Mechanical facial cleansing: description of tools and selection rules

Inflammation and uneven skin are the main enemies of health and beauty. They overshadow even impeccable features, nullifying natural beauty. However, today almost any problem can be eliminated by resorting to the professional help of a cosmetologist. In addition to accumulated experience, knowledge and special facial cleansing techniques, specialized tools are used. Using various techniques, the doctor will help you get rid of the annoying problem for a long time and will not leave even the slightest chance of relapse.

Mechanical facial cleansing procedure

Mechanical facial cleansing is a procedure for caring for problematic skin, but it is not capable of curing and completely eliminating problems. Thus, the process itself ensures deep cleansing of the epidermis from cosmetics, impurities, removal of blackheads, comedones, sebaceous plugs, exfoliation of the keratinized layer of cells.

Mechanical facial cleansing: indications and contraindications

Like every cosmetic procedure, skin cleansing has a number of features that are important to consider. First of all, this applies to recommendations on collecting anamnesis.

Indications for mechanical facial cleansing:

• oily or combination skin type;
• single acne;
• milia;
• comedones.

Contraindications:

• multiple inflamed and suppurating acne;
• pustular skin diseases (sycosis, furunculosis);
• herpetic rashes;
• clinical manifestations of dermatosis on the face, namely atopic dermatitis, eczema;
• epilepsy;
• bronchial asthma;
• severe form of hypertension;
• critical days.

Today, both instrumental and manual techniques are used. However, it is the first option that is recognized as the most effective, less traumatic, and also fast, which makes it more attractive for the patient and the doctor.

How to do mechanical facial cleansing correctly

The stages of skin cleansing necessarily include the following steps:

• cleaning the surface with foam or gel with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory components;
• skin toning;
• vaporization (at least 10 minutes). It is possible to apply a hot compress or cold hydrogenation;
• the skin is dried;
• observing all sterility requirements, cleanse the face, regularly wiping the skin with a disinfectant composition.

Procedures after mechanical facial cleansing include darsonvalization (3-5 minutes) and application of a mask with disinfectant, drying, anti-inflammatory and pigment-constricting properties.

Getting rid of comedones

Comedones are cysts that appear as a result of blockage of pores with a plug of sebum and dead cells. There are two types:

• open comedones - blackheads, which rarely become inflamed;
• Closed comedones are whitish papules that rise above the level of the face by one or two millimeters and stretch the skin. They often become inflamed, which can lead to the formation of ulcers, and when squeezed out, to the appearance of scars and scars.

Causes

• Genetic predisposition. The tendency to develop comedones is inherited (as is skin type), usually through the female line.
• Hormonal imbalances, metabolic disorders, high testosterone levels. At risk are adolescents in adolescence, women during menopause and pregnancy, and people regularly taking hormonal medications.
• Improper skin care. Comedones can be caused by either too aggressive products that disrupt the natural balance, or incorrectly selected hygiene products (not appropriate for your skin type). Insufficient cleansing, excessive sweating, abuse of decorative cosmetics, and living in an environmentally unfavorable area also contribute to the appearance of this dermatological problem.
• Another reason may be stress , which inevitably leads to decreased immunity and changes in hormonal levels. And also an unhealthy diet, replete with carbohydrates and fats.

Possible inconvenience and risk

Open comedones are not dangerous to life and health; they are purely a cosmetic problem. However, doctors at the medical network remind that closed comedones can become inflamed, causing extensive damage to the facial skin. This happens especially often when trying to remove (squeeze out) the contents of papules on your own.

Methods for eliminating comedones

• Drug therapy – for problem skin and the appearance of comedones on the face, the cosmetologist will recommend to the patient effective and modern pharmaceutical preparations that are used for cleansing the skin, seasonal treatment and prevention of acne.
• Atraumatic cleansing Holy Land and exclusive home care Holy Land from the best specialists in Israel in the medical network - a complex of unique preparations for working with problematic facial skin, which simultaneously cleanses, relieves inflammation and provides protection.
• Hydromechanical peeling Dermalfusion – vacuum massage, laser cleansing and resurfacing, deep hydration and nutrition. The complex effect helps not only remove comedones, but also restore smoothness, beauty, and radiance to the skin.
• Chemical peelings - a course of procedures aimed at erasing traces of post-acne and smoothing out the skin of the face.
• Phototherapy IPL Quantum - deep heating of the epidermis completely destroys the bacterial cause of comedones, heals wounds and helps narrow pores.
• Resurfacing with an erbium laser (Laser erbium rejuvenation) - using this method allows you to simultaneously clear the skin of acne and rejuvenate, without experiencing any discomfort during the procedure.
• A course of plasma therapy – unique injections of a drug created on the basis of the patient’s blood plasma smooth out scars and activate protective processes, causing the skin to clear comedones and recover.

If you have any questions, you can contact a specialist.

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Cosmetology instruments for mechanical facial cleansing

Cosmetic procedures are of great importance not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also from a medical point of view. This is why it is important to choose the right tools. A complete professional set of tools for carrying out a complex procedure and treating skin even in hard-to-reach or most delicate places includes many different tips, differing in the type of sharpening, size, and angle of inclination.

