Superficial chemical peeling of the face - we understand the varieties. Oily skin peeling. For oily skin

Peeling is a procedure aimed at removing dead skin cells and sebum from the skin. Properly performed cleansing improves and evens out complexion, makes pores less visible, eliminates fine lines and reduces inflammation.

Types of peeling

At home, you can do mechanical or chemical peeling.

1. Mechanical peeling

   The essence of this method is the application of a cosmetic product on the skin, which contains abrasive particles, and a light facial massage. As cleansing solids, natural ingredients are usually used: ground grains, fruit pits, nutshells. Upon contact with the upper layer of the epidermis, they gently remove dirt, freeing the pores from accumulated sebum. Scrubs, special masks or gommage are used for mechanical peeling.



2. Chemical peel

   More recently, this method could only be used in a beauty salon. However, peeling masks, which include fruit acids, are now freely available. Means of this type penetrate deep into the skin, qualitatively cleanse the pores, stimulate cell regeneration and improve skin turgor.
   Since chemical peeling is a rather serious stress for the skin, before doing it at home, you should make sure that the skin can withstand the impact, and there will be no allergies.
   To do this, a small amount of the product is applied to the bend of the elbow or on the wrist. Leave for 10 minutes, wash off and analyze the reaction. If there is itching, inflammation or redness, it is better to refrain from using this remedy.



3. Physical peeling

   Physical peeling is performed using dry ice and liquid nitrogen (their temperature varies from -80 to -110 degrees). This is, in principle, the same technique as the "burning" of the surface of the skin with acids. Physical peeling is also a burn, a cold burn, and the procedure itself can be quite painful. The method is not used independently, but is used as an auxiliary or additional tool for various methods of skin cleansing.



4. Dermabrasion

   Dermabrasion is skin resurfacing and renewal of its upper layer mechanically, but not manually, but with the help of a special apparatus. Such peeling is done only in the salon, where the beautician operates the apparatus and selects suitable grinding nozzles.



5. Laser peeling

   Laser peeling is also a hardware procedure, which consists in resurfacing the skin with a laser beam. It penetrates the epidermis and "evaporates" obsolete cells. Laser peeling is used to remove scars, acne marks and redness. This type of peeling visibly rejuvenates the skin.



6. Ultrasonic peeling

   Ultrasonic peeling is based on the action of ultrasound, which gently exfoliates and polishes the skin. Ultrasonic peeling opens pores, cleanses the skin of the face and body without damaging it.

7. Enzyme peeling

   Enzyme peeling is almost the easiest and gentlest. He is able to deal with simple skin problems. It is carried out with the help of enzymes - special enzyme substances that have a positive effect on the endocrine and immune systems and stimulate the improvement of blood circulation and skin elasticity.

Indications and contraindications for peeling

Indications

The greatest effectiveness of the procedure can be achieved if there are:

• excessively intense work of the sebaceous glands;


• moderate skin rashes, a small amount of acne and pimples;


• enlarged pores;


• dullness of the skin, signs of flabbiness and wilting.

Contraindications
Peeling should be avoided if:

• severe inflammation, an abundance of acne or blackheads;


• all types of skin diseases (papillomas, rosacea, vitiligo and others);


• any unhealed skin lesions.

Those with sensitive skin should be wary of this procedure. They can do peeling no more than 1 time in 10 days, while only gommage can be used - it acts most sparingly.

At what age can face peeling be done?

Independent mechanical facial peeling, or scrubbing, can and should be done right from the age of 16-18. After 30 years, peeling becomes a mandatory procedure to maintain the freshness and youthfulness of the skin.

Chemical peeling is a very serious procedure and requires certain indications; it is extremely rare for young skin. Before carrying out, consult with a cosmetologist and dermatologist.

How often to do mechanical peeling

Oily skin peeling

Oily skin with noticeable imperfections (dullness, enlarged pores) can be cleansed with mechanical peeling 2 times a week. Periodically, for better and deeper cleansing, chemical peeling is used. At the same time, care must be taken to ensure that the skin is sufficiently hydrated. More often it is not worth it, because this will provoke even more sebum production, and less often the effect of peeling will be invisible. Make a natural scrub for oily skin with coffee grounds, fine salt and sugar.

Peeling of normal skin

Normal facial skin is best tolerated by home mechanical peeling. Most quality exfoliating beauty products will work for it, and you can additionally polish it with a mixture of sour cream or face cream with oatmeal, ground nuts and / or other natural abrasives. Such peeling can be done every 3-4 days, if the skin is young, then 1 time per week is enough.

Dry skin peeling

Dry skin is treated with a course consisting of a maximum of 6 procedures - once every couple of weeks, or even less often (depending on the reaction of the skin). Dry skin needs a gentle and non-irritating scrub, which can be made from oatmeal, liquid honey, etc. After it is recommended to use a cream enriched with polyunsaturated acids.

Combination skin peeling

Combination skin requires careful exfoliation and scrub selection. You can, for example, do a T-zone peel once a week to remove “black spots” on the nose and chin, and peel the face as needed. Use a natural scrub made from wheat bran, tea leaves, or buy a ready-made gentle cream scrub for exfoliating mixed skin.

How often should I do a chemical facial peel?

It is chemical peeling that requires the most careful analysis and selection, so first let's find out how often you can do face peeling with acids. The group of chemical solvents-exfoliants includes a wide variety of acids of natural and laboratory origin:

• : glycolic, apple, wine, lemon, etc.


• Antiseptic acids: salicylic, benzoic, trichloroacetic, etc.


• Synthetic acids: kojic, phytic, azelaic, retinoic, etc.

