We do a full peeling course: how many sessions are required, the frequency of their holding. How does face peeling work Why is face peeling done?

Dilyara Rafikovna, head cosmetologist of "Aesthetic-City", talks about the chemical peeling procedure Askarov.

Dilyara Rafikovna, what is “ chemical peeling "?

Peeling - (from the English "to peel" - to cleanse, peel off) is an effective cosmetic procedure, which is based on the exfoliation of the superficial, middle and deep layers of the epidermis.

If we talk about chemical peeling, then this is the effect on the surface and middle layers of the skin with special chemical agents. Chemical peels are divided into several types: superficial, medium and deep.

Superficial peeling is the mildest exfoliation in which the upper layers of the skin are affected. In chemical peeling, the beautician usually selects gentle formulations - these are fruit, lactic, glycolic, tartaric acids, etc. The indications for fruit peels are problems with oily and porous skin, acne marks, minor age spots, sensitive skin.

In the middle peeling, the middle layers of the epidermis are affected. This type of peeling helps to smooth wrinkles, remove age spots, scars, traces of inflammation, acne, brighten and refresh the skin color.

Deep peeling affects the deep layers of the skin. It is used to correct wrinkles, scars, hyperkeratosis, pigmentation. This procedure is usually performed in a hospital setting. At the Aesthetic City Beauty and Health Centers, specialists carry out superficial and medium chemical peeling procedures.

What is the effect of the peeling procedure?

Peeling promotes skin renewal and rejuvenation. This cosmetic procedure helps to get rid of age spots and various skin imperfections, including scars and acne marks. A course of peels will help remove wrinkles, relieve mild acne, narrow pores, and refresh complexion.

In addition to improving the condition of the facial skin, it is possible to work with other areas of the body. Chemical peeling of the back is carried out in order to get rid of post-acne, acne, age spots.

How old is peeling?

Under normal skin conditions, experts recommend peeling from the age of 18. However, it must be borne in mind that everything is individual. For various skin problems (post-acne, age spots, skin renewal problems), a peeling procedure may be required up to the age of 18.

Can peeling be done if the skin has inflammations, acne?

It is not recommended to peel on severely inflamed skin. In this case, it is better to visit a beautician who, after diagnosing the condition of the skin, will propose a treatment plan for acne on the face and other parts of the body. With a mild form of acne, the peeling procedure is quite acceptable, and even useful. The pores are narrowed, and the healing process of the skin is accelerated.

How often should you peel?

The facial peeling procedure can be performed once every 2 weeks. The full course is 6 to 10 sessions. Peeling of other parts of the body, where the skin is thicker, can be done more often, once a week.

How is the procedure for chemical facial peeling?

First, we prepare the skin, do make-up removal for the face. After that, we apply a cleansing gel with glycolic acid to the skin - it removes the remaining fat, restores the pH balance, and ensures uniform absorption of the peeling composition by the skin. It should be noted that before the peeling procedure, you must not cleanse your face with alkaline agents (soap, soap gels), since they disrupt the natural pH balance of the skin, the result of peeling in this case will be ineffective.

After the cleansing procedure, apply the peeling composition to the skin for 10 minutes. During this time, frost should form on the skin (a continuous white film over the entire surface of the skin). As frost appears, the specialist neutralizes the areas of the skin where the film has formed with a special composition. With superficial peeling, the composition applied to the skin is almost not felt. With a middle peel, the patient feels a slight tingling sensation, a burning sensation.

The final part of the procedure is the application of skin care (creams or masks according to skin type).

It should be noted that the full result of the peeling is visible in a few days after the procedure. Immediately after peeling, the skin turns slightly red due to exposure to chemical agents. At this time, it is important to properly care for her. A specialist will tell you how to do this and write a recipe. In the Aesthetic City Beauty and Health Centers, cosmetologists usually prescribe repeated appointments to patients to check the condition of the skin. A day or two after the procedure, the skin becomes smooth, taut and radiant. Then comes the time of abundant peeling - the skin begins to renew itself. After exfoliating completely, you will immediately feel the difference before and after exfoliation.

