Medium peeling at home. Median peeling as a way to perfect facial skin! Possible side effects

Svetlana Markova

Beauty is like gem: the simpler it is, the more precious!

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Problematic skin always requires special care. As a rule, to eliminate troubles such as blackheads and pimples, many women often use light and effective method- facial peeling at home. The procedure for cleaning the surface layer by removing dead skin cells was known to the ancient Egyptians. Today, peeling is the most popular service that can be used in a beauty salon, but it is easy to do it yourself at home, the main thing is to follow certain rules.

What is a facial peel

The cosmetic procedure for removing dead epidermal cells of different depths is called peeling - from the English "to peel", which translates as "sand" or "strongly scrape". Mechanical manipulations that are performed at home clean and exfoliate the skin well, but at the same time have a shallow effect. A strong, rejuvenating, pronounced effect is given by a chemical type of peeling. As a rule, it will require special equipment, cosmetic preparations, and professional knowledge.

Home peeling for the face improves skin nutrition, starts the mechanism of its regeneration, while it well eliminates shallow wrinkles, minor defects (scars, bumps, enlarged pores, age spots). This procedure, due to the forced renewal of the epidermis, is undesirable for up to 25 years, because. natural self-regulation may be disrupted.

Varieties of peeling

You can free the skin from sebaceous secretion, mud plugs, dead particles at home using a special cleansing procedure. There are chemical, mechanical and laser peels, which have a deep, superficial and median effect on the skin. As a rule, mechanical and median peels are more often used at home. They affect only the upper or middle layers of the epidermis, improve color, remove dead cells, and stimulate regeneration.

Mechanical

Exfoliation is like polishing the surface. Mechanical peeling at home for the face can be deep (microcrystalline) and superficial (brossage, mask-film, gommage). The service of microdermabrasion or microcrystalline cleansing can only be used in the cosmetologist's office, because it requires special technological equipment.

Brossage is the gentlest cleaning agent and can be done at home with a soft brush. Gommage is based on fruit acids(fig, pineapple), which, by weakening the connection of the stratum corneum, help to gently remove it. Mechanical peeling is carried out using small aluminum particles. If the exfoliation procedure is carried out at home, precautions should be taken:

the area around the eyes should be avoided;
scrubs are used only after passing the sensitivity test;
the intensity of movements should be moderate;
after all the manipulations, you can use a fat cream.

Chemical peeling for the face at home

Exfoliation or chemical, acid peeling, depending on the degree of exposure, can be deep or superficial. For such cleansing at home, a variety of gommage creams and chemicals are used. The course of therapy includes 10 procedures and is recommended for women under 35 years of age. After their application, a burning sensation may be felt. When performing chemical cleaning, scrubs with plant enzymes, organic alpha-hydroxy acids (retinoic, malic, phytic) are often used.

Due to the action of chemical components, several layers of dead cells are exfoliated at once, which helps to stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin. The effect of the procedure will be an increase in elasticity and rejuvenation. Chemical peels have several types of intensity:

deep is carried out using a solution of phenol;
the basis for cleaning the middle layers is trichloroacetic acid, its concentration ranges from 20 to 50 percent;
for surface dry cleaning, scrubs with calcium chloride, glycolic and salicylic acid are used.

laser

One of the most popular rejuvenation techniques is laser peeling, which is based on the use of light radiation. The advantage of its use is: painlessness, the ability to adjust the depth of penetration of the beam, the minimum likelihood of side effects. Exfoliation can be done with two types of machines:

Erbiev. This method got its name from the chemical used for cleaning. Erbium filters the laser beam, evaporating only the keratinized upper cells, while it does not cause mechanical damage.
Carbon dioxide. Such a device is capable of performing deep exfoliation with amazing accuracy. Works on carbon dioxide. Carrying out laser cleaning requires preliminary preparation: it is necessary to stop visiting the solarium in advance.

Indications for the procedure

The recipe for beauty is proper care. Women should not avoid cosmetic procedures, but they should not be abused either. Young girls with oily skin should choose scrubs, gommages are more suitable for dry skin. Peeling is indicated in the following cases:

photoaging;
dull complexion;
enlarged pores;
hyperpigmentation;
acne, post-acne, comedones, black dots;
reduced turgor, i.e. the skin is not elastic, flabby;
ingrown hairs or scars;
age-related changes;
facial irregularities.

Facial peeling at home - recipes

To look younger, it is necessary to act on the deeper layers of the skin. Such a cosmetic procedure will help restore elasticity, smooth wrinkles, eliminate capillary stars and pigmentation. As a rule, facial cleaning services are offered in clinics and beauty parlors, but it is worth it. big money. You can consult a dermatologist about contraindications and do your own face peeling at home. The main thing is to correctly determine your skin type.

For normal skin

The right scrub is able to prevent a decrease in tone, slow down the aging process, and support cells during beriberi or bad weather conditions. Cleansing procedures done at home help eliminate existing age signs and small physiological and cosmetic defects. Most popular recipes:

1. Coffee scrub. To get rid of keratinized scales, you can use ground grains or grounds. For this you will need: honey, coffee and olive oil in equal proportions (per teaspoon). Mode of application:

All ingredients should be mixed thoroughly.
Next, the resulting scrub is applied in a circular motion on the face.
Can be lightly massaged.
Leave the mass for 10 minutes.
After washing with water, apply a nourishing mask.

2. Sour cream. This cleaning will help remove bumps and roughness. To prepare the composition, you will need half a glass of sour cream, a tablespoon of fine salt. Application:

The ingredients should be mixed thoroughly.
Then you need to take an old toothbrush with natural bristles and dip it in the prepared composition.
With small circular movements along the massage lines, you should carefully treat your face.
This cleaning must be done for 3 minutes.
Next, you need to wash with warm water, blot your face with a napkin.

3. Fruit peeling. Before using the composition, it is necessary to cleanse the skin. For cooking, you will need 100 g of pineapple pulp, a tablespoon of oatmeal and, if desired, kefir or cream. Application:

All products must be mixed well.
Apply a thin layer on the face.
Leave for approximately 10 minutes.
Wash off with warm water.

