Tool for cleaning face and pores: cometology tools

A tool for cleaning the face and pores is used in beauty salons : with its help, specialists cleanse your skin, get rid of acne, protect it from allergic reactions, and eliminate blackheads.

What to do if going to a cosmetologist is too expensive for you, and you need a whole course of “treatment”? We buy the necessary tool for cleaning the face and pores, and then start using it at home !

This way you will save money, time on trips to the cosmetologist, and nerves. The procedure itself will take place at your home, you will be able to choose a convenient time, you will be calm and relaxed.

Mechanical facial cleansing always involves a serious impact on the skin (there is a risk of damage).

We do not recommend that you carry out the procedure right before an important event: a photo shoot, a wedding, a speech at a conference, and others. Otherwise, all the imperfections in your skin “will be written right on your face.”

What do you need to know about tools for mechanical facial cleansing?

Cosmetologists use the following types of equipment: Uno spoon, Vidal needle, pore cleaning loop, brush and others (we’ll talk about them below).
Experts do not recommend using these tools to combat boils, carbuncles, pyoderma, herpes and herpetic elements, demodicosis (red rashes caused by the activity of the subcutaneous demodex mite), and a number of other inflammatory and infectious lesions.
Antiseptic treatment BEFORE using any tool is mandatory. You should also prepare your skin and clean your fingers with an antiseptic (otherwise the risk of re-inflammation is too high).
The mechanical cleaning procedure always ends with treating the skin surface with an antiseptic solution . To do this, use products containing alcohol (they not only disinfect, but also help narrow pores).

If your skin is not very problematic, then you should clean it twice a year ( more often it is not necessary : it can be harmful).

If your facial skin is problematic, if it has acne, pimples, blackheads, or increased oiliness, then you can use mechanical cleansing more often: 3 times every 6 months.

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.

The Vidal loop is a convenient and effective tool for cleaning the face and pores

A loop is a cosmetology instrument that:

helps cleanse your pores of impurities,
suitable for protruding dense blackheads (if they are small, the device simply “will not pick up” them),
removes blackheads and pimples that seem to “rise” above your skin, making it rougher,
copes with deep-seated comedones ,
effective against shallow acne.

How to properly use a Vidal loop at home to treat acne and acne?

The sequence of actions and general rules are similar:

Clean the surface of decorative cosmetics using tonics, lotions, and gels. If you don't have any of this, you can just use soap (but it shouldn't overdry).
Expand pores using a steam bath or other procedures. DO NOT miss this studio!

Only expansion guarantees complete release of the pore contents without additional trauma to the skin.

Place the disinfected instrument so that the pimple or blackhead is directly in the center of the loop.
Press the loop so that it does not hurt too much (but at the same time so that the contents of the pores “come out”).
Repeat as many times as necessary to eliminate pimples and acne.
Wipe the surface of the skin with calendula tincture or simple alcohol to reduce the risk of inflammatory and infectious processes .
Boil the instrument for 5-8 minutes in water, then wipe everything with alcohol again.

What should you do if, after applying pressure, the pores are not cleared and the pimple does not come out?

In such a situation, you should either repeat steaming or try using another device .

It is known that the instrument is named after the creator of &mdash, the French bacteriologist Fernand Vidal. There is no exact information about when this specialist came up with the invention.

Scientists speculate that this happened around 1886 - 1888, the year Mr. Vidal was actively engaged in research at the university (at the faculty of pathological anatomy).

Originally invented by a French scientist, the needle was not considered a cosmetic instrument, but later began to be used to eliminate pimples, blackheads and acne .

Basic types of cleaning

Manual (hand, finger)

The technician wraps the index fingers of both hands with sterile gauze pads and begins squeezing out pimples.

At the same time, apply pressure near the acne with two fingers, which releases sebum, which is removed with a napkin. If there is difficulty, a puncture is performed with a special sterile needle.

If possible, you should sequentially disinfect one treated area after another.

Immature formations are not removed. Also, there is no need to remove all comedones, blackheads and milia in one session; it is better to repeat the manipulation a little later.

Instrumental

Pores are cleansed using a Uno spoon - a kind of funnel with one or more holes. The device works most effectively on soft tissues that are located on top of bones (cheekbones, chin, forehead).

The movement of the instrument is carried out against the excretory ducts of the sebaceous glands:

on the nose - from the wings to the back;
on the forehead - from bottom to top;
on the cheeks - towards the nose.

Before removing a pimple, the soft tissue should be stretched and a sterile spoon placed so that the pimple is in the middle of the hole. Then you need to press vertically deep into the dermis, while the element to be removed must come out through the hole in the instrument. During operation, the doctor periodically disinfects the device.

