Cosmetology clinics use a variety of tools for effective and safe cleansing of facial skin. But some devices from a cosmetologist’s arsenal can be used regularly at home.
One such tool is a Vidal loop with a needle. When using the loop, it is necessary to observe hygienic rules, otherwise there is a high risk of infectious skin lesions and the appearance of post-acne.
Indications for use
The Vidal loop is a cosmetic instrument for deep mechanical cleansing of the skin on any part of the body. As a result of pressure, the contents come out of the skin pore.
Using a loop you can get rid of:
- blackheads;
- acne;
- acne;
- closed comedones.
After proper and careful treatment, there are no scars or red inflamed spots left on the body, and the appearance of post-acne is excluded.
You can do cosmetic facial cleansing yourself, but to treat your back, shoulders and other inaccessible parts of the body you will have to ask a loved one for help.
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Acne is a problem for most girls. You can fight it in various ways. In addition to skincare cosmetics, special tools enter the fight for skin beauty. To clean your face yourself, you can use special devices, but to avoid complications after the procedure, you need to know how to do it and what device to use to remove blackheads.
There are many facial cleansing tools available today.
In a cosmetology salon, facial cleansing is carried out using special tools. If you can’t afford this procedure from a specialist, you can get a device for removing blackheads and squeeze them out at home.
The main thing is to choose the right tool. The device for cleansing the face of acne looks like a stick, at the ends of which there are various devices.
Mechanical facial cleansing can be done using:
Each of the tools for blackheads and acne may have a different tip. In everyday life, this device for removing blackheads is called a “blackhead stick.” On sale you can find tools that are equipped with attachments. The wand itself and its tips must be made of medical steel. In addition to these devices, you can use a special brush to effectively clean pores.
The Vidal loop is used to squeeze out shallow blackheads and deep-seated comedones.
A device such as the Vidal Loop is used to squeeze out shallow blackheads and deep-seated comedones. Cosmetologists recommend using this tool for pores that are squeezed out of the pores without strong pressure. As for creamy stains, the loop in this case may not squeeze them out.
Facial cleansing using a loop is carried out according to the following scheme:
- At the initial stage, surface impurities are removed from the facial skin. Cleansing can be carried out using special products in the form of gels, foams, mousses.
- Before you start squeezing out blackheads, you need to steam the skin. This will help completely remove the contents of the pores and minimize skin trauma. 3. The loop is brought to the skin so that the blackhead or pimple is in the center.
- You need to press lightly on the loop and try to remove all the dirt from the pores. After each squeezed out blackhead, the instrument is cleaned with an alcohol-containing solution.
If pressure does not help clean the skin, you can re-steam the skin and try cleaning using another device.
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Using a Uno spoon is a safe way to remove acne
Another device for mechanical facial cleansing is the Uno spoon. On one side there is a strainer, on the other there is a spoon with only one hole. The purpose of the strainer is to clean pores from comedones and blackheads in places where they accumulate abundantly. A spoon with one hole is suitable for squeezing out large inflammations.
I think blackheads bother a lot of people. I'm not an exception. Previously, I turned to a cosmetologist for help, who did mechanical cleaning, but I was not satisfied with the result:
Expensive, considering that the procedure must be done regularly.
After the procedure, the skin is inflamed for several days
The effect lasts no more than 3-4 weeks.
I once met my classmate, her skin was always white and in excellent condition.
And this time, after several years of the last meeting, I immediately noticed that her skin was like parchment paper. It caught my eye
It turned out that she gets mechanical cleaning from a cosmetologist every month.
In general, this scared me and I refused this service.
I began to fight the spots using gentle home methods.
A little about my skin.
Normal, but prone to dryness. Thin, local spots: wings of the nose, as well as several pimples after colds.
How I fought them.
Promising masks, rolls, scrubs,
How to use?
Before cleaning with a Vidal loop, the face must be free of decorative cosmetics. It is advisable to use a mild cleanser, but not a scrub. The washed face must be treated with an antiseptic.
If your skin is oily, you can use alcohol lotion, and if your skin is dry and sensitive, it is recommended to take the drug “Chlorhexidine”.
It is advisable to carry out the procedure in the evening, in order to then relax and provide the cleansed skin with complete rest throughout the night. After cleansing your face, you can’t immediately go outside, visit the bathhouse or sauna, or sweat.
