Proper facial care involves periodic skin cleansing procedures, and every woman knows this. Methods such as applying scrubs, tonics and chemical peels are popular and used everywhere - both in beauty salons and at home. In addition, there are special tools that were used long before the invention of modern cosmetics and are actively used in our time. Such manipulations are called manual facial cleansing and allow you to deeply cleanse the skin, eliminating blackheads, wen and other imperfections.
What is a Uno spoon?
The main point of cleansing the face is to apply pressure to the affected area and squeeze the contents of the pores out. Thus, inflammation is eliminated, fat plugs and impurities are removed.
The main purpose of the Uno spoon is the regular removal of comedones, blackheads, and acne. Using the tool, you can improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands, smooth out the surface of the face, and restore a healthy shade of the skin. Periodic cleansing not only removes the effect, but also reduces the risk of acne recurrence.
The tool can be bought in almost all cosmetic stores or ordered on the website. The price depends on the region, manufacturer and number of attachments in the set. The average cost is 200-1200 rubles per package.
Types of nozzles
The classic cleansing tool removes single or multiple blackheads. At one end there is a slotted spoon with several holes, at the other there is a spatula with one hole in the center.
There are other tips:
- pimple removal loop;
- Vidal needle for making and opening or piercing if necessary;
- a spear with a triangular tip that removes sebaceous plugs.
By combining attachments, you can achieve the most delicate but safe cleansing of the facial surface.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Uno spoon has its own list of positive and negative aspects. The details are described in the table below.
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Facial cleanser
A spatula or spear is used for pustules located under the keratinized cells. The tool allows you to influence the formed abscess and open it for subsequent removal using an uno spoon. It has a triangular tip that accurately affects inflammation without traumatizing adjacent areas of the skin. Often included with a spoon, it is used for both home and professional use.
Manufacturers
Metzger is a domestic brand specializing in the production of professional equipment. All instruments are made of high-alloy stainless steel that can withstand a multi-stage disinfection process. The products comply with international standards, the devices have been certified. Available in a set with an uno spoon and a loop, it is widely used by cosmetologists in professional practice.
QVS is an Australian company that produces tools for manicure, pedicure, and beauty accessories. Made from high quality stainless steel. Beauty devices are used for self-cleansing. Many cosmetologists also appreciated the stylish design and quality.
Important! The spear is presented in one version, the main purpose is to open single pimples. Usually included in a set with a spoon or a loop, it is not used for comedones and sebaceous plugs, as trauma to the integument is possible.
Indications for use:
- pimples, acne;
- purulent formations.
It is better to remove inflammatory elements in a beauty salon. At home, there are high risks not only of infection, but also of deterioration in the general condition of the skin, the appearance of post-acne, and scars. The specialist will carry out a deep cleaning, get rid of painful rashes, and select professional care. It is worth remembering that the procedure is carried out no more than once a month; for severe rashes, complex treatment is necessary, including tests and drug therapy.
Procedure protocol
To cleanse with a lance, it is important to remove dead skin cells. To do this, peelings and creams with AHA acids are used for several days. It is not recommended to use scrubs and other products with abrasive particles; if the integrity of the skin is damaged, infection and deterioration of the skin condition may occur.
Instructions for use:
- Disinfect the instrument with chlorhexidine or boil for 5–10 minutes.
- Steam your face thoroughly over a water bath; the composition of the herbs should include chamomile, plantain, and thyme.
- Stretch the skin between your thumb and index finger thoroughly. Place the spatula so that the sharp tip hits exactly the center.
- Then apply a Uno spoon or Vidal loop in the same way - in the center, gently press to remove the contents of the pore.
- Apply a cotton swab soaked in chlorhexidine to the treated area. Immerse the spatula in hydrogen peroxide and you can proceed to removing the next acne.
- Upon completion of cleaning, treat with antiseptic lotion and apply a pigment-constricting mask to the skin. Rinse off after 20 minutes, additionally treat the skin with anti-inflammatory cream.