For combined type

Combination skin is the most demanding to care for. In addition to daily moisturizing and cleansing procedures, it is necessary to regularly cleanse. Only an integrated approach will help to align the structure of tissues, normalize metabolic processes. Most popular recipes:

1. Cranberry-lingonberry. To prepare it, you will need crushed berries (one tablespoon each), two drops of orange oil, oatmeal, a teaspoon of brown sugar and a drop of almond oil. Mode of application:

All ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
The resulting composition, slightly rubbing, should be applied to a clean face.
Next, you need to gently massage the skin for a minute.
The mass should be left for about 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

2. Egg. This procedure is carried out once a month. The session should be 5 minutes long. To prepare the mixture, you need a tablespoon oatmeal, half a teaspoon of table salt and honey, one yolk. Application:

Apply the resulting mass to a damp, clean face and gently massage it.
Leave the mixture for about 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

3. Dairy. The procedure is ideal for combination skin. The composition of the mixture includes a tablespoon of powdered milk and half a tablespoon of cosmetic clay. Application:

All ingredients must be mixed thoroughly.
Optionally, you can add honey, jojoba oil and sea salt.
The resulting mixture should be applied to a cleansed face and left for 10 minutes.
You can wash off the mass with warm water.

For oily skin

This type is important for deep cleansing of pores and their narrowing. Oily skin that does not undergo regular cosmetic procedures, in short term will become a breeding ground for bacteria, which often leads to inflammation. Peeling is a reliable method of getting rid of sebum, dirt and germs. Most popular recipes:

1. Sugar. After using this cleansing, the skin will become smooth and matte, while the oily sheen will disappear. The recipe does not require hard-to-find ingredients. For cooking, you only need baby soap, a teaspoon of sugar. Application:

Soap should be well lathered in hands.
Apply the foam on the face, while avoiding the eyelid area.
Next, pour sugar into the palm of your hand and massage your face in a circular motion for two minutes.
Wash off the mixture with cool water.
You can use baking soda instead of sugar.

2. Cucumber. Such cleaning will help to achieve a rejuvenating effect. To prepare the mixture, you will need a fresh cucumber, salt, oatmeal and 2 drops of rose oil. Application:

Cut the peel from a fresh cucumber, chop the pulp, squeeze the juice.
Next, mix a teaspoon of iodized salt with a large tablespoon of oatmeal in a bowl.
Cucumber juice should be gradually introduced into the resulting dry mixture until a homogeneous mushy mass is formed.
Then add rose oil to the composition.
Massage the face with the resulting scrub for 2 minutes and leave for another ten.
Wash off the mixture with warm water.

3. Almond peeling. Such cleaning will effectively remove the unpleasant oily sheen. For cooking, you need a teaspoon of cosmetic clay and the same amount of ground nuts. Application:

It is necessary to mix all the ingredients (you can use ground shells, seaweed, medicinal herbs instead of almonds).
Dilute the resulting mass with water to a state of sour cream. Apply the mixture on the face, gently massaging the skin for 2 minutes.
After that, you can wash with warm water.

For dry

Caring for this type of skin has a number of features that obey the main principle - a gentle effect. Given the sensitivity of dry skin to external influences, you should choose products with a mild exfoliating effect. You can stop at ready-made preparations or apply folk recipes with natural products. Most Popular:

1. Citrus-curd. This mixture perfectly softens the skin, while making it soft and smooth. To prepare the mass, you will need 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese and milk, orange zest and lemon oil(on a teaspoon). Application:

All ingredients must be mixed well.
Next, the resulting mixture, gently rubbing, should be applied to the face.
After 7 minutes, you need to wash with warm water.

2. Strawberry. Most delicious recipe, in its composition has simple affordable products that can be purchased at any store. To prepare the mixture, you will need pink clay, a tablespoon of sour cream and strawberries. Application:

You must first mix the chopped berries with sour cream.
Then add clay.
The resulting mass should be applied to the face with massage movements.
Massage the skin for 5 minutes.
Then leave the mask for another 7 minutes.
Wash off with room temperature water.

3. Oatmeal. This procedure should be carried out in a course of 15 days before bedtime, after which a rest for a couple of months is necessary. For cooking, you need water, a tablespoon of bran and oatmeal. Application:

It is necessary to grind all the components in a coffee grinder, pour 3 tablespoons of water.
Mix everything until smooth.
The mixture should be applied to the face.
Next, wash with warm water, apply cream.
If one of the ingredients is missing, you can make a one-component mask, while doubling the amount of the available product.

How to do a face peel at home

To maintain the normal functioning of the glands and return the skin to a healthy look, it is recommended to cleanse. As a rule, the frequency of procedures depends on the type of skin. Oily should be cleaned weekly. For dry, you can do the cleansing once a month. Combined and normal - should be treated every 2 weeks. Complications can sometimes occur after the procedure, especially on highly sensitive skin. The reasons may be a violation of recommendations for use, individual intolerance to the components.

Experienced cosmetologists advise deep peeling only in winter and autumn. At other times of the year, mechanical effects on the skin due to direct sunlight are not allowed. In addition, when performing cleansing at home, you must adhere to certain rules:

An allergy test must be done before the procedure. To do this, a little mixture should be applied to the elbow, wait 10 minutes, rinse and evaluate the result. If there is no redness, you can safely do the cleaning.
The epidermis should be covered only with a thin layer, without violating the exposure time. If you neglect this advice, there may be a risk of burns, especially from chemical compounds.
The face must first be cleaned with lotion or tonic. Do not apply the mass to the area around the eyes. This area is sensitive.
At the end of the procedure, you should refrain from using decorative cosmetics. She clogs pores.

Contraindications

There are practically no contraindications for surface cleaning. The main thing is to take into account the degree and type of skin sensitivity. Rarely, an allergic reaction to the components of the cosmetic mixture may occur. The situation is different if deep peeling is required. Before performing it, you should consult a beautician. The main contraindications for the procedure are:

Facial peeling at home. Drug from a pharmacy for peeling.

