Mechanical facial cleansing is the manual removal of acne and comedones using special devices. A slotted spoon, rounded tweezers and a Vidal loop are the most common tools for removing blackheads. Its use reduces the risk of soft tissue injury and inflammation of black comedones. The procedure is carried out after steaming and disinfecting the face, which prevents the penetration of pathogenic bacteria into the tissue. Eliminating spots with cosmetic devices prevents the formation of age spots that occur after the usual squeezing of pimples.
Types of tools
Let me tell you in more detail about what tools a cosmetologist has for facial cleansing. By the way, you can now easily buy them in medical equipment stores and use them at home.
However, it is very important to follow the precautions described below.
What is included in cosmetology instruments?
Spoon Uno
It is a base handle made of high-quality medical steel, on both sides of which there are spoon-like attachments. One has a hole with a diameter of about 2 mm. The other looks like a strainer with small holes. This is a device for removing blackheads and blackheads.
A strainer is very convenient for cleaning the wings of the nose. If you press them with your hands, the patient may experience severe pain, since many nerve endings are located in this area. The spoon is smoothly rolled over the surface of the epidermis, periodically cleaning the collected fat and dead cells with a cotton pad.
The side with a hole is convenient for removing deep-seated blackheads. It is positioned so that the head is in the middle, and after vertical pressing, the contents of the pore appear in the spoon. In this case, the surrounding skin is not injured at all.
A loop
The metal loop attached to the handle is designed to work with acne. It is positioned to cover their base. And further actions are the same as when working with a spoon with a single hole.
It is important to take special care when working with ulcers. It is better to first carefully open them with a sterile needle so that the contents do not splash or get into the eyes or onto clean skin.
Wigdahl needle
It looks like a small spear attached to a handle. Serves to remove sebaceous plugs, open subcutaneous pimples and deep-seated comedones. I don't recommend using it yourself. In the absence of skills and careless handling, it can seriously injure the skin.
To be honest, I generally prefer to work with sterile needles, replacing them every time after contact with the purulent contents of the pores. Only this approach gives one hundred percent confidence that the skin will not be additionally infected. And the Wigdahl needle must be constantly well treated with a powerful antiseptic solution.
Brushing brush
It cannot be called a cosmetology tool in the full sense, but it is often used for high-quality superficial facial cleansing and copes well with blackheads. In the salon, this is usually one of the attachment options for a cosmetic multifunctional combine. Small portable devices powered by mains or batteries are sold for home use.
It is important to understand here that the brush also needs regular additional treatment with disinfectants. Otherwise, instead of solving problems, she will start creating them.
When working with it, sebum and dead cells remain on the bristles. And if you don’t wash it well with soapy water, it becomes an ideal place for the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms that will get on your face during the next procedure.
Therefore, at least once a week, the brush should be immersed in a disinfectant solution for several minutes. And store it in a dry place and preferably in a closed case to protect it from dust and other contaminants.
Preparation for mechanical facial cleansing
Proper preparation for the procedure prevents tissue damage when using cosmetic instruments. To cleanse the skin of natural sebum and dirt, problem areas are wiped with salicylic alcohol, Miramistin or other antiseptic solutions.
Steaming the face expands the skin pores, making it easier to squeeze out sebaceous plugs. The procedure is performed in two ways:
- total – steaming the face over a pan of boiling water;
- local - applying a damp towel to the problem areas.
Such methods are used to independently get rid of blackheads on the face.
How to use a cosmetic loop?
First, you need to make sure that the area being treated is not a birthmark or age spot. Hands and, of course, the instrument must be sterile. Before starting the procedure, you need to thoroughly steam the skin. You can take a steam bath or a warm compress, or use a warming mask.
For those who suffer from rosacea, warming masks are contraindicated, so it is better to do the procedure immediately after taking a shower, while the skin is steamed and the pores are open.
The staple must be placed on the surface of the pore, so that the black dot is inside the loop, and press lightly so that the contents of the pore come out. Do not make sudden movements or press too hard, otherwise you may cause bruises and damage your facial skin.
If you decide to use a cosmetic loop to squeeze out pimples, keep in mind that only mature pimples with a white head can be removed in this way
First, the pimple needs to be disinfected, then carefully pierced with a sterile needle (you can take a needle from a syringe) and only then use a cosmetic loop
After removing the pimple, you must immediately wipe the inflamed area with alcohol and lubricate it with tea tree essential oil (this essential oil can be applied undiluted directly to the skin in a small amount). Thanks to tea tree oil, the inflamed area will dry out and heal faster.
Once you've finished cleansing, you can make a clay mask to help soothe your skin and tighten your pores. The cleansing procedure using a cosmetic loop should be carried out in the evening; mild irritation will go away overnight, and in the morning the skin will be clean and fresh.
Clean, healthy and glowing skin is the best decoration of any woman. Regular cleansing of your facial skin and using high-quality cosmetic products will help you look fresh and well-groomed even without makeup.
