How to Safely Use a Pore Cleansing Tool for Incredible Results (Your 7 Step Home Remedy)

At-home skin tools can allow for better maintenance and consistency when it comes to skincare from the comfort of your own home. They can save you hundreds of dollars in spa visits while providing incredibly effective results... but there's a caveat. These tools must be used properly to truly be effective. So today we want to share secrets and tips for using a pore cleanser so you can maximize the results while keeping things safe and healthy for your skin, which is obviously super important.

Why Pore Cleansers are Effective

Why Pore Cleansers Work

We recently broke down all the juicy details about how pore actually cleansers work in this post, but today we are excited to share how to use these tools with lots of confidence so you can avoid an abrasions or skin bruising that can sometimes occur when powerful tools of this nature are used incorrectly.

Clogged pores are the culprit behind blackheads and acne. When we can effectively decongest our pores, we not only feel the satisfaction of a deeper clean but we also help proactively prevent breakouts for a radiantly, clear complexion.  

With pore cleansing tools like the new Clara from Fancii, improvements can often be seen in just one use and with regular, consistent use the results can be amplified even more. Clear skin here we come!  

1. Choose the right tip size

Bigger is not always better.

• Pore cleansing tools tend to come with many different tip heads and sizes to choose from. Your selection can make a big difference when it comes to the results. The general rule is, the wider the suction mouth, the stronger the suction will be. We recommend starting small and working your way up with repeated treatments. You can also choose the size based on the area you’re using it on. Starting small will help prevent any extra irritation on the skin, especially as you’re getting customized to how your skin takes to treatments like this. When in doubt, take the less is more approach.

1. Choose the right tip size

Bigger is not always better.

Pore cleansing tools tend to come with many different tip heads and sizes to choose from. Your selection can make a big difference when it comes to the results. The general rule is, the wider the suction mouth, the stronger the suction will be. We recommend starting small and working your way up with repeated treatments. You can also choose the size based on the area you’re using it on. Starting small will help prevent any extra irritation on the skin, especially as you’re getting customized to how your skin takes to treatments like this. When in doubt, take the less is more approach.

2. Using a pore cleansing tool is affordable compared to expensive spa facial treatments with an esthetician (and A LOT less painful!)

It can save you time, money and the discomfort of professional extractions

• Don’t get us wrong, extractions and treatments at the spa can be fantastic and great for maintenance. However, due to the cost it’s not always feasible to get these treatments regularly and if you’ve had these treatments in the past, you know they’re not always the nice relaxing facial experience you think of when you think “facial”.. they can be really painful! A pore vacuum and skin tool like Clara is a fantastic way to gently maintain your skin and deep cleanse it on a regular basis.

2. Choose the right setting on the device

Start low and work your way up.

The go-big-or-go-home approach is not recommended when it comes to pore cleaners like Clara. Selecting the right setting for your skin type and the area of your skin you are working on is very important. For instance, Clara has 5 different settings and we don’t recommend jumping in and starting right away at level 5. Instead, we recommend starting on 1 (the lowest setting), especially around more delicate areas of the face such around the eyes and on the cheeks. With practice, you will learn the best settings for different areas of your face and according to your unique skin type.

3. Prep your skin before you begin

The tool will work better if you have prepared your skin before your treatment.

When you go to the spa for a facial, the treatment doesn't begin without a bit of skin prep first. Making sure your face is freshly washed and free of makeup is key. If your pores are primed in advance, when it comes to using the tool you can get more gunk from your pores. You can do this by applying heat to help dilate the pores and soften build-up inside for easier extractions. This can be achieved by using a device like our Rivo Facial Steamer, using the built-in warm compress on Clara or even just having a nice hot shower before hand.

3. Prep your skin before you begin

The tool will work better, if you have prepared your skin before your treatment.

• When you go to the spa for a facial, the treatment doesn't begin without a bit of skin prep first. Making sure your face is freshly washed and free of makeup is key. If your pores are primed in advance, when it comes to using the tool you can get more gunk from your pores. You can do this by applying heat to help dialate the pores and soften build-up inside for easier extractions. This can be achieved by using a device like our Rivo Facial Steamer, using the built-in warm compress on Clara or even just having a nice hot shower before hand.

4. Use the product correctly

Review the manual and understand how to use the tool before you begin.

Choosing the right setting and tip size are both part of using this product correctly, but once that’s done, how can you effectively and safely use your pore cleanser on your skin? A good rule of thumb for this, is ALWAYS keep the tool moving. Don’t hold it in one spot and don’t use a heavy forceful hand when it comes to applying pressure. We recommend avoiding going over the same area of skin multiple times and limiting use to once or twice a week depending on your skin.

By taking time to get to know pore cleansing tools like Clara, you can rest assured that you will have a safe and effective cleansing experience, avoiding any of the cringey mishaps you sometimes see online with other pore vacuums.

Knowing how and to use it is really key and with regular use, can yield some incredible spa-worthy skin results all from the simple comfort of your own home.

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Your Step-By-Step Guide to an Effective Pore Cleanse

1. Ensure your skin is clean, dry, and free of makeup or other products.

2. We recommend using Clara’s HOT compress before you begin to open up the pores and prep the skin for more effective extractions.

3. Pick the suction head you’d like to start with, note that Clara comes with a silicone tip you can use if you want an extra gentle experience.

4. Pick your suction setting and LED light therapy treatment setting.

5. With light pressure, keep the device moving gently across your skin.

6. When you’re finished, we recommend rinsing your face with cool water and using the COLD compress setting alongside your favorite toner or serum to help soothe and replenish your skin.

7. Using the Rivo Facial Steamer on a cool setting with tea tree or another antiseptic essential oil or herb can be a really lovely bonus way to finish off this treatment to maximize results.

8. By taking time to get to know pore cleansing tools like Clara, you can rest assured that you will have a safe and effective cleansing experience, avoiding any of the cringey mishaps you sometimes see online with other pore vacuums.

   Knowing how and to use it is really key and with regular use, can yield some incredible spa-worthy skin results all from the simple comfort of your own home.