“Detox” is a fashionable word that can increasingly be found on the packaging of various beauty products. If you still don’t know what it is and whether your skin needs it, read quickly - we have prepared complete information on this mysterious procedure especially for you.
In this article:
Detox and toxins: what is it, and what is the danger? How to deal with toxins, and is it necessary to do it? Skin detox – what are its advantages. How to carry out skin detox: professional procedures. Detox at home
What is professional facial cleansing?
Professional facial cleansing is the most popular salon procedure among clients of all ages and regardless of gender.
The procedure is a hygienic facial skin care that allows you not only to cleanse it, but also to improve its aesthetic appearance. The dermis performs important functions for the body: protective, respiratory, excretory, thermoregulatory, etc. Contaminated integuments cannot fully implement the tasks assigned to them. As a rule, slagged skin suffers from immunodeficiency, which results in infection, rashes, and the formation of acne, comedones, and milia. Pores become clogged and sebum production is disrupted. A deficiency of fatty lubricant leads to drying out of the epidermis, peeling occurs, and elasticity is lost. The dermis loses its softness and becomes rough.
It is advisable to carry out cosmetic facial cleansing at least once a month. Manipulation promotes detoxification, exfoliation of superficial dead cells, removal of toxins, removal of acne, restoration of normal Ph levels, stimulates lymphatic drainage, microcirculation, and normalizes metabolic processes. After the procedure, the pores are cleaned, the skin of the face gets a “second wind”, which promotes better absorption of cosmetic preparations. The dermis regains its shine, freshness and youth.
Indications and contraindications for cleaning
Cleansing the facial skin of acne, comedones and dead skin cells is recommended for everyone, starting from adolescence. Systematic facial cleansing is especially important for aging skin: it will help normalize tone, remove free radicals and stimulate biochemical processes that increase its elasticity and firmness. The main indications for salon facial cleansing are:
- acne;
- black spots, milia;
- signs of age;
- photoaging;
- hyperfunction of the sebaceous glands;
- increased sweating;
- living in an area with a polluted atmosphere;
- uneven terrain;
- decreased turgor;
- dull color;
- enlarged pores.
Salon cleaning must be carried out regularly. The interval between procedures depends mainly on the patient’s skin type: for oily, acne-prone skin - three times a month, for dry skin - once every four months. Unfortunately, not everyone can undergo cosmetic facial cleansing. There are some conditions in which manipulation is not recommended. These include:
- epilepsy;
- unstable psychoneurological status;
- connective tissue pathologies leading to collagen failure and increased scarring;
- irritations and wounds;
- allergy to components of drugs used for manipulation.
The procedure cannot be carried out during ARVI, with dermatitis and eczema, or on menstruation days. Cleaning is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. Some types of peeling are preferably carried out only during periods of low solar activity.
Features of the procedure
Detox is a complex process. If you decide to carry out such a cleansing, be sure to talk to a cosmetologist. A personal examination and interview will help the specialist determine the type of intoxication and its cause, and select the appropriate method of exposure. Detox can be different: for some patients it is enough to take a course of algae masks, which raise toxins and impurities to the surface, others may require injections, hardware effects and even taking certain medications.
The choice of a specific method of exposure depends on the cause of the accumulation of waste. The easiest way is to get rid of the consequences of temporarily eating the wrong food, but it’s more difficult to get rid of the consequences of internal diseases.
As for the frequency, detox is carried out twice a year, during the off-season. However, if necessary, the procedure can be performed more often.
Stages of manipulation
Cosmetic facial cleansing consists of several episodes:
- Makeup remover: removal of surface impurities and cosmetics using special milk and tonic.
- Antiseptic treatment (miramistin, hydrogen peroxide 3%).
- Softening the stratum corneum and opening the pores: carried out using a special gel, cold hydrogenation, electroplating or a vaporizer device.
- Facial cleansing: carried out according to the protocol of the selected method.
- Soothing mask: used to relieve irritation after the procedure.