Preparing your face for deep cleansing
A whole bunch of all sorts of nasty stuff sits deep in the epidermis. But it is impossible to completely extract it through closed pores, so at this stage your task is to open these microscopic holes as much as possible.
You must first cleanse the skin so as not to introduce contaminants inside.
- Remove makeup using special products. Wash thoroughly using antibacterial gel, foam, or simple but proven tar soap.
- Apply the scrub to a damp, clean face and stroke along the massage lines. Peeling is necessary to remove dead epidermal cells that clog pores.
- Steam your face by leaning over a bowl of hot water or herbal infusion. Cover your head with a towel and steam your skin for 10 minutes. An alternative to a steam bath for the face can be a hot, steamy bath or a special device - a vaporizer.
For those who categorically cannot tolerate high air humidity, a hot, damp compress will help open the pores. Soak a small towel in hot water, wring it out and place it on your face. Re-dip it in water as it cools.
Cosmetic brands offer warming masks to open pores, but they may not be suitable for sensitive skin.
How to remove using the tool?
The diagram for using the Vidal needle is in many ways similar to the operating instructions for other facial cleansing tools.
To remove acne you need:
- Disinfect the instrument.
- Cleanse the skin and steam it thoroughly.
- Dry the skin by blotting it with a towel or disposable napkin.
- Disinfect your hands and facial skin in the right place.
- Pierce the pimple exactly in the central part.
- Use a Vidal loop to completely clean the pore.
- Disinfect the treated area.
Healing period
It is recommended to perform the procedure in the evening. After cleaning, you should not go outside or actively sweat. It is recommended to avoid contact of fabrics with water. It is advisable to relax and provide your body with a healthy night's sleep.
By morning, any possible redness will subside and the damage will heal. You can perform regular washing, which is recommended to be supplemented with the use of an antiseptic, lotion or decoction of medicinal herbs. The skin can be lubricated with your usual cream. It is recommended to avoid full makeup (foundation, powder, blush) for 1–2 days.
After the procedure, it is not recommended to engage in sports, visit the bathhouse or swimming pool for 1–2 days. After washing, use an antiseptic, lotion or herbal decoction. It is recommended to switch to medicinal cosmetics, which will be selected correctly by a cosmetologist.
Vidal's needle
What is the name of a needle-shaped tool for squeezing out pimples? This menacing-looking device is quite harmless. The tool is called a “Vidal needle”. It is used to remove acne located deep under the skin. In order not to injure the skin, it is necessary to steam the dermis before the procedure. Thanks to the rush of blood, the tool allows you to quickly and effectively get rid of inflammation.
As noted in the reviews, the use of such a tool can lead to bruising. In addition, the acne removal procedure causes pain. Most often, unpleasant consequences occur in those with thin and sensitive skin. It is recommended to use the tool only to remove large blackheads, as well as pimples that have formed deep under the skin.
Contraindications
In some cases, a stick for squeezing out blackheads can seriously harm the face. It is better not to use it when:
- rosacea,
- increased sensitivity,
- any dermatological diseases during the period of exacerbation.
To avoid injury to the skin, act very carefully. It is better to repeat the procedure in a few days rather than injure your face.
In addition, do not forget about the rules of hygiene. Such devices are intended for individual use.
If you neglect these recommendations, the consequences can be very serious. Infections and sepsis from unsuccessful home cleaning will require long-term treatment. The recovery period can be painful.
Advantages
If used correctly, the tool will have many benefits. First among them are hygiene and safety .
Another plus is high efficiency . You can achieve salon results at home, avoiding many of the problems associated with squeezing pimples on your own.
A pore cleaning stick will allow you to forget about acne and scars. In addition, only with the help of it can you remove dirt from such a hard-to-reach area as the wings of the nose.
Types of cosmetic devices
The choice of cosmetic tools for cleansing facial skin depends on the condition of the skin.
Using special tools, you can solve the problem of flaking and dry skin by exfoliating and supplying nutrients, help improve the condition of acne skin, remove blackheads and tighten pores.
You can learn how to properly use a brush to cleanse your facial skin from our article.
Cleansing brush
Used to care for various skin types. With one tool you can get cleansing, peeling and massage. You just need to choose the right brush to get the desired effect. The fibers should be soft and not scratch the skin. Otherwise, you can damage the skin.
First you need to steam the skin. The pores will open up and will be easier to clean. Then apply cleanser. Massage the skin for 1-2 minutes. Then wash with cool water. Repeat daily.
You can use oils instead of cleansers. Grape seed oil, argan oil, and peach oil are suitable for moisturizing and nourishing. For the treatment of problem skin - almond, tea tree, rosemary.
Instead of a regular brush, you can buy an electric one. This option is more expensive, but at the same time more effective.
The set will include one or more attachments. The equipment depends on the manufacturer. Missing attachments can be purchased. However, you first need to find out whether the required copy is in stock and how profitable it is to buy separately.
