Atraumatic facial cleansing – basic skin care 

What is atraumatic cleaning

This procedure is a gentle way to cleanse the skin of dead skin particles, excess secretions from the sebaceous glands and other types of impurities. Atraumatic cleansing is carried out on a previously makeup-free and steamed face.

To carry it out, weakly concentrated acids are used. As a result of peeling:

• blood circulation is normalized;
• acne, acne, and inflammation disappear;
• skin respiration improves;
• metabolic and regenerative processes are accelerated.

The procedure lasts from a third of an hour to 40 minutes, and the effect of the applied drugs lasts another 2 days. After the recovery period is completed, the face acquires a healthy appearance, is aligned, and looks younger.

Choosing a medical center and doctor

The Docdoc website provides an extensive list of medical centers and clinics in Moscow that perform this type of facial cleansing. To successfully select a medical institution, it is recommended:

1. Select specialized centers or clinics within a given radius.
2. Read reviews from patients who visited a cosmetologist in these institutions.
3. Based on reviews and ratings, determine the level of service and attitude towards clients in these clinics.
4. Analyze the cost of the procedure in different centers, paying attention to promotional offers that allow you to reduce the price.

Upon completion of the procedure, you can share your experience and describe the result obtained in a review.

Mechanism of action

Before the procedure, you need to steam so that the active substances can penetrate into the epidermis and weaken the intercellular connections, which facilitates the exfoliation of dead particles.

Also, during peeling, active softening and removal of impurities occurs, which helps get rid of comedones, milia, and cleansing the ducts of the sebaceous glands.

Atraumatic cleaning also:

• stimulates cell proliferation in the basal layer, which promotes rejuvenation and increased tone;
• accelerates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, thereby reducing the depth of wrinkles;
• normalizes water balance.

Achieved effect

The procedure helps to noticeably smooth the skin texture, improves its appearance, and makes the skin velvety and soft.

The action of the acids used during cleansing continues for 48 hours after the session, due to which sebaceous plugs and other impurities are completely dissolved, pockets of inflammation disappear, and the skin is thoroughly cleansed and healed.

After cleansing, the skin texture is evened out.

!The effectiveness of atraumatic cleansing is also due to its positive effect on the synthesis of elastin and collagen, due to which small wrinkles disappear, the face is smoothed and rejuvenated.

Acids used

When performing atraumatic facial cleansing, special attention is paid to the choice of active ingredient. The choice is made taking into account the characteristics and condition of the skin, the presence and type of problems.

The following types of acids are used for atraumatic cleaning:

1. Salicylic. Suitable for skin prone to oily skin. It regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands, removes impurities, and has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
2. Wine. It has whitening properties and is used to get rid of freckles and age spots.
3. Glycolic. Due to the fact that the acid molecules are minimal in size, they penetrate deeply and have the best exfoliating and cleansing effect.
4. Dairy. Promotes active and deep hydration of all layers of the skin.
5. Apple. Accelerates regenerative processes, the production of collagen fibers, has antioxidant properties and saturates the dermis with useful substances.
6. Lemon. Helps neutralize free radicals, eliminates inflammation, reduces the intensity of pigmentation.
7. Retinoic. Helps eliminate acne and rashes, reduces the thickness of the stratum corneum and normalizes sebum production, reduces inflammation.

Mixtures of several types of acids have the most effective effect. Vitamins A and E are also added to the acids, promoting deeper hydration and achieving a lifting effect.

Who needs this service?

Cleansing using organic acids allows you to get rid of:

• scars and superficial scars;
• dark spots;
• rash;
• increased fat content;
• small wrinkles.

Periodic implementation of the procedure allows you to achieve visible rejuvenation of the skin, reduce the rate of aging and ensure restoration of the skin after exposure to negative factors (ultraviolet radiation, stress, exhaust gases and dust).

Indications

Atraumatic cleaning is indicated for the following symptoms:

• seborrhea;
• surface contamination;
• pigmentation;
• enlarged pores;
• cosmetic defects;
• increased fat content;
• blackheads, comedones, acne, blackheads;
• wrinkles;
• signs of photoaging;
• scar changes.

The procedure is also carried out for dull complexion, excessive dryness, unevenness, and fading. Before cleaning, it is important to visit a cosmetologist and make sure that the peeling is safe.

Contraindications

Like any cosmetic procedure, atraumatic cleansing has certain limitations. First of all, it is not used in relation to patients who have a tendency to develop an allergic reaction to the drugs used, as well as in the presence of various dermatological diseases.

