SKIN CLEANING AT HOME: recipes and step by step 🧖🏽‍♀️

“Skin cleaning aims to perform a superficial and deep detox, facilitating the exit of microorganisms that are harmful to the health of the tissues, removing dead cells, comedones (blackheads), excess oil, among other impurities that are deposited on the skin. ” explains Dr. Inaê Cavalcanti, dermatologist at DOM Personalized Medicine.

Also according to the specialist, its benefits are notable for both beauty and the health of the skin of the face and neck, as the procedure helps to unclog pores, preventing some skin diseases and improving the appearance of the face.

Professional skin cleaning has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, preventive action against comedones and acnes, healing and relaxing effect and improves skin nutrition, in addition to promoting tissue stimulation and obtaining a softer, toned, touchable skin. velvety, according to the dermatologist.

However, when we think about cleaning skin at home, the first thing that comes to mind is: squeezing the blackheads and pimples. However, this is not the proper way. Comedon extractions should only be done by professionals and within a proper routine with the right products for this purpose. So, no need to squeeze your skin, you can end up causing spots on your face and getting marks that are difficult to remove.

Clean the skin very well when you wake up and at the end of the day: at night is the time when the sebaceous glands work the most and when the most intense cell renewal occurs.

The skin cleansing that you can do at home includes cleaning, exfoliating and toning the fabric, all done with products suitable for home use, that is, products with a gentle action, which will not harm your skin.

The dermatologist also highlights that the frequency with which a professional skin cleaning should be done is, on average, once a month. But, the ideal is to consult your dermatologist so that he can indicate the ideal frequency of performing the procedure.

The care of cleaning and toning the skin at home can be done daily, without any problem. “Clean the skin very well when you wake up and at the end of the day: at night is the time when the sebaceous glands work the most and when the most intense cell renewal occurs”, says the specialist.

Step by step: skin care at home

When deciding to do your skin cleaning, it’s important not to just get caught up in the cleaning step. There is a whole routine that you must do for the desired effect, a clean and well-groomed skin. Check out the step-by-step guide to do a complete skin cleaning at home:

1. Exfoliation: Exfoliation should be done with a gentle exfoliator, especially on the face. Avoid products with very thick granules and do not force when applying and massaging the product.
2. Cleaning: Apply the deep cleaning gel, soap or tonic with the aid of a cotton pad, completely removing the impurities.
3. Toning: For your skin to stay hydrated and recover from the action of cleaning and exfoliation, it is essential to apply a moisturizing tonic or thermal water. Even oily skins should do this step, but with specific products for this type.
4. Protection: Don’t forget that beautiful skin is skin protected from UV rays. Never fail to apply sunscreen after cleaning your skin and before leaving the house.

You can do this step-by-step cleaning once a week, or as directed by your dermatologist. For the day to day, it is recommended to clean the skin and moisturize it at least once in the morning and once before bed. Always remembering that removing makeup before going to bed is essential to keep your skin free from the accumulation of residues, as this is one of the main causes of the appearance of blackheads.

homemade skin cleanser recipes

Another option to do the cleaning procedure at home instead of hiring the services of a dermatologist or beautician is homemade recipes. However, it is worth mentioning that it is important to always consult experts, as professional skin cleaning can produce different results and, in many cases, more effective than homemade cleaning.

Revenue 1

Wash your face using a mild soap and dry it well with a towel. In a container, mix:

• 1 egg yolk;
• 1 spoon of honey;
• ½ spoon of wheat flour;
• ½ cup of plain yogurt.

Stir well until the mixture is homogeneous. Soak a piece of cotton in the mixture and rub it slowly over your face until it’s completely covered. Do not apply the mixture to the eyes and lips. Let it act for 20 minutes and then remove the mask by washing your face with water.

Revenue 2

Start by using a cleansing lotion to remove impurities from the face, remove residues from this lotion with a cotton soaked in tonic lotion, always making circular movements. Then, pour hot water into a basin, and put some rosemary or thyme, you can also use chamomile and eucalyptus.

Cover your head with a towel and bring your face close to the basin to be in contact with the steam for about 10 minutes. The steam has the function of opening the pores and facilitating the extraction of blackheads. Dry your face with a towel to remove moisture and dirt. Finish off your skin cleansing by applying an astringent lotion to remove surface blackheads. It is worth mentioning that the extraction of deep blackheads through the “squeezing” technique should not be done at home.

Videos: professional and homemade skin cleansing

In the following video, dermatologist Juliana Martins explains step by step how professional skin cleansing is done. It is worth remembering that the products and techniques used are suitable for professionals, do not try to repeat the process at home. Check out:

In this video, blogger Lu Ferreira from Chata de Galocha tells her experience with Clinique’s homemade skin cleansing system and gives tips on how to use the products correctly.

Another homemade skin cleansing option is with clay. In the following video, aesthetic student and blogger Julia Forti explains how to do the procedure that does not include extraction of comedones (blackheads) and other practices that are aggressive to the skin.

Homemade skin care products

Before investing in a cleaning product, the recommendation is to look for your dermatologist so that he can evaluate the characteristics of your skin and suggest the ideal combinations of cleaning and hydration products for you. Check out some of the recommended options in the gallery below:

So, don’t forget: a thorough cleaning includes skin hydration after the procedure. Thus, you guarantee that the results will be satisfactory. And never, ever, squeeze blackheads and pimples at home, it can cause irreparable damage to your skin.