The word "peeling" comes from the English phrase "to peel", which in translation means "to cleanse the skin". For the first time this procedure was used even in Ancient Egypt: apply balms, oils and acids for the holding of what is today called "chemical peels".
In ancient Rome and Greece for these purposes used the lemon and grape juice, wine, and tartaric acid, sour milk, that I'm just as later it came to Europe. In Asia, the procedure appeared in the middle Ages and quickly became the most popular cosmetic means to preserve the beauty of the skin.
Types of peeling
All types of peeling can be roughly divided into two groups:
- Homemade scrub – this includes as store bought remedies and folk recipes. The main difference of this kind: an almost complete lack of trauma, the less pronounced the effect and the possibility to use a scrub on your own, without spending time and money to visit the salon. Folk remedies have the effect of accumulation: the longer and regularly use, the better will be the result. A homemade scrub is not suitable for solving serious problems, but perfectly cope with small defects and can be used as prevention.
- The cabin peeling – these include chemical, laser, mechanical, ultrasonic, and other types. The main feature of this procedure is the speed and effectiveness: already after a few visits, there have been significant positive changes made by many skin problems, decide which with the help of the domestic options have failed. The cabin of the peeling is done strictly by a professional beautician in the studio, as assumes the use of strongly concentrated the means and appliances, improper use of which can cause considerable damage. In addition, this type of cleaning is not suitable for frequent use.
Exposure depth of peeling is divided into several types:
- Slight surface: these include home peels, which focus on maintaining the appearance of the skin and a cleansing. Other kinds of mainly salon.
- Shallow: it affects the upper stratum corneum of the skin, not penetrating too deep. Helps to smooth skin, get rid of small wrinkles and pimples, narrow pores. Also, you can use it for preparing the skin for further cosmetic procedures.
- Medium: this option will suit those who want to get rid of hyperpigmentation, scars, deep wrinkles, enlarged pores and severe skin diseases. Total rehabilitation takes several weeks, but the testimonials confirm that it is worth it. After the restoration of the face looks younger for 5-10 years.
- Deep peeling: it is necessary for 35-50 years, when the wrinkles have become noticeably deeper, and the skin is already unable to recover on their own. After the procedures often arises the need for a stationary vacation, but the effect persists for several years.
The result of the application of peeling
The result of the application of peeling of any kind, approximately the same, the main difference is in the depth of penetration:
- Going on the exfoliation of keratinized cells, removing the top layer, the skin becomes more smooth and delicate;
- Massage the skin of the face and the body, it stimulates the blood circulation and the production of collagen and elastin, the skin gets paved food and younger due to the active formation of new cells;
- Small particles and acids penetrate into the pores and clean them, that allows to get rid of acne, acne and inflammation, clears blackheads and narrow enlarged pores;
- Thanks to the cleansing will remove the layer of excess fat in the body, controls the work of sebaceous glands, the skin gets a matte shade.
- After using the peeling is the skin much more effectively perceives the follow-up care, both home and cabin.
Home options
Among the dozens of recipes peels that can be done at home, especially excel scrub made from coffee grounds and baking soda. Due to the small particles are perfectly cleanses the skin and help fight the irregularities, the faint color of the face and the hammered pores. Both variants belong to the superficial peels. Testimonials recommend using a coffee scrub for the body.
Among the chemical and in particular on consciousness, 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 peels
The cabin peeling of the face is divided into several kinds in accordance with the used materials. Each species has its own characteristics and can be offered to the beautician, depending on the problem. For obtaining of the correct result it is necessary to conduct a course of several procedures.
Chemical peeling
One of the most popular peeling is a chemical: under the influence of acids was going on controlled burning, which destroys the top layer of skin. It allows you to fully restore the epidermis to get rid of many problems. The procedure is recommended, if it is dry or excessively sensitive skin.
Depending on the acid and its concentration is suitable for almost all. To the surface of the peeling include lactic acid (35-70%), glycolic acid (25-70%), salicylic acid (15%), almonds (30-50%), grape (25-50%), a mixture of acid and lactic acid is a special substance. The median of the influence they have phenolic (25-35%), salicylic (30%), acid (10-40%).
Chemical peeling can be performed even in home conditions, but its concentration should be in a shorter period of time so you will not face any side effects or burns due to improper use.
The process itself is the same in both cases: on the cleansed face for a few minutes is applied to the mixture, which is then removed using a solvent and a large amount of cold water.
Separately it is worth mentioning, meso-peeling. This is done with the use of glycolic acid (1%) and has virtually no contraindications, redness and flaking of the skin in the process of rehabilitation. Use it can be in any season.
One of the types of chemical peeling is exfoliation of the "Sea needle". It helps to cope with the keratosis, acne, premature aging skin, sun damage, enlarged pores, scars and pigmentation. The Peeling is completely natural and is composed of minerals, trace elements and vegetable protein, which strengthen the capillaries and have anti-inflammatory effects.
Mechanical peeling
Mechanical peeling is suitable for sensitive skin, because practically it is not traumatizing her. On cleansed sprayed abrasive particles, which removes the top layer of the skin and leaving it firmer, cleaner and smoother. At the same time smoothing out wrinkles, remove scars and traces of acne.
Ultrasonic and laser peels
Its popularity is associated with speed: a good result is noticeable almost immediately, in addition, the skin is not injured and does not require a long recovery. During the treatment the apparatus used and the ultrasonic waves, which accelerate the skin's metabolism and help her to upgrade themselves.
A similar effect has laser peeling, just place the ultrasound is used laser. It stimulates the metabolic processes and contributes to smoothing of wrinkles and removing under eye circles.
Enzyme peeling
It is the most light and gentle exfoliationthat can also apply to owners of dry and sensitive skin. Its activity is associated with enzyme substances (enzymes) that improve blood circulation, stimulate collagen production and beneficially affects the immune and the endocrine system. Enzyme peeling is suitable for solving simple skin problems.
Contraindications to the use of peeling
Each procedure has a number of contraindications, which is obliged to inform the beautician on the advice. To shared contraindications include:
- Pregnancy and period of lactation, age less than 18 years old;
- Allergy and individual intolerance of components;
- Temperature and any viral disease, because the body is weakened by illness;
- The acute form of chronic disease;
- The haze in the phase of exacerbation, inflammation, purulent rashes and pimples on the site of the impact.
Also every scrub has a number of side effects, most often occur redness of the skin, swelling, numbness, peeling. The symptoms pass a few days.
After cosmetic treatments need some time to avoid the sunlight, do not sunbathe, visit the sauna, steam bath, swimming pool or solarium, and also do not use aggressive cosmetics.
Results
Peeling at home or in the salon – this is one of the main means to return the skin purity, softness and elasticity. Depending on the purpose and condition of the skin beauticians can offer a course of good critical salon peeling, after the end of the result of which will be possible to keep at home. Choosing the best scrub for the face is directly dependent on the condition of the person and problems.
In addition to the face use a scrub to be on the whole body. This will help to keep the skin soft and smooth, get rid of cellulite, stretch marks, inflammations, and rashes, wrinkles and overweight. It is worth remembering that one peel is not enough: it is necessary to add exercises, diet, massages and other treatments.