Cosmetic loop

Loop tips provide the safest and most atraumatic cleaning of pores from contaminants. The rod-shaped cosmetic loop has a noticeable effect on soft tissue, allowing you to quickly and effectively cleanse the skin. Mechanical facial cleansing with a flat-shaped loop has a more gentle effect due to the increased contact area.

Spoon Uno

The Uno spoon is used to clean the face using tangential, scraping movements. A subspecies with many small holes in the working area is also called “skimmer” or “strainer.” Passing over the skin, it removes the stratum corneum and removes excess secretions of the sebaceous glands. The working area is made in the shape of a circle or oval to ensure painlessness and eliminate the risk of injury to the patient.

The acne squeezer is made with 1 hole and is intended for targeted impact on problem areas, namely for the removal of deep and closed comedones. It is placed perpendicular to the surface of the skin and pressed

Cosmetology needle (Vidal needle)

This tool has several variations, differing in the shape of the tip, but they are united by ultra-sharp sharpening. A classic cosmetology needle is used as a pore expander to enlarge and puncture the mouth of the sebaceous duct, which makes cleaning easier and effectively fights comedones. The tip itself can be straight or curved to ensure maximum precision even on hard-to-reach areas of the skin.

Spear-shaped cosmetic needles with two- or three-edged sharpening are necessary for atraumatic opening and precise trimming of the inflamed skin area. The precision instrument was also called a “spear” or “needle-knife”. At the same time, it is the dihedral tip that is recognized as the least traumatic.

Treatment of open comedones

This type is white pimples formed for the same reasons as closed comedones. You can get rid of a cosmetic defect using the methods described above.

But unlike the previous type of pimples, these can be squeezed out yourself, just be sure to do it in sterile conditions with antibacterial skin treatment after the procedure.

Also, in order to get rid of the hated blackheads on the face and body, you should reconsider your diet - reduce the consumption of fatty, salty, sweet and spicy foods, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.

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How to choose a quality tool

Professional cosmetology instruments for mechanical facial cleansing are made of high-quality surgical steel. It is durable, lightweight and easy to handle. The use of the material allows the accessories to be reused in work, subject to regular disinfection and sterilization.

The handle of instruments often has a relief pattern or a special cross-sectional shape (flat, square, etc.), which ensure a reliable grip, accurate performance of all manipulations and eliminate the risk of the instrument slipping during the procedure. The tips should be well sharpened and polished, which will significantly reduce the traumatic nature of the procedure. The presence of hangnails, uneven cutting edges or other defects is a potential danger of damage to the patient’s skin during comedonal extraction. That is why it is important not only to choose correctly, but also to ensure proper storage of each accessory.

Possible consequences of mechanical removal of comedones

You can squeeze out a blackhead without the risk of complications if you follow the rules. The main danger of removal is pustules that appear as a result of infection. After examination by a dermatologist, treatment methods are determined.

It is difficult to squeeze out a closed comedon on your own: the surface above the formation is dense and requires a lot of mechanical force. After manipulation, skin damage may remain with the formation of scars; it is recommended to get rid of pimples with exfoliants - peeling rolls, scrubs, masks with fruit acids.

Violating the integrity of the attribute can damage small blood vessels and provoke skin hyperemia, which can be removed with an ice compress.

What is needed for mechanical facial cleansing: safety conditions

Mechanical facial cleansing requires compliance with the rules of asepsis and antiseptics, since it occurs with a violation of the integrity of the skin. Thus, there is a risk of introducing not only pyogenic microflora, but also dangerous diseases such as AIDS, hepatitis, etc.

Modern instruments used in cosmetology are made of medical steel with a high rate of corrosion stability during sterilization or pre-sterilization treatment by soaking. The preparation of the disinfectant solution and the choice of concentration are carried out strictly in accordance with the instructions. Further cleaning involves rinsing under running water and sterilizing in a dry-heat oven for at least 45 minutes. Sterile metal instruments can be stored in a UV cabinet. Consumables such as cotton swabs, cosmetic discs, gauze wipes are sterilized in a bix and taken with a forceps or tweezers.

Also important stages of mechanical facial cleansing: regular rinsing of the instrument used and wiping the face with a disinfectant solution during the procedure to maintain the cleanliness of open and already cleaned pores.

Given the need for long-term disinfection and sterilization, it is recommended that the doctor have several complete sets of instruments. Their number may vary depending on the density of customer traffic, as well as taking into account the likelihood of one or another accessory falling on the floor, which subsequently needs to be replaced with a new sterile one to eliminate the risk of infection. For maximum comfort, the catalog presents combined double-sided instruments that combine the most popular tips, for example, an acne squeezer with a spoon or loop, as well as other combinations.

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How are closed comedones formed?

The mechanism of formation of white comedones involves 2 disorders:

• Hyperkeratosis - a violation of the exfoliation of keratinized cells inside the ducts of the sebaceous glands, scales accumulate and block the duct;
• Changes in the composition of sebum - it becomes thicker and denser, gluing the scales together, making it even more difficult for skin secretions to come out.

Closed comedones are formed in the presence of both disorders, as well as due to the narrowness of the excretory duct , i.e. pores. The release of the contents of the pores becomes impossible and a blockage forms (the initial stage of acne).