Assessment and preparation
We look at your skin together — where it is congested, how reactive it is, what you use at home. Then comes the surface cleanse and the preparation that loosens the layer of dead cells.
Deep cleansing · no steam
Professional facial cleansing
What leaves marks at home is done here once — and properly.
A blocked pore is not solved with pressure but with patience. We soften it first with professional preparations, then clear it under magnification, without forcing the surrounding skin.
Why in the studio
Why a pore is not squeezed
A comedone is a mix of sebum and dead skin cells that has closed off the pore. As long as it sits there, pressure builds — and the skin around it becomes sensitive.
When you press at home, most of the force goes downwards, not up. The surrounding tissue gives way, the contents spread beneath the skin, and the mark left behind is often harder to correct than the pore you started with.
In the studio the order is reversed: soften first, clear second. A properly prepared pore empties almost by itself, with minimal vertical pressure — and the skin around it stays intact.
The method
No steam, no rush
Classic cleansing starts with hot steam. It works, but it stresses the skin and heightens redness — especially on reactive skin. We work differently: the pore is softened chemically, not thermally.
In our studio
What that means for you
Preparation with mild acids
A salicylic acid preparation loosens the layer of dead cells and works into the pore. The plug softens before anything touches it.
Softening without steam
Professional desincrustation preparations do what steam does, but at skin temperature. No unnecessary vessel dilation, no feeling of heat.
Cold-light magnifier
We see exactly what is ready and what is not. We only work where the skin allows it — the rest waits for the next session.
Inflamed nodules are left alone
Anything deeply inflamed is calmed, not forced. That is precisely what prevents the marks a rushed cleansing leaves behind.
Antibacterial, calming finish
After extraction the pores are open. We close them cleanly and settle the skin, so you leave with a presentable complexion rather than an irritated one.
The session
Three steps, no surprises
Every session follows the same path: prepare the skin, clear the pores, then calm it.
Softening and clearing the pores
The desincrustation preparation works inside the pore for a few minutes. Then, under magnification, we clear the mature comedones — vertically, with minimal pressure. Whatever is not ready is left for another time.
Disinfection, mask, protection
We finish with an antibacterial product, then a mask that reduces redness and rebuilds the barrier. Last comes the protection your skin needs in the first hours, plus your recommendations for home.
In brief
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- How it feels
- brief, pinpoint pressure
- Right after
- slight redness, usually a few hours
- Back to your day
- same day; make-up after 12 hours
- Recommended
- every 4–6 weeks, depending on your skin
- When you see it
- immediately — clearer, smoother skin
What you get
The difference is in the detail
- One appointment, one personWhoever advises you also treats you. No hand-over, no rush, no divided attention.
- Time for softeningThe most comfortable part is the one where nothing happens. We do not cut it short to fit more appointments into the day.
- Quiet in the studioOne studio, one client. No crowded waiting area, no hurry between two appointments.
- Professional productsGenosys studio preparations, at concentrations available only through a specialist.
- We also say what we will not doIf a pore is not ready, we tell you — and it waits for the next session.
- AftercareA calming mask to finish, written recommendations for home and the right products for the first few days.
Who it suits
When a cleansing makes sense
Cleansing is not a luxury treatment, it is the foundation. Many other sessions start here.
Blocked pores, comedones, blackheads
The classic case: a congested T-zone, uneven texture, visible pores. This is where cleansing makes the biggest visible difference, and it does so immediately.
Usually one or two sessions are needed to bring the skin to a clear baseline, after which maintenance takes over.
Oily or combination skin
Abundant sebum re-blocks pores faster. We work to a regular rhythm and choose a home routine together that thins out the re-blocking — otherwise every session starts from zero again.
Tired skin without radiance
As the layer of dead cells thickens, the skin reflects less light and looks dull. Cleansing thins it out, and anything applied afterwards penetrates far better.
Before a needling treatment
Skin with active inflammation is not worked on with needles — there is a risk of spreading bacteria across the whole face. So cleansing comes first, and microneedling only once the skin has settled.
If you want a full course, this is the correct order, and we will tell you at the consultation how many preparatory sessions are realistic.
Active inflammatory acne
This is where cosmetics has a clear limit. Inflamed, painful, deep-seated lesions, or acne covering larger areas, are a medical matter and belong with a dermatologist.
We do not improvise: we send you to a doctor first and then, if they agree, work in a supporting role — not in place of treatment.
The products
What is used during a cleansing
A pore softens with chemistry, not with force. The decisive part of the session is therefore not the extraction but the preparation that makes it possible — and there we work with Genosys, a professional medical-grade line that is not sold in shops.
What you do at home counts just as much. A good cleansing lasts longer if your daily routine does not re-block the pores — which is why we choose the Image Skincare products that suit your skin together, rather than a standard set.
Common questions
What you want to know beforehand
Does it hurt?
It feels like brief, pinpoint pressure. The nose area and chin are more sensitive than the cheeks — there we work less often and for less time.
Say at any point if you want a pause or a zone left alone. You set the pace.
How do I look right after the session?
The skin is slightly red in the areas worked on, and small pink dots may remain where comedones were. The finishing mask takes much of that away.
Things usually settle within a few hours, so a cleansing can be booked on an ordinary working day.
Why do you not use steam?
Because it is not necessary. Modern desincrustation preparations soften the sebum plug just as well, without warming the skin and without emphasising the vessels — a clear advantage for reactive skin.
Steam is not wrong; it is simply no longer the gentlest route.
How often should it be done?
For oily or congested skin, every 4 weeks at first, then less frequently. For normal skin, every 6–8 weeks is usually enough.
We set the exact rhythm after the first session, once we see how quickly the pores re-block.
When can a cleansing not be done?
The session is postponed or does not take place in cases including: active inflammatory or cystic acne, active herpes, infections or injuries of the skin in the treated area, recent sunburn, active dermatitis, recent treatment with isotretinoin or retinoids in the area, and certain skin conditions under medical treatment.
We discuss all of this at the consultation. If you are on medication, bring that information with you. Where there is medical doubt, we send you to a doctor first — we do not improvise.
What do I do at home in the days after?
For the first 12 hours the skin is left alone: no make-up, no unnecessary touching. For a few days, avoid products with acids or retinol, the sauna, the pool and sun exposure.
Sun protection is essential. You receive written recommendations and the right products for home at the end of the session.
What does it cost?
The price depends on the condition of your skin and the actual duration of the extraction. You will be told clearly and in full at the consultation, before you decide anything — with no costs appearing along the way.
Genosys is a registered trademark of Genosys Co., Ltd. Image Skincare is a registered trademark of Image Skincare Inc. Facial cleansing is a cosmetic procedure, not a medical treatment. The information on this page is for guidance only and does not replace medical advice.
Next
What pairs well
Cleansing clears the way. What follows depends on your goal.
Chemical facial peel
The next step for evenness and radiance: controlled exfoliation, without mechanical scrubbing.
See treatment details →Microneedling · Dermapen 4™
For enlarged pores and marks left after acne — once the skin is clean and settled.
See treatment details →Biomicroneedling
Gentle monthly refresh with no downtime. Ideal as maintenance between cleansings.
See treatment details →Booking
The first step is a conversation, not a session.
We look at your skin together, work out whether a cleansing is the right step right now and, if it is, what the plan looks like. No rush and no obligation.
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