Thanks to scientific and technological progress, the possibilities of modern cosmetology have stepped far forward even compared to what it was 5-7 years ago. Today, in order to deeply clean the skin pores of the face, neck and décolleté, cosmetologists often use not a mechanical manual method with preliminary steaming of the skin or the use of chemicals, but a modern hardware technique. The cleaning procedure using cutting-edge technology can be vacuum or ultrasonic. It is about skin cleansing using ultrasound that we will talk today.
Ultrasonic facial cleansing is usually performed in beauty salons, however, if you purchase such a portable device for individual use, the procedure can be performed on your own at home. This method of cleansing the skin is the most gentle - it helps eliminate various impurities, remove dead epidermal scales and the secretion of the sebaceous glands, which are located in deep skin pores. Ultrasonic cleaning can be used for young and mature skin; it is equally good for all types of skin, including suitable for skin surfaces that are highly sensitive to any influences.
Due to its painlessness and effectiveness, the procedure for cleansing the face with ultrasonic waves is gaining an increasing number of supporters. However, like any method of influencing the body, such a cleansing procedure has its pros and cons, so before deciding to conduct such a cosmetic session, you need to know all the nuances of the procedure and take into account its consequences.
Device characteristics:
- Case color: black;
- The device is suitable for all skin types;
- One button control;
- Number of modes: 3 pcs.;
- Additional functions: auto-off after 10 minutes, blue light chromotherapy;
- The case is equipped with a battery charge level indicator;
- Ultrasound power: 24 kHz;
- Blue light wavelength: 465 ± 3 nm;
- Water resistance: for the device - 1IPx5 (not afraid of splashes), for the base - none;
- Rated voltage: 5V 1A;
- Input voltage: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz;
- Output voltage: DC-5V, 1A;
- Battery capacity: 800 mAh;
- Continuous operation time: 1 hour;
- Charging time: 2 hours;
- Charging type: wireless docking station;
- Equipment: apparatus, metal spatula, instructions;
- Package size: 20 * 8.5 * 8.5 cm.
Indications
Indications for U. t. are: vertebrogenic lumbosacral radiculitis in the stage of subacute or chronically sluggish course, incomplete remission, with or without the presence of scoliosis, without severe allergic manifestations; radicular or dystrophic (humeral periarthritis) manifestations of cervical osteochondrosis without severe symptoms of vegetative gangliotruncitis and severe pain in the heart area; trigeminal neuralgia in the absence of complex autonomic crises and often recurrent foci of chronic infection; neuritis of the facial nerve in the subacute and chronic stages, including in the presence of mild muscle contracture; consequences of wounds and other injuries to the peripheral parts of the nervous system in the presence of signs of functional recovery; injuries and diseases (dystrophic and inflammatory) of the musculoskeletal system, such as sprains of the bursal system, traumatic arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, meniscites, poorly resolving hemorrhages, adhesions, scars, muscle atrophy, Dupuytren's contracture, deforming osteoarthritis, heel spurs, rheumatoid arthritis I and II degrees of process activity with a predominance of fibrous changes in the joints, ankylosing spondylitis of I and II degrees of activity, chronic gouty arthritis, residual effects of brucellosis arthritis; chronic gastritis, mainly with reduced secretion and acidity; peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the phase of fading exacerbation in the absence of a tendency to bleeding, penetration and suspicion of the possibility of malignancy; chronic cholecystitis in the absence of a tendency to frequent exacerbations; intestinal dyskinesia with a tendency to constipation; chronic bronchitis, including asthmatic, bronchial asthma of moderate severity, chronic pneumonia after an exacerbation with mild or moderate bronchospastic syndrome and moderate signs of allergy; chronic salpingoophoritis with pain and cicatricial adhesions in the uterine appendages; adhesive disease, including after surgery; subacute and chronic prostatitis; skin itching, neurodermatitis, neurodermatoses, chronic tonsillitis; eye diseases (scars of the skin of the eyelids, some forms of keratitis, hemophthalmos, pigmentary degeneration of the retina, partial atrophy of the optic nerve, etc.).
As a result of exposure:
- ultrasonic peeling:
removal of dead cells from the surface of the skin and impurities from the pores; - reducing pore diameter and eliminating comedones;
- smoothing the skin texture;
- improvement of complexion.
- deep penetration of the use of a cosmetic product;
- removal of comedones and prevention of inflammation;
- increasing skin tone and elasticity;
- anti-inflammatory and calming effect;
How is ultrasonic cleaning performed?
The procedure consists of several stages:
- The cosmetologist prepares the face: removes makeup, cleanses, applies a special mask to open the pores.
- The skin is covered with a special gel, which allows the ultrasound waves to work in the epidermis (they simply die out on dry skin), and also saturates the dermis with useful substances.
- Cleaning is carried out directly: the device for ultrasonic facial cleansing is equipped with a spatula (scrubber), which the cosmetologist moves over the face. The scrubber emits ultrasound waves and removes loose dirt. The device literally pushes dirt, sebaceous plugs, and cosmetic residues out of the pores.
- At the end of the manipulation, a soothing facial massage is performed, a restorative mask and moisturizer are applied.
Ultrasound rays have several types of effects on the dermis:
- mechanical - sound waves create pressure on tissues, massage them, increasing the conductivity of cellular structures;
- thermal - the heat of sound vibrations warms up the skin, it becomes softer, more elastic, and pliable;
- physico-chemical - ultrasound accelerates molecules, as a result of which metabolic processes in the epidermis proceed faster.
