of Wisdom
for Extraction
Are you following these steps for successful treatment?
by Mark Lees
Extraction is one of the most
beneficial and in-demand services
offered by skin care professionals,
but also one of the most difficult to
master. Knowing how to effectively
extract an impacted follicle can
produce beautiful clearing and
texture-changing results on clogprone or acne-prone skin.
20ASCP Skin Deep
November/December 2013
Here are six pearls of wisdom for safe,
successful extractions that won't be a big
pain for either you or your client.
1
Soften the Impactions
Why make your work more difficult? No
matter what technique you use, it will be
much easier and you will get better results if
the follicle impactions are soft. Soften them
with a desincrustant before you begin to
extract (Image A). Available in the form of
gels, liquids, and masks, these products work
on the same principle as presoaking pots
and pans when you wash the dishes. Just
