Disincrustation: an effective procedure for cleansing facial skin

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Oily or acne-prone skin requires deep cleansing to remove various secretions and waste products from the pores. Sometimes ordinary cosmetic products, such as creams and lotions, are enough, but they cannot compare with professional cleaning using a galvanic facial cleansing machine. Electricity gives a stronger and brighter effect in the fight against problem skin. One of the most effective facial procedures, which has earned positive reviews and recommendations from doctors, is disincrustation. The galvanic facial cleansing method not only removes various imperfections, but also softens the skin, moisturizes and relaxes the tissue, which helps remove toxins and sebum from the pores. It also simulates blood circulation, saturates the skin with oxygen, helps clear sinuses and reduces nasal congestion.

The essence of the procedure

During disincrustation, the dermis is alternately exposed to a negatively charged electrode—the cathode and a disincrustant substance—and then to a positively charged one—the anode.

The following effects occur under the cathode:

• opening of pores;
• increased activity of sebaceous and sweat glands;
• loosening of the epidermis;
• breaks in connections between keratinocytes;
• alkalization;
• dilation of blood vessels.

Disincrustant alkalizes the environment, contains potassium and sodium ions, and helps maintain moisture. When alkali and NA and K ions combine, soap is formed.

Under the anode:

• the secretion of sebaceous and sweat glands decreases;
• pores are toned;
• compaction and reduction of swelling of the epidermis;
• acidity increases.

Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):

The alternating action of the cathode and anode leads to the desired result. After softening and removal of keratinized cells and sebaceous gland secretions, the young layer of the epidermis is compacted.

Efficiency

Under the influence of current, the intercellular connections of keratinocytes are broken and within 12-24 hours they migrate to the more superficial layers of the epidermis;

Course desincrustation of facial skin restores the structure of blood vessels, stimulates the proliferation of granulation tissue and angiogenesis;

Alkalinization occurs, pores open, saponification and loosening of their contents to a depth of 1 mm. Thus, it is possible to achieve complete atraumatic cleansing of the pores.

Note! At the initial stages, the patient should regularly visit the cosmetologist’s office, and after 1-2 courses, to maintain the result, it is enough to carry out de-encrustation once every 3-6 months.

In total, the listed effects make it possible to facilitate mechanical exfoliation (ultrasonic peeling) and cleaning (vacuum/manual).

Without the addition of other types of cleansing, superficial removal of impurities from the pores, normalization of the sebaceous glands and prevention of inflammatory elements in the future are achieved.

Indications:

• post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation;
• acne without pronounced inflammatory elements;
• post-acne;
• open comedones;
• increased skin oiliness;
• enlarged pores.

Consequences

As a result, after completing a course of skin disincrustation sessions (galvanic cleansing) of the face, blood flow in small capillaries and vessels improves due to the dilating effect of galvanic current and massage movements. It is because of tissue hypoxia with poor blood flow that the face quickly becomes flabby and dehydrated.

Massage actions performed during the skin disincrustation procedure while improving blood circulation promote better penetration of nutrients and stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin by skin cells. Thus, facial wrinkles are smoothed out and a lifting effect occurs.

The skin is cleansed of even the most stagnant sebaceous plugs that cannot be removed by other facial cleansing methods. Another advantage is the improvement of skin texture and the regeneration of new epidermal cells.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the method

Facial disincrustation:

• is carried out painlessly and does not create discomfort;
• deeply cleanses the skin without causing swelling and redness;
• helps normalize the secretion of the sebaceous glands.

Galvanic cleansing can be easily combined with other types of cosmetic skin care, which helps keep it healthy and beautiful.

You can read about complications after contouring in our article.

We offer a thematic video about facial disincrustation:

Carrying out the procedure

At the preparatory stage, a disinfectant is applied to the face, sealed with film and left for 15-20 minutes. To work as a cathode, use a 2% soda solution or a special DESINCRUSTANT gel. With the anode, use 0.9% NaCl, zinc or aloe gel. To remove drug residues, use water, saline solution or a special lotion.

Electrodes for disincrustation are most often labile. One of them is passive, the other is active.

Active ones are available in the following forms:

• Video clip;
• Ball;
• Roller;
• Cone.

Reviews

I have combination skin with enlarged pores. I decided to have the procedure because I wanted to cleanse my skin. The solution was applied to the face, then moved with a metal roller. The procedure lasted about 10 minutes. There were no uncomfortable sensations during the process. As a result, the pores became cleaner and narrower, but not all impurities were gone. I did not notice a pronounced lifting effect. The result lasted more than a week.

Marina Ivanova, 25 years old.

The doctor prescribed disincrustation after an examination. The procedure was part of the therapy. I have acne-prone skin and also acne. In 2 months I completed a course of 10 procedures. Acne began to bother me much less often, even before critical days it almost never appears. The acne spots also went away. I was also pleased that my skin tone had improved.