In other words, the chemical peel procedure results in a chemical burn of the skin. Since this burn is not the result of an accident, but a controlled effect, its depth and duration are predetermined and strictly controlled in the process. However, even the slightest burn is an injury, and even its beneficial (stimulating renewal) effect should be minimal.

Chemical peeling inevitably affects not only dead, but living cells in the deeper layers of the epidermis, where acids penetrate. Under the action of acid, the protein of living cells denatures (its structure is destroyed), which looks like intense reddening of the skin from the outside. In medical language, such redness, bordering on inflammation, is called erythema.
Erythema is observed for quite a long time after peeling. Depending on its depth and composition, from 7-10 to 14-20 days. Accordingly, repeated peeling procedures are not carried out more often than this interval.

The deepest variants of chemical peels cause not only redness, but also real hemorrhages in all layers of the skin. The epidermis bleeds as a result of such damage, and a scab forms in place of the punctate wounds. The eschar lasts an average of about two weeks, and the erythema that replaces it does not go away for months (from 2 to 4).

Deep peeling is often forbidden, and simply impossible. As for specific dates, only the cosmetologist conducting the procedure can appoint them after a thorough examination before and after peeling. We can only say that for an optimal result (fighting wrinkles, reducing pigmentation, etc.), the lightest superficial peels are usually carried out in courses of 4-6 procedures, each of which is carried out no more than once every two weeks.

Medium and deep chemical peels are recommended to be done once a year, maximum once every six months. And at the same time, choose the right time: early spring or late autumn, when solar activity is minimal. In addition, dark skin tone and enlarged pores complicate the procedure and reduce its effectiveness. Therefore, owners of light and thin skin can do facial peeling more often than swarthy and tanned.

How often to do face peeling in the salon?

If chemical peeling can be done both in the salon and at home (in these cases, different compositions and concentrations of acids are used), then neither laser nor ultrasonic peeling can be done at home. If you have chosen one of the quiet procedures for yourself, then in any case you will find yourself at the reception of a beautician who, after examination, will select the appropriate course, that is, the number and intensity of sessions. Without knowing the characteristics of the skin, we can only say that salon peeling is done a couple of times a week. Depending on the condition of the skin, two to eight treatments may be required. Accordingly, you will visit the beautician's office every 3-4 days for a maximum of one month. This will be followed by a break necessary for the complete recovery and relaxation of the skin. And then, if you want, hardware peeling can be repeated. But that won't happen until six months later. But if you do facial peeling with a laser or ultrasound at such intervals regularly, the skin will be renewed, but not injured - in a word, ideal.?

More about peeling depth

Superficial peeling

usually carried out by mechanical, fruit-acid and enzymatic methods. It is usually prescribed for young skin with related problems. Such peeling can also eliminate fine wrinkles. During the procedure, the main effect is directed to the upper layers of the skin.

It is done for acne, problematic oily skin, oily seborrhea, age spots, actinic dermatitis, keratosis (thickening of the stratum corneum of the epidermis), prevention of skin aging, as well as to correct mild age-related cosmetic defects.

The disadvantages of surface peeling are as follows.
1. Medium and pronounced age-related changes in the skin - wrinkles, sagging - in patients older than 40 are hardly amenable to superficial peeling. Although with constant and repeated use, turgor and skin elasticity improve significantly even in elderly patients. Unfortunately, only 15-20 peels can give a good result. The full course, taking into account the breaks between procedures (at least 1 week), can last several months.

2. Chemical peeling has a certain risk of uneven exposure: acid penetrates the skin to different depths, so in one area its effect will be different from the neighboring area.

Median peeling

Effectively moisturizes and whitens the skin, smoothes severe wrinkles and scars on the skin of the face, gives it youth. It is usually performed on middle-aged patients and most often with the use of various acids. The procedure is very painful and it is recommended to combine it with a vacation, since the recovery period is quite long - it takes several weeks for the skin to get rid of swelling and crusts on the face and return to its natural appearance. Such unpleasant consequences are due to the fact that during the procedure a real burn of the upper layer of the skin occurs, as a result of which this entire layer is subsequently exfoliated. This type of peeling includes the popular TCA peel.

Median peeling: chemical - trichloroacetic acid. With its help, wrinkles are corrected around the eyes, in the forehead, upper and lower lips. 3-4 sessions of peeling with trichloroacetic acid are comparable to laser peeling. The trichloacetic acid peeling technique is the only way to get rid of stretch marks (thin white scars), postpartum skin stretch marks. Other methods either do not give an effect, or give the opposite - they make the defects even more noticeable. This method can also be used in the décolleté area, where laser peeling can leave scars.

But such a peeling requires a highly qualified doctor - too many factors must be taken into account.

1. The duration of exposure to acid can vary from 2-3 minutes to several hours - it depends on the type of skin, its sensitivity and the tasks.

2. If the initial data were incorrectly assessed - too long action of the composition can spontaneously turn a medium peel into a deep one, and since neither the client nor the doctor were ready for it, then the consequences will be unpredictable. Moreover, too short exposure will not give the desired result. The beautician must very accurately calculate the time of the procedure.

3. A high concentration of trichloroacetic acid (35% and above) is dangerous because scars may appear.

4. A long thorough preparation for peeling is necessary, besides, the procedure itself can be quite painful and then cause redness, age spots and swelling, if preventive measures were not taken at the preparation stage.

Deep peeling

Deep peeling affects the deeper layers of the skin and guarantees a real rejuvenation effect comparable to the results of plastic surgery. This effect can persist even for several years. It is usually carried out by chemical and hardware methods (ultrasound or laser) only in specialized institutions under the strict supervision of a specialist and most often under general anesthesia. This peeling is much less traumatic and safe, compared to the middle one, and even more so the superficial one.

