Depigmentation peeling: everything you wanted to know about it

What can cause pigmentation after peeling?

Spots after peeling are the body’s protective reaction to aggressive environmental influences. They are not an indicator of the presence of a disease, they are just an aesthetic defect of the skin.

The main causes of skin pigmentation:

1. Failure to comply with the rules of the procedure;
2. Lack of protection from UV radiation during the recovery period (neglecting the application of SPF products when visiting a solarium and long-term exposure to the sun);
3. Exacerbation of skin diseases (acne, pimples, herpes, inflammation);
4. Unstable hormonal levels;
5. Delayed peeling. The best time for the procedure is winter and autumn;
6. Failure to follow skin care rules.

Many girls panic and don’t know what to do if pigment spots appear after peeling or existing pigment spots darken after peeling. First of all, you need to make an appointment with a cosmetologist or dermatologist, who will objectively assess the extent of the damage and prescribe treatment. It is strongly not recommended to self-medicate or wait for the spots to go away on their own. This can cause the spots to remain on your face forever.

How to choose the right depigmentation peeling

When choosing the most suitable method for removing age spots, you must consider:

• absence of chronic diseases, allergies;
• general state of functioning of the body;
• hormonal balance;
• planning a baby or pregnancy;
• optimal cost of the procedure;
• season.

So, now we have found out that to even out skin color, you can use either acidic or hardware methods, which today are quite effective and relatively safe. Moreover, all of these methods of influence have a number of useful properties.

Any procedure that requires the use of fairly aggressive components is best left to specialists. If you still prefer to carry out depigmentation peeling at home, be sure to consult with professionals before the session and clarify the possible risks and options for dealing with them. To choose the best method for you, study the reviews of masters and those who already have experience using one or another method.

Read material on the topic: Retinoic yellow peeling done by Hollywood stars

What to do if age spots appear?

Pigment spots after peeling can only be removed comprehensively. The cosmetologist prescribes medication and hardware treatment, selects the necessary cosmetics.

What to do with pigmentation after the first peeling? All subsequent peeling procedures must be canceled immediately. Then, on the recommendation of a specialist, it is necessary to wait out the recovery period, which is extremely necessary for the skin. After this, the cosmetologist will prescribe competent care to get rid of the first stains.

What to do with hyperpigmentation after peeling? In this case, external agents are prescribed that whiten the skin. Professional cosmetics contain enzymes that remove cells containing dark pigment. A cosmetologist performs caring procedures based on such products. In addition to salon care, homemade whitening masks with lemon juice, cucumber and fish oil are prescribed. The basis of such masks can be honey or oil that suits your skin type. A freshly prepared mask must be applied for 20 minutes and then rinsed off with warm water. There is no need to rub the skin; all movements should be light. You can wash off the product with a soft towel using blotting movements.

If brown spots appear after peeling, the specialist will conduct a course of laser correction, mesotherapy or photorejuvenation. These treatments preserve the top layer of skin and gradually exfoliate dark areas on the face. The spots are completely removed in 2 - 3 months, the full course consists of 10 procedures with an interval of 7 - 10 days. In each case, the appointment is made individually, based on the patient’s skin condition.

We invite you to watch a video on how to remove age spots:

WHAT DOES POST-PEELING CARE INCLUDE (STEP BY STEP)

As you know, the exfoliation procedure is a deliberate injury to the skin in order to launch natural renewal processes. As a result of this intervention, the complexion is evened out, accumulations of dead cells are exfoliated, and fine wrinkles disappear.

In this regard, post-peeling care is aimed at 2 main goals:

• Active skin hydration;
• Restoration of the lipid barrier.

It is thanks to these two factors that tissue regeneration occurs and the likelihood of complications is reduced.

Since the skin is very dry during this period, you may feel as if your face is being covered with cling film. That is why it is very important to choose the right moisturizer (and in winter - nourishing) based on components such as, for example:

• Hydrogels;
• Urea (urea);
• Hyaluronic acid;
• Proteins and amino acids;
• Extracts from kelp algae (alginates);
• Pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA, sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate).

If you do not know whether your usual care product is suitable, carefully study its composition or use a post-peeling cream recommended by specialists.

