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Facial cleansing is a cosmetic procedure that involves cleansing the skin of sebum and removing comedones. There are different types of cleaning: mechanical (manual), hardware (vacuum, ultrasonic, galvanic, etc.).

1. Manual (manual, mechanical) cleansing is indicated for oily, oily problem and combination skin (T-zone). Allows you to remove excess sebum, open comedones (blackheads) and closed comedones (milia or “gray marks”), narrow pores and prevent the appearance of inflammatory elements (acne, or simply pimples). It is recommended to do it once a month.

• Ultrasonic (atraumatic) cleaning is indicated for combination skin. It is more gentle, so it can be used on normal and even dry facial skin. Allows you to exfoliate the upper, keratinized layers of the skin, remove comedones, stimulates metabolism and blood circulation. Ultrasonic vibrations propagating from the emitter into the surface layers of the skin contribute to the mechanical separation of dying cells of the stratum corneum of the skin. The power of ultrasound is such that it cannot cause any damage to living cells.

Used as an “express beauty” procedure, it refreshes the complexion, evens out the relief, and improves skin tone.

Ultrasonic cleaning is gentler than manual cleaning. Ultrasound cleaning can be done for patients who cannot tolerate pain. (for example, boys and men, girls with a low pain threshold). But, you need to understand that comedones and milia cannot be removed using ultrasonic cleaning. Therefore, if we see that manual cleaning is necessary, then we do the first procedures using a gentle method, and then we gradually “complicate” the technique and switch to manual removal of comedones.

Indications for use

The ultimate goal of this procedure is to give the skin a more attractive appearance, improve its condition, activate blood flow and metabolic processes occurring in the subcutaneous fat, and regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands. The final result of cleansing directly depends on the method used, but some time after the procedures, many women note that:

• the skin has become healthier, its color has changed for the better;
• increased elasticity and firmness;
• pores have decreased in size;
• pimples, comedones and other defects are partially or completely eliminated.

If a cosmetologist recommended that a woman “get clean,” then he has every reason to make such a recommendation. It could be:

1. Withering of the skin, deterioration of its color and appearance.
2. Enlarged pores.
3. Presence of pimples, acne.
4. Poor turgor, “lifelessness” of the skin.
5. The appearance of wrinkles.
6. Increased greasiness of the skin.

What influences the success of cleaning

Each female body has its own characteristics; decisions regarding facial cleansing cannot be made spontaneously. When planning to visit a cosmetologist, you need to think about which day to sign up for; it’s better to do this before the weekend. So the ideal day is Friday.

In winter, you should refuse to cleanse, because in the cold the skin needs good protection, even if it is “armor” from dead epidermal cells. And the increased work of the sebaceous glands during the winter cold will only benefit the skin. The optimal month is March, because: the frosts are not severe, the sun is not active.

It is not recommended to come for cleaning during menstruation, as well as 5 days before and after it. During this “bad” time, the skin is characterized by increased sensitivity and a tendency to inflammation. Because of this, the damage that will inevitably be caused during mechanical cleaning will not heal soon.

If there is still a need to carry out the procedure, then you should give preference to the ultrasonic cleaning method as the safest. It is noteworthy that superstitious ladies prefer to cleanse during the waning moon. This makes sense.

In the summer, cleansing procedures can be carried out, but with great caution and in full compliance with all specialist recommendations. In addition, more intensive skin care should be provided.