The most radical method is phenol and laser peeling, as well as standard dermabrasion. This is a plastic surgery, which is performed under intravenous anesthesia. Like all surgeries, it requires a long and difficult recovery period (4 to 6 weeks) and there is a risk of hyperpigmentation (pigmentation). Therefore, it is necessary to weigh all the pros and cons.

1. The use of phenol is limited due to the high risk of scarring, skin atrophy, the appearance of milia (wen) and the toxic effect of phenol on internal organs.

2. Laser peeling is a fairly popular operation. This is the only way to correct many serious age-related and traumatic defects: scars (of medium depth) after acne, wrinkles of the upper and lower lips, chin, bridge of the nose and bridge of the nose. But the risk of hyperpigmentation, the formation of milia, exacerbation of herpes, prolonged redness - all this also creates certain limitations.

Human skin consists of a deep layer, the dermis, and an outer layer, the epidermis. They are separated by special membranes. Newborn cells gradually move to the surface, and the old ones die off. However, for the most part, they cannot be removed on their own, so skin problems arise: clogged pores, inflammation, bumps, age spots, wrinkles. The modern beauty industry and the experience of home care offer an option to deal with these troubles. A cosmetic procedure, the purpose of which is to cleanse the face, is called peeling.

• mechanical;
• physical.

Depending on the intensity of exposure and the expected result, face peeling is divided into three groups:

• surface;
• median;
• deep.

Why is peeling necessary?

1. To smooth wrinkles and prevent new ones. Dead cells accumulating in irregularities age the face faster than nature intended. Peeling allows you to remove the inanimate layer in the epidermis, freeing and leveling its surface.

2. Polluted skin looks stale, its pores clog, blood circulation is disturbed. Face peeling makes it more elastic and attractive.

3. The procedure is indicated for women whose epidermis is prone to inflammation, pores are often enlarged, and acne appears.

4. Peeling is needed for those whose face has age spots. This is the best way to make them less noticeable or eliminate them altogether.

5. With regular exfoliation, the skin becomes well-groomed and ages more slowly.

Types of peeling

The procedure is different, and it depends on the components, the nature of the impact, the complexity and price of the event. It is important to take into account both the condition of the skin and the result that a woman would like to receive.

1. Exfoliate at home (check out).

You can clean the skin not only in the cabin. Superficial peeling is quite possible to do at home. To do this, you need an exfoliating component (fine sea salt, apricot kernels, almond or even oat bran) and something to nourish and moisturize the skin (good sour cream, honey, olive oil). These ingredients are mixed in a ratio of 1: 2 (the actual peeling is always less). It is better to apply the mixture along the massage lines. The greatest effect is achieved when the skin is pre-steamed well.

How often can peeling be done at home? Since it is not very aggressive, the procedure is carried out twice a week for those with oily, normal and combination skin and once for those with dry skin. Peeling at home will not overcome wrinkles or freckles, but it is quite capable of maintaining the epidermis in a satisfactory condition.

2. Almond peeling.

It has a simple composition and recipe, so it is possible to do this procedure at home. This will require:

• 5 pieces. almonds (unpeeled);
• 150 ml of honey;
• 150 ml lemon juice.

Nuts are crushed into powder, all ingredients are mixed and applied to the skin for 15 minutes, after which they are washed off with warm water. You can do almond peeling quite often - 1-2 times a month. This method is good for both young skin and aging skin: it is safe, the composition does not contain artificial additives. The only exception is an allergic reaction, the presence of which must be checked before peeling is applied to the entire face.

3. Chemical peeling of the face.

Speaking about which peel is best to choose, salon experts often recommend this one. The principle is to dissolve dead cells of the epidermis directly on its surface. This happens due to the various acids included in the peeling. Since these are potent substances, they burn the skin to a greater or lesser extent, so a professional approach is needed. There is a deep, medium and superficial peeling of the face. Each of them involves a different concentration of acid.

When the specialist begins to carry out the procedure, the patient will feel an unpleasant burning sensation. For medium or deep peels, an anesthetic may be prescribed. After visiting the salon, the skin of the face begins to turn red, then the redness goes away and peeling appears. When this happens, it's best to do nothing at all and try not to touch the skin so you don't get an infection. In no case should you tear off the outgoing scales of the epidermis with your hands - scars may appear.

After this type of peeling, it is better not to go out in the sun for several days, as the skin becomes vulnerable to ultraviolet rays. This procedure has many varieties. During it, many types of acids are used. To understand what peels are, it is worth considering some of their types.

4. Glycolic peeling.

The safest, almost painless, has no consequences in the form of scars, scars, serious burns. Affects the surface layer. It is customary to do a chemical peel with the help of alpha hydroxy acids. Since they are found in apples, lemons and other fruits, the procedure is usually called fruit. Glycolic acid penetrates better than others into the layers of the epidermis and destroys dead cells, so it is used more often than others.

When the fruit peeling of the face is successfully carried out, the following results are observed:

• melanin granules responsible for pigmentation are evenly distributed, therefore, age spots decrease, turn pale, disappear;
• glycolic acid molecules bind water molecules in the skin of the face, so it becomes elastic and smooth, wrinkles decrease, wrinkles disappear;
• ceramides, which make up intercellular membranes, are synthesized more actively, which means that moisture will be well preserved in the deep layers of the epidermis.

5. Acid peeling.

It is made with active acids. The upper layers of the epidermis are affected. This type of procedure in the salon is needed primarily for those whose face is prone to pigmentation, freckles.

The peel contains several acids and vitamin C.

