Nowadays, the cosmetic market is filled with masks, lotions, all kinds of tonic and acid peelings. The big popularity of leaving means is due to their ability to rejuvenate the skin, eliminate scars and reduce the severity of pigment spots.
Chemical glycolic peeling is considered the best to improve the appearance and skin condition of the skin.
What it is?
Peeling glycolic acids is one of the varieties of chemical cosmetic peeling. It is carried out using a special glycolic acid, which is obtained from grapes, immature beets and sugar cane. By the way, the mention of the use of the latter for rejuvenating procedures is related to the times of ancient Egypt.
From those long ago, science stepped far ahead, and in the 70s of the last century, scientists have found a scientific substantiation of the effectiveness of fruit acids. It was proved that they actively affect the damaged upper layers of the dermis, reduce the relationship between dead cells and stimulate the production of collagen.
The glycolic acid concentrate was first tested on a person in 1996, then more than 40 people with the most various cosmetic problems took part in testing. Already a month later, 90% of the subjects have noted a significant improvement in the state of the skin, a reduction in the horn layer, reducing the number of shallow wrinkles and the improvement of the complexion of the face. This is exactly what led to the widespread spread of glycolic acid in the beauty industry.
The procedure has the most favorable effect on the skin:
- Rejuvenates - due to the penetration of acid deep inside the skin begins intensive collagen production, as well as those responsible for the elasticity of fibroblast tissues. The consequence of these processes is to increase the skin turgora, smoothing the relief, as well as the reduction in the depth and number of small wrinkles.
- Purifies - glycolic acid in comparison with the rest of the fruit components has a rather low molecular weight, so it penetrates much deeper and effectively fights with oroging cells in various layers of epidermis.
- Demonstrates the effect of lifting, that is, simply pulls the skin. The essence of this phenomenon is due to the fact that when the acid with the intercellular space of the cell, the latter swells, the result becomes an increase in the elasticity of soft tissues, the alternation and the suspended contour of the face.
- Eliminates inflammation - glycolic acid is widely used to effectively combat acne and ugly acne. The impact of the active component significantly reduces inflammatory processes and reduces the manifestations of foci of infection on the skin of the face.
- Moisturizes - after the procedure of chemical fruit peeling, the skin becomes more moisturized, the acid-alkaline balance is normalized, the work of the sebaceous glands is intensified, and all exchange processes in the skin are optimized.
Such a number of positive effects are associated with ease of penetration into different layers of skin and high efficiency of its impact, the appeal to the glycolic peeling procedure allows you to refresh my face for a very short time.
The advantages of peeling based on fruit acids are obvious:
- The patient practically does not experience pain during the procedure;
- wrinkles smoothed very quickly;
- The first results are visible already a few hours later;
- The recovery period is rather short.
However, it is impossible to forget that the ideal cosmetic procedure has not yet been created, and glycolic peeling, like many other cosmetic manipulations, is no exception.
The disadvantages of such cleaning include:
- probability of complications (peeling, redness, finedness);
- lack of result in some cases;
- High cost of salon procedures.
If you are resorting to home peeling, then in this case there are often errors with dosages of active ingredients, which can cause burns, up to the appearance of scars.
Views
Peeling, conducted by fruit acids, can be superficial. Middle and deep. For each of them, various concentrations of glycol drugs are used - from 5 to 70%.
Surface treatment allows you to get rid of the burned stratum. The same method is optimal if it is necessary to prevent the prevention of acne and acne. Such a procedure makes skin more tender, eliminates freckles and pigment spots, and in addition, smoothes small wrinkles.
The benefits of this approach include minimal trauma procedures.
The middle peeling affects the layers located more deeply, in some cases even penetrates the tissue near the basal membrane. At the same time, fructic acid practically fully affects the epidermis, due to which the effect of smoothing wrinkles is achieved, scars and scars are eliminated, and the skin chances are minimized.
This type of manipulation can be carried out only in the cabin under the control of an experienced specialist. The rehabilitation period is 1-2 weeks, during which it is necessary to accurately follow all the recommendations of the cosmetologist.
Deep peeling is the most aggressive type of exposure, but at the same time the most effective. In this case, fruit acid (its concentration reaches 70%) reaches the mesh skin layer, which is started by the processes of its active recovery. Such a procedure is used to combat deep wrinkles and folds, allows you to reduce pigmentation and smooth the large scars. From a medical point of view, such peeling is comparable to surgical intervention, which is carried out with mandatory anesthesia (local or general).
The term of skin restoration after deep glycolic peeling is at least 20 days, and sometimes reaches 1.5 months.
Such manipulations at home are categorically not recommended by experts, since concentrated acid requires marginal caution in the application, otherwise the appearance of burns and strong allergic reactions is not excluded.
