How to cleanse your face at home?

Negative external factors, frequent stress, hormonal imbalances, insomnia, unbalanced diet or bad habits lead to a deterioration not only in the health of the epidermis, but also in its appearance.

Regular and properly selected cleansing will help get rid of rashes, restore healthy color to the skin, narrow pores, lighten age spots and restore elasticity.

It is best to choose a salon or home facial cleansing, taking into account the individual characteristics of the body, age and type of facial skin - this will help not only achieve the maximum positive result, but also avoid side effects.

Facial cleansing at home: cleansing masks

Daily use of decorative cosmetics, dust, improper washing - all this significantly pollutes the skin of the face. To make it elastic and silky again, you need to pay special attention to cleansing your face. Ordinary lotions and tonics are not enough - you should cleanse the pores more deeply using peelings and scrubs. At the same time, remember that you need to be careful with such funds. In order not to harm the skin, we recommend that you first consult with a specialist who will select the appropriate composition and tell you how to use it correctly)

Basics of proper cleansing

Cleaning the dermis at home involves the use of various cleansing compounds that are simple and highly effective.

The big advantage of such procedures is that natural ingredients are used to create healing mixtures, which minimize the risk of allergies and negative skin reactions.

Believe me, cleaning your face at home is very simple, this procedure is available to anyone, but in order for the result to appear as soon as possible, you need to follow a few simple rules:

• touch your face only with cleanly washed hands - remember that deep cleansing involves opening the pores, so harmful bacteria can easily get inside. If you do not want to see such undesirable phenomena as inflammation, redness and rashes, be sure to wash your hands with soap and then disinfect them with medical alcohol;
• Completely remove makeup before manipulation, and then use cleansing foam or gel. You can also additionally prepare your face with a scrub, then rinse your face with water;
• Under no circumstances should you cleanse your face with inflammation or rashes, wounds and scratches that have not yet healed - such a desire to make the skin perfect can turn into a real disaster. Remember - although home cleansing is a delicate procedure, if you have acne, it can turn into a formidable enemy that multiplies breakouts.

If there are pimples or scratches on your face, it is better to wait until they are completely healed, and only then start cleansing the skin - to speed up regeneration, use herbal tonics with chamomile, and dry the pimples with tea tree oil.

As soon as the inflammation is relieved, you can completely get rid of skin imperfections using deep cleansing.

Types of cleanings

The most effective and safe facial skin cleansing procedures are those performed in a salon by a cosmetologist. Their main advantages:

• various methods of steaming the dermis;
• maximum level of sterility;
• a large selection of painless types of cleanings;
• high quality of procedures.

The following types of peelings are available at the beauty salon.

Manual

This cleansing technique is considered the best for oily facial skin - removing blackheads or comedones is done manually.

Recommendations for exfoliation:

• non-inflamed acne;
• clogged pores;
• boils.

Cleaning is performed in several successive stages:

1. Using a soft gel or foam, the dermis is cleansed of surface impurities. If the skin is very dirty, it is recommended to additionally make a cleansing mask.
2. The face is steamed to maximize pore opening and better cleansing.
3. The cosmetologist performs the main peeling procedure for 20–30 minutes after steaming - at this time the pores are most open, which makes it possible to remove deep-seated impurities less painfully.
4. The specialist applies professional products to the cleansed epidermis that have a narrowing and anti-inflammatory effect.

The main disadvantages of manual cleansing are pain and a high risk of infection spreading through the skin in case of non-compliance with the rules of the procedure or poor sterility.

Mechanical

During mechanical exfoliation, contaminants are removed using a Uno spoon, a Vidal needle or a specialized loop. After removing makeup residue, the pores are cleaned using the selected tool, which reduces the trauma of peeling.

Those with sensitive skin should not use a Uno spoon, as such cleaning may worsen the original condition of the dermis. In addition, mechanical peeling has the following contraindications:

• chronic skin diseases;
• demodicosis;
• ulcers;
• high blood pressure.