• Retinoic acid activates the growth of skin tissues, controls the production of melanin, improves metabolic processes. Thanks to it, new blood vessels are formed that supply oxygen and nutrients to the epidermis on the face.
• Phytic acid, in addition to preventing aging, enhances the exfoliation of dead cells and prevents skin irritation at the same time.
• Azelaic acid inhibits the formation of DNA, which prevents aging. It has an antibacterial and soothing effect.
• Vitamin C strengthens blood vessels and activates the production of collagen, which is responsible for elasticity.

Acid peeling is indicated for owners of aging facial skin. It is also necessary to do it for those who suffer from acne or from its consequences - scars and irregularities.

How often can you clean your face?

Up to 30 years of age, salon exfoliation procedures are not recommended, it is enough to treat the skin at home from time to time. But for aging skin, such care will only benefit - wrinkles will be smoothed out, the contour will tighten. When is the best time to exfoliate? In summer, this aggressive impact is not recommended: the best time for it is the cold season (autumn-winter-spring).

There is no clear answer to the question of when the procedure is more effective - in the morning or in the evening. But most experts are inclined to believe that during the night the skin of the face will rest and irritation will go away, moreover, the sun's rays at this time will not harm it.

Superficial peeling can be done once a week, medium - in 30-60 days. Deep exposure is akin to a major surgical operation that takes place under anesthesia. The effect lasts for years, so such peeling is extremely rare.

When choosing physical or chemical exfoliation as a means of youth and beauty, many people think about how often facial peeling can be done. This is a complex and delicate question, the answer to which will be individual for each woman. The frequency of peeling procedures depends not only on the time of year, but also on the depth of exposure of the skin to acid compositions or abrasive materials, on the age and reaction of the skin to exfoliation. Knowing what should be the breaks between the most popular peeling procedures, and what are the intervals between courses, is important in order to get the expected aesthetic effect, and not complications.

The importance of spacing between peels

Exfoliation is one of those beauty procedures that helps a woman prolong her youth by correcting age-related imperfections in appearance, but at the same time, it involves a clear cyclical performance. Patiently maintaining certain intervals between peels is just as important as choosing the right cleansing, following the protocol of the procedure and the stages of post-peel skin care.

The process of mechanical, hardware or chemical cleaning of the face involves the artificial destruction of the keratinized epidermal layer and the stimulation of regeneration characteristic of the skin. A physical or acidic agent, in contact with the middle or deep layers of the dermis, causes serious changes in cellular structures. In an effort to replenish the protective barrier broken by peeling, the skin begins to intensively produce collagen and elastin fibers, cell division accelerates, the supply of micronutrients to them, and blood circulation normalizes. The dead epidermis is replaced by a young and tender one. Together with scales and crusts, peeling removes mimic and age wrinkles, age spots, redness from the face, enlarged pores are cleansed and narrowed, scars become invisible, many dermatological diseases, such as rosacea and acne, disappear.

Provoked by a chemical or thermal burn, grinding with fine abrasives causes significant damage to the skin. For women, peeling is a rejuvenation and an effective way to get rid of aesthetic defects, and for the skin, it is a tremendous stress. Even if the facial cleansing course was performed at home, and not in cosmetology, let the skin rest. Many peelings involve at least 3 months for the complete recovery of the epidermis after the procedures, so it is strictly forbidden to get involved in exfoliation.

The interval between peels is not a universal value of time. The duration of the intervals depends on many factors. First of all, on the type of exfoliation and the depth of exposure to the skin of acidic compounds and abrasive particles. The deeper the peel was, the longer the skin will heal.

How long you need to take a break between peels depends on:

the depth of penetration of chemical compounds, laser beams and other agents that violate the upper layer of the epidermis. Deep peels involve the longest rehabilitation after the procedures, scrubbing at home is minimal;
woman's age. Young skin does not require frequent care, unlike fading skin, which needs regular support;
causes of aesthetic defects. Anti-aging exfoliation needs to be repeated much more frequently than, for example, treatments to reduce acne or signs of photoaging;
skin type. Dry facial skin requires careful treatment and rare loads, oily or combination skin, on the contrary, needs constant normalization of the sebaceous glands.

Frequency of physical peels

Physical facial peels are a broad concept. They combine mechanical and hardware methods of skin renewal, which are performed both in the salon and at home. During physical exfoliation, the dead epidermis is polished off with the help of small abrasive elements, which include particles of natural scrubs (ground coffee beans and fruit pits, sea salt), diamond dust or coral chips, water and oxygen molecules that are applied to the skin under high pressure during gas-liquid peeling . And also mechanical cleansing includes skin exfoliation with soft brushes and sponges, liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy), ultrasound and a laser beam (laser peeling or resurfacing).

For the most part, physical peeling of the face in the salon and at home is a gentle superficial exfoliation, aimed more at correcting external defects and stimulating metabolism than serious rejuvenation. In addition to laser exfoliation, which is an effective remedy for wrinkles and other age-related skin changes. Let's figure out how often to do face peeling in the case of specific mechanical and hardware techniques.

• Brossage. This superficial exfoliation involves mechanical exfoliation of the skin with soft massage brushes and elastic sponge attachments. Brossage gently removes dead epidermis and stimulates blood flow to the deep layers of the dermis, improving their nutrition. As a light skin renewal or as a preparation for more serious peels, it is recommended to perform a brossage at any time of the year in a course of 8-10 treatments.

The break between procedures is 1-2 weeks (depending on the sensitivity of the skin), the interval between courses is at least 3 months.

• Scrubbing. Superficial cleansing of the skin with organic scrubs with natural particles can be done both in salons by the hands of masters and at home. Scrubbing compounds contain crushed coffee beans, fruit pits, bodyaga, sugar, sea salt or coral dust. The course of mechanical peeling with scrubs consists of 6-8 procedures.

