Deep Cleansing Facial
Steam, exfoliation and manual extractions to clear congested pores.
A deep cleansing facial is a 60–90 minute protocol designed to clear sebum, dead skin and bacterial buildup from congested pores. It opens with a double-cleanse, moves through enzymatic or AHA/BHA exfoliation, softens the skin with warm steam, then uses manual extractions on blackheads, whiteheads and milia.
Oily, combination and acne-prone skin; visible blackheads; hormonal breakouts; mask-related congestion.
The extraction question
Done correctly on prepped, softened skin with sterile loop tools, extractions safely clear impactions without scarring. A trained US esthetician stops extractions after 10–15 minutes regardless of how much remains; what isn't ready won't come out without trauma.
Aftercare
Expect mild redness for 2–6 hours and tiny scabs over deep extractions that fade in 3–5 days. Skip retinoids, acids and physical exfoliants for 48 hours, double sunscreen for a week, and avoid the gym sauna for 24 hours.