What should and should not be done before / after the chemical peeling procedure?

After the peeling procedure, it is necessary to use creams with a sunscreen filter of 30 or more (30SPF) for 2-3 days. It is not recommended to stay in the sun, visit the solarium.

For best results and to avoid side effects, it is important to follow your healthcare professional's recommendations exactly. The important ones are:

1. Do not remove dead or flaking skin: this can lead to bleeding, discoloration of the skin or even the formation of small scars;

2. Avoid being in direct sunlight and exclude visits to the solarium, baths, saunas and swimming pools;

3. For about 30-50 days (depending on the type of peeling performed), go outside only after using a sunscreen. This reduces the risk of hyperpigmentation (brown spots on the face). A UV reflector should be used daily to protect the skin;

4. Visit your doctor 2 days after the procedure: he must make sure that the recovery period is proceeding normally.

Additional information on the phone of the single reference service of the network of Beauty and Health Centers "Aesthetic City": 555-44-44. You can sign up for the procedure in a convenient area for you using the online registration form on our website by the link or by phone Aesthetic City ".

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Problem skin always requires special care. As a rule, to eliminate such troubles as acne and acne, many women often use an easy and effective method - facial exfoliation at home. The procedure for cleaning the surface layer by removing keratinized cells was known to the ancient Egyptians. Today, peeling is the most popular service that can be used in a beauty salon, but it is easy to do it yourself at home, the main thing is to follow certain rules.

What is face peeling

The cosmetic procedure for removing dead cells of the epidermis of different depths is called peeling - from the English "to peel", which translates as "sanding" or "scrape hard". Mechanical manipulations, which are performed at home, cleanse and exfoliate the skin well, but at the same time have a shallow effect. A strong, rejuvenating, pronounced effect is provided by a chemical type of peeling. As a rule, it will require special equipment, cosmetic products, and professional knowledge.

Home peeling for the face improves skin nutrition, triggers the mechanism of its regeneration, while it well removes shallow wrinkles, minor defects (scars, irregularities, enlarged pores, age spots). Due to the forced renewal of the epidermis, it is undesirable to carry out this procedure up to 25 years, because natural self-regulation may be impaired.

Peeling varieties

You can free the skin from sebaceous secretions, mud plugs, dead particles at home using a special cleansing procedure. Distinguish between chemical, mechanical and laser peels, which have a deep, superficial and median effect on the skin. As a rule, mechanical and medium peeling is more often used at home. They affect only the upper or middle layers of the epidermis, improve color, remove dead cells, and stimulate regeneration.

Mechanical

Exfoliating is similar to polishing a surface. Mechanical peeling at home for the face can be deep (microcrystalline) and superficial (brossage, film mask, gommage). The service of microdermabrasion or microcrystalline cleansing can be used only in the beautician's office, because it requires special technological equipment.

Brossage is the softest cleaning agent and can be done at home with a soft brush. Gommage is based on fruit acids (fig, pineapple), which, by weakening the bond of the stratum corneum, help to gently remove it. Mechanical peeling is carried out using fine aluminum particles. If the exfoliation procedure is carried out at home, the following precautions should be taken:

• the area around the eyes should be avoided;
• scrubs are used only after passing the sensitivity test;
• the intensity of movement should be moderate;
• after all the manipulations, you can use a fat cream.

Chemical peeling for the face at home

Exfoliation or chemical, acid peeling, depending on the degree of exposure, can be deep or superficial. For such cleansing at home, a variety of gommage creams and chemical preparations are used. The course of therapy includes 10 procedures and is recommended for women under 35 years old. After applying them, a burning sensation may be felt. When performing chemical cleaning, scrubs with plant enzymes, organic alpha-hydroxy acids (retinoic, malic, phytic) are often used.

Due to the action of chemical components, exfoliation of several layers of keratinized cells is provided at once, which helps to stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin. The effect of the procedure will be increased elasticity and rejuvenation. Chemical peels have several types of intensity:

• deep is carried out using a phenol solution;
• the basis for cleaning the middle layers is trichloroacetic acid, its concentration ranges from 20 to 50 percent;
• for surface dry cleaning, scrubs with calcium chloride, glycolic and salicylic acids are used.

