When should you have your face cleaned by a cosmetologist and what to expect from the procedure?

Any conversation about salon skin treatments should begin with a story about facial cleansing by a cosmetologist. This is the basic care that a professional cosmetologist will prescribe for you before any other procedure. Why is cleansing so important?

The reason is simple - it lies in the huge amount of external pollution. The skin accumulates dust and microparticles every day. She does not always have enough immunity to withstand the effects of city air, hand touches, and other daily potential dangers. Pores need quality cleansing.

Do not under any circumstances try to perform mechanical facial cleansing at home yourself! You can only get rid of part of the dirt, but most of it, filling the pores, will go into the deep layers of the dermis.

What to do if your homemade cleanser doesn’t always do the job? Cosmetologists emphasize that choosing homemade cosmetics is very difficult. A huge number of brands, products with thousands of active ingredients - how to understand what you need?

We often experiment, choosing cosmetics through trial and error. But every mistake will definitely affect your tone. Regular manual and ultrasonic facial cleansing in the salon will help cells maintain immunity and strength, and relieve them of deep impurities. Any of these types of exposure guarantees the result - fresh, clean, renewed skin.

Yes, but...

Why should I have my face cleaned by a cosmetologist if everything already looks good? As cliché as it may sound, we are missing the true state of skin health. The mirror will tell us only about its surface layer. This reflects the result of internal tone. Acne, wrinkles, dryness and oiliness are the result of internal imbalances. The cosmetologist will be able to see the presence of problems during the consultation. During the session under a special lamp, all the smallest imperfections are clearly visible. It will not be difficult for a doctor to determine their origin.

Therefore, even in the absence of visible problems, every adult girl should undergo a consultative examination in order to prolong her freshness and youth. For example, since childhood you may have a tendency towards dryness, which you are used to neutralizing with a rich cream. But with age, all features intensify. Hormonal changes occur, and nutrition, lifestyle, and stress levels play a role.

The first visit to a cosmetologist at the age of 35 can result in a comprehensive rejuvenation program. This could have easily been avoided by starting proper self-care in your 20s.

Next, we’ll look at what cleansing procedures there are and how much facial cleansing costs in our center.

Procedure methods

• Cleaning with cosmetics. Cosmetic masks can be used in the salon and in the cosmetologist's office for sebum regulation, removing toxins, eliminating hyperkeratosis, relieving inflammation, and preventing rosacea. This is a painless method of facial cleansing that can be used on a regular basis to maintain healthy and beautiful skin.
• Mechanical cleaning. During mechanical cleansing of the face, the cosmetologist manually removes blackheads, acne, and rashes with special tools (brushes, Vidal needle or Uno spoon). The method is used for excess sebum secretion, enlarged pores, closed and open comedones. The procedure may cause pain and redness in the treated areas.
• Ultrasonic facial cleansing. Ultrasonic exposure helps remove the layer of keratinized cells, increase blood and lymph circulation in tissues, remove toxins, normalize sebum secretion, and narrow pores. Ultrasound treatment is painless, can be performed at any time of the year, and is suitable for sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions.
• Chemical medium-deep peeling. It is carried out using a trichloroacetic composition, which smoothes hyperpigmentation, fights post-acne and acne, tightens pores, and evens out skin tone. The method is more often used for mature skin, since in addition to cleansing and eliminating imperfections, it has an anti-aging effect. Prescribed in the autumn-winter period, the rehabilitation period after facial cleansing is up to 7 days.
• Laser carbon peeling. A method of facial cleansing that combines laser exposure and the effect of a drug created using nanotechnology. During cleansing, dead skin cells are destroyed and excess sebum is removed. The property of the drug to penetrate deep into the pores allows for deep cleansing of the face without pain. The result after one session is comparable to the result of a course of chemical peels. Moreover, the procedure has no rehabilitation period, seasonal or age restrictions. Cosmetologists choose this method of cleansing for facial care for teenagers.

Facial cleansing methods from a cosmetologist can be used individually or combined to achieve optimal results.

Mechanical facial cleansing

Mechanical facial cleansing comes first among all methods of professional cleansing. In cosmetology, for decades, there has been a set of basic techniques on which all care programs are based. Manual cleaning is the first stage of any care. Only this method of influence will give a high-quality result and get rid of contaminants. After the session, you will feel how significantly your appearance has refreshed.

During the session, the doctor pre-cleanses the skin with the necessary product, steams it and manually removes impurities. After this, restorative care in the desired direction is applied.