Facial peeling at home helps to eliminate dead skin cells, improves its color and texture. The procedure should not be done more than twice a week. Otherwise, severe irritation may occur on the face.

Varieties of peeling

There are several types of peeling:

Median.
Deep.
Surface.

Deep peeling allows you to achieve more pronounced results. But after the procedure, the skin needs time to recover. Median peeling is a safer cosmetic procedure. When it is carried out at home, it is recommended to use trichloroacetic acid. This tool helps smooth wrinkles, improves skin elasticity.

Women with oily skin should use salicylic acid for a cosmetic procedure. The product has disinfecting properties. Salicylic acid normalizes the function of the sebaceous glands, eliminates redness on the face.

Owners of oily skin can also use products made on the basis of:

coffee grounds;
sugar cane;
willow bark;
apricot kernels;
medicinal herbs.

Indications and contraindications

Chemical peels are effective for the following problems:

the presence of wrinkles on the face;
dysfunction of the sebaceous glands;
excessive dryness of the skin;
dark circles under the eyes or age spots.

Peeling stimulates the production of elastin. It helps eliminate acne.

A cosmetic procedure should be abandoned if there are the following contraindications:

an allergic reaction to the components of folk remedies;
the presence of warts on the face;
herpes;
dermatitis;
eczema;
increase in body temperature;
severe heart disease;
the presence of scratches or cuts on the face;
increased blood pressure.

What is a medium peel?

The means used during the procedure activate the process of cell renewal, eliminate age-related changes. Median facial peeling at home should be carried out by women who have crossed the thirty-year milestone.

Important! Facial peeling with acids is recommended, first of all, for women with problem skin. During the procedure, salicylic acid, endowed with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, is actively used.

Using glycolic acid at home

Glycolic acid is recommended for medium or superficial peeling. For independent performance of the procedure, a preparation of 25% concentration is used. 40% glycolic acid is intended for use in beauty salons. Masks made on the basis of this drug are applied to problem areas for 5 minutes. Then the face is thoroughly rinsed with water.

Note! After applying products based on glycolic acid, irritation may occur on the face. In order to reduce the likelihood of redness, you should avoid contact with direct sunlight for two days after the procedure, and temporarily stop using decorative cosmetics.

Benefits of Retinoic Acid

Products containing retinoic acid are applied to the face for 25 minutes. After this time, the cosmetic composition is washed off with water.

The procedure allows you to even out the skin relief, removes age spots. To achieve a pronounced effect, peeling is done once a week for a month and a half.

Popular cosmetic blends

If a woman regularly exfoliates her face at home, the recipes from the table below will be useful to her.

Tool name	Application scheme
Cosmetic blend made from coffee grounds	Coffee grounds are endowed with pronounced exfoliating properties. It goes well with sour cream, cream, milk. In the presence of oily skin, coffee grounds are mixed with whey, curdled milk or kefir. Funds from coffee grounds Apply with light massaging movements to pre-moistened skin. After 25 minutes, the cosmetic mixture is washed off alternately with warm and cool water.
Freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice	The drink is combined with milk in equal proportions. Add a tablespoon of salt to the resulting mixture. The resulting homogeneous mass is rubbed into the skin for 2 minutes. After that, the cosmetic composition is washed off with cold water.
Bodyagi-based mixture	2 tablespoons of bodyagi are poured with hydrogen peroxide until a mass with a mushy consistency is obtained. The mixture is applied to the face for 20 minutes. The agent is washed off with warm water. After peeling, the skin is gently wiped with a terry towel.
Crushed Rice Mask	5 grams of crushed rice are combined with two tablespoons of cottage cheese. Olive oil is added to the resulting mass (in the amount of ½ teaspoon). The cosmetic composition is heated, the resulting mixture should be applied to thoroughly cleansed skin for 20 minutes.
Cosmetic mixture of oatmeal and nuts	To prepare the product, you need to grind 2 tablespoons of cereal in a coffee grinder. The resulting mass is combined with almonds in a ratio of 1: 1. After that, 5 ml of 20% fat cream and strong brewed tea are mixed in a separate container. Then 3 drops of rose aroma oil are added to the product. All pre-prepared ingredients are mixed. The remedy is infused for 20 minutes. The cosmetic mixture is applied to a pre-moistened face and neck area with massaging movements. The product is kept on the face for 25 minutes. After the specified time, the cosmetic composition is washed off. After the end of the procedure, the skin is smeared with a cream with a greasy consistency. Women with oily skin can replace rose essential oil with lemon essence.

Peeling, carried out at home, has a positive effect on the skin. However, there are certain contraindications to the procedure.

After undergoing a facial cleansing procedure in the salon, many women are wondering - is it possible to do a chemical facial peel at home? The answer is yes, but there are a few caveats.

It is unlikely that you will be able to carry out a deep cleansing of the face on your own. And the point is not at all in the absence of drugs for such a procedure - you can find them. Safety and absence of complications is the main aspect.

But superficial cleansing with all kinds of preparations and home remedies is even welcome.

Let's delve into the heart of the matter.

Before proceeding with the choice of a drug for peeling at home, it is necessary to conduct an “internal investigation” - let's call it this:

highlight the problems that you want to get rid of through the procedure;
choose the appropriate type of peeling;
conduct pre-peel preparation and stock up on knowledge about post-peel care.

Now let's move on to the types of self-peeling. All the tools used can be divided into four groups:

natural products that are available at home or can be purchased at the store. We choose those that have a peeling effect and on their basis we compose our own composition (recipes for the most effective ones are attached);
professional tools that are used to perform the procedure in salons. They can be purchased in specialized stores. Professional peeling at home is a great alternative to salon care. But carefully read the composition of the product, not only the effect, but also your safety depends on it.;
pharmaceutical products with a peeling effect. In pharmacies there are medicines with which you can not only cleanse the epidermis, but also have a therapeutic effect on “damaged” skin;
products from shops selling components for soap making, making cosmetics.

