A treatment room at J'adoreFACIAL COSMETOLOGY
Daily cleansing removes what sits on the surface — makeup, sebum, dust. It doesn't reach where the real problem lives: deep inside the pore, where blackheads, dried sebum and dead skin cells build up.
That's why you might think, "I wash my face twice a day and still get blackheads." Manual extraction does what no home product or pore strip can: controlled, hands-on extraction on skin that's already been softened with steam and an enzyme peel. This isn't "getting squeezed at the beautician's" — it's a hygienic, structured ritual. Skin is prepared first, then cleansed, then calmed and protected. At J'adore Instytut, an experienced cosmetologist performs the treatment. Below you'll find everything worth knowing before your first visit.
single session or a series of 3–4 treatments every 4–6 weeks
How it works
Pores become blocked with a mix of sebum, dead skin cells and impurities. When this plug reaches air and oxidises, it turns dark — an open comedone, or "blackhead". When it stays trapped under the skin's surface, it forms a closed comedone, or "whitehead", which can easily develop into a blemish. Daily cleansing washes the surface, but it doesn't remove the plug from deep inside the pore — which is why blackheads keep coming back despite a consistent skincare routine.
Manual cleansing takes a different approach. First, we soften the skin using an enzyme peel and warm steam, opening the pore openings and loosening the plugs. Only then does the cosmetologist manually remove the contents of the pore using a controlled technique. The key word is "controlled": the right pressure, the right direction, proper hygiene — enough to empty the pore without damaging the skin around it. At the end, skin is toned, calmed and protected with SPF.
This is a beauty treatment, not a medical one — no needles, no skin puncturing. Its effectiveness comes from the cosmetologist's skilled hands and correct skin preparation before extraction, not from any device.
Ideal for
Did you know? Popular pore strips and home masks only pull away the tip of the blackhead — the visible part. The rest of the plug stays in the pore and reforms within days. Manual extraction empties the pore completely, which is why the result lasts weeks, not hours.
The women's zone and the men's zone
Manual cleansing for women is most often part of a regular routine for combination and oily skin: tackling blackheads in the T-zone, "resetting" pores burdened by makeup and city pollution, and preparing skin as a base for further treatments. It's also one of the few treatments that's safe during pregnancy — when acids, retinol and laser are off the table, cleansing stays available.
The areas we support
Manual cleansing for men is shaped by physiology: men's skin produces considerably more sebum on average, has larger pores and a thicker epidermis that sheds more slowly. The result is persistent blackheads despite daily cleansing. The goal: thoroughly empty pores, stabilise excess oil and smooth texture — which also makes shaving easier.
The areas we support
Did you know? Men often ask why they get blackheads "even though I wash more thoroughly than my partner." The paradox isn't real — it's not about hygiene, it's biology: larger, more active sebaceous glands. Washing more often won't fix it. Emptying the pores will.
Safety
With manual cleansing, the result and its safety come down to three things worth asking about at any salon:
Extraction is a technique that takes training to master — at J'adore, it's carried out by an experienced cosmetologist who knows exactly how much pressure to apply and in which direction, to empty the pore without damaging the skin. Poor extraction leads to irritation, small scars and enlarged pores.
Good cleansing isn't just "squeezing" — it involves an enzyme peel and steaming before extraction. Skip this step, and the treatment becomes painful and traumatic for the skin. If someone skips preparation and goes straight to extraction, that's a red flag.
Clean, single-use materials and a final calming step (toner, soothing/antibacterial product, mask, SPF) aren't extras — they're part of the treatment that protects against post-treatment inflammation.
Red flag: a suspiciously cheap "squeezing session" · A bargain price and a treatment that's really just dry extraction — no softening, no skin analysis, no calming step at the end — is the most common warning sign. You have every right to ask how skin is prepared before extraction and who performs the treatment. Squeezing at home in front of a mirror is even worse: dirty hands, too much pressure, no hygiene — the simplest route to scarring, hyperpigmentation and spreading a breakout.
Contraindications
Some contraindications are permanent, others are temporary — in which case we simply postpone the treatment until the situation passes. The treatment is non-invasive (no needles), so the main limiting factor is the condition of the skin in the treatment area.