Expert opinion
Ekaterina Dudikova
Dermatologist, cosmetologist
Before starting the procedure, it is necessary to prepare the Vidal loop - disinfect it. Treatment with alcohol is sufficient.
The action plan is as follows:
- The loop is placed over the clogged pore so that the central point of the pathological formation coincides with the center of the loop structure. The loop is located parallel to the skin surface.
- Use a loop to slowly press on the inflamed surface. The contents will come out of the clogged pore.
- If the pathological formation is deep, then a Vidal needle should be used to extract the contents. It is used to pierce the clogged opening of the pimple. Next, carry out the above-described manipulations with the loop.
- After extracting the contents of each pore, the tip of the instrument is disinfected, and the treated area of the body is wiped with an antiseptic.
Using a stick to remove pimples
The first thing you need to start the procedure with is disinfection of the skin and instruments. A good effect can be obtained after steaming the skin with warm water or steam baths. Next, you need to take a stick and press one of the ends onto the pimple, so that it is in the center of the notch and lightly rub it across the skin. At the same time, pus and sanguineous secretions are released into the hole, remaining on the device. After each such extrusion, the instrument must be wiped with peroxide.
All procedures using these special devices are very effective, however, pimples and blackheads should be removed no more than once a month so as not to injure the skin and not cause swelling and inflammation.
Pros and cons of the tool
The Vidal loop has the following advantages:
- suitable for removing large, prominent, painful lesions;
- easily squeezes out purulent mass from pimples;
- used to get rid of deep comedones;
- allows you to quickly give your face an attractive look;
- sold in any pharmacy;
- Available for cleansing your face and pores at home.
Among the disadvantages of the Vidal loop, it should be noted:
- aggravation of problems due to incorrect and careless use of the loop;
- the need for thorough hygiene procedures before and after cleaning;
- increased risk of complications when using a needle.
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.
Facial skin care after the procedure
After cleaning with a Vidal loop, apply an antiseptic compress. A mask with holes for the eyes, nose and mouth is cut out of gauze and moistened with alcohol or Chlorhexidine. Apply to the face for 20 minutes.
A similar compress is made for other areas of the body that have undergone cleansing. It extinguishes inflammation, has a disinfecting effect, and relieves redness.
But if your facial skin is dry and sensitive, this compress will not work. It will dry out the skin and cause peeling. In this case, instead of alcohol products, decoctions of medicinal herbs are used to treat gauze: chamomile, calendula. They act much more gently, soothe, and quickly extinguish inflammation.
UNO “holey” spoon for facial cleansing: what is it?
The facial cleansing spoon (aka Uno spoon) is designed specifically for removing blackheads, as well as comedones and pimples .
Sometimes it helps fight acne and acne.
In appearance, the device resembles a “holey spoon” . At one end there is a “strainer”, a spatula covered with holes. At the other end there is a small depression intended for acne.
In Russia, they did not know about this device for a long time, but then they gradually began to use it in beauty and cosmetology salons. Now you can buy a Uno spoon in any online store or relevant store.
How does the Uno spoon work?
- "Strainer" . It should be used to cleanse the skin in the T-zone, as well as on the forehead and cheeks. Using a strainer will allow you to get rid of excess sebum, traces of sweat and dirt, and dead skin particles. This will be the key to getting rid of red and white pimples, as well as acne (clean skin does not create such problems).
- The side with one hole (“small spoon with one hole”). Essential for dealing with large pimples or blackheads. All you need to do is place the “spoon” so that the pimple is in the very center. After this, you need to press firmly on the problem area (pain may occur). The rod will “pop out”, the pus will come out, but the nearest areas of the skin will be safe.
The method of squeezing out pimples using a “spoon” is recognized as one of the safest, recommended by many cosmetologists and dermatologists.
When do you need a spoonful of Uno? What skin problems does it treat?
- oily skin in girls and women,
- blackheads in the T-zone (especially on the nose),
- frequent inflammation, acne,
- acne,
- enlarged pores,
- increased sebum secretion.
When is a spoon of Uno not suitable? Contraindications for use
The tool requires experience and dexterity, so at first you will not always succeed. Please remember that this equipment has contraindications for use:
- dry skin of the face and body,
- skin sensitive to damage and external influences,
- damaged surface (wounds, cracks),
- herpes rashes (do not try to “squeeze” them out with this tool!).