Doctors recommend drinking 2 liters of non-carbonated and unsweetened liquid per day, and also talk about the importance of using cosmetics with the following ingredients:

• Wax;
• Lanolin;
• Placenta;
• Panthenol;
• Bisabolol;
• Antioxidants;
• Ceramides (ceramide);
• Phospholipids (based on glycerol, fatty acids, etc.);
• Natural oils (shea butter, grape seeds, currants, etc.).

We recommend: IS IT POSSIBLE TO GO TO THE BATH AFTER PEELING?

All these components will help the cells heal wounds faster, so that the face quickly acquires a renewed appearance.

ceramides placenta beeswax

Post-peeling care in this case is the simplest. After superficial cleaning (for example, after peeling with fruit acids), peeling lasts 3-4 days, and complete rehabilitation will take 7-10 days.

If you detect any of the listed symptoms, there is no need to panic: continue to strictly follow the recommendations of cosmetologists listed above, and everything will pass.

How do you take care of your face after exfoliation?

To quickly restore the skin when applying the cream, you should follow a number of rules:

• Apply the cream in a thin, even layer after pre-treating the face with an alcohol-free toner;
• Do not rub the cream in, apply with gentle movements;
• during active crust formation, repeat the procedure up to five times a day; after exfoliation of dead skin, reduce the frequency to twice a day.

Apply the selected sunscreen to the skin daily, not only during the healing period of the epidermis, but also for another two months.

Medium peeling is performed using retinoic acid. For those who have forgotten a little what it is, let me remind you that the substance is a derivative of retinol (vitamin A). It is beta-carotene that gives the product its intense color.

Retinoic acid is available in powder. At home, to prepare the composition, it is diluted in alcohol with the addition of dimexide or polysorbate. Cosmetologists use a ready-made product, the consistency of which resembles a liquid cream. In addition to the main ingredient, it contains various auxiliary components, for example:

• salicylic and lactic acid
• vitamin C
• chamomile extract
• kojic acid
• allantoin
• aloe vera
• azelaic acid

All these additives expand the capabilities of the procedure, whitening, moisturizing and soothing the skin. Lactic acid helps retinol molecules overcome the epidermal barrier.

Most peels are based on removing the surface layer of the epidermis mechanically or by exposing the skin to active reagents. For this purpose, abrasives or oxidizing agents are used. In the second case, a banal chemical burn occurs. Therefore, a red face and prolonged intense peeling of the skin after applying the composition are common.

Remember beauty lover Samantha from Sex and the City. The poor thing had to give up going out in order to restore her presentable appearance. If the heroine knew about the benefits of yellow medium peeling, she would not have to make such sacrifices.

After using retinoic acid, such an effect is not observed, since it does not affect the upper layers of the dermis, penetrating into the basal layer. There, the substance interacts with keratinocytes, the skin cells responsible for its regeneration. Retinol does not destroy dead structures, but causes living ones to intensively divide.

The consequence of such artificial stimulation is an improvement in appearance, restoration of density and elasticity, and noticeable lightening of age spots. The procedure is recommended for young women for rosacea. The product reduces redness and makes the vascular network less noticeable.

How to prevent skin pigmentation?

Any possible complication is easier to prevent than to correct. Therefore, it is worth preparing in advance for the upcoming peeling and protecting yourself:

1. In a situation where pigment spots remain from the first peeling, or if the cosmetologist has the slightest suspicion that there is a possibility of spots appearing, the procedure should be abandoned forever;
2. In any situation where long-term exposure to the sun is possible, you need to apply a product with SPF of at least 30 - 40 in summer and at least 15 in winter. When you are outside the house, you need to take the products with you and, if necessary, renew the protective layer;
3. If you get a sunburn, be sure to use ointments or creams with a cooling effect, for example, Bepanten.
4. Avoid exposure to the sun from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
5. For young or non-problematic skin, you should choose a light peeling. For these skin types, 1 – 2 procedures per month are necessary to exfoliate all excess, and pigmentation after peeling is reduced to zero, since only the upper layers are affected;
6. During the entire recovery period, the use of decorative cosmetics should be avoided.

Professional cosmetologists often give advice on how to remove stains after peeling.