From the cosmetologist's chair
The most commonly overlooked issue: cold sores. "I only have a small one on my lip, and cleansing is for the whole face — that's not a problem, right?" It is — an active virus can easily spread while working on the skin. It's better to postpone by a few days and come back once the skin has healed.
This isn't a complete list — we'll review your skin condition, medical history and previous treatments individually during your consultation.
Manual cleansing is one of the few beauty treatments that's safe during pregnancy — precisely because it doesn't use acids, retinol, laser or needles. The cosmetologist adjusts the protocol (gentler products, cautious steaming). Always disclose pregnancy to your specialist before the treatment.
The visit
Makeup removal and skin assessment
the cosmetologist removes makeup and assesses your skin type, level of congestion and sebaceous gland activity. This determines which products and treatment intensity to use.
Enzyme peel
an enzyme (such as papain) gently loosens dead skin cells and softens pore contents, preparing skin for extraction without harsh mechanical abrasion.
Steaming (vapozone)
warm steam hydrates skin and opens pore openings; this step is what makes extraction effective and significantly more comfortable.
Manual extraction
the cosmetologist empties blackheads and blocked pores using a controlled technique. This is the core of the treatment — it calls for experience and precision.
Toning and calming (darsonval)
skin is toned, and often calmed using darsonval (a high-frequency current with antibacterial and pore-tightening effects) along with a soothing serum.
A mask matched to your skin type + SPF
clay for oily skin, soothing or hydrating for sensitive or dry skin; sun protection to finish. Skin comes away clean, refreshed and protected.
What to expect
The best news: the clean-pore effect is visible right away. Unlike treatments that "build up" over weeks, you leave the salon with noticeably cleaner, smoother skin. You just need to allow for a brief post-extraction reaction.
Some clients write the day after their first visit to say "my skin looks worse, a spot came out." This is usually skin clearing out something that was already sitting below the surface and was going to appear anyway — the treatment simply sped up the process. After 1–2 days, skin settles down. That's why we never schedule cleansing the day before an important event.
Portfolio
A record of the work in our salons — the place where we publish treatment frames and, after photo sessions, results.
A record of results — in preparation. We publish photographs of our clients only with their consent.
The result of a single treatment usually lasts 2–4 weeks, depending on sebaceous gland activity and home skincare. With regular visits every 4–6 weeks, skin stays in consistently good condition, and blackheads return more slowly.
Cleansing and your lifestyle
Most questions aren't about the treatment itself, but about what comes after: makeup, sun, sauna, swimming pool. There's one guiding rule — for the first few hours and days, freshly extracted skin is more delicate and more permeable, so we go easy on it and avoid anything irritating.
Right after extraction, pores are open — makeup could block them again and cause irritation. It's best applied the next day, once skin has settled.
Freshly cleansed skin is more prone to UV damage and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Avoid intense sun and sunbeds for a few days, and apply SPF 50+ every morning.
High temperatures and sweat dilate blood vessels and can irritate freshly cleansed skin. Hold off on the sauna for at least a day.
Chlorine irritates skin with open pores. Best to wait around 24 hours before the pool or jacuzzi.
Skip mechanical peels, acids and retinol for a few days — the treatment has already exfoliated your skin, and adding more exfoliation risks irritation. Cleanse gently, without exfoliating granules.
Gentle hydration (hyaluronic acid serum, soothing cream) is actually recommended from day one. For men: hold off on shaving for 24–48 hours, as a razor too soon after extraction irritates the skin.
Manual extraction
Price list
Manual facial cleansing
makeup removal, enzyme peel, steaming, extraction, mask, SPF
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Warsaw, Żelazna 59
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See also
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FACIAL COSMETOLOGYDiamond microdermabrasionSee treatment: Diamond microdermabrasion
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Information. This text is for information only and does not replace a consultation. The choice of treatment, the number and spacing of sessions in a series, and any contraindications are determined by a cosmetologist (specialist) during an individual consultation. Manual extraction is a beauty treatment, not a medical one.