Owners of oily and combination skin can take a short break between procedures - 7 days. Dry skin is more injured, thins faster and recovers longer, for it the interval between scrub sessions is 2 weeks. The interval between peeling courses for all skin types is the same - 3 months.

• Ultrasonic peeling. Facial cleansing with high-frequency ultrasonic waves is one of the safest and most gentle superficial peeling techniques. The acoustic wave breaks the cells of the old epithelium - as a result of the procedure, the complexion is evened out, the skin takes on a refreshed look. Ultrasonic exfoliation is rarely performed as a stand-alone course, it mainly serves as a preparation for other types of peeling, such as chemical peeling.

For oily, combination and aging skin, 4 to 8 ultrasound treatments are required once a week. For dry and sensitive - 1-2 manipulations per month. A break between courses is at least 3 months.

• Gas-liquid peeling. This physical exfoliation is only performed in a beauty salon using expensive equipment. Mechanical exfoliation of the keratinized layer of the epidermis is performed without direct contact with the skin using a cold water jet enriched with carbon dioxide and oxygen. Sometimes antiseptic drugs may be added to the peel formulation (for example, to treat acne or acne). A water jet at supersonic speed destroys the old epithelium and improves blood supply to the deep layers. As a result of the course of peeling, skin tuberosity, wrinkles and scars are smoothed out, age spots are lightened, and inflammation disappears.

The course of gas-liquid peeling includes from 4 to 6 sessions with a frequency of 1 week. The interval between courses is 3 months.

• Microcrystalline dermabrasion. This peeling is of the medium-deep type. During the hardware procedure, the dead epidermis on the entire face or only problem areas is polished using special cosmetic diamond-coated nozzles. Diamond brushes help reduce wrinkles, improve complexion, remove pigmentation, scars and scars. Sometimes microdermabrasion is performed with application anesthesia, which indicates that the skin is seriously injured and requires a long time to heal.

The course of microcrystalline dermabrasion includes 4 to 6 peeling sessions. Manipulation can be performed no more than 1 time in 10-14 days. The interval between courses is from 3 months to six months (depending on the type and reaction of the skin).

• Laser peeling or polishing. Another medium-deep peeling for facial skin, designed to solve anti-aging problems, eliminate the effects of dermatological diseases or injuries. The laser beam provides a controlled thermal burn to the skin, thereby stimulating the production of "youth fibers" - collagen and elastin. Laser peeling is one of the effective ways to rejuvenate aging skin and fight old scars or scars.

The number of procedures in the course of laser peeling is from 6 to 8. The break between sessions is at least 1 week. The interval between courses is about 4 months.

The average for all physical peels (salon and home) are two time parameters: the interval between mechanical cleansing procedures should be at least a week, and the break between courses should be at least 3 months.

Frequency of chemical peels

Many women prefer chemical exfoliation because of the variety of its types, purpose and speed of solving aesthetic problems. Acid and enzyme compositions of the right concentration allow you to exfoliate the skin at a certain depth, thereby correcting not only minor appearance defects (for example, facial wrinkles or acne), but also reduce serious age-related changes, hyperpigmentation and rosacea. Let's find out how often to do a chemical facial peel in the case of superficial, medium and deep methods.

• Superficial peeling. Such acidic or enzymatic exfoliation "dissolves" only the top layer of the epidermis. Most often, superficial manipulations are performed with the help of fruit, glycolic and lactic acids, as well as enzymes and peptides. The purpose of superficial peels is to combat mimic and first age-related changes in the skin, signs of photoaging.

The course of superficial peels consists of 5-8 sessions, with a mandatory break between them - from 10 to 14 days. The interval between courses is 4-6 months.

• Medium peeling. Median cleansing of the face, in addition to correcting minor flaws in appearance, helps to prolong youth, get rid of hyperpigmentation, tuberosity after acne, and inflammatory processes. For median peels, more concentrated acid preparations are used, which are washed off with neutralizers. Such exfoliation is dangerous to perform at home, it is better to trust a professional. As a result of median peels, acid molecules can penetrate to the granular layer of the dermis, so the chemical burn must be controlled. Frequent fascination with TCA peeling, retinoic peeling, azelaic, phytic, pyruvic and their analogues leads to complications.

It is necessary that the course of medium peels consists of no more than 3-4 sessions with a break of 2 weeks. Such exfoliation is carried out only once a year in autumn or winter.

• Deep peeling. This is a serious exfoliation that can only be performed in a beauty salon. The destruction of the entire layer of the epidermis and the initial layer of the dermis occurs with the help of toxic phenolic acid. Deep peeling is only suitable for mature skin or skin with scars and scars.

The course of deep phenol peeling consists of 1 procedure, which should be repeated no more than 1 time per year and only in the autumn-winter season. For a lifetime, only 3 sessions of deep exfoliation are allowed.

Only a professional cosmetologist can choose the right frequency of peeling for a woman. After all, rare exfoliation will not bring results, and frequent exfoliation is dangerous with the risk of side effects.

Hollywood facial cleansing is a completely new way to cleanse the skin of dead skin particles with the help of a unique cosmetic preparation, which includes phytic acid. Such peeling has long been popular with domestic and foreign pop stars, since it is this method that allows you to gently cleanse the surface layers of the skin, as well as achieve amazing results.

Mechanism of action

Hollywood facial cleansing is available at any time, it can be carried out without interruption from work and other events. This method is based on gentle exfoliation of keratinized and dead skin particles that prevent cells from breathing. which is the main component of a cosmetic product, effectively removes metal ions that contribute to the formation of age spots and inflammation.

Hollywood facial cleansing (yellow peeling) is one of the most powerful weapons against fine wrinkles, age-related pigmentation and photoaging. The composition of the cosmetic product contains retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A. Auxiliary substances are kojic and vitamin C.