Considering peeling with pharmaceutical products, you should pay special attention to finished products. This is the best, safest option, since the composition is balanced and the risk of side effects is almost zero. For example, among enzyme peelings, Enzyme-Salicylic Peeling Stop Problems is very popular. It is great for young skin, cleanses and prepares the epidermis before application. nourishing masks or using creams.

Acid chemical peels are more complex and more aggressive. However, such formulations are able to deal with a large number of problems and can be used at any age.

There are ready-made products with these active ingredients. Very often, acids are part of professional scrubs used for home peeling. However, you can purchase a single acid at a pharmacy or a specialized store and create a product for yourself on your own.

The most commonly used acid components are:

salicylic;
glycolic;
dairy;
retinol;
apple;
pro-grape;
lemon;
almond and others.

Home chemical peel effective procedure for cleansing the face, which must be carried out regularly. This approach will save a lot of time and money. However, you need to be sure that the manipulation will not harm.

Before doing a chemical facial peel at home, make sure that your skin responds normally to such exposure. The method is quite aggressive, has its own contraindications and warnings.

Peeling should not be carried out in such cases:

allergy to the components of the drug;
damage to the integrity of the skin (wounds, scratches, cracks), as well as in the presence of purulent acne, exacerbation of acne;
exacerbation of herpetic infection;
neoplasms on the face, regardless of genesis;
inflammatory processes at the site of exposure;
mental disorders;
exacerbation of chronic ailments;
situational diseases in an acute form, accompanied by an increase in body temperature;
pregnancy at any time;
the period of breastfeeding;
age up to 18 years. Only by special indications and in the salon!!!

Among the side effects are the following:

skin redness;
dryness and peeling;
the appearance of swelling.

These manifestations may be present for a small amount of time (from several hours to 2-3 days). With proper care, they disappear spontaneously and do not require specific intervention.

If, after the session, you notice severe hyperemia, swelling, burning, which are aggravated, you need to seek qualified help from a cosmetologist or dermatologist.

It should also be noted that when contraindications are taken into account, all the rules of preparation, procedure, post-care are observed, negative consequences do not develop.

Before studying the features of the procedure, we will stipulate important point. If you are using the active composition for the first time, a sensitivity test should be performed. To do this, apply a drop of the prepared mixture on the elbow bend from the inside or on a small area behind the ear. If after a quarter of an hour no discomfort is observed, the procedure can be carried out.

We consider in stages how to make a chemical peel for the face at home. But first, let's say that 2-3 weeks before the procedure, it is necessary to limit exposure to the sun, apply a special cream at night, which will prepare the skin for the effects of the active composition.

Now directly step-by-step instruction How to do a chemical peel at home:

cleanse the skin of makeup, surface impurities. To do this, use a gel or milk for washing;
skin preparation. In the cabin, vaporization is carried out with a special apparatus. The face of the house can be prepared in this way - apply a very warm compress from a decoction of medicinal herbs for 2-3 minutes;
active ingredient treatment. You can apply the prepared product with a brush, cotton pad. Distribute evenly over the entire surface, avoiding the area around the eyes and lips;
the duration of the procedure is no more than five minutes. Some formulations may have less. During exposure, a slight tingling or burning sensation may occur - this is normal. If the sensations are too strong, rinse immediately with water. In order to avoid side effects, it is immediately necessary to apply a soothing cold compress from the decoction of the string to the face;
after the specified time, the composition is washed off with a large amount of first warm and then cold water. Beauticians recommend stocking up on a remedy to restore the pH of the skin and apply it to the face immediately after removing the working composition;
after five to ten minutes, apply moisturizer or nutritious cream by skin type.

Useful advice. The procedure is best done in the evening. And preferably before the weekend, so that the face is fully restored. Use a sunscreen with high UV protection before going outside.

As agreed before, here are recipes for chemical peeling of the face at home. The composition of home remedies includes ingredients that are either always on hand, or they can be easily purchased at a store, pharmacy, or market.

"Fruit Paradise" Preparing the composition for peeling is very simple. You need to use fruits with a high acid content: apricots, citrus fruits, kiwi, gooseberries, cherries, raspberries, currants, cranberries, lingonberries, strawberries. For greater effectiveness of the procedure, you can make a drug from several components. Just grind the selected ingredients into a gruel and do the manipulation according to the above plan.
Yoghurt-lemon. Such a self-prepared chemical peel will not only cleanse the skin of dead skin particles, but also help to cope with age spots. You need to take an equal amount of unsweetened fresh yogurt, lemon juice and cane sugar. Everything else is standard.
Calcium chloride. Do-it-yourself chemical peeling from a pharmacy preparation will have an amazing effect. The skin will become soft, smooth, toned, fresh. But keep in mind that this is a median cleaning and you need to act very carefully. A solution from an ampoule is applied to the skin in several layers, and then, with the help of baby soap, rolls along with dirt and other unnecessary particles.
"Emergency help". You won’t get hold of a solution of salicylic acid in a pharmacy - it is extremely difficult to find it in its pure form. But salicylic alcohol is commercially available. With it, you can get rid of acne, pimples, blackheads. It's just a slow and tedious job. Necessary cotton swab Apply alcohol directly to problem areas.
Honey, lemon. Among the cleansing compositions, honey-based products are especially popular. The bee product has bactericidal, nourishing, moisturizing properties. The easiest recipe is to mix equal amounts of honey and lemon juice. Apply the composition to a pre-prepared face and leave for a quarter of an hour. Then rinse with water and apply moisturizer according to skin type.

As you can see, there are many alternatives natural remedies which are no less effective than professional ones. However, if there are serious problems, the help of a specialist is indispensable.

There is a certain "set of rules" that ensure the effectiveness of any cleansing procedure (salon or home). Negative consequences are possible if not observed - remember this!

do not touch your face without special need - the skin is very thin and sensitive after the procedure, injury or infection is possible;
the first three days do not wash with a flowing rein, use chilled boiled for these purposes;
do not exfoliate the skin forcibly so as not to injure the surface of the face;
regularly apply a moisturizer according to skin type;
before going out to use sunscreens with a high UV protection factor;
during the week do not visit baths, saunas, pools;
month - taboo on the solarium, the beach.

