The word "peeling" is derived from the English term "to peel", which means "shell". For the first time this procedure has been used in Ancient Egypt: balm, oil, and acid, to carry out what today is called "chemical peeling".
In Ancient Rome and Greece for this purpose, the use of lemon and grape juice, wine, and tartaric acid, sour milk, they later came to Europe. In Asia, the procedure, which appeared in the Middle ages and quickly became the most popular cosmetic product to maintain the beauty of the skin.
Types of peels
All types of peels can be divided into two groups:
- At home peels – this includes the purchase of the products and traditional recipes. The main difference of this type: the almost complete absence of trauma, a less pronounced influence and the ability to use a scrub on your own, without spending time and money to visit the salon. Folk remedies that have the effect of accumulation: the longer and more regularly they use, the better the result. At home peels are not suitable for solving serious problems, however, is faced with the slight imperfections and can be used as prophylactics.
- Salon peeling including chemical, laser, mechanical, ultrasonic, and other types. The main feature of the procedure are speed and efficiency: after a few visits, there is an important positive change, to heal many skin problems to solve, that is with the use of home option failed. Salon exfoliation is strictly a professional cosmetologist in the office, as this includes the use of high concentrated products and equipment, the inappropriate use of which can cause considerable damage. In addition, such cleaning is not suitable for frequent use.
Exposure depth peeling is divided into several types:
- Soft surface: these include home peels, to maintain the appearance of the skin and for cleaning. Other types of predominantly cabin.
- Surface: it affects the upper Horny layer of the skin without penetrating too deeply. 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.
- The 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 a few weeks, but the reviews confirm that it is worth it. After processing, the face is looking younger by 5-10 years.
- Deep exfoliation: this is necessary after 35-50 years old, when the wrinkles became much deeper, and the skin cannot recover on its own. After that, when you undergo the procedure often need a hospital stay, but the effect lasts for several years.
The result of the exfoliation
The result of the use of shells of all types about the same, the main difference is in the depth of penetration:
- Comes a scrub of dead skin cells, remove the top layer, the skin becomes smooth and soft;
- Massage the skin and body, accelerates the blood circulation and the production of collagen and elastin, the skin becomes a proper diet and getting younger due to the active formation of new cells;
- Fine particles, and acid to penetrate into the pores and clean them, which allows you to get rid of pimples, blackheads and inflammation, clear black spots and narrow pores;
- Through cleaning to remove the layer of excess fatthat regulates the sebaceous glands, the skin gets a matte finish.
- After application of scrub the skin much more effectively perceive the monitoring of care, both for home and the salon.
The home versions
Between the dozens of recipes peels that can be done at home, especially highlighted by exfoliating with coffee grounds and baking soda. Due to the small particles that clean the skin and helps prevent the roughness, dull complexion and clogged pores. Both are superficial peels. The opinion also recommend using a coffee body scrub.
Between the chemical in particular, note the peeling of a mixture of herbs, aspirin or hilak Forte. In the shops you can find ready-made chemical peels, which contain a safe amount of acid. During use it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions.
Popular salon peels
Salon facial peels are divided into several types in accordance with materials used. Each type has its own characteristics and may be proposed by the cosmetologist depending on the problem. To obtain the correct result it is necessary to have a course of several procedures.
Chemical peels
One of the most popular chemical peels is: under the influence of the acid occurs in a controlled, burn that destroys the upper layer of the skin. This allows you to update the epidermis, how 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 is suitable for almost all. Superficial peels include milk (35-70%), glycolic (25-70%), salicylic (15%), almonds (30-50%), grape (25-50%), a mixture of salicylic and lactic acid with a specific substance. The median impact, and have a phenolic (25-35%), salicylic (30%), acetic (10-40%).
Chemical peels can be performed at home, but its concentration must be significantly less to avoid unwanted side effects or burns due to improper use.
The procedure is the same in both cases: on the cleansed face for a few minutes, to the mixture, which is then removed with a solvent and a large amount of cold water.
Specifically , it should be noted meso-exfoliation. This is accomplished with the use of glycolic acid (1%) and has almost no contraindications, redness and flaking of the skin in the rehabilitation process. You can use it any time of the year.
One of the types of chemical peeling is the peeling "Sea needle". It helps to deal with keratosis, acne, premature skin aging, sun damage, enlarged pores, scars and pigmentation. The Peeling is completely natural and consist of minerals, trace elements and vegetable proteins, which strengthen the capillaries and has anti-inflammatory action.
Mechanical exfoliation
Mechanical exfoliation is suitable for sensitive skin, as it does not hurt her. On clean skin, a spray of abrasive particles, which remove the top layer of the skin making it more supple, clean and smooth. At the same time smoothing wrinkles, removing scars and marks from acne.
Ultrasound and laser peels
Its popularity arises from the speed: a good result is noticeable almost immediately, in addition to the skin is not damaged and does not require a long recovery. During the procedure, the device is used and the ultrasonic waves speed up the metabolism of the skin and helps to update.
It has a similar effect, laser peel, but instead of ultrasound is used laser. Stimulates the metabolism and helps to smooth wrinkles and eliminate under-eye circles.
Enzyme exfoliation
This is the most simple and gentle scrub, apply a which can even holders of dry and sensitive skin. Its effect is due to enzymatic substances (enzymes) that improve circulation, stimulate collagen and have a positive effect on the immune and endocrine system. An enzyme peel is suitable for simple problems with the skin.
Contra-indications for the use of exfoliation
Each process has several contraindications, which must inform the beautician for advice. Common contraindications include:
- Pregnancy and lactation, age under 18 years of age;
- Allergy and individual intolerance to the components;
- The temperature of a viral disease, because the body is weakened due to the disease;
- The acute form of 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 ones are redness, swelling, violation of sensitivity, flaking. The symptoms pass in a few days.
According to salon procedures requires some time, to avoid the sunlight, not the sun, not to visit the sauna, steam room, swimming pool or Solarium, but also do not use of aggressive cosmetic products.
Results
Exfoliation at home or a salon is one of the main ways to restore skin clarity, softness and elasticity. Depending on the purpose and condition of the skin, the beautician can offer a good rate of salon peels, after which the result will be to maintain in the house. Selection of the best peeling for the face depends on the status of the person and the problem.
In addition, that the person that uses the peel on the whole body. This will help to make the skin gentle and soft to get rid of cellulite, stretch marks, inflammations, and rashes, wrinkles and excess body weight. It is worth remembering that one peel is not enough: it must be supplemented by exercises, diet, massages and other treatments.