Mechanical facial cleansing: features, indications, protocol for removing blackheads

Every year, new techniques and products appear in cosmetology that help care for the skin and preserve its beauty and youth. And even the most familiar methods that women have been familiar with for a long time are also changing. For example, mechanical facial cleansing. Once upon a time, steaming was considered its integral attribute, but now it is not used at all in beauty salons.

So what is the procedure today? What are the features and stages of its implementation? And is it possible to practice it at home? These questions are answered by a cosmetologist at the Novoklinik network of Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetology Centers, Isabella Airapetova .

Types of cleanings

Fortunately, there are quite enough of them to choose the one that suits your specific skin type.

So, the options:

Mechanical facial cleansing.
Manual or manual cleaning.
Brossage.
Vacuum.
Using chemical peeling.
Ultrasonic cleaning method.

It would be correct to familiarize yourself with all the nuances of each procedure in advance.

For example, not everyone knows that not all girls are allowed to brossage .
It is absolutely contraindicated for women with very sensitive and delicate skin.

For whom facial cleansing is contraindicated?

You will hear so many reviews about this procedure! Some girls categorically cannot withstand such an effect on their face (often these are representatives of dry, sensitive, or inflammation-prone skin). However, the good news is that most often they do not need facial cleansing.

But for those with oily, problematic skin types, such a procedure is simply necessary.

It is important to consider that there are reasonable contraindications for facial cleansing :

acne with numerous inflammations (there is a high probability of infection spreading),
moles that can be easily caught and damaged,
capillaries that are located very close to the surface of the skin.

If such signs are not observed , then skin cleansing together with active peeling remains the best method of skin cleansing to this day.

Often, lovers of this procedure resort to it a few days before important events where they want to feel confident.

During this time, they manage to cleanse their skin almost to perfection, giving it a new breath of freedom from harmful subcutaneous contaminants and the opportunity to recover from inevitable injury.

Contraindications

You should not carry out any type of cleaning if you have skin diseases, rashes and acne. Such symptoms are a consequence of a disease that must be eliminated by clinical specialists. Cosmetology in this case is allowed only according to the indications of dermatologists. Effects on the skin can only be harmful.

Allergy to the components of the procedure products is also a contraindication. Too sensitive skin will also not tolerate interventions. Painful sensations or long and difficult rehabilitation are a serious problem for a woman, so if there are any, it is better to refuse procedures. Closely located capillaries and the presence of moles on the face will also interfere with any cleansing procedure.

Undesirable effects of facial cleansing

Mechanical cleaning is accompanied by some unpleasant consequences, such as:

Acne . If they still appear after cleansing your face, it means that one of the microwounds has become inflamed.
Redness . Many girls wonder how many days redness goes away after cleansing their face. But there is no need to worry, this phenomenon is quite normal only for a few hours. If during this time the redness disappears, this will indicate that the procedure was performed by a qualified and experienced doctor. How to remove redness?

If the redness does not go away, you need to take action - apply anti-inflammatory aloe vera gel to your face.

Spots . If red spots remain several hours after the procedure, be sure to moisturize your face with any natural gel. It is important to make sure that your microvessels are not damaged. If new red veins appear, massage the area of skin as quickly as possible.
Minor inflammations, wounds on the face . At home, spot-apply iodine, apply a mask of kaolin diluted with mineral water. Before going outside, treat any inflammation with an anti-inflammatory lotion for oily skin and apply salicylic ointment.
Peeling . If your face is flaking, the recipe is simple - moisturize it with miracle aloe vera gel.

How can you avoid such consequences?

In order for everything to go smoothly, both literally and symbolically, certain rules must be followed.

Firstly, it is better to carry out deep cleansing of the skin in a beauty salon , since in salons the conditions for carrying out such a risky procedure are much more suitable (there are special compositions for enlarging pores, steam generators, and maximum sterility is ensured).

No less important is the issue of choosing a qualified master , to whom you will not be afraid to entrust your face. After all, the success of the procedure largely depends on his sleight of hand.

After the procedure, the facial skin calms down and the pores narrow thanks to the action of the cosmetologist’s miracle mask.

