A little theory
Everyday life “gives” us not only a lot of impressions, but also not the most favorable additions in the form of dust particles, harmful microorganisms and dangerous chemical compounds, which literally abound in the atmosphere of modern megacities. The situation becomes significantly more complicated if you neglect to carefully remove makeup remnants every night and simple procedures such as toning and moisturizing. All of the above problems come to the aid of a relatively “radical” but extremely effective procedure - deep cleansing, which involves the gentle removal of dead (keratinized) epidermal cells.
Of course, such a method of home care cannot be compared in terms of aggressiveness of the impact (and the final result) with chemical peels for the face performed in a salon. However, when done correctly, deep exfoliation can get rid of most environmental products.
As for the optimal frequency, cosmetologists-dermatologists recommend performing a similar procedure 2 or 3 times weekly, using not dubious “mass market” products, but high-quality professional facial cosmetics intended for salon use, which can also be successfully used at home.
EE face cream
It is becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers of deep cleansing products to fulfill the requests of advanced consumers; today, a peeling product is considered good if it is able to get rid of unevenness and wrinkles. The continuation of the BB dynasty was not long in coming. After the controversial CC cream came DD, and now in the cosmetic arena there is a product with the following alphabetical abbreviation - EE. The cream is noticeably different from its ancestors in its range of functions and focus. Translated from English, it is translated as “extrapeeling”, or “deep exfoliation”. This skin care product contains crushed oatmeal, bamboo powder and seaweed. All this provides high-quality peeling and even light skin polishing. It was called a “mousse based on plant extracts.” Nuances of use: EE cream is suitable for frequent use (2-3 times a week), you will achieve an enhanced effect by using it together with a cleanser.
Mistakes when cleansing your face
Do a deep cleanse in the morning. Scrubs and other abrasive products are applied to cleansed, slightly steamed skin. After peeling, the pores are open to dust and dirt - such procedures are done only in the evening and provided that you do not appear outside until the morning.
Ignore the tonic. Tonic not only refreshes the skin, but also enhances the effect of the cream or mask. The product removes residual cleanser and tightens pores so that creams do not clog them. And the most important function of tonic is to improve blood microcirculation, which allows the skin of the face to “breathe deeply.”
Practice frequent exfoliations in the summer. Skin thinned by peeling becomes very sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. In this case, it is necessary to use products with a high SPF filter. For the summer period, gentle gommage is suitable no more than once a week.
Effect of the procedure
The result of deep skin cleansing carried out according to all the rules will not only be getting rid of external impurities, bacteria and other similar problems. In addition, this procedure opens clogged pores, removes cell layers of the keratinized layer of the epidermis, prevents the development of hyperkeratosis, improves metabolic processes in the skin, optimizing lymph and blood flow.
With regular weekly deep cleansing sessions, facial skin acquires strong immunity to the aggressive effects of the outside world, as well as the ability to quickly recover from minor mechanical and chemical damage.
Types of deep professional facial cleansing:
Mechanical
A tough but effective procedure is carried out according to the principle of extrusion. After steaming, the cosmetologist mechanically squeezes out blackheads and small pimples, doing this in compliance with all hygienic rules.
Vacuum
It is carried out using a special apparatus. Contaminants that have accumulated deep in the pores are sucked out to the surface.
Ultrasonic
The least traumatic procedure, more suitable for preventive purposes. Thanks to high-frequency vibrations, dead cells are eliminated, shallow wrinkles are smoothed out, and minor rashes are eliminated.
Chemical
Special drugs or enzymes are used. First, an acid is used to expand the pores, then a mask to deeply cleanse the skin, and finally a soothing agent. No physical impact is provided.
Combined
Can combine elements of the four previous types of cleansing. To increase effectiveness, in most cases, cosmetologists use a combined method of facial cleansing.
Any type of cleansing is carried out in a certain sequence: preparing the dermis, cleaning itself, calming and nourishing, massage and applying cream.
What tools to use
Currently, manufacturers of salon cosmetics offer consumers a choice of several main types of products:
- Peelings for salon and home use . Peeling lotions can be included in a separate category (for example, the corresponding special line of the famous Israeli cosmetics brand ADN, which includes renewing, rejuvenating and regenerating peeling compositions-lotions for the face).
- Scrubs . Well-known cosmetics that have long been popular due to their effectiveness combined with ease of use. At the same time, you can buy a face scrub that has a gel-like consistency (for example, SynCare gel scrub) or one of the traditional cream scrubs, which are available in a large assortment in the catalog of almost any manufacturer of professional facial cosmetics.
- Gommages are delicate peelings that not only gently cleanse, but also soften the skin of the face. An example of such a product is a gommage cream with vitamin C, pearl powder and rowan oil - a product included in the salon series of Czech cosmetics SynCare.