Laser

One of the most popular methods for rejuvenation is laser peeling, which is based on the use of light radiation. The advantage of its use is: painlessness, the ability to adjust the depth of penetration of the beam, the minimum likelihood of side effects. Exfoliation can be performed with two types of devices:

• Erbiev. This method gets its name from the chemical used for cleaning. Erbium filters the laser beam, which evaporates only the keratinized upper cells, while it does not cause mechanical damage.
• Carbon dioxide. Such a device is capable of performing deep exfoliation with amazing accuracy. Powered by carbon dioxide. Carrying out laser cleaning requires preliminary preparation: you must stop visiting the solarium in advance.

Indications for the procedure

The recipe for beauty is proper care. Women should not avoid cosmetic procedures, but they should not be abused either. Young girls with oily skin should choose scrubs; for dry ones, gommages are more suitable. Peeling is indicated in the following cases:

• photoaging;
• dull complexion;
• enlarged pores;
• hyperpigmentation;
• acne, post-acne, comedones, blackheads;
• reduced turgor, i.e. the skin is not elastic, flabby;
• ingrown hairs or scars;
• age-related changes;
• irregularities on the face.

Face peeling at home - recipes

To look younger, it is necessary to work on the deeper layers of the skin. Such a cosmetic procedure will help restore elasticity, smooth wrinkles, eliminate capillary stars and pigmentation. Typically, a facial cleaning service is offered in clinics and beauty parlors, but it costs a lot of money. You can consult a dermatologist about contraindications and do your own face peeling at home. The main thing is to correctly determine your skin type.

For normal skin

A properly selected scrub can prevent a decrease in tone, slow down the aging process, and support cells in case of vitamin deficiency or bad weather conditions. Cleansing procedures, done at home, help to eliminate existing age signs and minor physiological, cosmetic defects. Most popular recipes:

1. Coffee scrub. To get rid of keratinized scales, you can use ground grains or thick. This will require: honey, coffee and olive oil in equal proportions (a teaspoon each). Mode of application:

• All ingredients should be mixed thoroughly.
• Next, the resulting scrub is applied in a circular motion to the face.
• You can massage lightly.
• Leave the mixture for 10 minutes.
• After washing with water, apply a nourishing mask.

2. Sour cream. This cleaning will help remove unevenness and roughness. To prepare the composition, you will need half a glass of sour cream, a tablespoon of fine salt. Application:

• Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
• Then you need to take an old toothbrush with natural bristles and dip it into the prepared composition.
• Gently treat your face with small circular movements along the massage lines.
• This cleaning must be done within 3 minutes.
• Next, you need to wash with warm water, dab your face with a napkin.

3. Fruit peeling. Before using the composition, you must cleanse the skin. For cooking, you need 100 g of pineapple pulp, a tablespoon of oatmeal and, if desired, kefir or cream. Application:

• All products must be mixed well.
• Apply a thin layer to face.
• Leave on for about 10 minutes.
• Wash off with warm water.

For combined type

Mixed skin is the most demanding skin care product. In addition to daily moisturizing and cleansing procedures, it is necessary to regularly cleanse. Only an integrated approach will help to align the structure of tissues, to normalize metabolic processes. Most popular recipes:

1. Cranberry and lingonberry. To prepare it, you will need chopped berries (one tablespoon each), two drops of orange oil, oat flour, a teaspoon of brown sugar and a drop of almond oil. Mode of application:

• All ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
• The resulting composition, gently rubbing, must be applied to a clean face.
• Next, you need to gently massage the skin for a minute.
• The mass should be left for about 10 minutes and then washed off with warm water.

2. Egg. This procedure is performed once a month. The duration of the session should be 5 minutes. To prepare the mixture, you will need a tablespoon of oatmeal, half a teaspoon of table salt and honey, one yolk. Application:

• Apply the resulting mass to a damp, clean face and gently massage it.
• Leave the mixture for about 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

3. Milk. The treatment is ideal for combination skin. The composition of the mixture includes a tablespoon of milk powder and half a tablespoon of cosmetic clay. Application:

• All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed.
• Add honey, jojoba oil and sea salt if desired.
• The resulting mixture should be applied to a cleansed face and left for 10 minutes.
• You can wash off the mass with warm water.

