How to do combined facial cleansing

The name “combined” is due to the fact that this cleaning option involves a combination ultrasonic and manual type of cleansing of the dermis. This is one of the most effective ways to bring your face back to normal without damaging the skin. We will tell you how this is done, as well as the nuances of the procedure, in this article. 

How to do combined facial cleansing

Combined facial cleansing was developed for those people whose skin is highly sensitive and cannot tolerate rough treatment. Since in this case two cleaning options are combined, everything happens with maximum comfort. The procedure is suitable for everyone, regardless of age and skin type. The dermis is not injured, but it would be hard to call it a pleasant procedure.

Manual cleaning is carried out only in those areas where there are ulcers, comedones, wen and other problems. Another part of the dermis is treated with ultrasound. The focus of the procedure is superficial cleaning, removal of dead particles, pigmentation and swelling.

To perform manual cleaning, a specialist can use either only their hands or additional tools, such as a Vidal needle. Before the procedure, the skin must be steamed so that impurities come out easily and pimples are squeezed out. The ultrasonic cleaning stage is accompanied by the use of a special device, before which a special protective composition is necessarily applied to the skin, which promotes the release of contaminants. The device emits waves that penetrate deep into the skin and cleanse it. The depth of impact is determined by individual selection, since everyone’s skin thickness is different. The positive effect of ultrasound is due to three components:

• light vibration from the emitted waves has a massage effect;
• the physico-chemical reaction helps saturate the skin with oxygen;
• under the influence of waves, the temperature in the treated area increases by a couple of degrees, which helps improve cellular metabolism.

Indications for the procedure are:

• swelling;
• small scars and stretch marks;
• ugly complexion;
• inflammation of the skin;
• weak tone;
• abundant sebum secretion;
• comedones;
• keratosis;
• pimples, blackheads.

The procedure has a number of contraindications, so before going for the procedure, be sure to visit a cosmetologist for a consultation.

The procedure has several advantages. Among them:

• Possibility of an individual approach. Before the procedure, the specialist must examine the client’s skin and build a strategy for his work depending on the characteristics of the dermis. Thanks to this approach, it is possible to achieve the most positive result.
• Short rehabilitation period.
• The versatility of the procedure itself, as it will suit many women.

After the procedure you can notice:

• swelling disappears;
• removal of seals;
• narrowing of pores;
• improving the functioning of the sebaceous glands;
• significant reduction of comedones and pimples;
• improvement of complexion;
• leveling the relief of the dermis.

The skin should be prepared for the procedure, this will allow you to get the best results from cleansing. Ten days before the session, do not visit saunas and steam baths, do not sunbathe and avoid exposure to high temperatures on the skin, as this can cause injury during the procedure. Five days before the session, avoid foods that belong to the group of allergens, as well as fatty, smoked and salty foods, marinades and alcohol.

The procedure itself takes place in several stages:

1. The first step is to cleanse the skin of surface contaminants: makeup and dust.
2. Next, the specialist performs a massage using preparations that suit the client’s skin type.
3. This is followed by the scrubbing stage. The cosmetologist can neglect this stage, since it is not mandatory, however, it improves the quality of the combined cleaning itself.
4. Then comes a gentle massage, which helps relieve muscle tension and prepares the dermis for subsequent manipulations.
5. The skin is steamed to soften the stratum corneum, sebaceous plugs and impurities to facilitate their removal. For this, either steam or special gels are used. Steam treatment should not be used if the vessels are located close to the surface or the client has bronchial asthma, or if the skin is dry and sensitive. In this case, cold hydrogenation is used, where a gel is applied to the face to open the pores.
6. The dermis is treated with a special lotion, the purpose of which is to disinfect the skin. 
7. Next comes mechanical cleaning, when, with the help of auxiliary tools, impurities from the pores, pimples, blackheads, etc. are removed. This takes about seven minutes. Heavily contaminated areas of the skin that are difficult to clean with hardware are subjected to mechanical cleaning. This procedure is painful, so you will have to endure a little for the sake of future beauty. All manipulations must be carried out promptly, since after a quarter of an hour the pores will begin to close.
8. A special composition is applied to the face, which will allow the waves to penetrate deep into the layers of the skin. During the treatment process, the skin can be additionally moisturized for better effect. If redness appears on the skin at the time of cleaning, then all manipulations stop.
9. The final stage is treating the dermis with a disinfectant that will tighten the pores. Additionally, masks can be used to soothe the dermis after the procedure.

After the session, you need to follow several rules for a week:

• do not use scrubs;
• give up active physical activity;
• do not visit steam rooms and swimming pools;
• there is a risk of swelling after the procedure, in order to avoid this, you need to apply cream with aloe extract or one prescribed by a specialist to the skin;
• be sure to moisturize your skin.

Combined facial cleansing: before and after

Combined facial cleansing: reviews

A lot of girls speak positively about the combined cleansing procedure. They say that after the first procedure they get amazing results. Users highlight two significant disadvantages. Firstly, it is very painful, we are talking about the manual stage of cleaning, so you have to clench your fingers into fists, bite your lip and endure. Secondly, for several days after the procedure, the appearance of the face, to put it mildly, is not at all so great. All the skin is covered in red dots and spots - the consequences of working with a spatula and a needle. But when the redness goes away, and it definitely goes away, your face looks like something from a magazine cover. Looking at this, the thought comes that for the sake of such beauty and perfection, one can endure!