Alexandra Violova, 23 years old.

Disincrustation is aimed at combating imperfections and age-related changes. After the first session, the skin becomes much cleaner and fresher. At the end of the course, not only the narrowing of pores and the prevention of acne is noticeable, but also a lifting effect.

How it goes

The patient is placed on the couch. In the right hand, the doctor gives the client a passive (connected to the positive pole) electrode, wrapped in a damp cloth in several layers (at least 0.5 cm thick). Depending on the type of passive electrode, its position is determined.

The doctor works with an active electrode, which is connected to the negative pole of the device. The duration of the stage is 5-8 minutes.

The zones are worked out in stages, starting with the forehead. The optimal current strength is determined by the patient’s sensations (slight tingling, burning sensation) when the circuit is closed and usually ranges from 0.3 to 10 mA.

Please note that a metallic taste in the mouth is a normal phenomenon during facial skin decontamination.

When all areas have been treated with the cathode, the disinfectant is carefully removed with sponges or ultrasonic peeling is carried out directly on the gel.

Working with the anode. The doctor swaps the poles and re-works the same areas, but with a positive charge for 2-3 minutes

Afterwards come the following stages: toning; use of an alginate mask as desired/indicated; applying a soothing cream to complete the procedure.

The duration of the course is determined individually. Usually 6-8 manipulations, 1 per week. 2-3 courses are allowed per year, but the number and frequency of sessions should be gradually reduced.

Aftercare

During cataphoresis, the environment becomes alkaline, while normally the surface of the dermis has a slightly acidic pH. To normalize the pH, you should wash your face 2-3 times a day with a slightly acidic solution, for example, lemon juice.

Mandatory use of tonics.

After disincrustation, there is a tendency to dehydration, so the treated areas must be intensively moisturized with special serums or creams.

Is it possible to do it at home and how?

Miniature devices for carrying out disincrustation at home can be purchased from medical equipment. The principle of their operation is similar to that of professional equipment, but the efficiency is lower, and the duration and frequency of sessions is significantly longer.

To achieve deep cleaning, the easiest way is to use a 5-10% solution of baking soda as a layer. The charge is negative.

Finally, mechanical cleaning, toning and closing of pores is carried out. Geltek Anti-acne tonic is ideal for toning oily skin. The charge of the active electrode at this stage is positive.

Note! At home, it is almost impossible to comply with sanitary standards. And the very act of forcibly releasing a pore from its contents can lead to negative consequences in the form of an inflammatory reaction.

Devices for disincrustation

Galvanic cleansing (disincrustation) can be carried out as an independent cosmetic procedure or in preparation for vacuum or manual facial cleansing, and can also be combined with ultrasonic cleansing, laser, and other types of peeling.

At home, facial disincrustation can be effectively carried out using devices from La Mente and Gezaton, such as “Aurora Ceutical G7”, “Beauty Lifting” (galvanic), “Galvanic Beauty SPA m777”, “Ionic-ultrasonic”, designed for iontophoresis (galvanic ) and ultrasonic micromassage, “Beauty Iris“, transforming galvanic currents and microcurrents. “Beauty Iris” allows for galvanic cleansing and moisturizing of the epidermis, non-surgical tightening and smoothing of wrinkles. Mechanical cleaning after the disincrustation procedure can be carried out very conveniently and efficiently using a vacuum cleaner “Super Wet Cleaner”.

Precautionary measures

Basic knowledge of physics, appropriate qualifications and understanding of the operating principle of the device are required to carry out the electropeeling procedure.
Therefore, patients should be extremely responsible when choosing a specialist, familiarize themselves with all contraindications and do not forget to inform the doctor about them, if any. Before disincrustation, the client must remove all jewelry containing metal.

Side effects:

• Unstable hyperemia of the treated area;
• Inflammatory reaction;
• An allergic reaction to any component of the drug used during cleaning.

List of contraindications:

Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):

The presence of a pacemaker, ultrasonic hearing aids, as well as metal plates implanted in the bones serves as a direct and absolute contraindication for the use of electric current devices.

Cost of service in the salon

The average price of the service in Moscow and St. Petersburg is 500 rubles.

The best budget gels for the procedure:

Gleansing Geltek;

• Deep cleansing lotion “Disincrustant” Beauty Style (USA);
• DESINCRUSTANT MACHINE GEL MESOMATRIX Professional AYUNA (Russia);

Higher price segment:

• Lotion Desincrustante M120 Les Complexes Biotechniques (France);
• Aroma Magic Papaya Enzyme Lotion (USA).

Opinion of cosmetologists

Without additional cleaning (ultrasound or manual), it is not possible to achieve complete and high-quality removal of contaminants from the pores. However, this manipulation makes cleansing easier and less traumatic.