Deep skin cleansing removes blackheads, impurities, dead cells and milium from the skin, which is characterized by the appearance of small white or yellowish marbles on the skin, especially the face. It should be done every 2 months, in the case of normal to dry skins, and 1 time per month in mixed and oily skins.
Professional skin cleansing can be done at aesthetic clinics and lasts for about 1 hour, but a home skin cleansing can also be done. Check out the step by step to do skin cleansing at home.
6 Steps to Skin Cleansing
Skin cleansing should be done by a beautician and is usually done with the following steps:
1. Clean the skin
It consists of removing makeup and cleansing the skin by applying a cleansing lotion to help remove oiliness and some impurities from the skin. Products with Aloe vera and green tea are great options for detoxifying the skin. The lotion should be applied with the gloved hand on every face, and then you can use a gauze to spread the product all over the face with circular movements.
2. Open the pores
The opening of the pores is usually done with the application of ozone vapor or even water vapor, as the steam helps to soften the skin, facilitating the removal of blackheads and impurities. A mask can also be applied to help further soften the more superficial skin layer. Water or ozone vapor can last for 5 to 10 minutes and during this time the beautician can massage the hands or head of the person receiving the treatment, making the time more enjoyable and relaxing.
3. Exfoliate
Exfoliation serves to remove the most superficial layer of skin and dead cells, facilitating the extraction of blackheads and impurities from the next step. In people who have inflamed pimples this exfoliation can only be done with a specific product, but in all other situations you can use an exfoliating cream that has microgranules that press on the skin, favor the removal of dirt. Circular movements with a gauze are essential to remove as much of the nails from the face and open the pores. Complete removal of the product can be done with water and a clean gauze, preparing the skin for the next step.
4. Extract blackheads
The extraction of the blackheads is done manually, with gauze or a piece of cotton wool moistened with an antiseptic lotion, pressing the index fingers in the opposite direction. The extraction of miliuns must be done with the help of a micro-needle, to pierce the skin and press, removing the sebum ball that formed there. This procedure can take a maximum of 30 minutes and usually starts in the T zone in the following order: nose, chin, forehead, and then cheeks.
After manual extraction of the blackheads and miliuns, a high frequency device can be applied which helps the skin to heal and calm. But another way to do a good cleansing of the skin by removing its impurities to its maximum is to do a professional treatment called ultrasonic skin cleansing, which uses ultrasound equipment to reach the deeper layers of the skin.
Soothing Mask
A mask, usually soothing, depending on the skin type, should be applied for about 10 to help reduce redness and soothe the skin. Its removal can be done with water and clean gauze, with circular movements. During your performance, manual lymph drainage can be performed on the entire face to help remove redness and swelling.
Here's how it can be done in the following video:
6. Application of solar filter
To finish the professional skin cleaning must be applied a moisturizing lotion and sunscreen always with a protection factor of 30 FPS or greater. After this procedure the skin becomes more sensitive than normal and therefore the sunscreen is essential to protect the skin from sun damage and to prevent the appearance of dark spots on the skin that may arise if it is exposed to the sun or ultraviolet, for example.
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Care after skin cleansing
After professional skin cleansing, it is necessary to have some care for at least 48 hours, such as not being exposed to the sun and not using acidic products and oily creams, giving preference to soothing and healing products of the skin. Good options are thermal water and facial sunscreen to protect the skin from sunburn and to prevent the appearance of blemishes.
When not to do
Professional skin cleansing should not be done on acne skin when there are inflamed, yellowish-appearing pimples because it can aggravate acne and harm the skin. In this case the most suitable is to go to the dermatologist to perform a treatment to eliminate the pimples, which can be done with specific products to apply on the skin or medicines to take. In addition, it should not be done on individuals with very sensitive skin, with allergy, peeling or rosacea.
Also, skin cleansing should not be done when the skin is tanned because it can lead to dark spots on the skin. Anyone who is taking acid treatment on the skin, such as chemical peeling or using cream containing some acid can also not do skin cleansing due to increased sensitivity of the skin. The dermatologist may indicate when you can return to skin cleansing.
Skin cleansing can be done during pregnancy, but at this stage it is common for the appearance of blemishes on the skin and therefore the esthetician may choose to use different products or make a more superficial skin cleansing, so as not to attack the skin, avoiding the appearance of the dark spots on the face.