In addition, manipulation is contraindicated in case of inflammatory dermatitis, eczema, or in the presence of fresh wounds or burns. You cannot use this method to cleanse the face of teenagers under 16 years of age.

If the listed contraindications are ignored, the likelihood of complications increases several times.

Benefits of atraumatic peeling

The main advantage of the procedure is the possibility of cleaning with minimal risk of damage; therefore, the recovery period is quick.

Expert opinion

Anastasia Zaslavskaya

Dermatologist, cosmetologist

Also, atraumatic cleansing is practically painless, suitable for any skin type and can be performed even with rosacea.

The acids used have an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, they can be used to treat individual areas, and the absence of the need to use special equipment makes this cleaning technique accessible for home use.

Types of drugs

To achieve maximum results, it is important to choose the right tools that will be used during the work. In this case, it is necessary to take into account your skin type and existing problems.

Specialists in the purification process can use several types of acids.

Salicylic

It is very popular for oily skin. It has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, cleanses and tones. Helps remove impurities and normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands.

Glycolic

Can be used regardless of skin type. Its difference from other acids lies in its instant cleansing and exfoliating effect. Cells begin to receive nutrients in the required quantities.

Lemon

Ideal for combination and oily skin. It is a natural antioxidant that fights the natural signs of aging. Promotes the removal of free radicals, exfoliates dead skin layers, eliminates age spots.

Wine

In most cases it is used for uneven complexions. Helps remove pigmentation, lighten moles, remove dead particles from the surface of the epidermis. If the skin is too dry, then cosmetologists do not recommend such a substance, since the likelihood of getting a burn increases.

Apple

Takes direct part in the natural production of collagen. It has a restorative effect on aging skin and provides protection from the negative effects of external factors. The cells receive nutrition and are enriched with all useful microelements and vitamins.

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Manufacturers offer a wide variety of facial skin care cosmetics. Among the most popular are the following.

Holyland

According to the majority of cosmetologists, drugs of this particular brand are the most popular due to their quality and high efficiency. Such products are suitable for any type of skin.

The complex includes:

• DoubleActionSoap – has softening and disinfecting properties;
• AlphaComplex is a safe cleanser;
• bactericidal lotion - to warm the surface of the epidermis, activates blood circulation in tissue structures;
• A-NOX Solution – helps open pores and dissolve sebum;
• aseptic mask – disinfects and soothes;
• moisturizing cream - restores injured areas after cleansing.

Holyland® preparations are universal and can be used for local treatment of individual problem areas.

Peeling kit Exfoliant

The composition contains only natural ingredients. This is one of the best cosmetics that is used for deep cleansing of the skin. Thanks to such drugs, the epidermis is completely cleared of keratinized particles, metabolic processes in tissues are launched, cells begin to grow and renew themselves.

The cosmetic set consists of glycolim 1, lotion, cleansing mousse, toning lotion and cream mask.

This complex is effective and easy to use.

Myrrh

Peeling is carried out using two products - exfoliating lotion and cleansing mousse. The skin is effectively cleansed without causing irritation, the upper layers are restored in the shortest possible period.

Brightening products

These drugs have effective cleansing and renewing effects. As a result, regeneration is activated at the cellular level, the color of the surface of the epidermis is improved and evened out.

After use, the skin becomes clean, even and smooth. In addition, the drug contains fermented lotus extract, which has an anti-inflammatory effect.

How is the procedure performed?

First, remove makeup using products that effectively remove surface impurities. This is necessary for better opening of pores and, accordingly, deeper penetration of acids.

Then:

1. Peeling is applied and left for 20–40 minutes.
2. Treat the skin with a lotion containing a lipolytic solution. This warms the skin, has a slight anesthetic effect, and improves blood circulation.
3. Apply a mask with a low content of fruit acid.

The cleansing itself consists of applying a layer of peeling mixture with a high concentration of acids to the skin. After this, a second layer of the mixture is applied with an even higher concentration of active ingredients.

After 20–40 minutes, the mass is removed with lotion with antiseptic properties and a pore-tightening mask is applied to restore and moisturize.

Possible complications

Due to the low concentration of acids used, the procedure causes almost no unwanted effects or side effects.