After cleansing, swelling and red spots appear on the face - this is a normal reaction that goes away on its own within a few days.

Brushing

For exfoliation, several types of brush attachments are used, which at different speeds cleanse the skin of dead cells, and are also effective in combating various rashes and helping to restore the elasticity of the dermis.

This cleansing method helps eliminate small scars and even out the texture and color of the skin. The number of procedures is selected taking into account the type of skin, the frequency of sessions is no more than once a month.

Ultrasonic

Ultrasonic facial cleansing is one of the most effective methods for eliminating acne, comedones or acne. Technology:

1. The skin is treated with a delicate cleanser to remove surface impurities.
2. A special gel is applied to the face, which acts as a conductor for ultrasonic waves.
3. For 10–20 minutes, the specialist runs the device over the face. If there is deep contamination, the cosmetologist can do additional manual cleansing.
4. A soothing cream is applied to a cleansed face.

This exfoliation method is low-traumatic and can be used to clean sensitive epidermis. To obtain results, you should perform from 1 to 6 procedures.

Vacuum

For problematic skin, it is best to do a vacuum facial cleansing in a beauty salon - the device draws out impurities from the pores and helps get rid of pimples and acne. Stages of the procedure:

• cleansing the skin with delicate compounds from impurities;
• opening pores using a paraffin mask, herbal decoction or other technique;
• treatment of problem areas with a vacuum device;
• application of a product with a moisturizing and regenerating effect.

Vacuum exfoliation does not provoke the appearance of red spots or inflammation, while it helps to increase skin elasticity, even out complexion and eliminate rashes.

To eliminate acne, you should do from 3 to 10 exfoliations - their number directly depends on the type of dermis and the severity of the problem.

Improperly performed vacuum cleansing at home can cause persistent redness and even bruising.

Diamond-vacuum

This method of hardware exfoliation of the skin is performed with nozzles coated with diamond microparticles and is complemented by the function of vacuum suction of contaminants. The procedure helps remove the stratum corneum of the dermis, as well as remove impurities from the pores at various depths.

The main advantage of diamond-vacuum peeling is the activation of the process of regeneration and blood circulation at the cellular level.

The number and frequency of sessions is determined by a specialist separately for each patient.

How to properly cleanse your face

Cleansers should be selected for your skin type. It is very important! If you use aggressive gels and foams for your dry skin, you will dry out and thin the epidermis even more and disrupt the already very vulnerable acidic protective mantle on the face. If oily skin quickly restores it, then dry skin cannot do it quickly. Dehydration begins abruptly and a network of wrinkles appears, and collagen loses its elasticity.

Therefore, do not listen to the advice of your friends, but choose the right product specifically for your skin. Carefully read the manufacturers' recommendations on the packaging.

Many manufacturers recommend removing the cleansing composition from the surface of the face with napkins, but no matter how soft the formula is, it should be washed off with plenty of water at a neutral temperature, and the procedure should be completed by toning the epidermis with a tonic (preferably home-made).

The most universal means for gently cleansing the skin are vegetable oils rich in fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants. As a cleansing cream, unrefined virgin olive oil, grape seed oil or other basic fatty oils are most often used, for example, tamanu oil, black cumin or macerates: aloe, chamomile, string and other medicinal herbs.

How to remove makeup with oil

1. There is no need to wash your face before applying the oil! To conveniently remove makeup and impurities from the face, first moisten the cotton pad a little by dropping a little water into the center of the pad. Then apply oil on it (2-3 drops).
2. Let's start with the eye area. Place a disc of oil on the eye, press lightly and wait 5-10 seconds until the oil dissolves the mascara, pencil and shadows. Using light patting movements, remove makeup from the top (from the eyebrows) down (to the cheeks). We replace the contaminated disk with a new one, repeating the procedure of wetting with water and oil.
3. We cleanse the epidermis along massage lines. Change the cotton pads until they are clean. Only then can you be sure that you have cleansed your skin. No subsequent rinsing of the face with water is required!

