Deep facial cleansing at home to remove blackheads

Cleaning products

To cleanse your pores, you don’t have to buy expensive masks, scrubs, tonics and other cosmetic products. There is no need for expensive salon procedures. At home, this can be done no less effectively, using cheap improvised products, such as soda or gelatin.

Cosmetologists widely use various vegetable oils to cleanse the skin - aloe macerate (can be prepared at home), lemon essential oil, monarda oil and others. They are included in ready-made cosmetics or in caring face masks that can be prepared at home.

Honey, oatmeal, cottage cheese, curdled milk, sour cream, seasonal berries, egg whites and lemon - this is an incomplete list of what any housewife has. And this is not only food, but also an excellent cosmetic “first aid kit”.

Cleaning methods

Just like when choosing products, the method of cleansing your skin depends on its type. Gentle cleansing masks prepared at home are usually universal. Scrubs and peelings are contraindicated for those who are too dry and sensitive. But oily and problematic skin, which is most prone to the formation of blackheads, is best cleaned with peeling.

Coffee scrubs perfectly cleanse pores and tone the skin. Softening additives in the form of honey, curdled milk, white clay and other useful ingredients are used for coffee.

Gelatin-based masks are indispensable for deep cleaning. They will not only help get rid of blackheads and narrow enlarged pores, but will also remove fine wrinkles by nourishing the skin with natural collagen.

Aloe and lemon oils in cleansing masks restore normal oily skin, which prevents rapid contamination of pores, making it elastic and moisturized. Monarda oil successfully copes with acne. Thanks to its antiseptic properties, it prevents the development of infections associated with skin pollution and helps tighten pores.

Gentle soft soda peelings carefully exfoliate dead cells, cleanse pores of dirt and sebum accumulated in them, and dry the skin.

At home, it is much easier to maintain regular care procedures. They will take less time and help you save money.

Methods for cleaning your face from blackheads at home

There are three cleaning methods you can use at home:

mechanical cleaning;

deep scrubbing;

cleansing masks.

Mechanical cleaning helps to quickly get rid of blackheads. However, this is the most dangerous, traumatic and painful method of cleaning. It should be carried out extremely carefully. The advantages are that when cleaning, the contents of the pore, that is, the sebaceous plug itself, are completely removed.

Scrubbing allows you to clean the top layer of dead cells - the so-called stratum corneum. The procedure affects only the upper part of the sebaceous plug; the scrub does not penetrate deep into the pores.

A cleansing mask dissolves the contents of the pore and then tightens it, helping the skin push dirt out. A mask is the least traumatic way to get rid of blackheads.

The greatest effect is achieved by combining all three cleaning methods or at least two. If you first use a scrub and then apply a mask, the effect of home facial cleansing from blackheads will increase significantly. If you do a combined cleaning, that is, remove individual elements mechanically, then after the procedure your face will become perfectly clean.

Basic cleaning rules

To effectively cleanse pores and improve skin health, you need to carry out 4 procedures:

• steam the skin to open the pores;
• apply a scrub, peeling or mask;
• wash with a composition that tightens pores;
• moisturize the skin with nourishing cream.

There are several ways to steam your face:

• moisten a towel in a hot herbal infusion and place it on your face;
• steam the skin over the bath with steam of brewed herbs (you can add essential oils).

The first method can be used by everyone. The second is contraindicated for rosacea and overly sensitive skin.

The next step is to apply a cleanser prepared at home according to your preferences.

After cleaning, the pores need to be narrowed. To do this, wipe or rinse the skin with water and lemon, diluted aloe juice or green tea. If you have a toner that contains acids, you can use it.

And the final step is applying a nourishing cream. Considering that you have just cleared your skin of blackheads, do not use heavy, greasy creams.

Ways to cleanse your face

If the steaming procedure was done correctly, you can clean your face of blackheads at home by squeezing them out with clean hands. Pressure must be applied from the sides with the pads of the fingers, while trying not to expose the head with pus, otherwise the infection will easily spread throughout the face.