Performing the procedure in salon conditions

Hollywood peeling is a gentle exfoliation of keratinized particles using a unique preparation based on a calcium chloride solution. This procedure is in demand by women aged 30 to 40 years. At a younger age, it can be offered as an effective remedy for acne and acne.

Beauty begins with the complete removal of makeup, after which a solution consisting of several types of acids is applied to cleansed skin. The cosmetic product, entering into chemical interaction with dried salt, rolls under pressure and captures dead skin particles.

After that, a mask is applied to the patient's skin, which includes phytic acid. Together with her, a girl or a woman goes home and after a day washes off the cosmetic product using a special gel. After 24 hours, you may experience a feeling of dryness and tightness of the skin - this is the beginning of the cleansing process. After about three days, the exfoliation of dead particles begins, and after a week you can observe an amazing result - the skin becomes smooth and elastic, and also acquires a healthy color.

Indications for a Hollywood Facial

Salon face peel with a Hollywood character is recommended for patients with oily, prone to fading and aging skin. Given the fact that phytic acid does not affect the deeper layers, this procedure can also be indicated for sensitive skin prone to the formation of spider veins.

Face peeling in Hollywood style helps to solve a whole range of problems:

• The appearance of the first signs of aging and withering of the skin.
• Strong pigmentation.
• The formation of spider veins.
• Enlarged pores.
• Numerous rashes, which are characterized by long and unsuccessful treatment.
• The formation of unaesthetic scars on the skin due to improper treatment of acne, acne and other rashes.
• Small wrinkles in the eye area.
• Unhealthy complexion.
• Incorrect work of the sebaceous glands.
• Neoplasms provoked by exposure to ultraviolet rays.

The indication for this procedure may be the presence of minor rashes of a chronic nature, as well as strong pigmentation, provoked by the abuse of salon tanning.

Contraindications

Hollywood facial cleansing, like any other salon procedure, has a number of contraindications that you should pay attention to:

• Open wounds on the skin or severe inflammation.
• Herpes.
• Individual intolerance to the components that make up the cosmetic product.
• Diabetes.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
• Malignant tumors.
• The period of pregnancy and lactation.
• The presence of papillomas.

Hollywood-style peeling at home is undesirable if there are pronounced signs of rosacea and severe redness, indicating the presence of an inflammatory process. In addition, homemade Hollywood facial cleansing can cause side effects and complications if used on sensitive skin.

Required Funds

To perform Hollywood peeling in a beauty salon, the following “ingredients” are needed:

• Phytic acid itself.
• An effective skin cleanser.
• Lotion with a tonic effect containing AHA and BHA acids.
• A cosmetic mask with a calming effect.
• Face tonic.

Hollywood facial cleansing with calcium chloride at home involves the following components:

• Toilet soap (it is desirable to use baby soap that does not contain fragrances).
• Base oil base (olive, almond or coconut oil).
• Several cotton pads.

And directly the solution itself with a concentration of 5-10%. To perform the procedure for the first time, it is advisable to use a 5% solution. If this is not available, you can dilute 10% with normal saline or water. For dry, normal or combination skin, it is advisable to use a constant 5% solution (calcium chloride). The price of this drug is relatively low, and you can buy it at any pharmacy. For oily skin, you should purchase a product with a higher concentration of the main active ingredient.

Stage of preparation in the cabin

Hollywood facial cleansing in salon conditions begins with an initial consultation with a beautician. In its process, the specialist will determine the type of skin and the composition of the cosmetic product, as well as recommend the number of procedures necessary to achieve the ideal result.

In order for Hollywood peeling to give the desired result, it is necessary to properly prepare the stratum corneum. For this purpose, a specialized preparation is regularly applied to the skin, the main component of which is As a rule, one week of using a cosmetic preparation is enough to achieve the corresponding goal. However, in some cases - in the presence of severe pigmentation, for example, it may take a much longer amount of time (about three weeks).

The effectiveness of the salon procedure is clearly visible in the photographs depicting face peeling (before and after). Reviews of patients and specialists indicate that the greatest effectiveness is manifested when using mandelic acid, which is used to treat the skin before the actual salon cleaning procedure is performed.

Home peeling of the face with calcium chloride

As such, no special preparatory procedures are required to perform facial cleansing at home. The only thing worth doing is an allergy test. To do this, you need to apply a small amount of the product used on the skin area in the wrist area. In the absence of burning and other unpleasant sensations during the day, you can safely proceed to the implementation of the cosmetic procedure.

Algorithm for performing the procedure at home

1. The skin of the face should be thoroughly cleansed of makeup with an effective lotion.
2. Then an ampoule is opened with "Calcium chloride" (the price of the drug fluctuates around 35-50 Russian rubles).
3. A small amount of the drug is applied to the face with a cotton pad. In this case, it is necessary to avoid getting the solution on the area around the eyes.
4. As soon as the first layer dries, apply the solution a second time.
5. So, layer by layer, the entire contents of the ampoule are applied. As a rule, this is 4 - 5-fold application of the drug.
6. As soon as the last layer has dried, it is necessary to thoroughly lather your hands with baby soap and use the foam to massage your face. Movements are performed strictly along the massage lines. You can do this with your fingers or with sanitary napkins.
7. As a result of the interaction of calcium chloride with an alkaline environment (baby soap), flakes are formed that capture dead skin particles.
8. Massage should be performed until the formation of pellets completely stops. If necessary, you can re-lather your hands.

After that, the remaining peeling should be washed off with warm water and a nourishing mask applied (chamomile or oatmeal is ideal for this purpose). Then remove the mask and apply a nourishing or moisturizing cream to cleansed skin.

