Manual face cleansing by a beautician. What is it, types, how they do it, pros and cons, prices

The manual facial cleansing procedure removes impurities in the deep layers of the skin. During the session, the beautician removes accumulations of sebum and dust particles from the pores, which prevent the free flow of oxygen and nutrients into the tissues.

Indications for manual cosmetology

Manual face cleansing (for a beautician, manual removal of sebaceous plugs can act as an independent procedure or be part of a 12-stage peeling) is a deep cleansing of the skin from dead cells, dirt, and fatty accumulations.

In the process of manual manipulation with the use of instruments ("Uno spoons", "Vidal's needles"), the specialist softens the keratinized upper layer (to open pores), removes the fatty film and deep sebaceous plugs that prevent air exchange and the supply of nutrients. A direct indication for mechanical cleansing is the appearance of acne.

Manual cleaning helps to get rid of acne for a long time, improve the complexion and texture of the face. The salon procedure is very traumatic and involves strong discomfort. It is carried out strictly by a beautician using disinfectants.

What is the difference between mechanical cleaning of the face and ultrasonic?

Cosmetology clinics offer various options for cleansing the skin. In addition to manual facial cleansing, which requires the use of a minimum amount of devices and tools, an ultrasound procedure performed with the help of an apparatus is offered to clients.

In the process of ultrasonic cleaning, the upper layer of the epidermis is cleared of dead tissue by ultrasonic waves that destroy dead cells.

The advantages of the hardware technique:

• absence of skin injury and the possibility of infection, in case of disruption of the technological process;
• exclusion of the appearance of redness, tissue edema;
  
• enrichment of cells with oxygen, improvement of collagen formation and blood circulation after a course of procedures.

Unlike manual cleaning, cleaning carried out by an ultrasonic device is not capable of affecting the deep layers of the dermal layer of the skin. For complete cleansing, a course of 3-5 cosmetic sessions is required, prescribed at intervals of 4-5 days.

A distinctive feature of ultrasound exposure is cell micromassage, which leads to increased collagen production and a reduction in age-related changes. After a course of cleansing with ultrasound on the skin, mimic wrinkles are smoothed, the complexion and general condition of the tissues improve.

Types of manual cleaning

Facial cleansing is a necessary procedure performed to remove excess sebum and impurities that close the pores and prevent cells from nourishing and hydrating.

Beauty salons offer:

• Mechanical (manual) face cleansing - a very traumatic procedure performed by hands and Uno spoons. During the session, the steamed skin is cleansed, squeezing out blackheads and acne.The process of eliminating contamination is accompanied by pain, but it allows you to remove inflammation, eliminating the cause of acne.
• Atraumatic cleaning, carried out with special preparations that dissolve sebum. The procedure is completely painless, it is recommended at any age, it allows you to cleanse the cells of the epidermis from accumulated impurities.
• Ultrasonic cleaning, eliminating sebaceous plugs through exposure to ultrasonic waves In addition to removing the accumulated products of the activity of the sebaceous glands to the surface, during the procedure, tissue micromassage is performed, which causes the effective production of collagen. The session has a strong lifting effect.
• Vacuum cleaningheld by a special tube that draws sebum from the pores. The operation is non-traumatic and painless. It is accompanied by improved blood circulation, increased skin tone.
  
• Galvanic cleaningcharacterized by the dissolution of fatty accumulations through the action of a low-frequency current. Sebaceous particles, released from the pores, are converted into soap, and then removed by the beautician from the surface of the tissues.
• ANA peels- and fruit acids. Shown for all ages. They help to gently remove contamination by dissolving the stratum corneum of the skin with preparations with trichloroacetic acid, phenol. The cosmetic service requires mandatory preliminary preparation (daily application of glycolic acid to the skin for a week).

The tissues of the face, chest and décolleté are cleaned. For owners of oily skin, the procedure must be repeated at least 1 time in 1.5-2 months.

