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introduction
The Dermalogica Extraction
Technique is the most efficient
way to remove comedones
from the skin without further
impacting the health of the skin,
and without spreading acne or
breakout causing bacteria. The
use of Scaling Fluid will further
assist in the removal and ultimate
recovery from extractions.
treatment time
20 minutes
step 5: Index finger positioning.
dermalogica
the dermalogica
extraction technique
step-by-step
Perform Face Mapping ® 1
skin analysis. Look for areas and type of congestion,
particularly in zones 1, 2, 3, 7 and 12. Feel for under-surface congestion and
check inside the ear canal for comedones. Provide feedback to the client
and inquire further to discover more about your client’s skin and causes of
congestion and breakouts. Assess the skin for inflamed and non-inflamed
lesions to establish your extraction protocol.
2 Moisten cotton with Scaling Fluid and place inside ears. Whip Scaling Fluid
with a dry Fan Masque Brush in a small bowl and apply to face in the zones
where comedones were noted. Steam for approximately 10 minutes. Caution:
when using high level exfoliants, avoid using Scaling Fluid.
3 Blot excess Scaling Fluid from client’s skin and form finger mitts.
4 Ask client to breathe through his/her mouth and anchor right thumb on right
bridge of the nose. Stand on opposite side of the face that is being extracted.
5 Place index finger on the edge of the left nostril and push upwards. With left
index finger, push toward the other finger to force the nostril outward.
6 Wiggle fingers back and forth to gently extract comedones.
7 Repeat on left side of the nose.
8 On flat areas of the face, stretch the skin with index fingers, parallel to each
other, and mound the skin between the fingers and wiggle back and forth to
gently extract comedones.
9 Remove Scaling Fluid residue from client’s skin with damp sponges,
customized with prescribed Botanical Mixer. Wipe with Post
Extraction Solution.
10 Proceed with massage portion of treatment.
step 8: Stretching skin to extract comedones.