- Natural clay masks are another highly effective way to deeply cleanse the skin of the face without injuring or drying it out (subject to complex use with emollients and moisturizers selected by a cosmetologist).
Micellar water
In terms of its external properties, micellar water is no different from ordinary water; it has neither odor nor color. But once you apply it to your face, you will immediately understand where the secret lies. Swipe a cotton pad with micellar water over the surface of the skin and see all the dirt, cosmetics or fat on it, which are quickly removed.
This product is by far the ideal cleanser that is suitable for even the most sensitive skin . The thing is that the water for washing contains solutions of esters of fatty acids - micelles, and no alkali. They fight for the purity and health of your skin cells.
Micellar water is also indispensable in the treatment of problem skin; in this case, all sorts of ingredients are added to it in the form of herbs, vitamins and extracts. Considerations for use: the product is suitable for daily use as a makeup remover and a basic skin cleanser. In the evening, try to wipe your skin with it 2-3 times in a row.
Deep cleansing of different types of facial skin
Of course, the most problematic type of facial skin, which is prone to frequent inflammation and acne, needs the closest attention. Owners of oily and combination skin, prone to intense sebum production, need facial scrubs and peels like air - after all, such professional cosmetics remove not only impurities and dead cells, but also fat that is actively secreted throughout the day.
The only point that should never be neglected is a strict ban on the deep cleaning stage during the period of acne inflammation.
As for specific products for the care of oily/problem skin, as well as combination skin, we can recommend the soft gel aqua scrub “Sea Cocktail” from Premium, which contains delicate abrasive particles from natural diatoms. In addition to contaminants, the drug effectively fights hyperkeratosis and comedones, and can be used as a prevention of inflammatory processes. Another deep cleanser recommended by dermatologists is the Sandy Lagoon cream soap (Premium Homework series) with natural volcanic sand.
What to use at home to deep cleanse pores
- For steaming, a herbal decoction is suitable: for 1 liter of boiling water, 1 tbsp. l herbs. Linden, mint, nettle are suitable for oily skin.
- For dry it is better to take thyme or oregano. For problem skin, it is appropriate to use St. John's wort, chamomile, and celandine.
To directly remove impurities, you will need a mask for deep cleansing of pores. You can purchase the product in the store. The purchased mask is replaced by self-prepared mixtures according to folk recipes.
- For peeling, mix fine salt and shaving cream.
The mixture is applied to the face and distributed evenly with massaging movements. You need to remove it with a cotton swab, then wash with cool water. In this way you get rid of keratinized epithelium.
Now you can start cleaning your pores.
- Blackheads are perfectly removed by oatmeal, ground in a coffee grinder and mixed with egg whites.
- Another option is semolina with milk or cream, brought to the consistency of a paste.
- Suitable for cleaning clay-based masks. White, yellow, red or black clay is diluted with water.
It is possible to add the following ingredients: lemon, grapefruit, pomegranate juice, apple, strawberry pulp for oily and combination skin; egg, gruel from raw carrots, pumpkin or pear, corn flour, honey for normal dermis; olive oil, bananas, full-fat sour cream, honey, milk for dry skin.
It's good when your face pleases you with its appearance. To avoid the desire to hide your face from the gaze of others, you must provide proper care.
The health of your skin largely depends on whether you take proper care of it and whether you devote enough time to cleansing procedures. It is not at all necessary to spend a lot of money and be a regular client of expensive cosmetologists.
You can carry out the necessary procedures at home, using simple but at the same time effective means. Be beautiful and happy!
Care for dry and sensitive skin
In turn, dry skin (especially aging skin) has its own “set” of characteristic problems that need to be taken into account when choosing cleansing cosmetics for the face. Thus, the gentle Aquamarine scrub from the Premium Professional salon line, which includes ultra-fine and minimally traumatic particles, has a very delicate effect on thin, dry skin with a tendency to irritation and peeling, and also provides the effect of microdermabrasion.
A real boon for those with dry, sensitive or aging skin will be the Tropic enzymatic peeling with vitamin E, as well as the Sandy Lagoon cream soap and the Neo Skin soft abrasive phytoscrub (both products are included in the Premium brand catalog and are ideal for regular care of delicate dry skin at home).
There are also universal solutions, each of which can be used with equal success for deep cleansing of any skin type. In particular, this includes products from the same line of professional facial cosmetics Premium Homework: “Milk mousse” peeling with yogurt proteins and lactic acid, a scrub with jojoba granules, as well as gel peeling with AHA 8%, which can be called a kind of homemade ( the most gentle) alternative to salon chemical peeling for the face with fruit acids.