For oily skin

For this type, it is important to deeply cleanse the pores and narrow them. Oily skin that does not undergo regular cosmetic procedures will quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, which often leads to inflammation. Peeling is a reliable method of getting rid of sebum, dirt and germs. Most popular recipes:

1. Sugar. After using such cleansing, the skin will become smooth and matte, while the oily sheen will disappear. The recipe does not require difficult-to-find ingredients. For cooking, you only need baby soap, a teaspoon of sugar. Application:

• The soap needs to be lather well in your hands.
• Apply the foam to the face, while avoiding the eyelid area.
• Next, pour sugar into the palm of your hand and massage your face in circular motions for two minutes.
• Wash off the mixture with cool water.
• You can use baking soda instead of sugar.

2. Cucumber. This cleaning will help achieve a rejuvenating effect. To prepare the mixture, you will need fresh cucumber, salt, oatmeal and 2 drops of rose oil. Application:

• Cut off the peel from a fresh cucumber, chop the pulp, squeeze the juice.
• Next, mix a teaspoon of iodized salt with a large tablespoon of oatmeal in a bowl.
• Cucumber juice should be gradually introduced into the resulting dry mixture until a homogeneous mushy mass is formed.
• Then add rose oil to the composition.
• With the resulting scrub, massage your face for 2 minutes and leave for another ten.
• Rinse off the mixture with warm water.

3. Almond peeling. Such cleaning will effectively remove unpleasant oily sheen. For cooking, you need a teaspoon of cosmetic clay and the same amount of ground nuts. Application:

• It is necessary to mix all the ingredients (you can use ground shells, seaweed, medicinal herbs instead of almonds).
• Dilute the resulting mass with water until it becomes sour cream. Apply the mixture to the face, gently massaging the skin for 2 minutes.
• After that, you can wash your face with warm water.

For dry

Caring for this type of skin has a number of features that obey the main principle - a gentle effect. Considering the sensitivity of dry skin to external influences, you should choose products with a mild exfoliating effect. You can dwell on ready-made preparations or use folk recipes with natural products. Most Popular:

1. Citrus-curd. This mixture perfectly softens the skin, while making it soft and smooth. To prepare the mass, you will need 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese and milk, orange peel and lemon oil (a teaspoon each). Application:

• All ingredients must be mixed well.
• Next, the resulting mixture, gently rubbing, should be applied to the face.
• After 7 minutes, you need to wash yourself with warm water.

2. Strawberry. The most delicious recipe, in its composition, has simple affordable products that can be purchased at any store. To prepare the mixture, you will need pink clay, a tablespoon of sour cream and strawberries. Application:

• You must first mix the chopped berry with sour cream.
• Then add clay.
• The resulting mass should be applied to the face with massage movements.
• Massage the skin for 5 minutes.
• Then leave the mask for another 7 minutes.
• Wash off with water at room temperature.

3. Oatmeal. This procedure should be carried out in a course of 15 days before bedtime, after which you need to rest for a couple of months. For cooking, you need water, a tablespoon of bran and oatmeal. Application:

• It is necessary to grind all components in a coffee grinder, pour 3 tablespoons of water.
• Mix everything until smooth.
• The mixture must be applied to the face.
• Next, you should wash yourself with warm water, apply a cream.
• If one of the ingredients is missing, you can make a one-part mask, while doubling the amount of the product available.

How to peel your face at home

Cleansing is recommended to maintain normal glandular function and restore healthy-looking skin. Typically, the frequency of treatments depends on the skin type. Oily should be cleaned weekly. For dry, you can do cleansing once a month. Combined and normal - must be processed every 2 weeks. After the procedure, complications can sometimes appear, especially on highly sensitive skin. The reasons may be a violation of the recommendations for use, individual intolerance to the components.