Mechanical cleaning: features of the procedure and effect

Preparation for deep cleansing begins with disinfection and steaming of the skin. This allows you to soften the upper layers and weaken the connections between cells for a better effect from the procedure. Cosmetologists at the Mediostar clinic use only high-quality products and safe instruments that meet all modern requirements. Specialists begin to carry out mechanical cleaning by removing the layer of keratinized cells and general cleansing of the pores, after which they specifically remove comedones, relieve the patient of annoying pimples and eliminate acne as much as possible.

Steaming the skin and professional equipment make cleansing gentle and effective. After cleaning is completed, cosmetics are applied, which contain soothing and disinfecting components. In the first days after the session, there may be discomfort associated with pressure on the skin, but after regeneration the result will be visible.

The method of carrying out the procedure depends on the condition of the patient’s skin, as well as the number of rashes, and how often mechanical cleaning can be done depends on them. They combine it with other types of procedures for renewal and cleansing, and with proper, and, most importantly, comprehensive, home care. Many patients who have chosen manual cleansing methods, enjoying the results, are in a hurry to resort to the procedure again. But it is worth noting that such a session is quite stressful for the skin, so mechanical cleaning is recommended no more than 1-2 times a year.

Ultrasonic facial cleansing

Ultrasonic facial cleansing by a cosmetologist works best in combination with manual cleansing. Ultrasound has the following effects:

• brings dirt to the surface, cleanses pores;
• stimulates microcirculation, accelerates regeneration;
• exfoliates old cells.

Ultrasound is safe for health. The procedure is tolerated comfortably and does not cause discomfort. During a complex treatment, after steaming the skin, the cosmetologist uses an ultrasound machine and then manually completes the cleansing process.

Proper facial cleansing at home - a cosmetologist's technique

This technique does not pretend to have the effect of salon procedures, and its result will largely depend on cosmetics and accuracy when performed. Isabella Airapetova recommends following this protocol.

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1. Remove makeup. Use suitable cleansers for this: micellar water, cleansing milk. To remove makeup efficiently, it is not enough to simply wash your face with water or wipe your face with toner. As a rule, girls who do not remove cosmetics thoroughly every day suffer from regular breakouts.

2. Cleanse your face. Use a product that suits your skin type. For normal use gel or foam for washing. For oily skin - products that cleanse until you feel a “squeak”; for dry skin - soft milk that leaves a creamy feeling on the surface of the face. Cleansers should be used daily, morning and evening. With regular, thorough cleansing, the need for deep cleansing will be reduced, as the tendency to breakouts and blackheads will decrease.

3. Exfoliate. For this purpose, you can use a scrub or roll, which removes dead particles of the epidermis and allows you to open the mouths of the sebaceous glands to clean them. According to Isabella Airapetova, it is advisable to choose exfoliating rolls that are creamy products with active enzymes in their composition. They gently break down the keratinized scales of the epidermis, and to remove them, just roll them with your fingertips. Scrubs work differently. They contain abrasive components that act like brushes. If you examine them under a microscope, you will notice sharp edges that injure the skin, despite the fact that you do not feel it during the application process. Even for oily skin that you want to cleanse as thoroughly and “deeply” as possible, scrubs can be dangerous.

4. Use a product to loosen the epidermis. After washing and exfoliating, the skin is still not ready for mechanical facial cleansing at home. It needs to be loosened to open the pores and facilitate the release of their contents. For this purpose, special hydrating agents are used in cosmetology. They are called hydrogels, “cold steaming” products, softening gels. After applying this product, the epidermis will become loose enough to remove comedones and impurities from the pores.

5. Remove comedones. Wear gloves, take two cotton swabs and gently apply pressure to areas of the skin where there are noticeable blackheads. You can use cotton pads to help remove the contents of the pores. Do not try to do this with your fingers, much less your nails, as long-lasting marks may remain on your face. Do not use metal objects - spoons or tweezers, as if you do not calculate the pressure, you can easily damage the epidermis. In addition, unsterile tweezers themselves can become a source of infection in the pore and subsequent inflammation.

6. Apply the mask.

“You can choose a mask for cleansing your face at home from medicinal cosmetics,” advises Isabella Airapetova. - Look at the clay-based products available in pharmacies. Such compositions have a pigment-constricting, antiseptic effect and draw out comedones.”

The specialist also recommends having such a mask in your home cosmetics bag as an emergency treatment when inflammatory elements appear. The composition can be applied locally to the inflammation throughout the night, and by morning it will dry out, reduce the inflammatory process and draw out the contents of the element. The defect on the face will be less noticeable and will quickly disappear without a trace.