Vidal loop
Used to combat acne and blackheads. Removes dense and raised blackheads. The effect is achieved by cleansing the pores of impurities. To get the result you need to follow the usage scheme:
- cleanse the skin of cosmetics and impurities;
- steam your face;
- position the loop so that the pimple or blackhead is in the center of the hole;
- gently press so that the contents of the pores come out;
- treat the skin with Chlorhexidine, Miramistin, alcohol or other disinfectant and disinfectant.
It is important to note that there should be no pain or discomfort when pressing. The absence of unpleasant sensations indicates that the procedure was performed correctly. If you were unable to deal with the acne the first time, re-steam if necessary and do the same manipulations again
Repeat the procedure no more often than once every 2-3 days
If you were unable to get rid of the acne the first time, re-steam it if necessary and do the same manipulations again. Repeat the procedure no more often than once every 2-3 days.
Vidal's needle
Used to combat blackheads, pimples, and closed comedones. Copes even with deep acne. Used in conjunction with the Vidal loop.
The needle makes it easier to extract the contents of the pores. It is necessary to use a Vidal needle, like a loop, according to a certain pattern:
- completely cleanse the skin;
- steam your face;
- apply a disinfectant to the needle (Chlorhexidine, Miramistin, alcohol or other);
- make a puncture with a needle in the middle of the pimple;
- position the Vidal loop so that the pimple is in the center of the hole;
- press gently until the contents come out;
- disinfect the skin.
Using a needle, it is possible to extract the contents of the pores the first time. However, if the pimple is large, the procedure may need to be repeated.
There is no need to pierce, just apply pressure with a loop to cleanse. Repeat the procedure no more often than once every 2-3 days.
Spoon Uno
Used to cleanse enlarged pores. Demanded among those with oily and combination skin. Clears pores of sebum.
After the procedure, it is necessary to use products that help narrow pores. Otherwise, dirt or infection may get in, leading to inflammation. As a result, acne will appear.
How to use it correctly? It is used according to a certain scheme:
- completely cleanse the skin;
- steam your face;
- disinfect the spoon with Chlorhexidine, Miramistin, alcohol or another product;
- Gently press the spoon onto the skin;
- clean it of sebum with a cotton swab moistened with a disinfectant;
- continue cleansing the skin with a spoon;
- Upon completion of the procedure, wipe the treated areas with a disinfectant.
Cleansing the skin with a spoon of Uno is considered aggressive. The procedure is carried out no more than once a month. Otherwise, you can only worsen the skin condition.
Peculiarities
What is the name of the stick for removing blackheads? In cosmetology it is known as a Uno spoon or Vidal loop .
It is a handle with tips. This tool is usually used by beauticians during manual cleaning, but it is quite suitable for home use.
The cosmetic stick for removing blackheads has several varieties . They differ in their tips.
The Uno spoon can be equipped with a strainer, a loop, a spoon with a hole or a needle. The tips are combined in different ways, making the device multifunctional. The choice of tool depends on the features of the face.
The strainer is designed for thin and porous leather. The loop will help remove dirt from large enlarged pores.
A spoon is convenient for working with closed comedones and blackheads. Using a needle at home is not justified. It is better to leave this device to professionals, as it is easy for them to injure the delicate skin of the face.
Tools designed to remove acne
The pimple removal tool may have different combinations of devices at its ends. Often, a device for removing pimples and acne has removable attachments and is made from special steel used in medicine.
Acne removal stick
The instrument has the form of a stick made of metal, on one side of which there is a special strainer shaped like a spatula, and on the other side there is a recessed metal ear. In order to eliminate small pimples, it would be rational to use a strainer; for large ones, a wide recess is suitable.
A device in the form of a strainer is best suited for squeezing out pimples in the area of the nose and lips; another is used for cleaning the cheeks, forehead and temples.
Squeezing pimples with a stick is very convenient. During its use, the device gained fame as a device capable of quickly removing ulcers on the face, minimally damaging the skin. During the process, when budding pimples are squeezed out, the purulent substance comes out of the eye of the hole in the strainer and remains on it. This makes it possible to completely get rid of purulent and ichorous discharge without infecting the body through the blood.
Acne Remover Spoon
A spoon is a cosmetic device used to cleanse the facial area mechanically. A special strainer is placed on one side of this device, a spoon is placed on the other, and single pimples are removed with the spoon. Using a strainer, comedones or blackheads are removed from the facial area, where a large number of pimples are located at once.
What is a pimple removal stick
This is a profitable option for people who cannot afford expensive beauty salons. It is practical to use, and the effect of its use is much better than after a mask or peeling. Many women who used the loop in practice were satisfied with the result. And, most importantly, it is accessible to every person.
The device itself looks like this: a rod 10 cm long, which has a spoon with a hole at one end and a loop at the other. The surface is coated with a coating so that the hand does not slip during the procedure. It is made of stainless steel or other hypoallergenic material that is safe for the epidermis. On one side there may also be a needle for squeezing out an already ripe, yellow pimple. This device is widely used in beauty salons.
With this stick you can quickly remove comedones. You should not do this with your hands, as it may cause scars and cicatrices. And after using this method, the skin will remain clean and smooth, since the effect of this device is more gentle.