• In rare cases, irritation, peeling, prolonged redness, and allergic reactions may occur. As a rule, such phenomena occur due to increased skin sensitivity or are the result of individual intolerance to one or more components of the mixtures used.
• If contraindications are ignored, dermatological diseases may worsen.
• Insufficient competence of a cosmetologist can lead to skin injury and minor burns (for example, when using acids of too high a concentration).

Post-procedure care

Due to the delicacy of atraumatic cleansing, the skin does not need special care during the recovery period, but during this time the following should be avoided:

• prolonged exposure to sunlight on the face;
• use of aggressive cosmetics and hygiene products;
• aggressive effects on the skin.

It is also worth giving up using cosmetics and visiting the pool and bathhouse for several days. Overly spicy, salty, and smoked dishes are excluded from the menu during the rehabilitation period. Do not forget about applying suitable moisturizing and restoring creams.

Preparation

Atraumatic cleaning does not require special preparatory measures. Thanks to the consistent implementation of all actions, maximum results are achieved.

Before the procedure, cosmetologists recommend doing cleansing at home using special products that contain a minimal amount of fruit acids. This facilitates the further process and improves the quality of the service provided.

Before using this method, you must visit a dermatologist, undergo an appropriate examination and take tests, which will help identify possible existing contraindications to the procedure.

It is important to conduct a preliminary allergy test. To do this, a small amount of the drug is applied to the elbow or wrist. If after several hours redness and irritation do not appear, then you can proceed directly to the procedure itself.

In addition, experts recommend that at least 14 days from the appointed date, avoid visiting the solarium and tanning in the open sun, and avoid taking antibiotics and hormonal medications. Alcoholic drinks should be excluded from the diet.

Carrying out the procedure yourself

Carrying out atraumatic facial cleansing at home takes place in several stages:

1. Cleanse the face of cosmetics and impurities.
2. Wipe the skin with tonic and alcohol lotion.
3. Steam the skin under a damp hot towel placed on the face for a minute. This procedure is repeated 3–5 times.
4. Using a fan brush, apply the peeling mixture and leave for 2 minutes.
5. Apply a second layer of mass and leave for 10 minutes.
6. Neutralize peeling with a mild alkali-based product.

After this, wash the face with warm water and apply a restorative moisturizing cream.

Advantages

The main advantage is the absence of mechanical impact on the skin, so it is not injured. There is no pressure on the skin, it is not stretched, which means there will be no damage. The face does not redden or swell, there will be no visible marks at all. This way you can clean your skin before some important event.

A huge advantage of atraumatic facial cleansing is the absence of any traces after the procedure.

The skin softens and becomes velvety to the touch. Changes in its condition are noticeable externally, as the skin looks young and healthy.

Another advantage is that it does not depend on skin type. You can do a cleansing if your skin is problematic, combination, normal or too dry. If other cleaning methods are not suitable for you due to skin sensitivity, choose atraumatic cleansing.

Important! Atraumatic facial cleansing products disinfect the skin, so there is no risk of infection.

Of course, the absence of pain is also a plus. Many people do not decide to undergo such procedures precisely because of the pain, but atraumatic cleaning does not create any discomfort.

During the procedure, the person does not experience any discomfort

Patient reviews

• Maria, 29 years old: “I completed a course of atraumatic cleanings in the salon, I am very pleased. The skin has changed and become healthier. And most importantly, there is no side effect in the form of peeling.”
• Daria, 17 years old: “I do peeling at home, my skin really becomes cleaner. But it doesn’t help get rid of acne, so I’ll look for other ways.”
• Alina, 36 years old: “I regularly take a course of atraumatic peeling - it’s painless, but it cleans very well. I don’t even want to try harsher methods of influence.”

An atraumatic peeling option helps improve the appearance and condition of the skin, get rid of cosmetic defects and improve the health of the dermis. Thanks to its gentle action, it does not cause microtrauma, so it is suitable even for thin or overly sensitive skin.

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Consequences

If a specialist fails to follow the rules for cleansing, or when the patient ignores recommendations for care during the rehabilitation period, the occurrence of some complications cannot be ruled out. The most common side effects include allergies to the components used, redness and irritation, rashes, increased sebum secretion, hyperpigmentation, and chemical burns.

Which is better: peeling or facial cleansing?

Cosmetology clinics and beauty salons offer a wide variety of facial skin care procedures.

After the procedure, there may be wounds and scars that formed at the site of acne.

Most often, such consequences occur rarely, but it is almost impossible to completely predict the reaction of the skin.