Prevention of pigmentation

Depigmenting peeling is a product aimed at evening out the complexion of the skin. But you can avoid the appearance of age spots by following two rules:

1. Maintaining vitamin balance. Vitamin A (retinol) promotes skin pigmentation, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) – lightening. A balanced intake of these nutrients along with food can solve the problem of age spots. But it is important not to limit your intake of vitamins - this can lead to vitamin deficiency, which will have a detrimental effect on your overall health.
2. Skin exposure to ultraviolet rays should be avoided or minimized. The use of SPF products will help with this.

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Recommendations from cosmetologists

How to get rid of stains after peeling?

1. Plasmolifting is allowed, which will soothe and brighten the skin;
2. Do not steam or scrub your face. Exfoliation of the skin after peeling provokes the appearance of spots;
3. You can't touch your face;
4. You should avoid staying outside in windy and sunny weather;
5. If pigmentation intensifies after peeling, you should immediately seek advice from a specialist;
6. It is necessary to minimize any physical activity that stimulates sweating and increases blood flow in the tissues;
7. You need to give up water treatments - visiting the pool, sauna, relaxing by the pond.
8. Use products with the maximum concentration of SPF in the first days after peeling. Gradually, the content of the protection can be reduced, but only with the permission of the cosmetologist. It is very important to remember that ultraviolet radiation is dangerous for the skin not only in summer, but also in winter, as well as in cloudy weather.

We act without fanaticism

So, procedures are by no means always the only cause of pigmentation disorders. But they add this risk. Therefore, even when peeling within the stratum corneum, it is important to act “without fanaticism.” If you get too carried away and practice such peels every day, pigmentation may eventually appear.

“We must really understand that it is impossible to make the skin fundamentally better than what nature intended,” warns Natalia Polonskaya. – There is no need to traumatize and tease her endlessly. If you really want to take care of yourself, in addition to traumatic manipulations, there are massages, gymnastics, and fairly effective non-traumatic cosmetic procedures.

Yes, the arsenal of cosmetic products has expanded. We began to take better care of ourselves. But at the same time, getting carried away, trying to escape from age and problems, sometimes we do a lot of unnecessary things. As a result, we encounter not only skin pigmentation disorders, but also dilated blood vessels, dehydration, and increased skin sensitivity.

Summary

As a rule, complications after peeling occur due to the patient’s fault. Girls often violate the rules of the recovery period and neglect more thorough care. Failure to see a doctor in a timely manner leads to aggravation of the situation. The main recommendation for the appearance of pigmentation after peeling is to immediately begin treatment and protect the skin as much as possible from the effects of all negative factors.

Diagnosis and treatment

If after cleansing your face an adverse reaction occurs, then you need to visit a doctor who will tell you what to do in such a situation, since complications and allergies will require a different approach to treatment. If this is a hypersensitivity reaction and the symptoms appear in a mild form, then use:

1. Antihistamines in the form of Suprastin or Diazolin. They help get rid of itching, redness, and hives.
2. Antihistamine ointments, creams and gels. Most often they resort to the help of Fenistil. It eliminates the inflammatory process and disinfects damaged areas.
3. Healing agents Panthenol, Bepanten, Levomekol. They accelerate skin regeneration and relieve rashes.

If breathing is impaired and complications arise, then glucocorticosteroids are used. Intravenous or intramuscular administration of antihistamines is also prescribed. During treatment, follow a diet excluding citrus fruits, chocolate and nuts.

Until the face is completely healed, decorative cosmetics should not be used. They also provide skin protection from ultraviolet radiation.

Benefits of TCA peels

• relative safety. The main difference between trichloroacetic acid and other peeling agents, like phenol, is the absence of severe toxic effects;

• the presence of clear criteria for the depth of penetration of trichloroacetic acid, which is determined by the nature of the “frost” (the effect of instant skin lightening due to protein denaturation);

• good distribution of trichloroacetic acid over the skin;

• significant visible results;

• minimal preparation;

• fast execution of the procedure;

• minimal rehabilitation period and absence of social restrictions in the case of using a 15% TCA solution.