Precautions and contraindications do not differ from the rules for using the uno spoon. You cannot clean with a spatula if you have dermatological diseases, herpes, or viral infections. During pregnancy and lactation, it is also not recommended to use mechanical cleaning; there are risks of tissue scarring and pigmentation formation.
Healing period
The first day remains painful on palpation and redness of the integument. Symptoms go away on their own within a few days. To prevent side effects and speed up healing, you should use the recommendations of professionals:
- limit touching the skin throughout the day, there are risks of tissue infection;
- use soft foams and lotions without abrasive particles; for moisturizing, choose a cream based on your skin type, enriched with vitamins and plant extracts;
- for about 3-5 days it is not recommended to use foundations or powders, after which choose products with an anti-comedogenic effect;
- visiting the sauna, solarium, swimming pool, gym is prohibited until tissue restoration is complete;
- Regardless of the time of year, you should use sunscreen before going outside.
You can buy the tool in many cosmetic stores. The spear is sold in a set with an uno spoon or a loop, price from 200 rubles. up to 700 rub.
Pros of the blade:
- allows you to remove painful pimples and acne;
- acts only on the affected areas;
- minimal trauma prevents tissue infection.
Minuses:
- used as a preparatory step together with a spoon or loop;
- Too frequent use may cause tissue scarring.
Carrying out the procedure
Cleansing the face with a Uno spoon includes three main stages: preparing the face, cleansing itself and subsequent care.
Before the procedure, you cannot carry out aggressive procedures that can damage the skin or remove the top layer. You should also avoid sports, saunas, solariums, and foods that increase secretion production by the sebaceous glands (fatty, spicy, sweet).
Instructions for using a spoon consist of a specific procedure:
- cleansing the surface of the face with gel, lotion or special foam;
- opening pores using hot herbal baths and compresses;
- disinfection of instruments thermally (boiling), chemically (chlorhexidine, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide);
- removing pimples, blackheads by pressing the tip to the target area, the contents will remain on the other side;
- disinfection of the spoon after changing areas;
- wipe the surface of the face with lotion that does not contain alcohol and irritating elements, apply a mask to relieve inflammation and narrow pores.
At the end of cleansing, it is important to remove the remnants of the mask and apply a moisturizing and nourishing cream. It is advisable to discuss further care with a specialist.
Course duration
Doctors recommend carrying out such cleaning no more than once a month. It is important to understand that mechanical removal of acne must be combined with other home and salon procedures.
Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):
In most cases, the cause of acne is not related to the skin. The infection is also temporary and attaches to already inflamed hair follicles. Most of the triggers for the formation of acne are changes in hormonal levels. That is why consultation with an endocrinologist is necessary.
Opinion of cosmetologists
On forums, cosmetologists share their experience of using the Uno spoon.
The specialist writes about the risks of mechanical cleaning at home, the need to maintain sterility when using a Uno spoon or loop.
The cosmetologist writes that the purpose of the Vidal needle is to expand pores without causing trauma.
The specialist deciphers the concept of “deep cleaning,” for which tools such as a Uno spoon, Vidal loop, needle, and mesh are used.
Aftercare
After removal, redness may occur, but no scars or marks remain. To avoid complications in the form of a secondary infection, it is recommended:
- Do not use decorative cosmetics for the first and second days;
- do not touch your face until the redness has completely passed;
- for morning and evening skin cleansing, choose products without aggressive components;
- Before going outside, apply a filter cream to protect the epithelium from ultraviolet rays.
If any changes appear, there is no need to self-medicate; it is better to go to a cosmetologist.
How to choose the right one
In order not to purchase counterfeit products, before purchasing a Uno spoon for self-cleaning your face at home, you need to read the quality certificate and check that all the necessary attachments are included in the kit.
It is equally important to examine the condition of the attachments - the original products must be smooth and free of defects that could injure the epidermis during exfoliation or cause the spread of the inflammatory process. The tool should have a ribbed coating in the center that prevents the spoon from slipping in the hand while cleaning.
Precautionary measures
If the instrument is used correctly and the rules of asepsis and antisepsis are observed, the procedure takes place without any complications.
However, if you ignore the established rules for treating the skin and the spoon itself, there is a risk of infection with subsequent complications.