Home care tips

After cleansing your face, you should care for your skin like you would care for a small child’s skin. All products should not cause allergies or be aggressive. This means that scrubs and various acidic products are completely unsuitable. Avoid getting dust on your skin, food and the finished mask. Do not use any citrus fruits other than lemon juice.

Remember that the mask can only be used once. It must be fresh, just cooked. If you want to apply it again, it is better to make a new composition.

What not to do after cleansing your face

Girls often worry whether they can wear makeup after this procedure ? Well, the answer is simple - you can’t.

The most you can afford is to use mineral powder and forget about using other foundations for a week. If you ignore this rule, you will not achieve the desired result.

Let's list the most important rules for caring for wounded, thin facial skin after cleansing :

Refrain from being in the air for 2-3 days (this will protect the face from the merciless influence of strong winds, low temperatures in winter, and from ultraviolet radiation in summer),
for a week, limit procedures that involve water, such as baths, saunas, swimming in the pool,
Washing with hot water is strictly prohibited,
you can't drink alcohol,
You can’t use a scrub for a week,
It is forbidden to touch the face,
Naturally based moisturizing creams should not be neglected,
It is not recommended to use water for washing that contains bleach. This chemical will not only dry out your skin, but also cause inflammation,
It is strictly forbidden to use soap for washing! Due to the lye content, it will tighten and mercilessly dry out the skin of the face. As a result, it may become covered with small wounds or even cracks.

Types of skin cleansing procedures

There are many ways to cleanse your face, so we will focus only on the most popular ones. The first is mechanical cleaning. The method is quite outdated, but effective. Its essence lies in the fact that a cosmetologist, using special products or simple hot water, steams the skin of the face, and then with his hands and special devices removes all pimples, blackheads and pores clogged with dust and cosmetic residues.

The disadvantage of the procedure is possible pain and inflammation of the skin, which can last for several days. A more modern analogue of such cleaning is an ultrasonic procedure. In this case, a gel is applied to the skin of the face, and then the cosmetologist performs manipulations using a special apparatus. Ultrasonic waves cleanse clogged pores, and the finishing mask tightens them. This procedure is completely painless, but sometimes requires additional mechanical influences.

Vacuum cleaning is also a salon procedure. The cosmetologist seems to pull out all the impurities using a special tube. In addition to the cleansing effect, the procedure also has a lifting effect. This cleansing improves blood flow, and if done regularly, increases skin elasticity. However, it is not suitable for overly contaminated and problematic skin.

There is also dry cleaning. In this case, a special composition is applied to the skin that can expand the pores and draw out all the impurities from them. The unpopularity of such cleansing is due to the fact that any inflammation and acne can become an obstacle to this procedure.

How to care for your skin after cleansing your face

After completing this procedure, the cosmetologist can prescribe a number of activities. Some you can do yourself at home, while others will require multiple visits to the salon.

What procedures are useful to undergo in the salon?

Darsonval . This device is a glass tube that is connected to a current source.

The cosmetologist, almost without touching the skin, treats the entire surface of the face with such a tube. Only a barely noticeable tingling sensation may occur. Although this causes a feeling of discomfort, it will help speed up the resorption of the tubercles.

Cryomassage is a process of treating the skin with liquid nitrogen. Not every girl will like the fact that nitrogen can hiss and clouds of steam float in the air. But the effect is worth it.

After such procedures, you should not immediately go outside, but rather sit for about half an hour, or even an hour, in a beauty salon.

Thanks to this, the skin of the face will calm down: the burning sensation will go away and the redness will decrease. It is better to get home by car.

The procedures described above should be resorted to several times , because only in this case can the expected effect be achieved - clean, fresh and smooth skin.

Home care

What should I put on my face after cleansing? Experts recommend leaving the skin alone for 24 hours after cleansing your face ; it needs rest, because it has already experienced extreme stress.

It is important to remember that during the week you can use alcohol-containing solutions only locally (where inflammation has occurred). The entire surface of the face should be treated daily with non-alcoholic lotion.

It is very useful to make herbal compresses or simply rinse your face with herbal infusions.