For cleaning, you can also use special tools, for example, a Uno spoon, a strainer and a Vidal needle. They will help you squeeze out pimples more successfully and remove sebaceous plugs. Instruments must undergo sterile processing.

After removing all blackheads and pimples, the skin is treated with an antiseptic solution. After this, to narrow the pores, the skin is treated with a special tonic or lotion. You can also use a mixture consisting of 3 tbsp. l. water and 1 tsp. lemon juice. A moisturizing or nourishing cream that is suitable for a specific skin type is then applied to clean, acne-free skin to help soften and soothe the skin. You can also use a special mask to narrow enlarged pores.

It is effective to carry out the procedure for cleansing the face of acne using a special ultrasound device, which is sold in a medical equipment store. Before removing acne in this way, you must carefully study the attached instructions.

The final stage is the application of nourishing cream.

Using ultrasonic cleansing, you can not only cleanse your face of acne, but also smooth out fine wrinkles. Before the procedure, the skin is cleansed of impurities and cosmetics and a special gel is applied to it, which will serve as a conductor, improving the penetration of ultrasonic waves under the skin.

This facial cleansing procedure is painless. You just need to move the device over the entire surface of the skin; it itself removes sebaceous plugs and exfoliates the layer of dead epidermal cells. This home cleaning improves the condition of the skin, it becomes elastic, clean and fresh.

Before cleaning your face with an ultrasonic device, there is no need to steam it. We clean with cosmetic substances, remove the remnants of them with warm water, and treat with conductivity gel. After the procedure, a restorative cream is applied, selected individually for each type. The process lasts approximately 15 minutes and leaves no red spots.

Vacuum cleaning is also used at home; this will require a special vacuum device. But before you cleanse your facial skin of acne in this way, you need to study the instructions and make sure that there are no contraindications.

It is not recommended to carry out such cleaning on very thin or inflamed skin and in the presence of deep comedones. Before the procedure itself, you need to hold your face over a steam bath to open the pores. The device is carefully moved. The positive effect of such cleansing lasts for about a month, the skin becomes acne-free, elastic, refreshed, and the pores become narrower.

Recipes for masks, scrubs and peelings

A mask with aloe macerate is suitable for healing and cleansing oily skin. It includes egg white, lemon juice and aloe oil in equal proportions. Apply for 20 minutes. It can be done 2-3 times a week.

You can cleanse pores of dirt using baking soda and men's shaving foam. It contains soda, fine table salt and foam in equal quantities. The mixture is carefully rubbed into the skin of the face and left for a few minutes. It is washed off in two stages - first with warm, then with cool water. The pores are tightened with a slice of lemon, and then a light nourishing cream is applied.

A homemade mask with gelatin can have the same effect as a salon procedure. Its use should only be avoided by those with very dry, thin skin. The mask is simple to prepare - for 5 tablespoons of water you need to take 1.5 tablespoons of edible gelatin. The mixture should swell, then it should be heated until the gelatin is completely dissolved. The cooled mass is applied to the face. The film it converts to will remove all the blackheads.

It is most difficult for those who have dry and sensitive skin. To cleanse your pores at home, you can use a mild coffee scrub. For it you will need very finely ground coffee, brown cane sugar (1 teaspoon each) and 100 ml of almond oil. The skin will acquire tone and a healthy color.

Skin care rules

It is advisable to lubricate microtraumas that appear on the skin after cleansing with iodine, otherwise inflammatory formations may appear in their place.

Rules of care:

1. The first few days after the procedure, the epidermis is restored, so you should not expose it to sudden temperature fluctuations and direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Before going outside in sunny weather, it is recommended to use a cream with UV protection.
2. It is advisable to wash your face with purified or mineral still water, and wipe with an alcohol-free tonic.
3. Don't touch your face with your hands again.