- UV protection: treating the dermis with sunscreen.
After cleansing the skin, the physiotherapeutic method of darsonvalization, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, can be used. It inhibits congestion in the dermis and stops the development of infectious processes.
Mechanical cleaning
- oily skin;
- the presence of comedones, milia;
- acne without inflammation.
The following tools are required for the work: Vidal needles, Una spoons, a slotted spoon, a special spoon with a loop. All instruments undergo mandatory sterilization. Manual cleansing begins with preparation (makeup removal and cleansing of the facial skin with milk and tonic). For excessively contaminated skin, the dermatocosmetologist applies a cleansing mask. Then he carries out procedures to open the pores and loosen the stratum corneum (warm steam, warming gels).
The main stage includes cleaning the pores from plugs. Using a cosmetic slotted spoon, greasy film and keratinized scales of the epidermis are removed. After this, the secretion is squeezed out of the pores using special spoons and sterile wipes. The procedure should be carried out as quickly as possible: if the doctor does not have time to perform the manipulations within 20 minutes, the pores close and the skin cools down. Therefore, if the rash is severe, the cycle of steaming and cleaning can be repeated.
After cleansing the entire surface, you need to disinfect your facial skin and tighten your pores. For disinfection purposes, it is recommended to use darsonvalization or infrared light. Clay masks and cryomassage soothe the skin well. After the procedure, you should not wash your face with water for some time and remove the crusts that have formed on your own; this can cause scarring. You can't sunbathe or swim for a few days.
How to detoxify your skin
To restore detoxification processes, it is necessary to normalize microcirculation to ensure complete lymph circulation and improve tissue metabolism.
In modern cosmetology, there are various techniques, both hardware and injection, that affect the lymphatic system in the face and neck. They enhance lymphatic drainage and improve microcirculation, thereby promoting tissue renewal. With the help of cosmetic procedures, we can additionally influence the lymphatic vessels of the face and neck, since they are located superficially. When carrying out procedures aimed at lymphatic drainage, the location of all lymphatic collectors must be taken into account.
Rice. 1. Scheme of lymph movement.
It is worth remembering that the paths of lymph outflow are strictly defined. From the lower jaw and lower lip, lymph flows into the mental and submandibular lymph nodes (LN). From the parotid gland, lymph flow occurs into the parotid lymph nodes. From the sublingual and submandibular salivary glands - to the submandibular lymph nodes. From the upper jaw to the submandibular, parotid and occipital lymph nodes. From the canines and incisors of the upper jaw - to the chin lymph nodes. From the tongue, lymph flows into the mental, submandibular and retropharyngeal nodes.
From all of these regional lymph nodes, lymph flows into the deep cervical lymph nodes, then into the right and left jugular trunk. Then it enters the right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct and from them into the right and left venous nodes (Fig. 1)
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Ultrasonic cleaning
Ultrasound peeling is a superficial hardware procedure. The mechanism of action is based on high-frequency vibrations that exert acoustic pressure on the gel applied to problem skin. The micro-effect of the drug weakens intercellular connections, which makes it easy to remove horn cells from the surface of the skin.
In addition to the cleansing effect, ultrasound provides a therapeutic effect in the form of micromassage, promotes hydration of the dermis, activates metabolic processes, stimulates the production of fibrillar proteins, accelerates tissue regeneration and lymphatic drainage. Indications for ultrasonic cleaning are:
- decreased elasticity and aging of facial skin;
- small wrinkles, adhesions;
- clogged pores;
- post-acne and others.
Before proceeding with the manipulation, the skin is cleansed of surface contaminants and cosmetics. To loosen the stratum corneum, a cold hydrogenation method is often used, based on the principle of osmosis, in which cells swell, which helps to weaken molecular compounds. After applying the gel, the doctor treats the skin with an ultrasound spatula. At the same time, the dead layer is peeled off and the pores are cleared of plugs.