Algorithm for working with the device:
- Pre-cleanse your face, including makeup, using foam or milk for washing;
- Wipe your face with toner;
- Distribute contact gel, serum or other cosmetic product (depending on the purpose) over your face;
- Turn on the device, then the desired mode (to do this, press the button repeatedly);
- Bring the paddle of the device to your face, lightly pressing it against the skin. If for peeling - at an angle of 45°, if for massage or phonophoresis - with the flat side;
- Gently and carefully move the device along the massage lines of the face (from the periphery to the center);
- In case of peeling, periodically clean the spatula with a cotton pad. In the case of massage and phonophoresis, work until the cosmetic product is completely absorbed;
- The standard operating time of the device is 10 minutes, so after 10 minutes it automatically turns off. If you want to complete the procedure earlier, simply hold the button for 1 second;
- Complete the procedure by applying the required mask to your face.
What is attractive about the procedure?
There are different ways to cleanse the skin: using lotions, gels, foams, scrubs, cleansing masks and other cosmetics that can be used at home, as well as procedures in beauty salons - peelings, mechanical, manual, hardware cleansing. Salon methods give a more noticeable effect, which lasts for a long time, but cause many side effects: trauma and microtrauma of the skin, its swelling, redness. Facial cleansing in a salon often requires a recovery period.
Why do many women prefer ultrasonic facial cleansing?
- The procedure is suitable for any skin type at any age.
- The skin is cleansed of comedones, gets rid of dead skin cells and oily sheen.
- Ultrasound affects blood vessels and connective tissue, increasing blood circulation and the production of collagen and elastane - the epidermis becomes more elastic, even, smooth, and its color improves.
- As a result of deep cleansing, the dermis absorbs cosmetics much more actively, and their effect is more pronounced.
- After the procedure, the epidermis does not redden, does not swell, and does not require a long rehabilitation period: cleansing is ideal for sensitive skin.
- The duration of the manipulation is only 30-40 minutes.
- Does not cause pain, only a slight vibration is felt.
Ultrasound cleansing can be alternated with other types of skin cleansing, replacing it with any peeling or mechanical cleansing.
Helpful Tips:
- While using the device, the skin should always be moist so as not to pull the skin;
- Do deep cleansing of the skin no more than 5 times a week (about 3 minutes at a time);
- It is enough to do lifting and phonophoresis 3-5 times a week (about 3-5 minutes at a time);
- When using any mode, always try to slide along the massage lines of the face (move from the jaw line to the hairline, while directing movements from the center of the face to the sides);
- The manufacturer of the device recommends cleaning your face according to the suggested scheme below (pay attention to the directions of the arrows). Start with smooth horizontal movements from the neck up to the face, then work all areas of the face in this way. After this, change the direction of movement of the spatula to work the face with vertical movements from the bottom up (start from the neck area and slide to the hairline). For the tricky area along the nostrils, use the curved edge of the spatula blade;
- The skin around the eyes is very soft and delicate, so choose the softest mode for it.
Ultrasound facial cleansing – before and after photos
Peeling with a home scrubber is a very useful and painless procedure. Positive results will be noticeable after the first procedure. Over time, the following effects will become noticeable:
- fine wrinkles, age spots, acne will disappear;
- the skin will acquire extraordinary softness and a fresh appearance;
- sebum secretion is stabilized.
The following photos taken before and after the procedure will help you verify this:
The result lasts for about a week. After the procedure, slight redness of the face may occur. You shouldn’t be afraid of this, it’s just that oxygenated blood rushes to the epidermis as a result of the influence of the ultrasonic cleaner. This will go away in a few hours.
Benefits of hardware lifting
Hardware lifting methods do not injure the skin or violate its integrity. Already after the first session there is a visible effect!
There is no need to be afraid of side effects - the risk of their occurrence after a hardware lift is minimal. Experts say: during sessions, patients do not feel pain, and afterward they do not notice swelling and inflammation. All this thanks to a gentle lifting technique.
There are several hardware lifting technologies. Let's consider those that give predictable results and are currently actively practiced by cosmetologists.
Cleansing facial skin. Why is it important?
We often hear that any skin care begins with cleansing.
Why is this so? Renewal of the epidermis (upper layer of skin) occurs throughout life. Young cells formed in the lower layers gradually rise up, die (keratinize), slough off and separate from the skin. Due to a whole range of factors (age, stress, environment, eating modern foods, etc.), this process slows down, and the skin does not have time to completely get rid of all dead cells. They remain on its surface, mixed with secretions of the sebaceous glands (sebum), particles of makeup and dust. This creates a dense layer of impurities that cannot be dissolved by conventional cleansers.
Skin with such a “shell” feels bad:
- All its functions are disrupted, and the process of natural renewal is slowed down even more. It loses its healthy color, looks dull and “tired”, its quality deteriorates;
- Pollution clogs pores, leading to the appearance of “blackheads” (comedones) and blackheads;
- The active ingredients in cosmetics cannot penetrate deep into the skin in sufficient quantities.
The keratinized epidermis, which cannot “come off” from the surface, looks like peeling. We begin to think that the skin is dry, we heavily use moisturizing and nourishing products - but this only causes dead cells to swell, and flaking becomes even more noticeable. Sound familiar?