How can you maintain the resulting effect for a long time: regularly make masks to tighten pores, use powder as little as possible, and minimize the use of foundation.

Overactivity of the sebaceous glands leads to blockage of the fat ducts. In the upper layer of the sebaceous plug, under the influence of light, melanin is formed, which looks like black dots on the face. Such skin needs special attention and more thorough care.

First you need to follow simple rules:

• Thorough cleansing. Accumulated subcutaneous fat should be removed regularly, as needed. Do not use tonics or lotions containing alcohol. They dry out the protective layer of the dermis, which provokes activation of the sebaceous glands. Use cleansers that are mild and delicate. Soap should be antibacterial or contain sulfur;
• Hydration. Dehydrated skin loses its protective functions and regeneration is impaired. In the morning and before bedtime, it should be moisturized with a special cream, tonic, serum;
• Remove makeup daily with makeup remover;
• Exclude from the diet foods that provoke hypersecretion of fatty glands, limit the consumption of sweets;
• Deep facial cleansing - done once a week.

Daily skin care will slow down the development of comedones on the face, but will not completely eliminate them. To do this, there are two methods of deep cleaning - salon and home.

Ready-made cosmetics

If you do not always have the opportunity to prepare masks and scrubs from natural ingredients at home, you can use industrial care products. The price range is wide; you can always find a budget option for cleaning programs from foreign and domestic manufacturers.

1. The Natura Siberica product called “Gentle Facial Peeling” has proven itself to be excellent. It cleanses well, does not dry out the skin and tightens pores. The effect is noticeable immediately after its use.
2. Faberlic offers the ABC peeling Expert program. It includes a composition called “Microdermabrasion and Enzyme Micropeeling”. It does not produce such a powerful effect as peeling with fruit acids, but works gently and effectively. For women over 40 years of age, it is recommended to use the full complex of the program.
3. AVON offers a line of cleansing tonics, scrubs, masks and gels. You just need to choose a product that suits your skin type. The leaders in the production of cosmetics for facial cleansing are the companies Clean&Clear, L'Oreal, Garnier.
4. An alternative to cosmetic preparations can be the medicinal cream Differin. It acts on the cause of the appearance of blackheads - it regulates the production of sebum. You can also use mechanical means in the form of a patch or cosmetic strips.

How to get rid of blackheads using salon treatments?

By purchasing the necessary cosmetics and equipment, you can perform facial cleansing that is as effective as a salon procedure. The following types of facial cleansing at home are available:

