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.
Important tips before using patches to combat blackheads
- On average, if there are no individual recommendations, strips should be applied to the nose regularly - 2-3 times a week.
- Most strips for blackheads require first thoroughly wetting your face with water (unless the instructions indicate otherwise).
- To effectively cleanse the skin of open comedones, you need to remove the strips starting from the ends towards the center (in the absence of other recommendations for a specific product).
Be sure to check out the articles on 15 ways to get rid of blackheads at home.
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.
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.
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.
Description and equipment of the tool
This inexpensive instrument is a thin stick made of medical steel. Often equipped with removable tips in the form of:
- strainer;
- needles;
- loops;
- spoons;
- shoulder blades.
The tip in the form of a strainer on a stick perfectly eliminates small pimples and comedones that are located on the nose and near the lips. The stick allows you to cleanse the skin quickly , effectively and with minimal damage to the skin.
The hole in the strainer allows you to completely squeeze out an abscessing pimple, avoiding bloody and purulent discharge that provokes blood poisoning.
The pimple scoop is used to remove single pimples on the cheeks and forehead. A spoon is a much more hygienic and convenient tool that does not leave pigment spots on the face.
A cosmetic device with a tip in the form of a loop on one side and a needle on the other effectively removes large blackheads and purulent pimples. Before using the loop, the abscess being removed must be pierced with a needle. The loop allows you to easily remove even deep pimples .
Although cleansing your face with a needle looks quite dangerous, it can remove deep-seated pimples and small white pimples. It is very important to open the pores of the face with hot water or a steam bath before using the needle.
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.
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.
Before use, be sure to wash your hands and treat the stick with alcohol. After use, rinse it with water and boil for 5 minutes.
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.
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