Chemical peeling of the face at home is a procedure that should be carried out regularly. But give preference to the autumn-winter period, when the sun is not so active.

Chemical peeling for the face at home according to individually selected recipes is a great opportunity to keep yourself in shape all the time. Cosmetologists not only do not mind, they even strongly recommend doing such procedures on their own.

The opinion of experts is as follows:

a safe alternative to a chemical peel performed in a salon - a jointly selected product, procedure procedures, compliance with precautions and post-care rules. All these aspects will help to take into account the beautician;
be sure to take into account the type of skin in order to choose the right active ingredients, the regularity of sessions of "home cosmetology";
if you find any incomprehensible manifestations that cause even the slightest discomfort, seek professional help.

Manipulations must be carried out very carefully, do not use high concentrations, take into account the characteristics of your own body. Only then can good results be achieved.

Summary

The choice of means for chemical peeling at home is very wide. You can purchase ready-made products for your own use, thereby ensuring simplicity and security for yourself.

But for women who are looking for new means in the fight for beauty and youth, the invention of an exfoliating chemical peel according to their own taste and taking into account their own characteristics is a matter of honor.

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Everyone's skin needs regular cleansing. Standard washing, exfoliation of dead cells from the surface is necessary. Exfoliation helps not only to maintain the optimal quality of tissues, but also to cope with some defects (scars, age spots, acne, wrinkles). Especially if not superficial, but medium peeling is performed. The procedure is considered a major intervention requiring preparation and right approach to recovery. Despite the accompanying difficulties, effective results consistently draw attention to the mode of exfoliation.

The essence of peeling

Median peeling, based on the name, is a cross between superficial and deep intervention. The procedure affects not only the upper layers of tissues containing dead cells. The impact is aimed at a part of living, fully functioning epidermal structures.

During the intervention, chemical burn fabrics. The impact allows you to exfoliate the stratum corneum, renew some of the fully functioning cells. Significant change occurs after successful recovery appearance: minimization or elimination of wrinkles, scars, lifting and strengthening of the oval.

It will not be possible to achieve optimal results using plant components, as with superficial exfoliation. The intervention is performed using acids. At the same time, fruit options can only complement the composition. The basis is retinol, salicylic, trichloroacetic acids.

The median peeling procedure is to be performed by a professional cosmetologist. The intervention entails a more complex rehabilitation than after superficial exfoliation.

Attention! The impact does not exclude complications, the probability of which increases with the low qualification of the performer.

Indications for carrying out

It is not recommended to perform the procedure in order to prevent negative changes, out of curiosity. Median peeling should be carried out strictly according to indications. Intervention is performed for:

elimination of small, minimization of medium and deep wrinkles different origin (photoaging, strong facial expressions, age-related changes);
if necessary, leveling the relief, whitening tissues (scars, post-acne, age spots, freckles);
healing tissues, eliminating the tendency to rashes;
regulation of sebum secretion (normalization of the activity of the glands);
tone improvement, quality characteristics skin;
lifting achievements;
improving the internal operation of the system (regulation of the flow of metabolic processes).

The effectiveness of the procedure

Performing median peeling will not be a panacea for most "complex" defects. With the help of the intervention, it will not be possible to permanently remove mimic wrinkles, get rid of medium-deep folds. The picture may improve, but the changes will return.

The procedure has a positive effect on the condition of the tissues. Enhanced metabolism "awakens" regenerative, rejuvenating processes. The skin looks better externally, compacted. The lifting effect becomes noticeable.

Medium peeling favorably affects the condition of scars, age spots, post-acne. In rare cases, such defects can be completely eliminated. If the principles of care are violated, problems may return.

Performing the procedure always improves the condition of the pores, normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands. Excessive fat content, dryness of the integument disappears. The condition of acne improves. When eliminating the causes of rashes, you can forget about defects.

Preparation for the event

The preparatory process is an important stage of median peeling, affecting the quality of the result. Nothing complicated needs to be done. The main thing:

stop sunbathing;
to exclude the use of alcohol;
stop taking medications that change the quality of the skin, inhibit recovery (antibiotics, hormones);
Postpone other intensive tissue treatments (massage, exfoliation with scrubs, Botox, thread lifting).

Cosmetics with a low acid content are introduced into the “diet” of care. Before the main intervention, 1-2 superficial peels can be performed. This will help to loosen, soften the surface, providing a more even, deeper penetration of the composition in the basic procedure with a medium impact.

The condition of the skin before the procedure must meet the requirements: no fresh tan, damage, active rashes. This will help avoid complications. During the procedure in the salon, the cosmetologist additionally examines the skin, collects an anamnesis, and may introduce additional points into the preparation process.

Home procedure

Median peeling does not involve home holding procedures. The intervention is classified as serious and requires professional attention. Although many, in the hope of saving money, decide to perform the session on their own. Several intervention options are popular.

yellow exfoliation

Yellow peeling is classified as a superficial-median exfoliation. The depth of penetration of the composition depends on the mixture used, the nuances of the effect on the tissue.

Advice. To perform median peeling at home, it is better to use formulations with retinoic acid. Standard vitamin A acts more gently, may not have the expected effect.

To prepare the composition, retinoic acid is bought at the pharmacy. To get acquainted with the substance, a concentration of 5% is ideal, to perform a median effect, a chemical marked 10% is required. Acid in an amount of 3 ml is poured into the same amount of distilled water. The components are mixed.

Using a cosmetic brush, the composition is evenly distributed over the skin, previously cleaned with a mild detergent, excluding the eyelids and lips. In 5-10 minutes, the substance dries on the surface. This is a signal about the possibility of applying the next layer.

For median peeling, alternately apply 2-4 layers of the composition. The substance is kept for 1-12 hours. During the exposure period, there may be discomfort: itching, burning, tightness.

