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Professional facial cleansing
facial cleansing · deep facial cleaning · manual facial cleansing · ultrasonic facial cleansing
A beautician cleans the skin of the face of dirt and blackheads. Cleansing can be manual, by device, or a mix.
When the face has enlarged pores, blackheads, or the skin is oily or dull.
⏱ Duration: usually 60 to 90 minutes
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- The day before. Better not to sunbathe or use scrubs.
- Skin. You can come with makeup, and it will be removed, but it is better without.
What to bring
- Nothing special is needed
- Your own hair tie or headband, if you like
How it goes
- Makeup is removed from your skin
- The skin is steamed or a softening product is applied
- The beautician removes blackheads with gloved hands or a device
- Your skin is treated with a soothing product
- At the end, a mask and cream are applied
What you'll feel
- Manual cleansing can be unpleasant and painful in places
- Afterward, redness, usually for a few hours
Afterwards
- On the first day, better with no makeup
- 1 to 2 days with no sauna, pool, or scrubs
- Do not touch your face with your hands
- Use sunscreen
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Many pimples with pus, heavy swelling, or pain after 1 to 2 days
Common questions
How often can I have cleansing?
Usually not more than once a month. A beautician will advise based on your skin.
Why did I break out after cleansing?
Sometimes this happens for 1 to 2 days. If there are many breakouts and they hurt, show them to the beautician.