Indications
Cosmetologists advise to contact the Glycolic rejuvenation of the epidermis in the following situations:
- Active aging of the skin;
- the appearance of small wrinkles;
- the presence of scars and scars left after acne
- dryness and severe skin peeling;
- The formation of stretch marks that often occur after pregnancy, as well as as a result of serious weight loss;
- excessive skin salinity;
- reducing pigment type;
- Debrity and reduced skin elasticity.
In addition, peeling is used everywhere in the preparation stages for the deepest laser influence.
Contraindications
Glycolic peeling is a very serious procedure regardless of whether the solution of which concentration is used. Even the minimum breach of the technology, as well as the wrong skin care in the recovery period, is quite often harmful to the skin and instead of the expected effect lead to additional problems.
Peeling, especially chemical, has a number of contraindications, among them:
- inflammatory processes on the processed area of the skin;
- the presence of allergies to the active component of the drug;
- Herpes in the acute stage;
- Fresh tan (usually a reddish shade);
- The presence of warts in large quantities;
- purulent inflammation on the surface of the skin.
Pilling is not recommended for certain diseases:
- oncology;
- diabetes;
- fever, elevated temperature;
- Cardiovascular diseases;
- asthma.
It should not be piling with glycolic compositions of pregnant and nursing women, as well as persons with individual non-continuity of the composition.
Tip: Chemical peeling is preferably carried out in the autumn-winter period. In the summer, when the activity of ultraviolet rays is maximum, at the recovery stage, a wide variety of complications may occur.
Holding
The procedure of glycolic peeling includes two main stages - preparation and directly peeling. The sequence of actions and their time must be strictly observed, even minimal excess or, on the contrary, reducing the exposure duration is not allowed.Stages of purification
Peeling the skin of the face with the use of glycolic acid is carried out in a strict sequence of manipulations. The deviation from the rules of procedure is categorically unacceptable.
Glycolic peeling must be preceded by the preparation, which begins 10 days before the procedure and is gradual introduction of fruit acid in weak concentration - no more than 5%. In addition, cosmetics should be used, the PH of which is within 3-5%, which will allow to align the acid-alkaline balance of the skin, soften its upper layer and prepare for the further powerful influence of the chemical component.
For different types of skin, the preparation scheme for glycolic peeling varies:
- If the skin is fat, then within one week you should apply cosmetics with additives 1 time per day, and from 7 to 10 days a little increase the number of influences to two - in the morning and in the evening;
- With normal skin, the means to apply twice a day, but if the skin starts to peel, then the number of procedures should be reduced to one;
- With dry skin, the drug is used once a day throughout the phase of preparation for chemical cleaning.
2 days before the procedure, it is necessary to put on the hand in the place of bending the elbow, the main tool that is planned to be used for peeling - if itching, the burning is either formed edema, then this can be considered a sign of an allergic reaction to the tool. In this case, the concentration of the active component when conducting processing, you should take the minimum or try other cleaning options, for example, dairy exfoliation.
Directly peeling is performed in the following sequence:
- First, the person is cleared, remnants of decorative cosmetics are removed, as well as traces of dust and dirt - for this usually use lotions and gels.
- Next, degreasing the skin. It is known that particles of fat are detaining glycolic acid and do not let it inside the epidermis, so if you do not get rid of fat, then you do not have to wait for any effect on the procedure. That is why before peeling, the cosmetologist is rubbing skin cover with a special degreasing tonic, paying particular attention to all the mouths of the rigorous streams.
- Further, the cosmetologist pours the active ingredient into a small container and with the help of cotton sticks distributes it all over the face. It must be done quickly so that the composition penetrates the deep layers as evenly uniform. In order for the patient did not experience pain with deep and median peeling, the flow of cold air is sent to her face, which facilitates its condition.
- A few minutes later, the acidic composition is neutralized. Most often for this use saline. Its use ceases the effect of acid and leads the pH to the normal meaning, disappearance of discomfort and burning sensation.
- A special calming mask is applied to the face, and then the nutrient cream.
Some women make glycolic peeling themselves at home. Professional cosmetologists are categorically against independent manipulations with acid solutions, but the desire of a woman becoming more beautiful, spending a minimum of funds, forces many to ignore such advice.
In this case, you should know how to properly lead the glycolic rejuvenation of the house without harming its health and appearance.
It should be valid in accordance with the following instructions:
- Traces of cosmetics are removed, and the purified skin is covered with lotion;
- With a cotton swab, it is necessary to gently apply the drug with a minimum concentration of fruit acid;
- After 5 minutes again take a cotton swab, to be treated with a neutralizer and wash the glycolic composition:
- wash cool water;
- Apply a softening cream.
If at any point during independent peeling, you felt pain and burning sensation, you should immediately stop the procedure.