The exposure of the composition is determined individually. It may be necessary to neutralize the substance with a baking soda solution. Only an experienced cosmetologist can correctly determine the required period, the rules of action, focusing on the condition of the skin, the reaction to the composition. After a predetermined time, the face is washed with water. The covers are lubricated with a moisturizer or pharmacy ointments (Solcoseryl, Bepanten).

Jessner Exfoliation

Jessner peels are popular with those looking to resurface the skin quickly and effectively. option, like yellow peeling, are classified as mid-surface. The depth of penetration depends on the concentration of acids, exposure of the composition to the covers.

To prepare the mixture, buy salicylic and lactic acids, resorcinol. The components are mixed in equal amounts, getting half the composition. The mixture will need to be supplemented with ethyl alcohol.

The resulting substance is applied with a brush, applicator or gauze cloth in an even layer on the skin. The intensity of mechanical action depends on the type, thickness, condition of the covers. For medium peeling, the steps are repeated up to 3-4 times. Exposure is determined individually (from 15 minutes to 12 hours).

White crystals or frosting appear on the surface. The sensation of burning, tingling, tightness is considered typical. After the exposure time, the mixture is neutralized, washed off with water. The covers are treated with a moisturizing cream or ointments with a regenerative effect (Solcoseryl, Bepanten).

The use of ready-made formulations

The safest option with a predictable result is the use of ready-made products for the procedure. The only problem for those who seek to perform a median peel on their own: the lack of commercially available options that are suitable in terms of characteristics for the expected depth of exposure.

Among cosmetologists, Cosmo peel and other preparations containing TCA are popular. For intervention, it is recommended to contact doctors who have a certificate for working with the agent chosen for exposure.

The cost of a session in the salon

The price of a median peel, like most procedures at a cosmetologist, is determined individually. The cost depends on the scope of work, the cost of the current composition, the need to use additional funds, manipulations. Cosmetologists rarely prepare individual mixtures, they are not inclined to use budget “cocktails” with a high unpredictability of the result.

The most common option is to carry out the procedure with ready-made preparations of well-known brands. Average price range for intervention: 2–10 thousand rubles.

Photos before and after

Skin care rules

Rehabilitation after median peeling is always harder and longer than after superficial exfoliation. The process takes at least a week, but can take up to 10-14 days. If you follow the rules of skin care, recovery is simplified.

Photos of rehabilitation by day

Rehabilitation rarely proceeds without disturbing the aesthetics of the appearance. Usually, reddening of the integument is noticeable, swelling, active peeling are possible. The doctor will warn that it is impossible to try to speed up tissue renewal (scratch, peel off layers of skin). Covers should be plentifully treated with a moisturizer or ointment. It is important for 10-14 days to refuse:

sunburn, exposure to the sun without protective equipment;
skin procedures;
the use of aggressive care products;
make-up;
active lifestyle (sports, visiting the pool, baths).

Intensive insolation is recommended to be excluded for 1-2 months. Cosmetics with SPF protection, especially with a tendency to the appearance of age spots, are recommended to be used constantly. How much to observe the rest of the restrictions is specified by the doctor.

Exfoliated skin needs to be treated with care. Washing is performed using cosmetic products with a soft base. Up to 5 times a day, the integument is treated with cream.

Precautionary measures

Median peeling is called quite a serious operation. The possibility of intervention is limited by a number of contraindications:

wounds, inflammation, irritation at the treatment sites;
activation of herpes;
profuse rashes on the skin;
dermatological disorders;
exacerbation of chronic diseases;
serious disorders in the work of the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, liver, lungs;
diabetes;
oncology;
acute course of any disease;
pregnancy, lactation.

Important point! When determining the possibility of a procedure, it is used individual approach to the state of readiness of the patient. Skin type, tissue density, phototype, tendency to keloid scarring, rosacea can become important.

The likelihood of complications after median peeling, especially when performing procedures at home, increases. Redness, swelling, peeling, general discomfort are normal phenomena. Complications arise when the technology is violated, the rules of care are violated. Can appear:

damage, fibrosis, tissue necrosis;
joining the infection;
hyperpigmentation.

The opinion of cosmetologists

Doctors use medium peels in their work, they get positive results, grateful feedback from patients. Cosmetologists pay attention to the fact that the method of exfoliation is serious, entails the need for a certain behavior, brings positive changes, but does not always completely solve existing aesthetic problems. Doctors say that the option is not suitable for home use.

The beautician offers an option along with other techniques to improve the picture, but not to completely solve the problem.

Median peeling of the face is a cosmetic procedure aimed at removing dead skin cells of the epidermis down to the lower, basal layer. Unlike light superficial exposure, the median one is intended for the correction of serious defects of the face and body. Despite the relative safety of the procedure, it is better to perform it in a beauty parlor and only according to strict indications. Carrying out at home is possible only with minor cosmetic defects. In this case, abrasive materials or acids of low concentration are used.

The main types of median peeling

In modern cosmetology, there are many options for median peels. They are usually classified according to two main features - the mechanism of injury and the depth of impact. Each of the varieties, in turn, is divided into several groups.

According to the level of trauma, the average exfoliation is:

physical (hardware) - carried out using a laser device and includes dermabrasion, peeling;
chemical - performed with acids of a certain concentration.

Often, cosmetologists distinguish another option for the median effect - mechanical. But it is impossible to exfoliate the skin to the basal layer with it, so it is very difficult to talk about it as a kind of peeling in question.

Mechanical exfoliation is designed to manually remove keratinized scales from the surface of the skin and is more often performed at home.

superficial median (Jessner, fruity, retinoic and glycolic);
medium-deep (acetic, salicylic).

All considered types of exfoliation are based on the removal of the dead layer of cells that have ceased to perform their function. The skin, in turn, reacts to aggressive exposure by active production of elastin and collagen.

Often, insufficiently experienced cosmetologists refer to phenol exfoliation as a median chemical peel, which is essentially a deep exfoliation, and that works only in the upper layers of the skin. Due to such confusion in the classification, there is often a misunderstanding of the essence of the procedure, and clients do not get what they expected at all.