Milia are pierced parallel to the surface and removed in a similar way. Pustules are drained last.

Atraumatic

This type of service has a gentle effect and is indicated for the care of teenage and sensitive skin.

Stages:

The skin is thoroughly cleansed using antiseptics and cosmetic brushing (brushes).
A peeling mask with AHA and BHA, enzymes is used, which allows you to remove horn cells and prepare the dermis for the application of subsequent drugs.
A special product is applied that warms the dermis, expands the pores and softens their contents.
Carry out mechanical or vacuum cleaning.
Disinfect the work area.

Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):
Atraumatic facial cleansing differs from peeling by the use of additional tools or devices, which significantly expands the possibilities of the procedure.

The Vidal needle is a “formidable” but almost harmless solution

The Vidal needle in appearance resembles an instrument of the Inquisition. This is a device with a long thin needle at the end (sometimes there may be a “Vidal loop” at the other end, then you get 2 tools in one ).

Those who have used the tool report side effects. For example, if you have sensitive skin (or if the person performing the procedure is unprofessional), “smudges” and “bruises” may appear.

It is also important for you to come to terms with the fact that this cosmetic procedure is considered one of the most unpleasant and painful . We do not recommend it for pregnant women, children under 14 years of age, or people with nervous disorders or hypersensitivity. People who have overly sensitive skin should not “play around” with the needle.

For which types of acne can a Vidal needle be used?

Problem skin is not your problem!

Unfortunately, today more and more people, regardless of gender and age, are faced with problem skin.
These may be “blackheads” or enlarged pores, and in more complex cases, acne and inflamed pimples. All these phenomena do not add pleasant sensations, self-esteem falls, complexes appear, but these phenomena can and should be fought by calling on technological progress for help! Thanks to discoveries made in cosmetology over the last century, you can get the maximum effect without resorting to the services of expensive specialists. You can easily take care of problem skin right at home!

Carrying out the procedure at home

Is it possible to carry out the procedure at home? It is possible, but subject to all rules. It is recommended to perform the following operations:

we remove the hair so that it does not fall on the face;
We remove makeup with the products that we usually use;
wash with foam;
We use a soft facial scrub, apply it to the face and do a light massage;
Steam your face by taking a steam bath. It is advisable to use not water, but a decoction of chamomile or string;
Wash your hands thoroughly and wipe them with an antiseptic solution;
wipe the face with chlorhexedine or hydrogen peroxide;
you can wrap your fingers in sterile gauze wipes or put sterile medical gloves on your hands;
gently press on the skin, trying to remove sebaceous plugs;
periodically wipe the treated areas with an antiseptic solution;
Having completed cleaning, we wipe our face with an antiseptic again;
to tighten the pores, wipe your face with an ice cube made from purified water or chamomile decoction;
The last stage is applying a moisturizer; it is better to choose a cream containing dexpanthenol, it has a healing effect.

If you wish, you can purchase tools for mechanical cleaning and use them at home yourself. But it is important to remember to keep your instruments clean and sterilize them before each use.

Care after cleaning

It is advisable to lubricate microtraumas that appear on the skin after cleansing with iodine, otherwise inflammatory formations may appear in their place.

Rules of care:

The first few days after the procedure, the epidermis is restored, so you should not expose it to sudden temperature fluctuations and direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Before going outside in sunny weather, it is recommended to use a cream with UV protection.
It is advisable to wash your face with purified or mineral still water, and wipe with an alcohol-free tonic.
Don't touch your face with your hands again.

How can you maintain the resulting effect for a long time: regularly make masks to tighten pores, use powder as little as possible, and minimize the use of foundation.

If your skin is peeling, you need to increase your daily dose of moisturizer.

Reviews about using the Uno spoon

If you are still in doubt about whether it is worth purchasing a spoon for cleansing your face, we suggest that you read the reviews of women who have already tried the action of the tool.

Albina, 25 years old: I went to a professional salon for cleansing treatments and the result was great. I didn’t even know that you could use the tool yourself, at home. I will definitely buy it and carry out the procedure itself to prevent blackheads.

Tatyana, 28 years old: I purchased it several years ago and am pleased with the effect. I have oily skin and have to take extra care of it. When a rash appears, I immediately clean it and have a wonderful appearance.

Ekaterina, 23 years old: I have suffered from acne since adolescence. I tried a lot of cosmetics, there was an effect, but not as much as I would like. Honestly, I was afraid to use such a device, because it looks scary to me. I made up my mind, but only in the salon, cleaning helped and now I do the procedure regularly.