Mechanical facial cleansing - an indicator of the skill of a cosmetologist

Everyone knows that facial skin needs regular cleansing almost from adolescence. This issue becomes especially relevant from the moment when the patient notices black or white dots on his face. However, the question of which facial cleansing methods to prefer is still being discussed among cosmetologists.

Some are supporters of periodic mechanical cleansing of the face, others believe this procedure is harmful to the skin. We are looking for the truth among these opinions with estet-portal.com.

When is mechanical facial cleansing necessary and how to do it

Mechanical cleansing of the face is a rather traumatic procedure, in which the vessels and mouths of the sebaceous glands are damaged, the glands begin to intensively produce sebum, and a vicious circle of cleansing and inflammation starts.

However, if a patient has problematic skin and comes to the appointment with abscesses on the face, mechanical cleaning of the face is indispensable, since the abscesses need to be opened. The patient's skin should be carefully prepared for this procedure.

The more you can open the pores on the skin, the easier it is to avoid unnecessary injuries. Today, there are a number of special products designed specifically for mechanical cleansing of the face: when applied to the skin, they open the pores, the mouths of the glands and at the same time help to prevent blood vessels from damage. When the patient's skin is prepared in this way, the purulent or sebaceous contents of the gland freely and completely come out with light pressure on the skin.

It will be a big mistake on the part of the beautician – knead and press the skin in the area of ​​​​the abscess: swelling immediately occurs, which prevents the exit of pus and leads to the appearance of an additional focus of inflammation.

Very important for mechanical     facial cleansing competent skin care after the procedure. The cosmetologist should apply an antiseptic preparation to the skin, as well as use tonics that help tighten pores. The patient should be given a decongestant and disinfectant with a detailed recommendation on how to use them at home.

A good restorative effect is provided by means for remodeling the skin microflora and for reducing the activity of fat-synthesizing enzymes. In a clinic or salon, hardware procedures for lymphatic drainage massage are indicated.

Patients with problematic skin can usually be recommended mechanical facial cleansing first – once every two weeks, then – once a month, once every three months, and prophylactically – once every six months.

When mechanical cleaning of the face is optional, and what can replace it

Attitude towards mechanical cleansing of the face can become a kind of indicator of the skill of a beautician: a high-class master cleans the skin little and rarely. If there are no inflamed elements on the skin, and the patient is only concerned about the so-called black dots, then you can get rid of them without causing any skin injuries. In this case, the specialist is faced with the task of dissolving the oxidized fat, which has compacted in the pores and become hard under the influence of the environment. To do this, take the following measures:

• soften the top layer of skin,
• warm up the skin and make the fat accumulated in the pores less viscous,
• remove fat from the skin using peeling or hardware method.

An excellent effect is obtained by the procedure with ultrasound, when, under the influence of chaotic vibrations of the liquid on the surface of the skin, the contents of the pores simply fly out of the mouths of the sebaceous glands. Then it remains only to take measures to tighten the enlarged pores on completely cleansed skin.

For the so-called white spots, an excellent result can be obtained by enzyme peels, during which enzymes destroy keratin – the same “lid” that closes the mouth of the gland with a column of sebaceous secretion translucent through it.

The patient should be reminded that the more water he drinks throughout the day, the thinner his sebum will be, and the less often he will need facial cleansing.