An overview of popular median peeling products

Median peeling is most often carried out using trichloroacetic, salicylic, glycolic or retinoic acids. Unlike surface exposure, here their concentration is higher, so the procedure is carried out only by a specialist. The risk of burns and irreversible consequences with inept use is too great.

Dermaceutic Cosmopeel Median Exfoliant

The tool is designed to rejuvenate the skin, eliminate the effects of excessive tanning, reduce the severity of scars, scars and stretch marks, combat post-acne. The drug is suitable for any skin type, most effective after 35 years.

Expected effect from the use of an acidic enzyme:

reduction in the severity of wrinkles;
elimination of inflammation;
anti-aging (anti-aging) effect;
moisturizing and brightening the skin.

The exfoliant has a complex therapeutic and aesthetic effect on the dermis, slows down the aging process and prevents pustular rashes.

Combined exfoliants from GIGI

The softest and gentlest of medium peels. Formulated with natural ingredients, antioxidants & phytoestrogens. The special extended formula of the line provides high protection against inflammation and complications.

Enzymes do not have a toxic effect on the skin, do not require neutralization and allow you to control the depth of penetration. Works well in delicate areas of the neck and décolleté. They have a short recovery period.

The line of median acids includes several products:

DERMA PEEL. An excellent way to deal with signs of skin aging, loss of clarity of contours, enlarged pores. Helps to eliminate scars, stretch marks and stretch marks, post-acne.
WHITENING PEEL. A brightening exfoliant. Benefits hyperpigmented skin with signs of aging.
ACNE PEEL. Peeling for the treatment of acne and dermatosis. Eliminates scars and "stagnant" phenomena, improves skin condition.

Surface median acids include retinoic or from GIGI. The drug copes well with pigmentation and the initial signs of aging, but is contraindicated in women with an allergy to retinol.

MiKo Facial Exfoliant

The product is suitable for all skin types, especially problematic and aging. With dry dermis, you should carefully monitor the reaction to the drug, since the solution is somewhat harsh.

Peeling has a pronounced antioxidant effect and gives a bright lifting effect, deeply nourishes and regenerates aging skin, facilitates the penetration of other medical and cosmetic products.

To obtain a lasting effect, a course application is necessary.

Chemical

The drug from the Italian company WIQOmed is very popular due to its mild action and effectiveness. Consists of only three components:

trichloroacetic acid (TCA);
hydrogen peroxide;
kojic acid.

A simple and effective combination of ingredients allows you to use the product to lighten the skin, eliminate age spots, the effects of solar keratosis. The drug does not require long-term rehabilitation, perfectly rejuvenates and cleanses the skin. The effect of it is akin to the classic TCA peel.

Trichloroacetic acid

The main component of most medium peels. Stimulates active peeling, improves the production of collagen and elastin, has a visible lifting effect.

For the skin of the face and body is used with a concentration of 20, 25 and 33%. For sensitive areas 12% acid is taken around the eyes and lips, 15% is the best option for the neck and décolleté.

Peeling

It is used for surface and mid-surface exposure. The depth of penetration of the drug depends on the concentration.

Combined peeling fights keratosis and increased sebum secretion, activates skin regeneration and rejuvenation, reduces the severity of wrinkles, eliminates pigmentation, moisturizes and has a pronounced lifting effect.

The disadvantage of the acidic enzyme is discomfort during application and severe peeling, which not all women like.

Indications and contraindications

The effect of median peeling is most indicative on mature skin Therefore, the procedure is recommended for women over 35 years of age. It is at the Balzac age that the first signs of aging appear, the structure of the dermis changes, gravitational ptosis develops, and the face loses its sharpness of contours.

An indication for the appointment of an average exfoliation can be not only an age limit, but also serious skin defects. In addition to sagging tissues and deep wrinkles, these include:

age spots, freckles;
rosacea;
post-acne;
scars and scars;
photoaging;
disturbed skin relief;
stretch marks after pregnancy;
dull complexion.

Median peels are used not only for aesthetic correction of appearance, but also for therapeutic purposes. A course of exfoliation prescribed by a dermatologist can get rid of traces of solar keratosis, acne, and dermatitis results.

The excellent exfoliating and regenerating properties of medium peels allow expanding the scope of their application. Acid enzymes are often used to cleanse and soften the skin of the feet. The rough and dense dermis of the foot responds well to concentrated solutions, quickly getting rid of calluses and corns.

When going for exfoliation, it should be remembered that median peeling is a traumatic procedure and has a number of contraindications:

herpes virus in the acute stage;
pustular skin diseases;
the presence of warts and moles at the site of exposure;
feverish state;
oncology;
pregnancy and lactation;
tendency to scarring;
individual intolerance to the components of the exfoliant.

In addition to the factors discussed, a fresh tan obtained on the beach or in a solarium will become a limitation to exfoliation.

What is the best way to prepare for the procedure?

One of the features of medium peeling is the mandatory preparation for exfoliation. Preliminary measures are determined in each case individually and depend on the condition of the skin, the depth and neglect of defects, the age of the patient.

Today, there are two ways to prepare for exfoliation:

surface peeling in a beauty parlor (enzyme, fruit, Jessner, almond). Performed with low-concentration acids;
use of retinol-based cosmetics at home.

The considered measures thin and smooth the epidermis, increase cell rejection, increase the final effect and reduce the risk of undesirable consequences.

In addition to external effects on the skin, all patients without exception are advised to take a course of anti-herpes drugs, for example, Acyclovir.

Carrying out algorithm

Median peeling with acids is a rather painful and traumatic manipulation, so it is recommended to do it only in a salon. The general protocol for exfoliating is standard. Individual nuances are possible, which depend on the exfoliant used.

The phased implementation of the procedure includes the following manipulations:

Cleansing the skin with an antiseptic. At the request of the patient, the treated surface can be covered with an anesthetic gel.
Application of acidic enzymes. In the process of performing exfoliation, it is possible to apply several layers of the preparation or to alternate the peeling agent with special creams;
The use of a neutralizer (not always used);
Application of an anti-inflammatory and regenerating mask.

