The word "peeling" is derived from the English expression "to peel", which means "shell". For the first time this procedure was used in Ancient Egypt: applied balms, oils and acid do, what today is called "chemical peeling".
In ancient Rome and Greece for these purposes to use lemon and grape juices, wine and tartaric acid, sour milk, they later came to europe. In asia, the procedure appeared in the middle ages, and quickly became the most popular cosmetic product to maintain the beauty of the skin.
Type of peel
All types of peels can be divided into two groups:
- Home peels – this includes the purchase of products and traditional recipes. The main difference between this species: the almost complete absence of trauma, the less powerful the effect and the ability to use the peel itself, without having to spend time and money to visit the salon. Folk remedies is the effect of accumulation: the longer and more regularly they use, the better the result. Home peels are not suitable for solving serious problems, however, cope with the little flaws and can be used as a preventive measure.
- Salon exfoliation , including chemical, laser, mechanical, ultrasonic, and other types. The main feature of the procedure is speed and efficiency: a few after a visit, there is a significant positive change, improve many skin problems solve, that by using the home option failed. Salon peeling is definitely a professional beautician in the office, because it implies the use of highly concentrated products and equipment to improper use, which can cause significant harm. In addition, such cleaning is not suitable for regular use.
Exposure depth peeling is divided into several types:
- Soft surface: these are homemade scrubs to maintain the appearance of the skin and cleaning. Other mainly at the cottage.
- Surface: it affects the upper Horny layer of the skin without penetrating too deep. Helps to smooth the skin, eliminate fine wrinkles and spots, narrow pores. It can also be used to prepare the skin for other cosmetic procedures.
- Median: this option is ideal for those who want to get rid of hyperpigmentation, scars, deep wrinkles, enlarged pores, and serious skin diseases. Full recovery takes several weeks, but the reviews confirm that it is worth it. After recovery, your face look younger 5-10 years.
- Deep peeling: it is necessary, after 35-50 years, when the wrinkles became much deeper, and the skin can not recover on their own. When done with the procedure I often need inpatient stay, however, the effect lasts for several years.
The result of peeling
The result of using the peel of any about the same, the main difference is the penetration depth:
- Occurs exfoliation of dead skin cells, removing the top layer, the skin becomes smooth and soft;
- Massage the skin and body, stimulates blood circulation and the production of collagen and elastin, the skin will get proper food and get younger, due to the active formation of new cells;
- Small particles and acid to penetrate the pores and clean them, allowing you to get rid of pimples, blackheads and inflammation, clear black and narrow pores;
- Through cleaning to remove the layer of excess fat, regulates the sebaceous glands, the skin becomes matte.
- After the application of peeling skin much more effectively detected, follow-up care, both at home and in beauty salons.
Homemade versions
Among the top ten recipes of the shell, which can be done at home, especially highlighted exfoliating coffee grounds and baking soda. Because of the small particles, they clean the skin and help prevent roughness, dull skin and clogged pores. Both are superficial peels. The reviews have also recommended the use of coffee body scrub.
The chemical industry in particular, note the peeling of a mixture of herbs, aspirin or hilak Forte. In stores you can find ready-made chemical peels, which contain a safe amount of acid. During application, it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions.
Popular salon peel
Salon facial peels are divided into several types in accordance with materials used. Each species has its own characteristics and can be proposed by the beautician, depending on the problem. To obtain the correct result, it is necessary, is, of course, a number of procedures.
Chemical peels
One of the most popular chemical peels are: under the influence of the acid takes place in a controlled burn that destroys the upper layer of the skin. This allows you to update the skin, to get rid of many problems. The procedure is not recommended if you have dry or overly sensitive skin.
Depending on the acid and its concentration , it is suitable for almost everyone. Superficial peels include milk (35-70%), glycolic (25 to 70%), salicylic acid (15%), almonds (30-50%), grape (25-50%), a mixture of salicylic and lactic acid specific substance. The median effect is phenol (25-35%), salicylic acid (30%), vinegar (10-40%).
Chemical peels can be done at home, but its concentration is considerably reduced to avoid side effects or burns due to improper use.
The process is the same in both cases: the cleansed face for a few minutes to apply the mixture, which is then removed with a solvent and a large amount of cold water.
Separately worth noting, meso-peeling. It is performed using glycolic acid (1%) and has almost no contraindications, redness and flaking of the skin rehabilitation. You can use it at any time of the year.
One type of chemical peel is a peeling "Sea needle". It helps to deal with keratosis, acne, premature aging skin, sun damage, enlarged pores, scars and pigmentation. The peeling is completely natural and contains minerals, trace elements and vegetable proteins, which strengthen the capillaries and has anti-inflammatory effect.
Mechanical peeling
Mechanical peeling is suitable for sensitive skin, because it does not hurt him. On cleansed skin, spray the abrasive particles, which remove the surface layer of the skin, making it supple, clean and smooth. At the same time smoothing out wrinkles, remove scars and traces of acne.
Ultrasound and laser peels
Its popularity is due to speed: a good result is noticeable almost immediately, in addition, the skin is not damaged and does not require a long recovery. During the procedure, the device is used and ultrasonic waves, which accelerate the skin metabolism and help it to upgrade itself.
Has a similar effect, laser peel, but instead of that, ultrasound is used laser. It accelerates the metabolism and helps to smooth wrinkles and remove under eye circles.
Enzyme peeling
This is the most easy and gentle exfoliating, apply a which can even to owners of dry and sensitive skin. Its effect is, because the enzymatic substances (enzymes) that improve blood circulation, stimulate collagen and has a positive effect on the immune system and the endocrine system. The enzyme peel is suitable for simple skin problems.
Contraindications to the use of the peeling
Each procedure has a number of contraindications, which must be reported to the beautician for advice. General contraindications are:
- Pregnancy and lactation, age under 18;
- Allergy and individual intolerance to the components;
- Temperature one of the virus disease, because the body is weakened by illness;
- Of acute chronic diseases;
- Herpes in the acute stage of inflammation, purulent rashes and pimples on the affected area.
Also, each chemical peel has a number of side effects, the most common are redness, swelling, violation of sensitivity, flaking. The symptoms pass in a few days.
When salon procedures required for some time to avoid sunlight, not the sun, not to visit a sauna, steam bath, swimming pool or Solarium, but also do not use any aggressive cosmetics.
Results
Peeling at home or in the salon is one of the most important ways to restore skin clarity, softness and elasticity. Depending on the purpose and condition of the skin beautician can provide a good momentum to the salon to peel, after which the result should be stored in the house. Choose the best peeling for the face depending on the person's status and problems.
In addition, the person applying the peeling of the whole body. This helps to make the skin gentle and soft, get rid of cellulite, stretch marks, inflammations, and rashes, wrinkles and excess weight. It is worth remembering that one shell is not enough: it must be supplemented by exercises, diet, massages and other treatments.