1. Quick skin cleansing, involving the use of one or more skincare products. You can combine, for example, micellar water and foam, milk and gel. After using any cleansing cosmetic product, moisturize the skin with cream.
2. Deep cleaning, which uses more active agents: scrubs, peelings, exfoliating and anti-inflammatory masks. Women with oily skin can cleanse their face at home once a week, with dry and sensitive skin – once a month, and for the lucky owners of normal skin, it is enough to cleanse their face 2 times a month.
3. Morning and evening wash, related to daily cleansing of the facial skin. Without this basic procedure, other types of cleaning will be useless. Washing your face in the morning wakes up and tones the skin, preparing it for applying makeup. To enhance the tonic effect, it is advisable to prepare ice from purified water or herbal infusions and wash it in the morning. Evening washing is necessary to remove residual makeup, moisturize and relax the skin.
4. Manual cleaning is an effective, but painful and traumatic method of care. When squeezing comedones and pimples with your fingers, there is a high probability of infection and leaving scars. Dermatologists advise doing manual facial cleansing from a specialist in a beauty salon. How to properly cleanse your face to reduce the likelihood of negative consequences: use instruments treated with antiseptics (Uno spoon, Vidal loop), after the procedure, be sure to apply a soothing mask to it.
5. Acid peeling is a gentle cleansing option that uses fruit acids. Skin tissue is not damaged, as with manual and chemical exposure. Metabolism and skin respiration improve, regeneration processes accelerate. To thoroughly and effectively clean your facial skin with a peeling preparation at home, you need to apply it to skin freed from cosmetics, rub in with massage movements, hold for the time specified in the instructions, and remove. After treatment, it is advisable to apply a cloth moistened with cold water for 10 minutes. Then treat with lotion and apply cream.
6. Enzyme peeling is the most gentle option, suitable for any skin type. Accelerates the restoration of skin tissue, normalizes blood circulation, and removes comedones. A large number of enzyme preparations are produced; products from Israel (Renew Enzyme Exfoliator, GIGI Enzymatic Peeling Gel) and France (Algologie Purifying Enzyme Peel Mask) are considered to be of high quality. To cleanse the facial skin, the following steps are performed: peeling is applied in a loose layer, rubbed in with gentle massaging movements, left for the time specified in the instructions, and washed off with warm water.
7. The Hollywood way to cleanse your face yourself. A 5% calcium chloride solution is used as peeling. The substance is sold in pharmacies in ampoule form. You also need to purchase baby soap that does not contain dyes or fragrances. The sequence of proper cleansing of the facial skin: the ampoule is opened, a cotton pad is moistened with the solution, and a dry, makeup-free face is wiped with it; after the product has dried, the procedure is repeated 2 times; The cotton pad is soaped and the skin is carefully treated. Flaky lumps should appear. They roll down the massage lines. Finally, the face is washed with purified water and a moisturizer is applied. The Hollywood method is optimal for oily and combination skin, but not suitable for dry and sensitive skin.
8. Steam baths are a good option to cleanse the skin of the face, improve blood circulation, and open clogged pores. If it is dry, then it is advisable to arrange baths once a week; if it is oily, then the procedure is carried out at least daily. How to properly clean your face with steam at home: you need to heat water in a large bowl, bend over it for 15-20 minutes, cover your head with a towel. You should not lean close to boiling water, as the steam can burn you and cause capillaries to burst. To enhance the therapeutic effect, you can use decoctions of thyme, chamomile, lavender and other medicinal plants instead of water. The procedure is contraindicated in case of purulent skin lesions and dilation of blood vessels.

Using portable versions of devices used in beauty salons, you can effectively clean your face at home. It is easy to order and buy a vacuum or ultrasonic device; the cost can be both high and low, depending on the brand and configuration.

There are different ways to clean your face using the hardware method at home. Cleaning applied:

1. Vacuum. Description of the procedure: a steamed, moisturized, clean face is treated with a device in the form of a tube, inside of which a vacuum is created, under pressure, dirt and fat accumulations are drawn out of the skin pores. After treatment, a moisturizer is applied, but before that you can wipe the skin with a piece of ice to relieve swelling and close the pores.
2. Ultrasonic. To cleanse your facial skin with ultrasound at home, you will need a portable ultrasound machine and a conductive gel. Procedure: the face is cleaned and treated with an antiseptic, a gel is applied to it; treatment with an ultrasound device is carried out along massage lines for 10 minutes; After the procedure, the gel is washed off and wiped with tonic.
3. Combined, which is a complex with several stages of skin cleansing. It is required to purchase an ultrasound machine and peeling preparations. Cleaning is done step by step as follows: enzyme or acid peeling is applied to cleansed skin; processing is carried out by an ultrasound device; the remaining comedones are squeezed out manually. After cleansing, the face is treated with tonic and cream. Combined facial cleansing is good because the pores are cleaned deeply, but the epidermis is almost not injured and is quickly restored.

Salon procedures for removing blackheads should be carried out regularly, but not often. Cosmetologists recommend doing this every two months.

Professional facial cleansing is especially recommended for all city residents. Polluted air and exhaust gases settle on the face and, mixing with fatty secretions, clog the sebaceous glands.

When no creams or lotions help, you cannot do without professional help. A consultation with a cosmetologist will help determine your skin type and choose the cleansing method that will be most effective.

Mechanical method

A simple procedure for squeezing out blockages is carried out using a UNA spoon.