Salon procedure technique

Photos depicting face peeling: before and after (reviews about the procedure are more detailed) eloquently demonstrate the effectiveness of this service performed by a professional specialist.

It all starts with a thorough cleansing of the skin from makeup and other cosmetics. After that, a tonic lotion is applied, containing AHA and BHA acids in its composition. Next, the skin of the face is treated with glycolate. The composition is left for 10 minutes, after which phytic acid is applied to the skin, which lasts for 10-15 minutes. The time of the first exposure should not exceed 5 minutes, in the future it can be increased to half an hour.

Then all cosmetic products are washed off, a soothing mask is applied to the skin, which is also subsequently removed, and a moisturizer.

In general, a cosmetic procedure in the salon lasts no more than 40 minutes.

Features of using Hollywood facial cleansing

How often can a face peel be done? This question is asked by many girls and women who take care of their skin and use all kinds of means to maintain its health and attractive appearance.

In salon conditions, Hollywood-style facial cleansing is recommended to be performed no more than once every one to two weeks. To achieve the best result, it is advisable to complete the full course, which consists of 3-8 sessions. It all depends on the structure of the skin, its state of health and problems that need to be addressed immediately.

How often can you do face peeling at home? It is enough to perform the procedure once every seven days. The duration of the course is one and a half months.

The effectiveness of Hollywood facial cleansing

The obvious advantages of a cosmetic procedure at home and in a salon are:

• Delicate removal of dead skin cells.
• The possibility of frequent performance of the procedure due to the effect on the surface layers of the skin and the absence of long recovery stages.
• The absence of discomfort during the implementation of the Hollywood cleansing of the face.
• The short duration of the procedure and its relatively low cost.
• Hollywood-style facial cleansing has a relatively small number of contraindications.

Soft effect on the skin, delicate removal of dead particles, as well as the effectiveness of this technique and its relatively low cost, allow this procedure to be used for deep skin cleansing, as well as as a complex treatment and elimination of some problems. This procedure in the salon or at home can be performed at any time of the year, regardless of the work schedule and other factors.

Every woman wants her face to look perfect. Chemical is the remedy that will help where the cream and mask can not cope. The purpose of the peeling procedure is to eliminate skin defects and rejuvenate by removing the upper layers of the epidermis. Professional peeling is carried out using various chemicals that cause burns and rejection of those layers that are planned to be removed.

Damaged in this way, the skin begins to actively regenerate. Fans of this procedure and cosmetologists claim that after some time after it, the skin will be tender, like a baby's. But this procedure has both its advantages and disadvantages. How often to do a chemical peel and can it be done at all? What drug to choose? Experts do not yet find a consensus. What is a chemical facial peel is described in more detail by.

What are the types

There are 3 types of chemical peels:

1. Surface. involves exposure only to the outer layer of the epidermis (keratinized). At the same time, the outer layer of the skin is renewed, the ducts of the sebaceous glands are cleansed, their secretion is regulated, excess dead skin particles are removed, and the penetration of biologically active substances is improved. The skin becomes smoother, even, its color evens out (it becomes light and uniform).
2. The median affects the entire epidermis, reaching the basement membrane on which the cells lie. In this case, there is an activation of connective tissue cells that lie in the middle layer of the skin and are responsible for the structure of the collagen framework, a decrease in the number of melanocytes (pigment cells), and an increase in vascular tone. You can find out from the link.
3. Deep– impact on the entire thickness of the skin (epidermis and dermis). This method is the most radical and painful, so it is done only according to the testimony of a doctor and under anesthesia. This leads to a complete renewal of the collagen-elastin network, helps to get rid of deep scars. At the same time, the synthesis of hyaluronic acid is activated, which maintains skin tone, and its cellular composition is completely renewed. The dermis recovers from 6 months to a year and requires more thorough care.

Who can have the procedure

Superficial chemical peeling of the skin is the most gentle, it can be performed on adolescents with excessively oily dermis, people with hypersecretion of the sebaceous glands. It is used in the fight against acne and acne, if alternative methods for problem skin have proven to be ineffective (cream, cleansing, etc.). At the age of 25 to 35 years, it can be used for a slight rejuvenation effect.

At a young age, mid-peeling is not recommended, and it is not necessary. But unscrupulous cosmetologists can offer such a procedure, you need to be careful. It is necessary with an age-related decrease in the synthesis of the structural components of the skin (collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid). In this case, medial peeling will help activate the cells that lie in the dermis (fibroblasts).

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Deep peeling is best not done until the age of 55. There is simply no point in injuring your skin before. You need to be prepared for a long recovery period, protect your skin from the sun and cosmetics for at least six months.

What is a chemical peel, it is better not to know for children under 16 and people with dry skin. In this case, procedures aimed at moisturizing the skin are more suitable.

Are there contraindications?

There are much more prohibitions on peeling than indications. It is necessary to consult with a dermatologist and cosmetologist before deciding to do this procedure. If you have at least one contraindication, then the consequences can be very serious.

The first danger is the sun. Depending on the type of peeling, it is necessary to protect the skin from direct sunlight from 2 weeks to a year and use a cream with UV protection. If you do not follow these recommendations, then you can get age spots on the face, for the alignment of which you will need to do a new peeling of the skin.

The risk of joining a bacterial, fungal or viral infection increases sharply. In the thickness of the skin weakened by peeling, there are much fewer immunologically active cells that protect against the spread of infections, such as the human papillomavirus.

If the rules of personal hygiene are not observed or if this virus (warts, papillomas on other parts of the body) is present, it can spread with lightning speed to the areas where peeling is applied.