Experienced cosmetologists advise to carry out deep peeling only in winter and autumn. At other times of the year, mechanical action on the skin is not allowed due to direct sunlight. In addition, when performing cleansing at home, you must adhere to certain rules:

• An allergy test should be performed before the procedure. To do this, a little of the mixture should be applied to the elbow, wait 10 minutes, rinse and evaluate the result. If there is no redness, you can safely clean it.
• Cover the epidermis with only a thin layer, without disturbing the exposure time. If you neglect this advice, there may be a risk of burns, especially from chemical compounds.
• The face must first be cleaned with lotion or tonic. Do not apply the mass to the area around the eyes. This area is sensitive.
• At the end of the procedure, you should refrain from using decorative cosmetics. It clogs the pores.

Contraindications

There are practically no contraindications for surface cleaning. The main thing is to take into account the degree and type of skin sensitivity. Rarely, an allergic reaction to the components of the cosmetic mixture may appear. The situation is different if it is necessary to do a deep peeling. Before performing it, you should consult with a beautician. The main contraindications for the procedure are:

Despite the fact that many women trust exfoliation and highly value face peeling, what this procedure actually gives and how harmful it can be to the skin is known only to experienced clients of beauty salons. Disputes about the indispensability of peels and the fact that professional cleaning can cause discomfort, as well as even more aesthetic problems, are still relevant. They are based on the dual nature of exfoliation. Indeed, on the one hand, peels really erase defects and age marks from the face, and on the other hand, they injure the skin, making it thinner and drier.

What chemical and physical exfoliation gives

The benefits of peels are confirmed and undeniable, they are talking about it everywhere: in advertisements, cosmetology clinics, beauty salons, on women's forums and review sites. The Internet space is replete with photographs and stories of magical transformations due to expensive cosmetic manipulations or proven home techniques. Whatever the exfoliation, its mechanism does not depend on the location of the procedure and the type of peeling agent. Any peeling implies a deep release of the skin of the face from the dense layer of the keratinized epidermis.

You can be puzzled by the question: why exfoliate dead scales with peeling, because mechanical scrubbing with natural abrasives also removes old cells and impurities without risk to the skin.

The "crust" of the stratum corneum becomes thicker every day: every day billions of new cells replace obsolete ones and push them to the surface. The skin on its own cannot throw off a dense keratosis "mask", and scrubbing with ground coffee beans, cane sugar or grated fruit pits removes only part of it, leaving microscopic scratches. Over time, the growing epidermal "crust" slows down the natural regeneration of cells, preventing their "respiration" and the saturation of useful microelements from creams, serums and masks. As a result, the complexion fades, the lines of wrinkles deepen, inflammation and pimples form at the site of ingrown hairs.

Peeling procedures help not only to break, but also to completely polish the excess cells of the old epidermis from the face.

The skin perceives physical destruction or chemical "dissolution" of its upper layer as a signal for action: the dermis awakens to regenerate and doubles the formation of collagen and elastin filaments. "Youthful fibers", being the main building material of the skin frame, help smooth out wrinkles and bumps after acne and comedones. Stimulating the internal circulation gives the face a fresh, matte and glowing appearance. Peeling smoothes past aesthetic defects: scars and scars, pigmentation and freckles, spider veins and rosacea, oily skin and acne.

Differences between "physics" and "chemistry" in peelings

Depending on the type of peeling, professional face cleansing is performed using various techniques and peeling products.

Mechanical exfoliation involves the exfoliation of dead skin flakes using scrubbing preparations for peeling or hardware exposure. Among the first are special cosmetic compositions containing coral chips, coffee beans, and crushed fruit pits. Ultrasound, cryotherapy (exposure to the skin with liquid nitrogen), dermabrasion (polishing of the stratum corneum with a cosmetic cutter) or brushing (renewal of the epidermis with continuously rotating brushes) are used as hardware mechanical techniques.

