Practicing good hygiene is part of the foundation of overall health, beauty, and well-being. Good hygiene helps us prevent the spread of germs and illnesses, allows us to maintain personal cleanliness, makes a positive impression on others, and can be a boost to our confidence and self-esteem.
By incorporating good hygiene habits into our daily routine, we can contribute to a healthier and more pleasant environment for everyone!
At Mavian, we believe good hygiene and a great beauty regimen go hand in hand, especially when using any type of beauty tool. In the same way that it makes sense to keep your skin clean and healthy, it makes sense to do the same for your beauty tools.
Keeping all your skincare products up to date by observing expirations means the most safe and effective results. Maintaining the cleanliness of all your skincare products and facial tools helps avoid the buildup of bacteria, dirt, and residue.
Clean devices can help prevent skin irritation, breakouts, and infections. Regular cleaning also ensures that the devices function properly and deliver the best results.
Mavian has several tools to add to your arsenal, and we want to encourage you and guide you in your efforts to use them properly and keep them clean.
How Your Skin is Harmed by Residue
The skin's surface contains natural oils, moisture, and tiny cracks or openings that can harbor and support the growth of bacteria. Our skin is home to a diverse community of microorganisms, including bacteria, which form the skin's microbiota.
When the balance of this microbiota is disrupted, it can make the skin more vulnerable to harmful bacteria. (1) Poor hygiene can increase the risk of this disruption and promote bacterial infections.
Certain bacteria can cause skin infections, such as:
- Cellulitis: a bacterial skin infection that can cause redness, swelling, and tenderness of the skin.
- Impetigo: a highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by red sores that can ooze fluid and form a yellow-brown crust.
- Folliculitis: a common skin condition characterized by the inflammation of hair follicles, causing small red bumps or white-headed pimples.
Bacteria can also exacerbate conditions like acne or eczema.
It's clear bacteria is certainly bad for your devices, but oil and residue buildup also pose a problem. Clogged pores, breakouts, and a greasy or shiny appearance are hallmarks of dirty devices.
Don't waste your time working toward beautiful skin only to have your efforts thwarted by uncleanliness! Take the time to incorporate cleaning your beauty devices into your skincare regimen.
Cleaning Your Beauty Devices
A regular maintenance routine helps to preserve the lifespan of your devices and promotes overall good skin hygiene. It's a small step that has significant benefits for the health and wellness of your skin.
In general, you can use a mild antibacterial soap or gentle cleanser to clean the device and its attachments. Make sure to thoroughly rinse and dry the device before using it again. For an added layer of cleanliness, wipe the surfaces of the device with rubbing alcohol using a cotton pad.
What Devices Does Mavian Offer?
Now that you know why it's important to keep them clean, let's look at the different options Mavian has for leveling up your skincare routine with the right tool.
To prep your skin for the steps of your skincare routine, make use of our Professional Nano Facial Steamer. Steam can help to open up your pores, making it easier to cleanse your skin and remove any impurities. Steam helps improve circulation and hydrate your skin, leaving it looking and feeling refreshed. It can also help to soften blackheads, making them easier to extract.
Blackheads form when the openings of hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. The clogged pore remains open, and the material inside oxidizes, which gives it the characteristic black color. (2)
If they're a problem for you, our Hydro Blackhead Cleansing Facial Tool can help. It uses the power of water suction to lift and wrap away all debris inside pores including blackheads and whiteheads.
As we age, the production of collagen and elastin, which provide the skin with firmness and elasticity, decreases. (3) This leads to the development of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. Look to our 4-in-1 Facelift Device to help alleviate these effects. A combination of innovative skin technologies makes this device a top choice for youthful, radiant skin.
Red light therapy is gaining popularity, and it makes sense! This skincare technique is able to stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation, and also aids in improving skin tone and texture. Our LED Light Therapy Derma Roller delivers the perfect frequency of red light that is suitable for all skin types.
You should include thorough cleansingstimulates collagen production, reduces daily. For optimally clean skin and better absorption of serums and moisturizers, purchase our Profound Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush. Gentle heat and high-frequency vibrations combine for the ultimate cleanse.
Although our tools are designed to be used with water, avoid submerging any tools completely. Also, take care to prevent excess water exposure near charging ports and certainly steer clear of water when devices are plugged into an outlet.
Tips for Cleansing Your Beauty Tools and Devices
When it comes to good hygiene, you should consider cleaning any tool that touches your face! If your beauty routine consists of makeup application, use the same smart cleaning approach to the applicators, brushes, and metal tools involved.
Here are some tips for cleaning your beauty tools:
- Clean your Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush regularly using a gentle shampoo or brush cleanser to remove makeup buildup, oils, and bacteria.
- Use alcohol or a gentle cleansing solution to disinfect metal beauty tools such as the Derma Roller replacement head or detachable 4 in 1 facelift tool.
- Empty the facial steamer water after each use to avoid residue build up. Store it in a clean, dry area.
- With the Hydro Blackhead Deep Cleansing tool, empty the waste water bottle first. Then, clean each chamber using a soft cloth. Dry them thoroughly before storing.
- Store your cleaned beauty tools in a dry, well-ventilated area to prevent bacterial growth.
Ensure that your skincare products and beauty tools remain clean and safe for use! Also, here's another pro tip: don't keep makeup past its prime.
You should throw out old makeup when it has changed in texture, smell, or color or if it's past its expiration date. Keeping old makeup can lead to skin irritation and infections, so it's best to replace it when it's no longer safe to use.
Balance Beauty and Hygiene With Mavian
We're experts at showing you how to put your best face forward. Mavian offers exceptional skincare products and facial tools to provide you with professional-grade skincare right at home.
We have everything you need to make it feel like you've been to your favorite spa without even leaving the house!
Along with providing you with an elevated spa-like experience using our skincare devices, we also strive to provide you with tips and knowledge to use them in a way that delivers the best results; this certainly includes keeping them clean.
Make the most out of your Mavian facial tools by ensuring they're clean and always well-kept. Cleaning your tools is a part of your skincare regimen that will ward off bacteria, keep residue and oils at bay, and give you the results you seek from your devices.
If you're still searching for the right tool to add to your routine, shop Mavian's full line of skincare products and facial tools. We're sure you'll find something your skin is craving!
- Flowers, Laurice, and Elizabeth A. Grice. "The Skin Microbiota: Balancing Risk and Reward." National Library of Medicine, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7444652/.
- "A Closer Look at Blackheads vs. Whiteheads: Causes, Treatment, and More." Healthline, www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/blackheads-vs-whiteheads.
- "What You Need to Know About Aging Skin." Cleveland Clinic, 18 Dec. 2020, health.clevelandclinic.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-aging-skin.