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Vacuum facial cleansing

Vacuum facial cleansing can also be an addition to a comprehensive procedure. A device with a vacuum nozzle has a massage effect and draws out impurities and cleanses pores. In this case, there is no redness or injury. If pores tend to quickly accumulate dirt and sebum, vacuum treatment alone will not be enough. Therefore, manual cleaning is used after it.

In order to obtain high-quality cleansing, the cosmetologist first steams the skin. Vacuum facial cleansing is not for everyone. For those with hypersensitive or thin skin with blood vessels located close to the surface, the cosmetologist will offer ultrasonic cleaning.

Why do you need deep facial cleansing at home?

The skin comes into contact with the external environment every day. In large cities, it is exposed to the negative effects of exhaust gases and smog. Its barrier function is perfect: it, like an ideal shield, retains toxins from the air and does not allow them to penetrate deep into the tissues. Gradually, an invisible plaque forms on it, which worsens skin respiration, reduces the activity of restoration processes, worsens appearance, and makes the face dull and gray.

At the same time, natural biological processes occur in the skin itself. It produces protective substances that help maintain moisture and tissue tone. We are talking about a fatty lubricant called sebum or secretion.

If the skin's oiliness is normal, the amount of this secretion is only sufficient to ensure its functions. But often fat content increases in response to external negative factors, stress, and poor nutrition. The secret is getting bigger. Outwardly, this manifests itself as a shine in the area of ​​the forehead, chin, and cheeks. Often the secretion becomes too viscous and cannot leave the sebaceous glands. As it thickens, it forms sebaceous plugs called comedones. The top part of the cork, exposed to air, oxidizes and becomes dark. This is how blackheads appear.

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The higher the oil content of the skin, the greater the risk of imperfections appearing on it. This problem is not typical for dry skin. Therefore, owners of different skin types require cleaning facial pores at home and in the salon at different intervals. If you are worried about rashes or noticeable black spots, the procedure should be performed more often - the frequency can be once every one and a half to two months. With normal oil content, you can resort to the procedure once every three to four months, and with a dry type of epidermis, it may be required only once a year.

During the procedure, the cosmetologist removes from the surface of the face:

• plaque;
• keratinized skin scales;
• black dots.

Using a tool or your hands, removes deep impurities from pores.

“It is impossible to perform facial cleansing at home like in a salon,” says cosmetologist Isabella Airapetova. — Various cosmetics are used at home and in cosmetology clinics. Professional cosmetics cannot be bought in a store or even in a pharmacy; it can only be purchased from a cosmetologist. And even if you buy everything, it’s inconvenient to do the procedure yourself; you’re unlikely to be able to clean everything that needs to be removed. But if you need to tidy up your face, make your skin cleaner and fresher, but don’t have time to visit a salon, you can use home appliances.”

Cost of facial cleansing by a cosmetologist

During the consultation after diagnosis, the doctor will select the most suitable method of care for you. One procedure every six months may be sufficient. And perhaps you will need a whole course of therapeutic restoration of the epidermis if you are unhappy with its condition.

In our center, the cost of a comprehensive procedure, which includes mechanical facial cleansing, ultrasound exposure, peeling, application of a soothing mask and cream, is 2990 rubles.

You can ask any question about procedures at SPA-Wellness by phone.

Minimum interval for different types of cleaning

Each type has its own characteristics, as well as a recommended interval for carrying out. If used too frequently, the skin's protective barrier may be damaged, which will lead to dryness and increased sensitivity to aggressive environmental factors.

Ultrasonic

A universal procedure, suitable for all skin types. Often combined with mechanical or chemical to solve complex aesthetic problems. With the help of ultrasonic waves, contaminants, epithelial particles, and sebaceous secretions are removed.

Procedure steps:

1. Makeup removal, cleansing, and application of compositions that loosen the surface layer of the epithelium are carried out. It manages to open the pores for unhindered removal of impurities.
2. The skin is treated with a special conductor gel, which ensures maximum penetration of waves.
3. Using an attachment in the form of a spatula, the skin is treated; the cosmetologist pays special attention to problem areas.
4. A soothing mask or cream is applied, then a sunscreen with a high SPF factor is used.

Atraumatic cleansing is prescribed to prevent aging processes, maintain fresh color and elasticity of the skin. Does not solve the problems of inflammation, acne and sebaceous plugs. For a pronounced effect, cosmetologists recommend a course of procedures. Then, to maintain the effect, 1 session per season is enough, that is, once every 3 months.