The ultrasound technique does not require post-procedural measures. At the client's request, it is possible to use ultraphonophoresis with various medications. If, after treatment with high-frequency waves, clogged pores remain on the skin, then additional manual cleaning becomes necessary.
Detox and toxins: what is it and what is the danger
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The term “detox” itself is just a shortened version of the word “detoxification”. If you simplify it as much as possible, you get “detoxification”. And this is where the fun begins. Let's talk about the toxins in our body and how to deal with them.
Toxins are poisons of biological origin. That is, they can include everything that in the long term promises to poison your body and cause serious disorders. We live in big cities, so toxins surround us everywhere. You can “find” them in the air, soil, water and even in food.
However, in addition to those toxins that enter the body from the outside, there is a separate group of unhealthy substances that the body produces itself. These are waste products of various bacteria and fungi that normally inhabit our body. Normally, the body itself gets rid of them - removes them naturally. In general, toxins include:
- ethanol breakdown products;
- allergens;
- smog;
- parabens;
Skin detox in the salon: carboxytherapy
- dyes in clothes;
- some fertilizers;
- industrial reagents and much more.
It is clear that you come into contact with them every day, and your skin is generally the main target for many dangerous compounds. In addition to the fact that we inhale toxins in the air, some of them settle on the skin and penetrate the pores. In general, the situation looks so-so - we are literally surrounded by toxins. But it's not that simple.
Vacuum cleaning
This is a gentle peeling using a nozzle that creates negative pressure. The technology allows you to remove comedones, dead skin cells, clean sebaceous ducts and pores. The procedure is carried out according to the standard scheme:
- preparatory cleaning of the work area from dirt and cosmetics;
- application of a preparation that loosens the stratum corneum;
- processing with a vacuum nozzle;
- applying a regenerating mask;
- anti-inflammatory cream care according to skin type;
- application of ultraviolet protection.
During the treatment, the vacuum affects the deep layers of the dermis and subcutaneous fatty tissue: blood circulation is stimulated, water-alkaline metabolism is normalized, and cell renewal is accelerated. By improving biochemical processes, the supply of oxygen to tissues is enhanced, the skin is tightened, the facial contour is improved, and the color is evened out.
How to distinguish pastosity from edema
Pastiness is a pathological condition of tissue, mainly skin and subcutaneous tissue, accompanied by pallor and decreased elasticity. On palpation, a “doughiness” (pre-swelling) is felt, but obvious swelling is not yet observed.
Edema is an excessive accumulation of fluid in organs and extracellular tissue spaces of the body. Swelling is characteristic of deep fatty bags.
It is also worth paying attention to the condition of the vascular bed of patients with these types of aging. As a rule, changes begin with the manifestation of rosacea, a pathology of the superficial vessels of the skin caused by blood stagnation.
What's happening? The walls of stretched capillaries become thinner and appear on the surface of the skin as a vascular network. This can cause increased skin sensitivity, dehydration, and irritation. The elimination of substances formed during metabolic processes in the cell is disrupted, and detoxification processes in the skin are inhibited.
Combined cleaning
Combined cleansing is most often used for oily and problematic skin. The combination of different types of peeling allows you to increase efficiency: the dermis is cleansed with maximum results, pores are narrowed, the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized, acne disappears, and the relief is evened out.
For a combined procedure, a combination of manual cleaning with one of the hardware methods is often used: ultrasound, laser, vacuum. A complex may also be used: a hardware technique plus enzyme or chemical peeling. Simultaneous correction with different types of peeling allows the effect to be carried out at different levels of the dermis, which contributes to its deeper cleansing and normalizes metabolic processes.
conclusions
The use of drugs from the Hyalual line to ensure tissue detox has great prospects. Almost every resident of megacities is under chronic stress, constantly in contact with radiation from gadgets and exposed to UV radiation. Slavic individuals are characterized by edematous and deformational types of aging with impaired lymphatic drainage and microcirculation. All these factors indicate a high demand for the procedure using Hyalual 1.1% to improve tissue trophism, antioxidant effect and detoxification.