Indications

Manual face cleansing (at a beautician, the procedure is accompanied by preliminary cleansing of the skin) is indicated when it appears on parts of the body.

It:

• acne, deep-seated comedones;
• inflammatory skin processes, accompanied by the formation of acne;
• wen, superficial pyoderma;
• enlarged pores heavily clogged with sebum and dirt;
• unhealthy (reddish) tissue shade;
  
• reduced elasticity of the dermal layer.

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Contraindications

Manual face cleansing (at the beautician the procedure is preceded by make-up removal and manipulations leading to the opening of the pores) is contraindicated for persons suffering from.

It:

• hypertension;
• viral hepatitis;
• herpes;
• fragility of blood vessels;
• allergic reactions accompanied by the appearance of psoriasis eczema;
• furunculosis;
  
• diseases of the circulatory system;
• sensitivity of the skin;
• cardiovascular pathologies;
• bronchial asthma.

Women should not be cleaned during:

• pregnancy;
• PMS;
• menstrual bleeding.

A high pain threshold is not an absolute contraindication. However, patients with acute pain should refrain from mechanical cleaning.

Advantages and disadvantages of mechanical manual face cleansing

Manual cleansing is a very effective procedure that allows you to cleanse and heal your skin. The process of mechanical cleansing (like any cosmetic manipulation) has its own pros and cons.

Benefits:

• elimination of impurities accumulated in the depths of the epidermis;
  
• healing the skin, leveling the relief, improving blood circulation, appearing after the end of the session and post-procedure recovery;
• normalization of the activity of the sebaceous glands, accompanied by a decrease in sebum secretion;
• low cost of the procedure.

Disadvantages:

• the appearance during cleaning of severe pain caused by pressure on the nerve endings;
• high invasiveness of the procedure, accompanied by reddening of the skin, possible swelling;
• the danger of tissue infection arising from violation of the cleaning technology and sanitary rules;
• the need for a long (5-6 days) rehabilitation process with the obligatory processing of tissues with Chlorhexidine or Miramistin.

Preparing to cleanse your face

Manual removal of fatty deposits consists of a preparatory stage and the cleansing procedure itself.

During preparation, the beautician:

1. Disinfects hands, sterilizes devices, necessary for cleaning, in order to prevent the client from contaminating pathogenic bacteria, puts on disposable gloves.
   
2. Performs face make-up removal with tonic or cleansing lotion to remove decorative cosmetics and surface impurities.
3. Expose skin to steam or apply a warming mask to open pores. If the patient has rosacea, vascular networks, cold dehydrogenation is carried out.
4. Performs a preparatory peeling with fruit acids to remove the top dead layer.
5. Conducts brossage (treatment of softened skin with rotating brushes with sterile attachments).

Procedure steps

Manual cleaning should not last more than 1 hour. The processing of each area should take no more than 20 minutes. Otherwise, the pores will narrow and close, leading to increased pain and possible infection.

At the beginning of cleaning (after softening the stratum corneum), the beautician disinfects the skin with Chlorhexidine, and then removes the oily film from the inflamed area with a strainer. The "Uno spoon" is placed on the cleared gap. By pressing on the device, the specialist forces the sebaceous plugs to come out to the skin surface.

Hand movements are directed strictly against the flow of the excretory ducts:

• in zone-T - down up;
• on the wings of the nose - from the beginning to the back;
• on the cheeks - from the outside to the middle.
  

If it is impossible to remove fat with instruments, the specialist wraps his hands with sterile napkins and removes the dirt by simply pressing on the skin. Devices and tissues are constantly treated with Chlorhexidine (a measure that helps prevent contamination). Deep seated comedones require the expansion of the sebaceous duct using the "Vidal's needle".

The device is placed in the center of the dirt, the plug is squeezed out by pressing. Whiteheads are first punctured and then removed with tools. At the end of the cleansing, the skin is wiped with disinfectants, lubricated with a soothing gel, selected for the skin type. In some salons, the final stage is a mask aimed at narrowing the pores.