Before and after photos

Prices and brands of peelings

The cost of each TCA peeling procedure varies from 5,000 to 20,000 rubles.
A set of professional preparations providing pre- and post-peeling care will cost approximately 7,000-15,000 rubles. Thus, a full course of medium TCA peeling can cost 12,000-35,000 rubles. Most often, beauty salons and medical centers offer TCA peeling from the following companies: MP Biomedicals (USA), Allura esthetics (USA), Skin tech (Spain), Dermaceutic (France), MediDerma (Spain), Enerpeel (Italy), MedicControlPeel ( Toscani Laboratory, Russia), GIGI (Israel), Christina (Israel).

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WHEN IS THE NEED FOR PIGMENTATION PEELING?

Peeling for age spots on the face is a highly effective procedure that more and more women are turning to in the desire to get rid of hyperpigmentation.
Constant improvement of technology has led to a variety of peeling methods, among which it is worth noting hardware and chemical methods. Hyperpigmentation is the localized accumulation of melanin pigment in human skin at varying depths. This can be a physiological phenomenon (freckles) or a pathological one, which is regarded as a symptom of a disease or carries purely aesthetic damage.

What factors cause the appearance of age spots?

1. Taking hormonal medications, including contraceptives.
2. Inherited traits.
3. Disruption of the endocrine system, hormonal imbalances in the body.
4. Pregnancy.
5. Abuse of solarium and natural tanning.
6. Mechanical damage.

The depth of impact on the skin is determined by the concentration of acids in the peeling and the pH level.

The peeling procedure has three stages of penetration into the epidermis:

• superficial;
• superficial - median;
• median.

The inevitable impact on different cells requires different recovery periods.

Methods for treating swelling from chemical peels

A chemical peel involves using a chemical solution that burns away old and damaged skin cells on the face. The purpose of dry cleansing is to rejuvenate the skin, giving it a more youthful appearance. Types of chemical peels:

1. There are superficial cleanses based on the use of alpha hydroxy acids or AHAs.
2. Medium penetration peels using trichloroacetic acid.
3. Deep penetration, or phenolic peelings.

Swelling is a common side effect of any peel, but especially for medium to deep peels. In general, post-cleaning care should be strictly as directed, but consult a doctor if you feel your swelling is excessive.

Darkening of the skin

Darkening or redness of certain areas of the skin are complications after TCA chemical peeling with active exposure of the face to trichloroacetic acid or after using laser beams for cleansing.

Hyperpigmentation can be expressed in the form of shapeless spots or dotted spots. The reason for this reaction is the excessive production of high molecular weight pigments.

Darkening appears due to a malfunction of melanocytes, which are responsible for protecting the dermis from the harmful influences of the external environment.

If such a skin reaction repeats when visiting a cosmetologist, it is better to abandon cleansing procedures altogether. Otherwise, intracellular metabolism can be disrupted, which will make the girl’s skin even more imperfect.

Contraindications for TCA peeling

This peeling is not performed if you have:

• any chronic diseases in the acute stage • ARVI • fever • the need to take roaccutane • any fresh injuries and skin lesions in the treated area • severe rosacea • pregnancy • lactation • the need for radiotherapy • fresh tanning • IV–VI skin phototype, determined by Fitzpatrick • patient's age is less than 18 years • acute inflammatory processes on the skin, exacerbation of dermatoses, herpes infection, acne • tendency to form hypertrophic and keloid scars • recently (less than 8 weeks ago) traumatic procedures (deep cleansing, mesotherapy, laser resurfacing) • mental illness • recently (less than 6 months ago) completed use of various aromatic retinoids • hypertension • susceptibility to papillomas and warts • photodermatitis

There are also relative contraindications for performing TCA peeling,

they are associated with the presence of:

• sensitive skin • multiple nevi • hypertrichosis, hirsutism (since trichloroacetic acid is a strong stimulator of hair growth) • menstruation

How is the procedure done in the salon?

It is carried out only by an experienced specialist who can accurately calculate the time of the procedure and control the degree of penetration of the active components.

Patients note a painful burning sensation, a feeling of tightness; in the case of medium peeling, anesthesia is required. The procedure takes no more than half an hour, after which you can go home.

