot of them. Before use, it is necessary to apply a disinfectant.

They put it to the face and move it along the face, slightly pressing the handle. Holes in the spoon remove dead particles of epithelium and excess fat from the face. The tool removes whiteheads under the lower lip well.

When using, it is necessary to periodically remove dirt and disinfect the cleaned areas.

This instrument is not suitable for those with inflammatory diseases of the epithelium, herpes, eczema, scratches and burns.

Since the Uno spoon cleaning method is quite rough, it can be used no more than once a month. If you have dry skin, then no more than once every two months.

Since the instrument removes the dead top layer of epithelium, its effect is similar to deep peeling and requires enough time to recover. If you use a spoon of Uno more often, you can seriously damage healthy cells.

How to use tweezers

Some craftsmen resort to tweezers to remove acne.

It can be used by pressing on the pore. However, this procedure is very time-consuming and inconvenient. Getting rid of blackheads with a spoon or a loop will be much faster.

However, there is another way to use tweezers. When the loop is pressed, a sebaceous tubercle will appear. The tubercle is grabbed with tweezers and the entire contents are pulled out. This method allows you to clean the entire pore without leaving any dirt behind.

Naturally, if you decide to use tweezers in this way, you will need to disinfect them before and after the procedure.

Facial cleansing brushes

Another device that can help fight acne is cleaning brushes. Of course, they won’t help with inflamed pimples, but they can help with enlarged, clogged pores. Brushes are mechanical, electric and ultrasonic.

Daily use of cosmetics and applying makeup requires deep cleansing of the skin. It cannot be said that the gel or milk that washed off the makeup did a deep clean. This is why clogged blackheads appear.

Using brushes helps to provide a deeper clean and even helps tighten and tighten enlarged pores. Massage with a brush helps fight rashes, improves blood circulation and removes the dead layer of epithelium.

How to use cleaning brushes:

• clean your face of dirt and makeup with your usual cleanser;
• moisten with water and apply gel or soap;
• Gently massage your cheeks and chin with the brush, without pressing. Particular attention should be paid to the T-zone - massage the nose and forehead. You should stay for no more than 20 seconds at each section;
• rinse off the soap solution;
• apply cream.

The brush should not be used on the eyelids or under the eyes. Also, before using the brush, you should not scrub your face, otherwise you may overdo it with removing epithelial cells.

It is better to start the first procedure with the softest brush and massage for 10 seconds. If your skin responds well, you can increase the time.

You should not use brushes if you have a large number of inflamed acne, eczema, wounds or herpes. Do not use the brush after mechanical cleaning with the above tools or after laser procedures.

For oily skin types, deep brushing once a day is acceptable; for dry skin, no more than 2 times a week. Regular use of the brush when washing your face helps to make facial tissue cleaner and the number of rashes and blackheads becomes much smaller.

Don't buy the cheapest brush. It is advisable to choose one with rounded bristles. Such brushes are least likely to injure the epidermis.

What is important to remember:

1. Do not squeeze inflamed pimples such as boils and carbuncles.
2. All instruments must be disinfected before use.
3. Wear disposable gloves or disinfect your hands.
4. Always disinfect your skin after treatments.

Cosmetology devices

Now there are convenient and compact facial cleansing devices on sale that can be used almost daily at home. Such products are essentially brushes that rotate and create slight vibration, providing deep, uniform and versatile cleaning. Most factory brushes are equipped with a built-in timer, which allows you to control the exposure time of the device on different areas of the face. Among the effective devices are:

• Clarisonic Mia 2. This product is capable of oscillating in different directions - right and left, which provides especially effective cleaning of pores.
• Face Beauty from T. M. Braun. This device comes with several attachments - for different skin types, as well as for different tasks (deep cleaning of pores, peeling and applying cream or serum).
• Beurer FC45. This is one of the simplest devices, which allows the nozzle to move only in a circle, but is capable of working at different speeds - for delicate cleaning and for deeper cleaning. The product runs on batteries.
• Foreo Luna 2. This brush differs from previous options in a completely different appearance. There are several different types of such devices on sale - for different skin types. Luna 2 cleanses the skin with pulsations, and the back of the brush provides an effective anti-aging massage. The product is made of medical silicone and is completely waterproof. Such a device is, of course, not cheap, but judging by the reviews, it is very effective.
• Set from Faberlic. This device has four replaceable attachments - a pumice stone for deep peeling, a sponge for washing and small micro-peeling, a brush for washing and a massage attachment. The Faberlic facial cleansing device is quite cheap, but judging by the reviews, it does not always live up to expectations. It is very convenient that, if necessary, you can purchase replacement brushes, extending the service life of the device.

You can use various gel products and foams with facial cleansing devices. The use of scrubs is not recommended, as abrasive particles during operation of the device can injure the skin. Manufacturers do not recommend using such devices if you have inflamed pimples on your face, since using a brush in such a situation can only aggravate the problem.

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As you can see, there are quite a few tools for clearing acne from the face, and each of them has its own obvious advantages.
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How to get rid of blackheads on face?
The answer is here. Removing contaminants from a pore is not enough. Care must be taken to ensure that the pores narrow and do not become inflamed. Daily proper skin care will help you get rid of rashes and will not require mechanical cleaning of the epidermis.

Uno spoon for facial cleansing: what kind of beast and how to choose it?

This is a device that is designed to remove impurities from pores, squeeze out pimples and comedones. Externally, the instrument is an oblong stick, the tip of which is made in the shape of a small metal hemisphere with a round hole in the center. The diameter of the tip is 5-6 mm, and the hole is 1.5 mm.

Additional attachments

Depending on the manufacturer, the other end may have an auxiliary tip of the following types:

• A slotted spoon is a metal spatula with many tiny, less than a millimeter, holes. The purpose of this device is to extract sebum from the pores.

• Loop – made of wire or a thin strip of metal. Manufacturers suggest using a loop to squeeze out pimples.

• A Vidal needle is a thin, pointed instrument used to pierce the skin over pustules or the upper dense layer of an open comedone.

• A spear is a tip in the form of a pointed trihedron, which is used in the same way as a needle.

All in one

Some manufacturers offer a cosmetic stick option with replaceable attachments, which allow you to choose the most convenient shape in each case.

Quality criteria

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Since you will be working with delicate and sensitive facial skin, special attention should be paid to choosing a high-quality tool so as not to injure the tissue. When purchasing, pay attention to the following points:

• Material. The ideal option, used by well-known brands, is medical steel. This material is durable, not subject to deformation, tolerates disinfection well, and does not react with body tissues.

• Ease of grip. The central part of the tool, by which it is to be held, must have an anti-slip coating - ribbing, notches or other relief.

• Hole processing. Inspect the attachments and make sure that they are free of roughness and nicks that could scratch the epidermis. Even the slightest irregularities should alert you, because when pressed they increase the force in a targeted manner and can leave small bruises.

• Storage case. A nice little thing that allows you to keep the instrument clean and not lose it among the many feminine accessories.

A high-quality and comfortable spoon will serve you for a long time, since it has no shelf life. The instrument does not need sharpening, and all its care will consist only of timely cleaning and disinfection.

Brands or noname?

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Among the products of all manufacturers, from professional to mass market, there is a tool for squeezing out pimples: the Uno spoon can be presented separately or in combination with other attachments. Well-known brands in this field are:

• Staleks;
• Zinger;
• Metzger;
• QVS;
• Olton;
• Mertz;
• Leader;
• Lady Victory;
• VitaMine.

Avon and Oriflame offer inexpensive tools to their clients. Practical and thrifty girls share a life hack that protects you from unnecessary purchases. A complete set of tools from a little-known manufacturer, ordered from China, will cost about 60 rubles. Despite the mediocre quality of the tools, this purchase will allow you to decide which attachments are convenient for you personally, and then purchase them from a well-known brand.