Mechanical

Manual cleansing is classic and recommended for oily, problematic skin with frequent inflammation and rashes. During the procedure, it is possible to remove sebaceous plugs, blackheads, acne, and milia. A lengthy and rather painful manipulation allows you to manually get rid of formations associated with the spread of infection and excessive sebium production.

Stages:

1. Makeup remover helps remove surface impurities. The use of peeling helps remove the epithelium.
2. A thermal mask is applied or the covers are treated with a vaporizer. This stage helps to open the pores as much as possible to reduce trauma when removing sebaceous plugs.
3. Manual cleaning is carried out, and cosmetologists often use a Uno spoon, a loop or a Vidal needle. Removal is carried out only for mature acne, so after 3 weeks it is recommended to repeat the procedure to remove the remaining inflamed elements.
4. The skin is treated with an antiseptic and disinfectant lotion.
5. A regenerating, pigment-constricting mask is applied, followed by a moisturizing cream tailored to your skin type with a high UV protection factor.
6. At the last stage, a special powder with anti-inflammatory properties is used to protect irritated skin from aggressive environmental factors.

Attention! Mechanical cleansing is a painful, traumatic procedure used to restore oily, problematic skin. In the presence of active inflammatory elements, it is carried out once a month. For preventive purposes, it is repeated every 6–8 weeks.

Chemical

In cosmetology, depending on the depth of impact, superficial, medium and deep peeling is used. A traumatic procedure requires careful preparation, as well as following the recommendations of a cosmetologist during the recovery period.

An effective method for removing sebaceous plugs, narrowing pores, and preventing breakouts. It is possible to get rid of wrinkles, increase tone, and activate collagen synthesis.

The concentration of acids is selected depending on the objectives of the procedure and skin type, an individual approach allows you to prevent side effects. The duration of the recovery period depends on the depth of exposure to cosmetic preparations.

Stages:

1. Makeup removal is performed to remove surface impurities. With the help of tonic, the surface of the skin is disinfected.
2. The acid mixture is applied to the skin, distributed with rubbing movements on the surface of the forehead, followed by the area of ​​the nose, cheeks, and chin.
3. The cosmetologist carefully monitors the skin reaction; exposure time is determined individually. A neutralizer is applied to block the penetration of acids into the deep layers of the dermis.
4. A regenerating mask will help relieve redness and partially cope with swelling. Then the skin is treated with an anti-inflammatory, moisturizing cream selected according to the skin type.
5. Finally, the cosmetologist applies a product with a high SPF protection factor.

Superficial peeling is used to maintain normal skin condition, improve color, fight inflammation and acne. It is prescribed in courses and has a short-term effect, so it is recommended to repeat it 2-3 times a year.

The median acts up to the basement membrane, helps get rid of age-related changes, scars, scars. The healing period lasts about 2 weeks, the procedure can be repeated no earlier than a year later.

Deep comparable to the effect of plastic surgery. The traumatic procedure is performed only by an experienced plastic surgeon in order to rejuvenate, restore elasticity and firmness of the skin. Requires anesthesia, the recovery phase lasts several months. No more than 2 sessions are allowed throughout your life.

Hardware

Cleaning is suitable for regular care to prevent age-related changes, improve color, structure, and normalize sebium synthesis. It has a superficial effect, so it does not solve complex aesthetic problems.

To achieve a lasting result, you will need to undergo from 3 to 8 sessions with a frequency of once every 2 weeks. It is necessary to maintain the effect with a preventive procedure once a month. It has no seasonal restrictions, as it does not affect the protective barrier of the integument.

Prescribed to improve lymphatic drainage properties, blood flow, increase skin density and elasticity.

The stages of brushing and vacuum are no different from ultrasonic cleaning. They are often supplemented with a manual procedure to remove individual inflammatory elements.

Professional facial cleansing will improve color and achieve smooth skin texture. It is better to entrust the choice of technique to a specialist. The cosmetologist will select the optimal method, taking into account individual characteristics.

Indications and contraindications for facial cleansing

Many people have a negative attitude towards skin cleaning in a salon, due to the fear of infection, the appearance of stagnant spots and scars. In our cosmetology, you should not be afraid of such a procedure if you want healthy skin if there are indications:

• Constant inflammation.
• Enlarged pores.
• Contaminated skin.
• Excessive peeling.
• Stagnant spots.

Few cosmetics have the desired effect, and rarely do any of them truly deeply cleanse the skin. Therefore, regular professional cleaning is required.

In order not to harm the skin before cleaning, you must undergo a first consultation, possibly a small examination, be selective in choosing a cosmetologist and be ready to follow his recommendations.