Chemical exfoliation involves the treatment of the skin with acid solutions in a special medical concentration (from 15 to 35%) or enzymes. Acidic compounds, in contact with the skin, cause a provoked chemical burn of the dead cells of the epidermis and their subsequent detachment. Rejected, old cells reveal young and perfect skin, devoid of the former aesthetic imperfections. Enzymatic peels contain enzymes that "absorb" the dead keratin layer. Enzyme peeling refers to gentle and natural methods: enzymes are not rejected by the body, because they are always present in it. But by the age of 35, the production of these enzymes is not enough to remove old cells.

Chemical peels are multifunctional cosmetic techniques. In one acid exfoliation procedure, a woman can get rid of various imperfections in her appearance, from the effects of acne to old scars or burns. At the same time, chemical peels require careful handling and professional execution.

Hardware exfoliation includes laser resurfacing, gas-liquid peeling and microcrystalline dermabrasion. In all cases, skin rejuvenation and cleansing is performed in the salon using expensive cosmetic equipment. Laser skin resurfacing is performed with a neodymium laser with different wavelengths. The laser beam "cuts" old skin, stimulating accelerated regeneration. With microdermabrasion, dead epidermis is removed with the help of diamond-coated brushes, and with gas-liquid peeling - with a stream of saline solution enriched with oxygen molecules. Apparatus exfoliation is considered an expensive pleasure, but at the same time it has a long and noticeable effect after the first procedure.

The depth of action on the skin of a peeling agent or hardware technique finally determines * whether face peels are useful Peeling * can be superficial, middle and deep.

Possibilities of peels of different depths

The effectiveness of peels and the benefits of the procedures directly depend on the depth of penetration of the peeling "agent" into the skin. It can be acidic or enzyme formulations for exfoliation, scrubs or hardware rejuvenation. The deeper the peeling agent touches the layers of the skin, the more problems can be simultaneously solved with the help of such exfoliation.

Superficial peels against "teenage" complexes

Superficial exfoliation is considered a gentle cosmetic procedure, aimed mainly at lightly exfoliating the top layer. Trace elements or abrasives of gentle peels affect only 0.06 mm of the thickness of the keratinized epidermis. This effect is sufficient to gently renew the skin without the risk of side effects. Most often, cosmetologists recommend superficial peels to girls under 25 years of age as the main assistant in the fight against oily skin, "blackheads" and acne.

Superficial peels help to deal with such aesthetic imperfections as:

• slight pigmentation after prolonged exposure to the sun or tanning in a solarium;
• a grid of shallow mimic wrinkles;
• dull complexion;
• increased skin greasiness;
• acne and acne;
• enlarged and clogged pores.

Medium peels: ageless face

In order to determine what the median peeling is useful for, it is necessary to clarify that this technique allows the beautician to act on 0.45 mm of the thickness of the skin. The active ingredients of peeling preparations, ultrasound and light waves affect the epidermal cells and the upper layer of the dermis (papillary). In addition to aesthetic problems, with the help of median exfoliation, it is possible to forget about age-related changes in appearance. Medium-action peels are prescribed for young ladies after 30-35 as a way to eliminate such shortcomings as:

• age wrinkles;
• density and burgundy of the skin of the face after suffering dermatological diseases;
• dark age spots;
• rosacea and rosacea;
• omission of facial tissues (age-related changes in its contours);
• sagging skin.

Median peels with acid solutions and hardware manipulations are considered the "gold standard" of rejuvenation. The effect of such procedures is noticeable after 2-3 sessions. But cosmetologists allow women to use the possibilities of median techniques only after 30 years.

Deep peels as an alternative to plastic

Specialists call deep face peels an alternative to surgical lifting and the construction of a subcutaneous frame made of gold threads. These techniques are painful and have a large list of contraindications, because as a result of the procedures, peeling compositions destroy 0.6 mm of skin thickness. That is, the entire stratum corneum, as well as the papilla and the reticular layer of the dermis. Deep peels are carried out only under local anesthesia and are strictly prohibited for women under 45-50 years of age. Thanks to such major updates, deep exfoliation allows you to get rid of defects such as:

• deep folds of age wrinkles;
• loss of skin tone and elasticity, ptosis of the soft tissues of the face;
• dark hyperpigmentation;
• scars and scars left by trauma and acne;
• grayish, yellowish complexion.

