Can I do facial cleansing with cold sores?

Herpes infection, also known as a viral infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), is one of the primary contraindications for manual facial cleansing treatments. Herpes is a contagious disease that typically manifests as blisters located around the mouth, nose, or other areas of the face. During the active phase of the infection, the skin is particularly sensitive, and any procedures that interfere with its structure can lead to serious complications.

During manual facial cleansing, there is a risk of damaging the skin, which can result in the spread of the virus to other areas of the face and mucous membranes (such as the eyes, nose, or mouth). Additionally, the virus can be transferred to cosmetic tools, posing a threat not only to the person undergoing the treatment but also to other clients and the professionals performing the procedure if proper hygiene protocols are not maintained.

Apart from the risk of further infection, additional skin irritation caused by the cleansing process may aggravate herpes symptoms such as redness, itching, pain, and swelling. This can also prolong the healing process of the lesions and potentially lead to scarring or discoloration of the skin.

For these reasons, individuals with active herpes are advised to refrain from any invasive facial treatments until the lesions have fully healed. In cases where skincare treatment is necessary, alternative, less invasive methods should be considered, such as gentle skin hydration, soothing treatments, or a consultation with a dermatologist. It may also be beneficial to introduce appropriate antiviral therapy (e.g., ointments or oral medications with acyclovir) to speed up the healing process and reduce the risk of complications.

Before undergoing any cosmetic procedure with active herpes, it is essential to consult with a cosmetologist or dermatologist to ensure both the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.

Compendium of knowledge about Facial Cleansing

• For what type of skin is manual cleansing recommended?
• How to take care of the skin immediately after the cleansing treatment?
• How long does the face, neck and cleavage cleansing treatment take?
• What is the optimal amount of facial cleansing?
• What treatments are worth using to extend the cleansing effect?
• What is the minimum interval between manual cleansing treatments?
• For which type of skin is manual cleansing not recommended?
• Is it possible to cleanse the skin on tanned skin?
• Can I do facial cleansing with cold sores?
• Can you combine skin cleansing with cavitation peeling?
• Can you combine facial cleansing with oxybrasion?
• Can you combine manual facial cleansing with hydrogen cleansing?
• Can I use cleansing on acne-prone skin?
• Can you combine facial cleansing with acid exfoliation?
• How long will the skin cleansing effects last and how can this time be extended?