Skin care after manual facial cleansing

1. The cosmetologist will prescribe medications that relieve inflammation and help accelerate regeneration. This could be an antibiotic ointment, Bepanten, or other formulations. Be sure to use them. The doctor will also give recommendations on the use of skincare products. These could be soothing masks, non-alcohol based antiseptics, etc.
2. In the first days, it is not recommended to wash your face with running water. You can use thermal water from a pharmacy. During this period, you should not use decorative cosmetics or dye your eyebrows. Skin contamination should be avoided as much as possible. In places where imperfections were removed, crusts may appear. They should not be picked off, as traces may remain - stains and even scars. To speed up healing and disappearance of sores, you need to use the products prescribed by the doctor.
3. In the first week, you cannot steam your face, sunbathe, or go to the pool or sauna. Solariums are prohibited. Intense physical activity is also not recommended. During sports, the pores expand and the face becomes vulnerable to pollution.
4. In addition to medicinal products, you need to use moisturizing formulations - serums or tonics. A cosmetologist will help you make your choice.

Possible complications

If the cleaning technique is violated, unsterile conditions are used, or contraindications and doctor’s instructions are ignored, unpleasant side effects may occur. This:

• prolonged swelling;
• the appearance of inflammation;
• allergy;
• hematomas;
• scarring;
• dark spots;
• spider veins;
• infection.

We carry out cleaning in accordance with global protocol, ensuring safety and sterility for patients. However, your contribution to your skin is very important. We ask you to listen carefully to your doctor and follow all recommendations. Then unwanted consequences will not affect you. If for some reason you encounter them, do not delay your visit to the clinic. Timely provision of medical care will prevent the development of larger problems.

What are the types of facial cleansing done by a cosmetologist in a salon?

Vacuum facial cleansing

Mechanical

The technique does not imply the use of devices and chemicals, because the main tools are the hands of the cosmetologist and simple devices in the form of “spoons”, “needles”, “loops”. The procedure is performed according to a specific algorithm

• surface treatment with disinfectant compounds;
• steaming;
• acne removal;
• application to the skin of a product that has a soothing, wound-healing and disinfecting effect.

It is not recommended to perform the procedure yourself, at home, as there is a risk of injury to the skin and infection. And if it is carried out, then in full compliance with generally accepted rules!

Chemical

This is a deep cleaning using aggressive substances. Therefore, the procedure is contraindicated for women with sensitive skin. The fact is that the use of “chemistry” completely removes the top layer of the epidermis.

It is noteworthy that such measures are aimed at eliminating dead cells; they do not help get rid of acne, comedones, or completely unclog pores. The essence of the technique is simple: a mask consisting of fruit acids is applied to previously cleansed facial skin, which is removed after some time. A type of dry cleaning is the so-called “Hollywood”, which involves the use of phytic acid.

Ultrasonic

This procedure is characterized by a “multi-directional” action. That is, ultrasonic cleaning has a multifaceted effect on the skin: it cleans, disinfects, gets rid of defects, relieves inflammation, tightens pores, prevents the appearance of acne, and eliminates wrinkles.

The method is very effective and completely painless. Before the procedure, the skin is steamed and treated with special products that make it somewhat loose. After this, processing is carried out, which is done using specialized equipment with a paddle-shaped attachment. It is due to ultrasound that keratinized particles are removed and pores are cleansed.

Vacuum

The technique has a number of contraindications, but its essence is as follows: the skin is treated using a device with a vacuum attachment, which “draws in” all the impurities from the pores. If your face is literally “strewn” with pimples, then you cannot use the device, because the risk of spreading the infection increases. The presence of inflammation and skin diseases is also a contraindication to this procedure.

Combined

It is a symbiosis of two cleaning methods - mechanical and ultrasonic. Used in the most severe cases. For example, when you need to get rid of acne or a large number of blackheads. After preparation (steaming and treatment with special compounds), keratinized particles of the epidermis are removed using ultrasound, and especially “resistant” pimples are removed using “spoons” and other devices. The final stage is applying a healing cream.

Galvanotherapy

The most effective cleansing method to date. Its essence lies in the treatment of the skin with a device that generates low-frequency electric current. This helps soften sebaceous plugs, melt sebum, open pores and eliminate impurities. The process is not quick; in order to treat the entire face, a cosmetologist may need up to three hours.