Care
During the reduction period, the skin requires special care for 7-40 days depending on the depth of the penetration of glycolic acid.
During the first week, it is necessary to limit the stay in the sun, but if the need to go out into the street is still present, it is necessary to use sunscreen, even if peeling was carried out in winter. Otherwise, the likelihood of pigmentation is high.
Within 10 days, you should not attend a sauna or bath, it is also better to give up hikes to the solarium.
At least 7 days it is necessary to forget about decorative cosmetics, and only those drugs that are prescribed as a cosmetologist are used as a leaving, since they, as a rule, have an increased regenerating capacity and stimulate more active renewal of skin cells.
It is not worth playing sports during this period, since high activity causes an increase in body temperature and a tide of blood to the skin, including the face.
It is very important: at the stage of the healing of the skin of the skin, the skin is updated, and this process is accompanied by a strong peeling. At the same time, dead tissues are separated and hanging, forming small crusts. They should not be skidding under any circumstances. Maximum that can be done is to gently cut off their manicure scissors.
Keep in mind that the more high-quality skin care at the rehabilitation stage, the more efficient the final result of chemical peeling will be effective. Any violation of the doctor's recommendations can lead to the most unpleasant consequences and directly the opposite result - the appearance of spots and scars.
Manufacturers
When working with any chemicals in the cosmetology industry, it is extremely important to use products of reliable manufacturers, the quality of drugs of which does not cause any doubt. Let's give a small overview of the most popular funds.
"New Line" is a Russian peeling created by Cora.
Assortment list includes several variants of drugs containing glycolic acid.
- Raspberry peeling is used for the problematic skin of the face, prone to the appearance of acne. Under the influence of the drug between densely skin cells, communication is weakened, which leads to exfoliation of a dead layer and the launch of regenerating processes that stimulate the active appearance of new cells. The content of glycolic acid in this peeling is 26% pH - 2.3.
- Cranberry peeling is used to combat age-related skin changes, including photobores and hyperkeratosis. The concentration of the active component is 40%, pH at 2.3. Peeling is used for medium and depth cleaning only under the supervision of a cosmetologist.
- Brushing peeling recommend applying effective rejuvenation on the dry skin of the face. This drug can be used at any time of the year, but in the summer its use must be accompanied by the use of sunscreens at the recovery stage.
GlycolicPeel Whitening is another Russian brand that produces peelings, which are used everywhere to slow down the processes of aging, rejuvenation and improving the condition of the skin prone to excess pigmentation.
The Spanish brand Neopeeel also created an excellent series of funds for aggressive peeling based on fruit acids. Depending on the type of product, the concentration of glycolic acid can be from 20 to 70%, and the pH varies in the range of 1.5-3.3.
Glycilic cosmetics are optimal for effective struggle against aging processes, it is most often used on mature skin with explicit signs of age-related changes.
Allura Esthetics is a peeling that actively opposes natural aging, and in addition, eliminates hyperpigmentation, reduces the severity of scars and stretch marks. This drug is fighting well with any unaesthetic effects of acne and stimulates the synthesis of collagen fibers.
Tockani Cosmetics Premium is peeling on the basis of glycolic acid, which not only effectively removes the upper layers of the skin, but also contributes to an increase in the production of elastin fibers.
The products "Belita", Caudalie and money with chitosan have proven well established.
Recommendations
Despite the fact that the use of glycolic peelings is considered a relatively safe procedure, as evidenced by feedback, complications may appear in certain situations. Let us dwell in more detail on the problems and negative consequences of cleaning and their causes.
Burn 1 or 2 degrees often occurs if the concentration of the drug is selected illiterately or if the duration of the procedure was overestimated. In this case, there is a burning sensation and pain appear. It is necessary to immediately apply the neutralizer and wash the face to cool with cool water, after which it is implanted with an antitrer and wait for a complete recovery.
Pigmentation can be a consequence of violations of the rules established for the recovery period - staying in the sun, visiting the pools and saunas, as well as solarium, incorrectly selected leaving drugs. The emergence of such an inesttic effect is easier to prevent, get rid of it much more problematic.
The rash can be a consequence of allergies on the main component of the drug. That is why it is very important before the start of the procedures to spend the test on the skin. In any case, when irritation appears, contact a specialist, and if the response to peeling is accompanied by an edema and difficulty breathing, immediately cause ambulance.
Excessive dryness - common consequence. In this case, it makes sense to visit the cosmetologist, which will prescribe more efficient moisturizing leaving.
Remember that glycolic peeling requires mandatory compliance with all the necessary preparation rules, and the rehabilitation and restoration of the skin. Following all recommendations of the Doctor will significantly reduce the risk of complications from the procedure.
About how the glycolic peeling procedure is carried out, see the following video.