There are practically no undesirable effects with this procedure. Hyperemia of the skin and increased secretion of the glands disappear on their own when cosmetic care products are applied. The material from which the instrument is made is hypoallergenic, so the risk of hypersensitivity is minimal.
Contraindications:
- rosacea - poor circulation in the upper layers of the skin;
- inflammatory disease of the epithelium (acute or chronic during exacerbation);
- herpetic rash;
- respiratory disorders;
- tissue damage in the form of burns, wounds, abrasions;
- hypersensitive skin.
Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):
Relative contraindications include minors when using the Uno spoon. It is not advisable to trust the instrument to children and adolescents without adult supervision. This can lead to injury and serious damage that will leave deep scars.
Before performing any manipulations, you must go to the doctor for advice.
Tool Features
The spoon is made of special medical steel. It is light and comfortable to hold in your hand. To prevent your fingers from slipping, each product has a knurling in the center, which is convenient for holding a spoon.
Advantages of the tool:
- Suitable for home and professional use;
- an excellent alternative to hardware skin cleansing;
- can be used on any part of the body;
- does not injure the epidermis;
- quickly and painlessly (almost) cleanses pores.
Purchasing the tool is not difficult. The Uno spoon can be found in any medical supply store, specialized stores for cosmetologists and in any beauty shops. The cost depends on the manufacturer and configuration of the spoon and starts from 250 rubles.
A high-quality instrument is made of medical steel. This material does not cause allergies, is easily disinfected and will last you a long time.
Tools designed to remove acne
The pimple removal tool may have different combinations of devices at its ends. Often, a device for removing pimples and acne has removable attachments and is made from special steel used in medicine.
Acne removal stick
The instrument has the form of a stick made of metal, on one side of which there is a special strainer shaped like a spatula, and on the other side there is a recessed metal ear. In order to eliminate small pimples, it would be rational to use a strainer; for large ones, a wide recess is suitable.
A device in the form of a strainer is best suited for squeezing out pimples in the area of the nose and lips; another is used for cleaning the cheeks, forehead and temples.
Squeezing pimples with a stick is very convenient. During its use, the device gained fame as a device capable of quickly removing ulcers on the face, minimally damaging the skin. During the process, when budding pimples are squeezed out, the purulent substance comes out of the eye of the hole in the strainer and remains on it. This makes it possible to completely get rid of purulent and ichorous discharge without infecting the body through the blood.
Do I need to squeeze out blackheads*?
If you have clear skin and, apart from open comedones, do not notice any other elements of acne, it is too early to sound the alarm. But it’s still worth going to a cosmetologist for cleaning. In addition to mechanical, there are other ways to cleanse the skin. A specialist will tell you which one is right for you.
If, in addition to blackheads*, you often have closed comedones, papules, and pustules, then you need a more thorough examination by a dermatologist and the prescription of complex treatment.
For mild to moderate acne, the doctor may prescribe azelaic acid, for example, Azelik®5,9 gel. Twice a day it should be applied to dry skin after cleansing5.
*open comedones
Why can’t you squeeze out blackheads* at home? 99
Many owners of problem skin wonder whether it is necessary to remove blackheads* using a Uno spoon? It should be noted that performing such manipulations is only permissible in a cosmetology salon. But why?
The fact is that if you handle the tool ineptly, the risk of infection increases significantly. If you do not want your face to become swollen or remain problematic for a long time, entrust mechanical cleaning to a professional cosmetologist.
Many people who are not familiar with the technology of performing the procedure have a strong physical effect on the skin. This leads to injury to the epithelium and blood vessels, increasing the risk of developing rosacea.
At the slightest violation of antiseptic rules during manipulations to remove blackheads*, the skin can become infected. As the infection spreads throughout the body, it quickly penetrates the tissues and provokes the risk of an inflammatory rash. In the absence of proper treatment, this can result in furunculosis.
An equally common consequence of self-removal of blackheads* is tissue scarring. If a lot of force is applied when squeezing out a comedone, scars and scars may remain on the skin. This is why many dermatologists recommend entrusting the process of mechanical skin cleansing to professionals.