If a person has a problem with a tendency to allergic reactions, then he should be prepared for excessive swelling and redness for some time after the procedure. Anti-allergenic drugs and cream will help improve the condition.

It is better to refrain from chemical peeling during pregnancy or lactation. The epidermis of a pregnant woman is prone to hyperpigmentation due to hormonal changes. Therefore, the result may be different than expected. In addition, the components of peeling mixtures are toxic and can be absorbed into the blood, which can be dangerous for a child.

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The following diseases are considered contraindications for peeling:

Superficial fruit peels are described.

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How to prepare for the procedure?

Before exposing the skin to aggressive acids, it is necessary to prepare it for this. The better the pre-peel treatment, the less likely it is to get unpleasant side effects. Mechanical cleaning is recommended 2 weeks before the procedure, the use of cleansers is permissible only with the presence of weak acids in the composition.

Most often it is salicylic or ascorbic acid. Already at this stage, it is worth starting to protect the skin from direct sunlight. Be sure to take a break in visiting the solarium, the beach.

If a deep peeling procedure is planned, then a superficial chemical peeling of the face is performed 1-2 weeks earlier for preparation.

What could be the consequences?

You need to be prepared for the fact that the face immediately after the procedure will look far from ideal. The recovery period begins, during which the following may occur:

1. Redness, swelling. The skin reaction is similar to an allergy. Antihistamines (decongestants) may help at this stage.
2. Peeling of the skin. It can have a different character: from almost imperceptible to slipping of fibrin films from the skin, which can change color. This peeling is the purpose of the peeling. Thus, the epidermis is updated, gets rid of old cells.
3. Tightness, dry skin. due to the drying effect. A cream will help to fight this, which is mandatory prescribed in the recovery period.

What are the unexpected side effects?

In addition to the consequences that will be necessary, you can encounter much more unpleasant effects. The most common of them is the lack of the desired result. This procedure does not solve all skin problems in one fell swoop, besides, there are a lot of details that must be observed (pre-peel, post-peel care) in order to get a decent result.

But no result is better than serious skin damage caused by an uncontrolled burn. Such a burn develops as a result of an incorrect peeling technique (neglect of the required acid concentration, time frame, etc.). It can also happen if the skin is too sensitive to acid.

The most common complication is hyperpigmentation. The face after chemical peeling should be protected from the sun. Most often, the responsibility for the appearance of excessive pigmentation lies with the patient, since the presence of pigment grows in direct proportion to the amount of ultraviolet radiation that enters the skin. It is not necessary after peeling to fly on vacation to warm countries. In a temperate climate, it is better to peel in the autumn-winter period.

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After peeling, a small rash or even large acne may appear, especially in the first week after the procedure. They can come off on their own, or cosmetic cleaning is required. The reason for their appearance is non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene. In the post-peeling period, it is necessary to carefully monitor the cleanliness of items that have contact with the skin (bed linen, clothes, telephone, etc.). It is worth abandoning the use of decorative cosmetics for a while - it clogs the pores.

As a result of exfoliation, crusts form that cannot be torn off. You have to wait until they give up on their own. If this is neglected, scars will appear. Scarring may be due to cosmetologist’s mistakes (high concentration of the drug or non-observance of the application time) or to the client’s skin regeneration disorders.

As a result of medium or deep peeling, an effect can be observed when a clear line is visible between the areas of the skin on which the procedure was performed and those where it was not. It depends entirely on the experience and skill of the beautician. So you need to choose a professional with recommendations, apply the best mixtures. A good doctor will advise, help in choosing the right procedure.

How to take care of your skin during the recovery period?

For all types of peeling, the same skin care measures apply. The highlight is sun protection. Recommended for use with a cream with a high level of protection against UV rays, limited time spent under the sun. A dermatologist or cosmetologist gives recommendations on the use of a cream that accelerates skin regeneration, relieves inflammation, redness, and pain.

2-3 days after the procedure, you can wash your face with water, a product with a neutral acid-base balance. While there is flaking, it is better to use water-based serums instead of greasy oil face creams. When the peeling stops, you can again use your favorite cream.

It is better to refuse:

• tanning on the beach, in the solarium;
• visits to saunas, baths, steam rooms;
• trips to the pool;
• other cosmetic procedures;
• decorative cosmetics.

More information about facial care after a chemical peel can be found in.

When can you do it again

How often peeling can be done, the doctor can individually tell. You can do a chemical peeling of the face (superficial) only once every 2 weeks. The doctor may prescribe a course of 5-7 procedures to achieve the desired effect.

For medium and deep peels, this time is much longer. It depends on the means used, which are indicated by the manufacturers. Usually this is at least 2 times longer than the duration of the recovery period.

Can I do the procedure myself?

Chemical peeling of the face can only be carried out by a cosmetologist in sterile conditions! But at home, you can do a chemical peel for the body. It is characterized by the absence of bright inflammation and redness and less danger to the skin, since on the body it is much thicker and stronger than on the face, has denser layers.

The procedure is carried out at home using purchased or self-prepared products. The composition should contain fruit acids, which are characterized by a mild effect on the stratum corneum, antiseptic properties. They moisturize the skin, rejuvenate it. Such mixtures are sold in pharmacies or specialized cosmetic stores.

The recipe for a body peeling mixture at home: mix high-fat kefir with chopped pieces of citrus fruits (lemons, oranges). This mixture must be applied to the body with light massage movements, hold for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Lactic acid in combination with fruit acids will give an excellent effect of exfoliating, whitening and moisturizing the skin.

Whatever type of peeling is chosen, the most important thing is to consult a doctor, think over the pros and cons of such a decision. After all, the consequences are sometimes much more expensive and require much more time and effort. Beauty requires sacrifice, but this sacrifice should not be health.

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