Stages:

1. Target areas are cleaned of decorative cosmetics, dust, and sebaceous secretions. Using a professional tonic, the skin is degreased.
2. Using a special brush, the composition is distributed along the massage lines. To anesthetize the composition of 25%, which is applied in 2 layers, a stream of cold air is used. Peels with a percentage higher than 32% require the use of local anesthesia.
3. Within a few minutes, the skin tone changes; this is the main criterion for a specialist to determine the degree of impact. Pink color appears with superficial penetration, light pink with superficial-medium penetration, white frost with medium penetration.
4. When the color of the solution changes, the specialist begins the neutralization stage; professional preparations of the same series as the exfoliant are used. The cosmetologist can also use warm boiled water.
5. A moisturizing mask is applied to regenerate and restore the skin. Then the covers are treated with sunscreen.

general information

Peeling is a procedure for removing or exfoliating the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The procedure is intended to improve appearance. The type of peeling is chosen depending on the skin and the location of the procedure. Divided by method of influence:

• chemical;
• enzymatic;
• laser;
• mechanical;
• ultrasonic and others.

It is recommended to exfoliate the face on damp skin, avoiding the area around the eyes. It is not recommended to perform manipulation on the face in the summer, as there is a possibility that the result will be red spots and pigmentation. Pigment spots appear quite often after peeling, due to an excess of melanin in the deep layers of the dermis. You should not exfoliate your skin if:

• there are injuries on the face;
• with inflammation;
• allergic reactions have been previously noticed;
• for rashes or herpes;
• during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Types of drugs

Here are the most popular options for ready-made products, including trichloroacetic acid.

Skin tech

The Spanish brand has released SKIN TECH peelings based on trichloroacetic acid for pronounced rejuvenation without surgical intervention. The brand also took care of post-peeling care, releasing creams for home use that enhance the effect of exfoliation.

The series of drugs includes:

• Easy TCA Peel contains a 15% solution of trichloroacetic acid, as well as citric, glycolic, lactic, kojic, and salicylic acids. Prescribed to restore smoker's skin, get rid of superficial wrinkles, and dry epidermis.

• Peeling UNIDEEP 23% is used for oily skin types with enlarged pores, pigmentation disorders, and the presence of scars. Effective for getting rid of signs of photoaging and deep wrinkles. The effect is aimed at the deep layer of the epidermis, after the procedure there is a pronounced lifting effect and general rejuvenation of the skin. The composition includes trichloroacetic acid 23%, saponins, ascorbic, citric acid.

• Only Touch Peel is designed for precise action on hyperkeratosis, pigment spots no larger than 1 cm in size. Contains trichloroacetic acid 40%, saponins, citric acid, ascorbic acid.

Skin tech cost from RUB 6,000. up to 12,000 rubles, the program includes comprehensive care, the use of regenerating masks and sunscreens.

EGIA

Ultra peel lotion peeling product is created for safe cleansing and removal of dead cells. Suitable for all skin types, has no age restrictions. The composition includes 10% AHA acid, as well as mimosa, lily extracts, and hydrolyzed oats. The procedure is indicated to impart freshness and prevent the formation of wrinkles. It is characterized by rapid recovery and reduced risks of side effects. You can purchase a solution from the Italian company Egia for 4,060 rubles.

PCA

PCA Sensi Peel contains trichloroacetic acid 6% and lactic acid, azelaic acid, and affects only the stratum corneum. Suitable for sensitive, dry and mature skin. Corrects acne marks, superficial wrinkles, treats rosacea. You can buy it for 2500 rubles.

FAQ (MOST COMMONLY QUESTIONS)

Why doesn’t my face turn red and a film appear after yellow peeling?

Unlike, for example, the same TCA exfoliation, retinoic (yellow) cleansing is based on a synthetic analogue of vitamin A.

And, if in a normal situation skin cells are renewed approximately once a month, then with the so-called “retinoids” the process is accelerated exactly 2 times.

This is why the face is not covered with a film: the cells simply do not have time to go through the usual cycle of damage.

Why is the skin red after milk peeling?

We asked a dermatologist, and he assured us: this is a normal reaction of the epidermis to the superficial-medial type of facial cleansing.

Surely the redness is most pronounced in the frost zone on the forehead and around the eyes, right? Care in this case should be very careful.

Use Bepanten or other products with dexpanthenol (for example, Pantoderm), refrain from removing crusts and take care to constantly moisturize the skin so that there is no feeling of “tightness”.

In just 2-3 weeks, the once red face will become light and smooth again, like a baby’s bottom.

Has this ever happened to you?