In the presence of stubborn dirt, mechanical cleaning is complemented by vacuum action or galvanization in order to remove deep-seated fat deposits.

In the case of an impossible one-time complete cleansing due to highly inflamed skin, the presence of chronic acne, a second session is prescribed, carried out with a difference of 14 days.

Skin condition after the procedure and possible complications

After mechanical cleansing, the skin has a red, inflamed appearance. In the first 1-2 days, there is an increased activity of the sebaceous glands, which normalizes over time. On the 3rd day, redness disappears, giving way to a feeling of dryness, accompanied by peeling and itching. After 5-7 days, the skin is completely calmed. The face takes on a healthy look, acne and inflammation disappear.

Manual cleaning is fraught with the appearance after procedural complications arising from:

• violation by the beautician of the technology of the service;
• neglect of contraindications;
• the client has very sensitive facial skin;
• the appearance of allergies to the composition of cosmetics and tools used for cleansing;
  
• infection during processing or during post-procedure care;
• non-compliance with the rules of disinfection and cleansing of the face during the session;
• spontaneous refusal of the patient from the necessary care in the post-procedural period.

Types of consequences:

• Red spots... Redness disappears on its own on the 2nd day after the completion of the procedure.If the stains persist for a long time, cold compresses from medicinal herbs (chamomile, calendula), Bepanten ointment are prescribed.
• Edema... Spontaneously disappears on the 2-3rd day. Requires taking diuretics.
• Hematomas... Appear due to the unnecessarily applied efforts of the cosmetologist. They are treated with heparin ointment, chestnut herbal decoction.
• Inflammatory processes and infections. They arise due to the ingress of pathogenic microorganisms in the absence of the necessary disinfection of the skin. Eliminated with antibacterial ointments and medicines, alcohol lotions.
• Allergic reactionsappearing on the components of cosmetics and tools used for cleansing. They are stopped by antihistamines.

Too active actions of a cosmetologist can provoke the formation of scars on the skin. The resulting scars are removed by hardware procedures. The occurrence of complications requires an urgent visit to a dermatologist and the appointment of appropriate treatment.

Skin care after manual skin cleansing

Immediately after completing the procedure, you must not go outside. It takes 30-40 minutes. sit in the salon to completely close the pores.

For 5-7 days due to inflamed skin, you need to carefully look after:

• Daily (at least 3-4 times a day) lubricate facial tissues with a solution of Chlorhexidine (Miramistin) to disinfect and prevent infection.
• Once every 3 days, make masks of blue clay to eliminate impurities, soothe the epidermis, smooth out the skin relief.

For a week after completing the manual cleaning procedure, you should forget:

• on the use of decorative cosmetics;
• about the color of eyebrows, hair, eyelashes;
• about visiting a bath, sauna, jacuzzi, pool;
• about playing sports in the gym.

The skin should not be touched, exposed to UV rays.

To avoid infection, open water bodies, pools with chlorinated water should be avoided. You should only wash with a special thermal liquid, without using tap water. If an infection develops, redness, edema, and hematomas persist for a long time, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist for a prescription of treatment.

The cost of the procedure and how often you can do it

The cost of the manual cleansing procedure depends on the region, the location of the salon, the qualifications of the cosmetologist. The average price of a service in the regions of Russia varies from 600 to 2500 rubles. The cost of ultrasonic cleaning is from 1500 to 4500 rubles. per session.

For a thorough cleansing of the face, it is necessary to conduct an ultrasonic cleansing course (3-5 procedures with an interval of 3-4 days). Mechanical cleaning is carried out once, deeply cleanses the pores, and has a long-lasting effect.

Frequency of manual removal of fat plugs:

Effective manual face cleansing is a cosmetic procedure prescribed to eliminate excess subcutaneous fat, dust particles that lie in the deep skin layers.

After the cleansing process, the face acquires a healthy look, the relief is leveled, acne disappears. Fabrics are able to breathe freely and absorb nutrients used to prevent age-related changes.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

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