If you have at least 1 of the listed “illnesses”, do not risk it. Perhaps you should choose a scrub or regular peeling instead.
Cosmetologists recommend using a spoon no more than once a month (for oily skin prone to infections and inflammation).
Directions for use and precautions
- The Uno spoon must be of high quality , made of stainless steel.
- Equipment is disinfected and thoroughly washed before first use (at a minimum, you need to wipe the instrument with vodka/alcohol).
- Hands and facial skin must also be cleaned (alcohol tincture of calendula is suitable for this, you can wipe it with alcohol).
- Girls who have dry or sensitive skin should avoid this solution. It is better to choose something more effective and safe.
- Solarium is prohibited for 2-4 days after the procedure.
- A cosmetologist should consult you before using the spoon. Otherwise, you risk damaging your skin.
How to use the facial cleanser?
The sequence of actions looks like this:
- Remove decorative cosmetics using gels, foams or other compositions.
- Clean the surface using special products.
- “Steam” the skin so that all the pores open. To do this, you can use not just water, but with the addition of medicinal herbs and natural antiseptics: oak bark, chamomile, eucalyptus, calendula. “Steam” for about 5-10 minutes.
- Take a spoon of Uno and your hands, “rinse” them with alcohol, vodka or other disinfectant solution.
- Rinse your index fingers to reduce the risk of infection (and causing even more inflammation).
- Pass the strainer from the eyebrows to the hair, then from the cheeks to the nose, then from the wings of the nose to the back. In this case, you cannot press hard, you cannot stretch the skin . Duration: approximately 5 minutes.
- Turn the tool over. Take a small spoon. Use it to remove pimples , blackheads or blackheads. Each area where a pimple appears must be wiped with alcohol.
- Finish the procedure. Wipe the surface again with calendula tincture, alcohol or a weak solution of lemon juice.
- Boil a spoon in water for 5-7 minutes. After that, take it out and wipe it with alcohol.
For 10 hours after the procedure, you should not wash your face so as not to cause an inflammatory process.
The Uno spoon is suitable for teenage and hormonal acne , and effectively fights other types of acne. If you have problem skin, we recommend that you pay attention to other tools for cleaning your face at home.
Variety of instruments
There are different tools for removing blackheads. They can be purchased in regular stores and online. The devices have an affordable price, and the procedure with them is less traumatic compared to manual cleaning.
A cosmetic tool for removing blackheads can have different names. This is a cosmetic applicator, extractor. These instruments look like metal sticks with tips. They can be permanent or removable; they are used for mechanical cleaning of skin pores. Devices are created from stainless steel, which is subjected to special treatment. The tools are considered durable and do not require sharpening for a long time. To prevent the hand from slipping, the handle is grooved.
Applicators are convenient because tips are attached to them. By type of nozzle there are:
- Vidal loop.
- Vidal's needle.
- Uno boat.
- Strainer.
Each device allows you to effectively perform the procedure. You just need to use them correctly.
What tools are used
Scrub for blackheads at home
The same tools that a cosmetologist uses to clean your face can also be purchased for home use. The main thing is that the device is used in accordance with the indications and contraindications.
The facial cleansing tool itself looks like a stick, the ends of which are topped with various devices. The main types of these devices for mechanical cleaning of pores:
- a loop;
- spoon;
- strainer;
- needle.
The combination of these tips can be different. This device is collectively called an acne squeezer, but is sometimes simply called a “face cleansing stick.” A stick is often sold with removable attachments, the choice of which depends on the person’s needs. This stick, or handle, must be made of medical steel, like the tips.
As a separate tool, a brush should be noted, which also effectively cleanses the facial skin.
A loop
The Widal loop is designed to remove contaminants from the pores. These can be either shallow acne or deep-seated comedones. Before using the loop, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules for its operation.
- First of all, you need to cleanse your face of surface impurities using simple soap or makeup remover.
- Enlargement of the pores is a prerequisite before using a loop. This is the only way to achieve complete release of the contents of the pores without additional trauma to the skin.
- Position the device so that the blackhead or pimple is in the center of the loop.
- Press on the loop in such a way as not to cause pain, but to allow the contents of the pores to come out.