The following facts will be indisputable arguments in favor of superficial and middle peelings:

• peels polish the keratinized epidermis, which interferes with respiration, regeneration and nutrition of the skin;
• exfoliation courses help to lighten complexion and improve skin micro-relief;
• as a result of peels, many aesthetic defects disappear: expression and age wrinkles, inflammatory rashes, comedones, brown spots, scars and scars;
• exfoliation creates the effect of visual rejuvenation: after peeling sessions, a woman can “drop” at least five years.

"Fly in the ointment" or the danger of peels

For the wonderful properties of peels, many forget, and some cosmetologists simply ignore the information that any exfoliation (especially median or deep) causes gross injuries to the skin. An artificially induced acid burn of the 1st degree of severity or mechanical "removal" of the upper layer of the epidermis is a colossal stress for the dermis, giving it a serious load. By activating cell division of the deep basal layer, the skin wastes its resources. The true picture of what happens to the skin as a result of peels can be observed only under a microscope. The scale of destruction and the subsequent regeneration of cells make us think seriously about the "benefits" of peels.

• regular exfoliation thinns the skin, provoking its dryness and increased sensitivity to cold, ultraviolet light, wind and some cosmetic preparations;
• constant "provocation" of cells to artificial division reduces their lifespan. Peels prematurely waste resources on genetically inherent limiting cell renewal;
• frequent peeling, on the contrary, leads to early aging;
• concentrated acidic formulations of chemical peels cause severe edema, erythema and deep pigmentation;
• frequent or improperly performed acid peels can provoke the appearance of rosacea (vascular network) and the formation of dense scar tissue at the site of exposure to the composition.

Face peels as the main tool for cleansing and rejuvenating the skin have approximately the same piggy bank of pros and cons. Even professional cosmetologists do not have a definite answer to the question of the unambiguous benefits or exclusive dangers of exfoliation for the skin of the face. Therefore, the "golden mean" will be the decision to leave the peels that are suitable for you as a regular supportive skin care and to observe the measure in their application.

We women want to look amazing at any time of the year, in any weather. This is exactly what face peeling is indispensable for. Yes, this is not a cream for you: peeling exfoliates dead cells and literally “grows” new ones in return.

To conduct a session at home, you need to prepare everything you need for peeling yourself - and this is not always easy. For complex procedures, you need to use professional tools from the arsenal of cosmetologists:

* a) Magnifying lamp; b) Vidal's Needle; c) Skimmer (Combined spoon); d) The loop is cosmetology; e) Steaming range.

Facial peeling in the salon, carried out by an experienced cosmetologist, eliminates the risk of amateur experiments, because it implies a professional assessment of the facial skin and the choice of a suitable method of cleansing. In each case, the cosmetologist will advise his special gels, lotions and creams for recovery and daily care.

Cons of salon methods: the full course costs on average from 100 €.

What to demand from a beautician?

• Cosmetologist is obliged to adequately assess the condition of the person and choose a treatment method.
• If necessary prescribes tests (for staphylococcus, demodex, allergies).
• Specialist instructs the client, .

The frequency of the sessions depends on the activity of the sebaceous glands.

Surface treatment can be carried out quite often:

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF PEELING?

Why else divide face peeling by type, if not so that everyone can choose the right method:

• By the depth of penetration;
• By the method of exposure;
• Seasonality.

To choose the right option, you need to know everything 🙂

Types by penetration depth

The skin consists of 3 layers(upper cover - epidermis, middle layer - dermis and deep base - hypodermis):

Depending on the depth of penetration, a particular layer is affected.

Home remedies can only work on the epidermis.

For more complex procedures, you should choose a salon peeling.

Types by method of exposure

• Mechanical exfoliation. The easiest way to cleanse your face. It is carried out with the help of various compositions for removing the upper skin of the skin. Includes: , coral, and other types of mechanical cleaning;
• Hardware peeling. It is performed using laser devices, various attachments, brushes, ultrasonic waves and other methods. These include: , and other options for conducting;
• Chemical compositions. They give the most effective rejuvenation effect, have the deepest penetration and are suitable for home use. These include: multifruit, and the easiest way to cleanse is gommage.

WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF PEELING?

After deciding to visit a salon or at home, it is worth remembering that, in addition to positive qualities, peeling also has disadvantages.

Cosmetic products of professional lines contain elements, the thoughtless use of which can harm the epidermis. Even experienced specialists cannot always foresee all the nuances of the individual reaction of the body.

7 cons of the procedure

1. Forbidden to use under the age of 14;
2. There is a risk of burns if the recommendations are not followed;
3. Individual intolerance is possible;
4. Careful preparation is required;
5. After the peeling procedure, sunbathing is prohibited, and increased UV protection is required;
6. It is impossible to carry out deep chemical cleaning at home;
7. There are many contraindications.

Indications and contraindications

The facial peeling procedure, like any other manipulations with the body and skin, has its advantages and disadvantages. When choosing the type of cleaning composition, you need to make sure that the product is safe for health.

Typical indications for exfoliation:

• Uneven skin color
• Excess freckles
• Ingrown hair
• Comedones and clogged pores;
• Dryness and peeling of the epidermis;
• Hyperkeratosis;
• Post-acne;
• Small stretch marks (striae) - fractional photothermolysis also helps;
• Overactive sebaceous glands;
• Age-related changes;
• As an addition to laser or mechanical resurfacing.

Sometimes exfoliation can lead to worsening of the condition or infection.

Contraindications include:

• Herpes;
• Fresh tan;
• Inflammatory processes;
• Allergic reactions to the composition of the product;
• Open damage to the integument;
• Neoplasms, growths;
• Viral, bacterial diseases;
• Recent chemical treatment of cancer;
• Swarthy epidermis;
• Negative reaction to sunlight;
• Pregnancy and lactation period;
• The use of steroid hormones;
• Courses of retinoid drugs, or vitamin A-containing (joint reactions with them cannot be predicted).

Possible complications

Skin peeling is a strong intervention in the natural processes inside the body. The peeling effect occurs several days after the session. Its duration depends on the depth of cleansing (from 2 to 14 days).

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In fact, there is no need to spend money in salons - exfoliation may well become your home procedure. True, if you act strictly according to the rules, so as not to spoil the skin.

Before starting the peeling procedure, you must thoroughly cleanse the skin. Oily skin is cleaned with a special gel or foams, and dry skin lends itself well to cleaning with cosmetic milk or tonic.

The exfoliating scrub is applied only to cleansed skin. Apply the scrub along the massage lines with light movements of your fingertips, and then, without strong pressure, rub in the scrub for 2-3 minutes. Rinse off the scrub with warm water and then pat dry with a towel.

After the peeling procedure, you need to apply a cream on your face or make a homemade face mask. Well-cleansed skin absorbs nutrients from these cosmetics much better.

If you have chosen ready-made cosmetics for peeling, then make sure that they are from the same line as the rest of your cosmetics.

Scrubs are not recommended for those with sensitive skin. It is better to peel with gommage. Hommage is a gentle exfoliator with a softer effect than a scrub. Gommage is applied, like a scrub, gently, with fingertips along the massage lines, rubbed into the skin, and then it is rolled along with the surface cell layer.

Care should be taken to use gomage for aging skin - there is a danger of stretching it.

If you have thin, dry skin, then choose a scrub without sharp abrasive particles - they can damage your skin. In this case, your best bet is a cream-based exfoliator that includes wax as a cleanser and exfoliator.

Do not peel if you have a skin disease, irritation, rash, etc. There is a possibility of infecting and provoking even more irritation.

If you want to do a full body exfoliation, then it is best to do this after a bath or steam bath. Apply the body scrub to a sponge or special mitten and massage the skin well. Then rinse off the scrub with warm water and apply body cream to the skin.

If you still do not risk doing peeling on your own, then you can seek help from a beautician. They can help you find the right products for your skin type, as well as advice on how to carry out the procedure at home.