Everyone's favorite chamomile, plantain, St. John's wort, calendula or celandine - these medicinal plants have a strong anti-inflammatory effect, making your skin glow with health again!

Additional Tips

Cosmetologists recommend washing your face exclusively with melt water or high-quality mineral water. The first can be prepared in a simple way - first freeze ordinary water and then melt it. Next, you can add a couple of drops of lemon juice or regular apple cider vinegar.

Thanks to this, an acidic environment will form on the skin, which will play a protective function and resist the growth of bacteria on the face. In addition, such washes perfectly activate the epidermis.

Throughout the recovery period, the skin will need special nourishment in the form of vitamin cocktails, which you can easily prepare yourself.

This is necessary because during this period the epidermis is deprived of a protective barrier, which means there is a very high probability of increased skin sensitivity. And it will be quite difficult to get rid of this.

Effect and expected results: what cosmetologists promise

Numerous reviews of people who have undergone the procedure, as well as the opinions of cosmetologists, in general, characterize it as quite effective, especially for skin without particularly deep cosmetic defects or obvious acne.

The results of ultrasonic cleaning can be compared with high-quality superficial peeling. Under its influence:

the skin is cleansed from external impurities;
keratinized epidermal cells are removed;
the ducts of the sebaceous glands open, they become less noticeable;
blood supply to cells improves;
metabolic processes are accelerated.

The appearance of the skin after the procedure improves - it becomes lighter and acquires a more uniform and fresh color. The degree of moisture content improves and flaking decreases. Due to increased blood flow and lymphatic drainage, swelling noticeably goes away.

After cleansing, all active substances applied to the face in the form of creams, masks and other care products can better penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis, since the upper stratum corneum becomes somewhat thinner due to ultrasound exposure.

Masks after cleansing your face at home

After such a deep cleansing of the face, many clients are interested in how to soothe the skin, or how to close the pores ? Experienced cosmetologists recommend, and even consider it necessary, the regular use of special masks.

However, in order for them to be most effective, it is important not to conduct unjustified experiments on the skin and adhere to simple rules.

Rules for using masks

it is important not to try all the praised products in a row, but to make only those masks that contain medicines and antiseptics,
apply a mask recommended by your cosmetologist for several days after cleansing,
any new mask must first be tested on the face and applied to the skin in a thin layer,
if the consequences of facial cleansing are normal, then masks made from vegetables or fruits are great,
do not overdo it with masks: they should be used once every 2-3 days .

Using these tips, restoring your skin with masks will only bring pleasant results.

Recipes for healing masks

Bodyagi mask . This unique remedy effectively resolves small hematomas. Contraindicated for very dry skin.
Mask based on egg white and lemon juice . The effect is excellent narrowing of pores.
One of the most effective is a cucumber mask . Before applying it, you should wash your face with warm water to open the pores. Then you need to take a medium-sized cucumber and cut it into slices. They should be applied tightly to the skin of the face and kept for about an hour.
Anti-inflammatory masks based on blue clay . Supplements can be selected depending on individual tolerance. You need to keep it on your face for about half an hour. Then rinse with warm water and apply moisturizer to the skin.
A sour cream mask will not only be therapeutic, but also pleasant. It needs to be rubbed into the skin with light circular movements, because in this way a massage effect is achieved. It is recommended to leave sour cream on the face for approximately 45 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
Mask made from natural coffee grounds . Apply it to your face for 20 minutes. Then rinse as usual with warm water and pat your face dry with a towel.
Mask made from preheated vegetable oil . The exposure time of such a mask is approximately 20 minutes. After time, the oil should be washed off with warm water and wipe your face with a soft towel. The effect is velvety and delicate skin.
Nourishing mask made from yogurt and yeast . To do this, you need to mix the yeast and yogurt to the consistency of thick sour cream. Next, you need to apply this composition to clean skin with light massage movements and keep for about half an hour. Then wash off the mask with warm water.

Any of the above recipes can be prepared extremely simply at home, because all the ingredients can easily be found on your shelf or in the refrigerator at home.

All it takes is just 5 minutes of time and your desire ! And the effect won’t take long!