Features of the method:

• Before cleansing, the face is wiped with a cleanser depending on the skin type;
• Using steam, the skin is steamed, within 15 minutes the pores will be open;
• A special swab is used to remove dead epithelial cells and degrease the skin;
• Using sterile napkins and instruments, the master squeezes out blackheads;
• After finishing the cleansing, the cosmetologist applies a cream with disinfectant properties to the face, then a nourishing mask, and finally a moisturizing one;
• The procedure takes half an hour.

The advantages of this procedure are that it is suitable in cases where other methods are contraindicated and is easy to manipulate.

Within two days, red spots are visible on the face, and the procedure is a little painful. You can’t wash your face for 24 hours; protect your face from ultraviolet radiation for at least three days.

The average cost of the procedure is 2000 rubles.

Peeling

Multi-level procedure. Gentle, soft facial cleansing combined with massage rejuvenates the skin and makes it silky.

The most popular types of peeling:

• Mechanical peeling. After steaming the face for ten minutes, a brossage is performed using a rotating device, which removes all unevenness. Crushed fruit seeds or coffee beans are used for scrub. The whole procedure lasts about an hour. Average cost 2000 rubles;
• Chemical peeling. Depending on the condition of the dermis, deep, medium or light peeling is used. Special solutions containing active substances are applied to a clean face. Eliminates small scars and scars. The duration of the procedure is half an hour. Average cost 3000 rubles;
• Fruit peeling. It has a very strong rejuvenating effect. Peeling is safe. Only natural acids are used. Wine, apple, glycolic and lemon peelings are most often used. The procedure lasts half an hour. Average cost 2000 rubles;
• Diamond peeling. Consists of grinding using diamond dust. A gentle way to remove the top layer of the epidermis. The procedure is painstaking and can take 2 hours. The average cost is 3000 rubles.

After applying these procedures, the protective properties of the facial skin are weakened, and you should be wary of sun rays. Use sunscreen. Manipulations should be done once every three months.

The advantages of the method are simultaneous cleansing, rejuvenation and smoothing of the surface of the facial skin.

The main thing in peeling cleansing is to correctly select the concentration of the product, taking into account the individual characteristics of the client.

Hardware method

The characteristic differences of the method are painlessness and safety. The processes use modern equipment and the latest technologies.

Popular hardware methods:

• Vacuum cleaning. Pressure is created in a special tube, under the influence of which all the sebaceous plugs of their ducts are pulled out. To facilitate the procedure, the face is cleaned and steamed beforehand, and a special mask is applied to soften comedones. Vacuum action activates blood circulation and accelerates regeneration. The skin immediately acquires a smooth, clean surface, and its color improves. The procedure takes one hour. A distinctive feature is the rapid tightening of aging skin. Contraindications: vascular diseases. Average cost 3000 rubles;
• Ultrasonic cleaning. A gentle deep cleaning method. A device with a special handpiece vibrates under the influence of ultrasound, pushing sebaceous plugs onto the surface of the face. The procedure does not require preliminary steaming. The duration of the manipulation is 1 hour. Advantages: safety, no recovery period required. Average cost 3000 rubles;
• Laser cleaning. The impact is non-contact. Laser beams, penetrating deep into the facial muscle tissue, have an anti-inflammatory effect, accelerate regeneration, and promote collagen production. As a result, pores are narrowed, fine wrinkles are smoothed out, and the secretion of subcutaneous fat is normalized. Average cost 4000 rubles;
• Disincrustation or galvanization cleaning. An alkaline solution is applied to the face, then under the influence of a low-frequency electric current, sebaceous plugs are removed and the pores are cleaned. At the end, the face is treated with a special composition that softens comedones. In this case, fatty acids are saponified, foam is formed, which is removed with a sterile cloth. Cleaning takes 2 hours. Contraindications – cancer, mental disorders, presence of metal crowns. The average cost is 3000 rubles.

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