Girls with oily skin mistakenly believe that oils will make their oily skin even oilier. But this is a myth! On the contrary, oils qualitatively dissolve sebum and oxidized secretions in the pores. Pores become clean, “plugs” dissolve, blackheads disappear. As a result, the pores become narrower, and secretion gradually becomes normal. Girls, use oils - you will be surprised by the results!

Morning routines

In the morning, it is not enough to simply rinse your face with clean water. At night, our skin is energetically renewed, active metabolic processes occur, cleansing of toxins, and the birth of new cells. Therefore, in the morning, all products of night life, such as dead cells, sebum, toxins, sweat, need to be removed from the face. No matter what skin type you have, water alone will not help. Cleaning agents must be used.

All processes of regeneration (renewal) of skin structures and tissues occur from 23.00 to 4 am, and then only if you are actually sleeping. During night sleep, growth hormone is produced, which improves skin condition. It is in youth that the skin slowly reacts to lack of sleep, but by the age of 30, every sleepless night is reflected on our face.

Olive oil is great for dry skin. Your face will shine with freshness and youth! If for some reason you prefer factory-made products, then choose formulations for dry sensitive skin - they usually contain moisturizing and softening ingredients. As a rule, this is cleansing cream or milk.

For oily and problem skin, Tamanu oil is a good solution. In folk medicine and cosmetology, it is used to treat skin with acne, as it has very high antibacterial properties. Tamanu copes well with sebum, stops the development of bacteria in the sebaceous ducts and controls the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Washing oily and problem skin with clay also has a good effect, and any clay is suitable for this.

Choosing a facial cleansing method based on your skin type

In order for the cleansing procedure to be effective and the skin to have a healthy appearance, it is important to choose the right skincare products.

Facial cleansers are selected based on skin type, they can be:

• gel

  – most suitable for those with oily skin with enlarged pores;

• in the form of foam

  – optimal product for normal and combination skin;

• in the form of milk or cosmetic cream

  – Suitable for cleansing dry sensitive skin.

In general, facial skin cleansing is carried out in several stages daily and additional methods are used 1-2 times a week to help consolidate the results and improve the condition of the skin. This is presented in more detail in the table.

How to take care of your face

Facial care step by step:

Do you use a scrub?

Important! You cannot ignore any of the listed stages of skin care, as this can lead to rashes, peeling and rapid fading. Oily skin especially needs moisturizing; you just need to choose light creams or fluids.

Special mention should be made about face masks. Depending on the effect produced, masks are:

• cleansing;
• nutritious;
• moisturizing;
• detoxification;
• tightening pores;
• rejuvenating.

Care for sensitive skin

Care should include cleansing and moisturizing the skin, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve the desired result.

Cosmetic preparations must be selected that are specially designed for this type. They have a more gentle effect and contain more natural ingredients.

Also, care products must be chosen depending on the time of year to provide the greatest protection: in summer - from ultraviolet rays, and in winter - from cold air and strong winds.

Girls with hypersensitive skin should avoid mechanical stimulation by using scrubs or peels. You can achieve a cleansing effect without their help.

If you have hypersensitivity, it would be a good idea to visit a dermatologist who will help you find out the cause of this condition and choose the appropriate medications.

Cosmetics for sensitive skin

Most cosmetics manufacturers produce entire lines of products for those with sensitive skin. They do not contain harsh chemicals and provide nutrition and hydration. When choosing products, you must carefully read the composition. It must contain the following components:

• Hyaluronic acid or glycerin, which will help create a special protective layer that retains the necessary moisture.
• Vitamin E or vitamin C. They will help give youth and freshness and protect cells from negative effects.
• Clay, especially white clay, will help cleanse the skin.
• Lactic or salicylic acid will help to gently cleanse the epidermis of dead cells without resorting to the use of scrubs.
• Panthenol will help soothe irritated skin and heal it.