Is combined facial cleansing really necessary for everyone?
In the age of social media and beauty bloggers, many consider themselves skincare experts. However, professional cosmetology is not just a set of procedures from TikTok. One of the most popular (and often unjustifiably self-prescribed) methods is combined facial cleansing. Let’s break down who it benefits and who it might harm.
What is combined cleansing?
t is a hybrid technique that combines:
✔️ Manual cleansing – removal of comedones and milia with fingers or tools.
✔️ Hardware treatment – ultrasound or vaporization to open pores.
✔️ Additional steps – peeling, masks, darsonvalization.
Procedure steps:
1. Makeup removal and gentle peeling.
2. Skin steaming (with a vaporizer or thermal mask).
3. Manual/hardware removal of impurities.
4. Disinfection (darsonval, antiseptics).
5. Soothing mask and finishing care.
✔️ Manual cleansing – removal of comedones and milia with fingers or tools.
✔️ Hardware treatment – ultrasound or vaporization to open pores.
✔️ Additional steps – peeling, masks, darsonvalization.
Procedure steps:
1. Makeup removal and gentle peeling.
2. Skin steaming (with a vaporizer or thermal mask).
3. Manual/hardware removal of impurities.
4. Disinfection (darsonval, antiseptics).
5. Soothing mask and finishing care.
Who is this cleansing suitable for?
✅ Oily and combination skin with blackheads and enlarged pores.
✅ Problematic skin with closed comedones (but without active inflammation!).
✅ For preparation for peels or other procedures.
When is cleansing contraindicated?
❌ Couperose and rosacea – thermal exposure will worsen vascular issues.
❌ Herpes, eczema, psoriasis – high risk of spreading infection.
❌ Active inflammation (acne) – mechanical impact can damage the skin.
❌ Allergy to components of the products used.
Important! Even if you have no obvious contraindications, cleansing should only be performed by a cosmetologist after diagnosis.
✅ Problematic skin with closed comedones (but without active inflammation!).
✅ For preparation for peels or other procedures.
When is cleansing contraindicated?
❌ Couperose and rosacea – thermal exposure will worsen vascular issues.
❌ Herpes, eczema, psoriasis – high risk of spreading infection.
❌ Active inflammation (acne) – mechanical impact can damage the skin.
❌ Allergy to components of the products used.
Important! Even if you have no obvious contraindications, cleansing should only be performed by a cosmetologist after diagnosis.
Alternatives to combined cleansing
If you have sensitive skin or contraindications, consider:
🔹 Ultrasound cleansing – a gentle option without steaming.
🔹 Enzymatic peeling – gentle dissolution of impurities.
🔹 Non-traumatic cleansing – without mechanical impact.
Combined cleansing is an effective method but not universal. It requires a professional approach and individual prescription.
Do you want to learn how to perform cleansing and other procedures safely?
💡 Sign up for our cosmetology school! We will teach you:
• How to properly diagnose skin condition.
• How to select techniques for each skin type.
• How to work with equipment and maintain sterility.
Become a professional in the beauty industry – start your training with us!
🔹 Ultrasound cleansing – a gentle option without steaming.
🔹 Enzymatic peeling – gentle dissolution of impurities.
🔹 Non-traumatic cleansing – without mechanical impact.
Combined cleansing is an effective method but not universal. It requires a professional approach and individual prescription.
Do you want to learn how to perform cleansing and other procedures safely?
💡 Sign up for our cosmetology school! We will teach you:
• How to properly diagnose skin condition.
• How to select techniques for each skin type.
• How to work with equipment and maintain sterility.
Become a professional in the beauty industry – start your training with us!