- If after pressing the pore is not cleared, you should repeat the steaming or use another cosmetic device.
Those who have a loop at home note that it is more suitable for dense acne that comes out of the pores in a “column” and protrudes slightly above the skin, forming a certain roughness on the face. If the dirt is creamy, then there is a chance that the loop will not completely clean the pore.
Spoon Uno
The Uno spoon is a cosmetology device for mechanical facial cleansing. At one end of this device there is a strainer, and at the other there is a spoon with one hole. The strainer is used to remove comedones or blackheads. It is especially useful for areas of the face abundantly dotted with these elements. You will need a facial cleansing spoon to squeeze out single pimples.
The rules for cleaning with these devices are the same as for the loop. An element is determined on steamed skin; the device must be positioned so that the pimple is in the center of the hole. Apply light pressure and move the spoon slightly. This way the contamination will remain on the spoon. As the instrument becomes dirty during the procedure, it must be cleaned.
Advantages of using this device over completely manual cleaning:
- hygienic;
- comfortable;
- allows you to eliminate acne in the paranasal area;
- almost painless;
- no scars remain;
- no pigmentation remains after extrusion;
- Quite a deep cleanse.
A spoon for cleaning your face is inexpensive, the main condition is that it be made of medical steel.
Vidal's needle
It looks formidable, but is quite harmless, a tool for mechanical cleaning. It is used for acne located deep in the skin, as well as for small white pimples. You can also use the needle after steaming the skin, as this will make it possible to injure the tissue less and get rid of inflammation faster, thanks to the rush of blood to the skin.
Some users of this device note that after using it, bruises may remain, and the procedure itself causes pain. All this is quite possible, especially for those with sensitive and thin skin. It is also worth remembering that the needle should only be used for large blackheads and deep-seated pimples.
Advantages of the needle in relation to manual cleaning:
- less traumatic when removing deep acne;
- less painful to use;
- Spend less effort on cleaning your skin.
Brush
A facial cleansing brush is a great tool for daily use. The purpose of the brush is to cleanse the skin and prevent clogging of pores, which will prevent pimples and comedones from appearing. The ability of the brush to get rid of dead skin cells and scales is also important. This is especially true for people with dry and flaky skin.
It’s better, of course, not to skimp on this tool and buy an expensive option. Before this, you need to consult with a cosmetologist which types of brushes are better, or read reviews about the manufacturer on the Internet. The expensive option will have more delicate fibers that will not damage thin and sensitive skin.
How to Remove Blackheads Using the Loop Tool
We all want to have flawless skin, so we have to fight for it. Mechanical facial cleansing helps us remove blackheads on the nose and other parts of our face.
There are special tools for their removal: a Uno spoon, a loop, a strainer, tweezers, etc. They all have different shapes, sizes and names, but their purpose in facial care is the same: these tools help us remove the nucleus of a pimple or comedones, not damaging the skin.
Some devices are best used only in salon procedures, as this requires a certain skill. And for home mechanical cleansing of the face from comedones, we recommend a tool for removing comedones, such as a loop.
Our advice in pictures will help you use this tool correctly and without damaging your skin.
Rules for removing blackheads
- Boil water in a saucepan, adding some medicinal herb to it, for example, chamomile, sage, nettle. Let it brew a little, just a few minutes.
- Tilt your face over the steam, covering the top with a towel so that the steam does not escape. The distance to the surface of the pan should be at least 30 cm. The facial steaming procedure lasts 5-7 minutes, this is enough for the pores to fully open.
- Next step: wash your hands with soap and wipe them with alcohol-containing lotion.
- Treat the blackhead remover tool by simply dipping it in alcohol for 1 minute.
- Place the tool over the black dot so that it is in the middle of the tool hole.
- To squeeze the black plug out of the pore, lightly press the point with the tool and make light circular movements with the loop. The plug should squeeze out into the hole of the tool.
- Remove the squeezed contents from the instrument and disinfect it again in alcohol. Continue removing the next points using the same pattern.
Lubricate the skin at the site where comedones are removed with hydrogen peroxide, and after completing the procedure, wipe your face with a tonic to tighten pores, for example with salicylic acid, lemon juice or calendula infusion. After cleansing your face of blackheads, you do not need to apply any cosmetics to the skin until the skin calms down and the pores are completely narrowed.
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