Preparation and carrying out the procedure

The technique of manual facial cleansing includes the following steps:

• Preparation. Before all manipulations, the face is cleansed of decorative cosmetics, dust, sebum and other contaminants. To do this, the cosmetologist uses professional products in the form of gels, foams, lotions, etc. If the skin is heavily soiled, an additional scrubbing procedure is performed. To open the pores as much as possible, the cosmetologist steams the skin using a vaporizer, paraffin mask or special thermogel.
• Direct cleaning. At this stage, the skin is thoroughly cleansed of impurities, acne, blackheads, comedones, and sebaceous plugs. The specialist carefully examines each area of ​​the face. To remove impurities, he presses on the skin with his fingertips, which are tightly wrapped in sterile napkins. The cosmetologist also uses a special tool that captures even the deepest sebum plugs that hardware and laser procedures cannot handle.
• Applying a soothing mask and moisturizer. After all the manipulations, the skin remains irritated and red. To relieve these symptoms, an anti-inflammatory, pigment-constricting mask is applied to the face. Then the face is treated with moisturizing cream.

If the rashes on the face are profuse, additional sessions of mechanical cleansing will be required, because the cosmetologist will not remove all the impurities at one time. In addition, after the pores close, manipulation becomes painful. Therefore, the specialist prescribes a course of procedures aimed at gradually and painlessly getting rid of skin defects.

In order for the injured skin to recover faster, a cosmetologist may advise resorting to the following physiotherapeutic measures:

• darsonvalization;
• iontophoresis;
• cryomassage;
• infrared radiation treatment.

Facial cleansing at home

For these purposes, you can use the same devices that professional cosmetologists use. But not every woman can afford to buy a suitable device, which still needs to be learned how to use correctly. You can cleanse your skin using “at-home” methods; this requires sequential execution of the algorithm:

Facial cleansing at home

1. Wash your face with baby soap or foam, pat dry with a towel.
2. Apply a moisturizer, presented in any format, to the skin.
3. Steaming is the most important step; it is better to use a bowl of hot herbal decoction or soda for this. You just need to lean over the hot steam, covering your head with a towel.
4. Cleansing. Large comedones and pimples can be squeezed out with your fingers or special devices. All “instruments” must be sterilely clean. But it is better to use a scrub, peeling or a homemade mask.
5. Disinfection. It is carried out using lotion or perhydrol.
6. The moisturizer is again applied to the skin.

Progress of the procedure

Manual mechanical cleansing of the face is carried out using metal instruments:

• loops;
• curettes;
• spoons;
• Vidal needles.

By pressing the loop onto the skin, the doctor captures and removes contaminants. A curette is needed to scrape out dirt and fat from problem areas. Use a spoon to remove small impurities and dead cells. A Vidal needle is required to puncture the pustules before subsequently removing their contents.

In some cases, you cannot limit yourself to tools. To completely remove the sebaceous plug, the doctor uses his fingers. Wrapping them in sterile napkins, the doctor squeezes out the dirt. It can be unpleasant, but the result is excellent. The most uncomfortable area for cleaning pores with your hands is in the area of ​​the nose and temples. But to return health and beauty to the skin, patients are willing to endure.

The more professional the cosmetologist, the less painful the procedure. So, the instruments should touch the skin, being in a parallel position relative to it. Otherwise it will be very sensitive.

At the end of the manipulations, the doctor treats the skin with an antibacterial agent and applies a restorative composition.

Homemade cleansing masks

From soda and shaving foam . These ingredients are taken in equal proportions, mixed and applied to steamed skin. Leave for 15 minutes to act, and then you need to do a light massage with your hands and rinse off the remaining mixture. Those who are especially brave can use a moderately hard toothbrush for massage.

