Manual facial cleansing Croydon
Skin cleansing is an essential part of skincare routine. One needs to remember, however, that no matter how tempting manual extraction of blackheads and other skin defects might be, it should be done only by a trained cosmetologist. If you do it yourself at home, you may cause skin irritation and potentially get more bacteria inside the blemish leading to cysts or nodules. In the process you may also stretch your pore which can leave it permanently enlarged. Applying pressure can also cause inflammation in the area where you tried to remove the blackhead and leave scarring. That is why, it is worth to book an appointment with a qualified cosmetologist to have a professional manual facial cleansing in Croydon that will restore your skin fresh and clean look.
What are the indications for manual facial cleansing in Croydon?
The treatment is ideal for every person who has problems with skin imperfections. More frequent treatments are recommended for oily skin, skin prone to acne, zits, blackheads and whiteheads.
What are the contraindications to manual facial cleansing?
- viral infections: cold sore, warts, verrucas
- bacterial infections: impetigo, boils, conjunctivitis
- fungal infections
- keloid-prone skin
- acne vulgaris
- acne rosacea
- broken veins
- skin tags and melanoma
- lupus
- recent scar tissue
- recent sunburn
What does the procedure look like?
First, the cosmetologist removes make-up and cleans the skin with a disinfecting solution. Then a cavitation peeling is performed to get rid of dead skin. Next, the face is steamed with a vapozone to open up the pores. After that, the cosmetologist squeezes by hand all the blackheads. The procedure itself is performed in gloves with maximum sterility. After the extraction, a face mask and cream are applied to soothe and revitalise the skin.
What are the effects of the treatment?
- improved skin appearance
- cleansed and radiant skin
- removed blackheads and whiteheads
- inhibited proliferation of bacteria
- reduced sebum secretion
- improved microcirculation
What are the post-treatment recommendations?
After the manual facial cleansing in Croydonthe skin is red and irritated. That is why it is recommended to undergo the procedure before the weekend or any other work-free day. It is advised not to apply makeup before the skin is completely healed.