The exposure time of the acid solution is affected by the type of patient's skin and the level of pain threshold. With high sensitivity to the drug, the duration of the layer can be 1-2 minutes. The usual duration of exposure varies from 5 to 10 minutes, and the procedure itself, together with subsequent care, takes less than an hour.

Expected Result

After the median peeling, active recovery processes begin in the dermis. This causes a noticeable effect of skin renewal and rejuvenation. But this is far from the only result of exfoliation. There are also other appearance improvements:

pigmentation disappears;
the oval of the face is tightened;
the relief and tone of the skin is leveled;
“stagnant” spots from post-acne, inflammation and acne are eliminated;
the severity of scars, scars and stretch marks decreases;
pores are narrowed;
complexion is restored.

After the procedure, the skin becomes more tender, smooth and elastic, moisturized and better accepts creams and other care products.

Skin care after peeling

Regular mechanical exfoliation does not require special post-peel care. But chemical and hardware exfoliation require a well-organized recovery period.

As a rule, rehabilitation after median exposure lasts 5–7 days. During this time, it is recommended to observe the following rules:

less likely to be in the sun, and if necessary, apply to open areas of the body sunscreen with an SPF of at least 40;
refuse to visit the bath, sauna and solarium;
delay with enhanced training;
limit smoking and alcohol consumption;
protect the skin from frost and cold wind;
do not use decorative cosmetics.

As a rule, at the end of exfoliation, the cosmetologist gives the patient a suitable gel for healing the dermis and explains how to use it. If this does not happen, do not be shy and remind the specialist of the omission.

Recovery after peeling can take more than a week. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the patient and the depth of exposure to the acid. During this time, it is necessary to use a healing cream and wash with acidified water.

Possible side effects

redness and swelling of tissues. Usually pass in 3-4 days;
scarring. May appear a few months after exfoliation and is the result of unaccounted for contraindications;
exacerbation of herpes infection. Occurs with insufficient preliminary preparation;
accession of bacterial microflora. This condition requires the appointment of antimicrobial ointments: Baneocin, Levomekol;
allergic rash, itching and burning in the treated areas. In this case, the patient is recommended to drink a course of antihistamines and lubricate the epithelium with antipruritic or anti-inflammatory drugs.

Owners of dark skin often have a persistent appearance of white spots, which are very difficult to deal with.

Hypo- or hypermigmentation, as well as the occurrence of scars, is also possible with the artificial removal of peeling skin. In no case should you peel off exfoliated tissues.

Cost of the procedure

How much does a medium peeling cost in a salon? The price per session depends on many factors: the location of the clinic and its status, the method of exfoliation, the drug used, the size of the treated area.

Acid peeling and you can also do it yourself, but it is better to buy in a store or pharmacy.

The most popular peels for home use:

Mizon Skin Renewal Program AHA 8% Peeling Serum;
Faberlic (Faberlik) Expert Re-Surface Active;
Fruit exfoliant KORA.

Simple fruit peeling it's easy to do it yourself. Write down the recipe - 2 tbsp. l. mix natural apple cider vinegar with a glass of water and apply on the face. The procedure should be performed every day for a week.

How ladies speak about median peeling

Girls who have undergone medium peeling, in most cases, talk about its effectiveness, but they also note some discomfort when applying acids. The recovery period is also different.

Natalia, 38 years old:

I exfoliated with retinol. The skin was very itchy and peeled, but the moisturizer that the beautician gave helped. But a week later I didn’t recognize myself - my face was pink, young, the freckles disappeared, the color evened out. And wrinkles are not so noticeable.

Svetlana, 45 years old:

I did a TCA exfoliation in the salon. Completed the full course. Not entirely satisfied with the procedure. The complexion, of course, evened out, pigmentation and traces of old acne disappeared, the scar on the temple is not visible at all, but the wrinkles remain. At my age, I probably need something more serious.

Alevtina, 30 years old:

In my youth, I was very fond of tanning. Beach in summer, solarium in winter. As a result, by the age of 30, the entire face is covered in age spots. Homemade scrubs didn't help. I also did acid exfoliation with Mizon - there was practically no result. Decided to resort to salon procedures. I chose GIGI peeling and did not regret it. The complexion has evened out, even acne marks have disappeared. The skin recovered quickly, nothing itched and did not itch. But she climbed great.

Answers on questions

How many treatments are required for maximum effect and how often are they performed?

The frequency of sessions and their total number is determined in each case individually and depends on the type of peeling, the depth of intervention and the problems being solved. In general, it is recommended to do 3-4 procedures with a break of 10-14 days.

A feature of median peeling is its seasonality. Exfoliation is carried out at the time of low solar activity - from October to March.

Advantages and disadvantages of the procedure?

Median chemical peeling, like any cosmetic manipulation, has its pros and cons.

The advantages include the following points:

quick effect;
long and lasting result;
ease of implementation;
minimum preliminary preparation;
short recovery period.

The procedure also has disadvantages:

manipulation can be painful;
median exfoliation is not able to cope with deep wrinkles;
it is not always possible to remove traces of post-acne at a time;
it is impossible to completely eliminate scars and scars.

If the cause of skin imperfections is a disease, the average peeling will be powerless. Exfoliation will only temporarily relieve the problem, but it will not be able to cure it. For example, if a patient has a tendency to form age spots or freckles, then after a while they will reappear in the same place.

What procedures can be combined with?

To obtain a good and lasting effect of rejuvenation, it is recommended to combine median peeling with injections of hyaluronic acid or Botox. Other cosmetic procedures it is better to stop 2 weeks before exfoliation.

After laser or mechanical dermabrasion, exfoliation can be done no earlier than 4-6 months later.

Summing up

Median peeling is considered quite safe and effective tool appearance correction. But you will get a really good result only if you follow the application protocol and competent post-peel care. Insufficient qualifications of a cosmetologist or non-compliance with his recommendations can lead to persistent complications and cause significant damage to the skin.

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