Honey-oatmeal . You will need: soda, honey, oatmeal, lemon juice, taken in equal quantities (1 tablespoon each). Apply to face, leave for 10 minutes, massage and rinse with warm water. 3. Yeast. Prepare a mixture from milk (3 tbsp) and compressed yeast (1 tsp). Allow the yeast to activate a little and apply to your face. Rinse off with warm water 10 minutes after the mixture has completely dried.

Homemade scrub : coffee grounds + sea salt.

There are many recipes for cleansing masks, but almost all of them are applied to steamed skin! At the end of cleansing, it is recommended to wipe your face with ice cubes (frozen decoction of chamomile, calendula and celandine).

Contraindications

1. Exacerbation of chronic diseases.
2. Damage to the skin (wounds, scratches, infectious rashes).
3. Cuperosis.
4. Inflammations on the skin (ulcers, boils).
5. Menstruation.
6. Herpes, psoriasis, eczema.

Mechanical cleaning is not recommended for bronchial asthma and hypertension. During periods of extreme heat and severe frosts, cleaning is not carried out. As for pregnant women and nursing mothers, questions regarding the advisability of specific procedures are resolved on an individual basis. For those with dry and sensitive skin, it is not recommended to cleanse more than 3 times a month.

Normal, combination and dry skin

If a person’s skin is not prone to oiliness, then cleansing the face in the spring is the best procedure after the winter cold. The skin will be refreshed and eliminated from dead areas and unpleasant rashes.

When choosing the type of facial cleansing, it is necessary to take into account the age, skin condition, external factors and lifestyle of the patient.

For oily skin, it is recommended to cleanse once every 2-3 months.

For people with normal or dry skin type, facial cleansing is recommended no more than 1-2 times a year, most often in the spring and autumn.

In the summer, cleaning is not recommended for people with a normal type. Hot weather can quickly negate all the efforts of a cosmetologist. In addition, after a session with a cosmetologist, it is not recommended to swim or be in the bright sun for some time, which is difficult to avoid in the summer.

By and large, there are no seasonal contraindications for facial cleansing.
It can be done both in autumn-winter and spring-summer periods. If the procedure is performed correctly and all necessary recommendations are followed, then the manipulation will be very effective.

Dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist

Zhikhoreva Inna Viktorovna

6 years experience

Winter is also not the best time for cleansing. Dry air and cold can lead to irritation. At this time of year, it is better to make an appointment at the salon for moisturizing and rejuvenating treatments.

Question answer

When is it better to do facial cleansing: before vacation or after? Here a lot depends on what period the vacation falls on. The optimal time is spring, autumn. If you have a trip to the sea, it is better to carry out cleansing procedures after it.

At what age can you undergo the procedure? Depends on what. For example, the use of homemade masks, especially yeast ones, is relevant for 15-year-old girls. But procedures performed using ultrasound are recommended for girls over the age of 25. All other “aggressive” methods are available to all girls who have reached adulthood.

How do you know which cleaning is right for you? This can only be learned by trial and error, and in order to select the best options, you need to determine your skin type very accurately. Ideally, you need to contact a competent cosmetologist.

Cost of mechanical cleaning procedure

Prices for manual facial cleansing in Moscow depend on the level of the place you go to. This could be a beauty salon, where a specialist without a medical education will work with you. In this case, the cost of the service will be lower, but the risk of complications after the procedure will increase significantly. At the Medial clinic on Leninsky Prospekt, patients are offered a comprehensive approach to skin cleansing. The price for the procedure, which includes peeling + cleaning + care, is 5,000 rubles. In this case, cleaning is done in combination - ultrasound + mechanical action. This is considered the "gold standard".

“Medial” doctors are specialists with higher medical education and 6 years of experience. By contacting our clinic, you receive:

• individual approach;
• personal skin care program;
• flexible system of discounts;
• special offers every month;
• a guarantee for all procedures - if you follow the doctor’s recommendations and make a scheduled visit to the clinic, no complications will arise.

We help men and women of all ages achieve healthy and beautiful skin. Come to us for your portion of transformation!