How often can you do it and what is the secret of glycolic peeling?

Cosmetologists will never stop working to create an exfoliant that, at maximum efficiency, would not harm the skin. Perhaps multi-acid peeling could bring us closer to the ideal.

Multifruit facial peeling refers to a chemical type of exfoliation with superficial and superficial-medium action. This means that the composition works only with the upper layers of the skin and is approved for use even at a young age.

What is peeling

Peeling (from the English to peel) is the exfoliation of the upper stratum corneum of the skin, as a result of which dead cells are removed, the skin is renewed and thus improves its appearance. With chemical peels, exfoliation occurs using various acids.

Fruit acid peeling is not a newfangled procedure. Even the ancient Egyptians and Greeks used various acids, juices of berries and fruits to rejuvenate the skin:

• sugar cane juice - that is, glycolic acid,
• wine sediment - that is, tartaric acid,
• sour milk - that is, lactic acid.

And our mothers and grandmothers made themselves masks from strawberries or yogurt to improve their complexion.

Today, peelings with fruit acids, or they are also called peelings with alpha hydroxy acids (or AHA ) are the most popular types of peelings, as they combine high efficiency, safety and affordable cost of the procedure.

I won’t hide it – peeling is one of my favorite salon procedures.

I actively use peelings both at work and to maintain the good appearance of my own skin, since I am not a supporter of injections or any new, not time-tested hardware techniques.

Session cost

For home use, it is recommended to purchase products intended for independent use.

It is better to give priority to ready-made options rather than preparing recipes. It's safer and the cost difference is small. Use the product strictly according to the instructions.

The cost of a salon procedure depends on the price of the products used in the work. The cosmetologist will give the exact figure after a preliminary meeting with the patient. You can find out the estimated cost on the clinic’s website when talking with the salon staff.

How chemical peeling works

A chemical peel is essentially a chemical burn to the skin. But the depth of this burn is strictly controlled by a cosmetologist.

The principle of chemical peeling is that in response to a burn, restoration processes are launched in our skin and thus it is possible to achieve skin rejuvenation and eliminate some problems.

After peeling, active cell division begins in the skin and renewal of the epidermis is accelerated, resulting in an improved appearance of the skin - evens out color and texture.

In addition, acids perfectly cleanse the ducts of the sebaceous glands, reduce oily skin and reduce the formation of comedones and pimples. They also stimulate skin fibroblasts, which increases collagen synthesis and improves skin elasticity and firmness.

Opinion of cosmetologists

Doctors use fruit peelings in their work, but as a light influence, in preparation for truly professional complex interventions. Peeling preparations are often recommended for home care.

The cosmetologist considers the option as a preventive measure.

The cosmetologist offers an option as the initial stage of treatment.

Peeling depth

Based on the depth of impact, peelings are divided into:

1. Superficial - affects only the uppermost stratum corneum of the epidermis
2. Median - affects the middle layers of the epidermis
3. Deep - affects all layers of the epidermis down to the papillary layer of the dermis

Superficial peels are the most popular. After such peelings, there are practically no complications and there is no need to sit at home for one or two weeks, waiting for redness, swelling or severe peeling to go away.

Patient reviews

Consumers are satisfied with preparations containing “simple” acids. Many people notice slight positive changes, which are what manufacturers promise. Among cosmetologist's treatments, light peelings are not very popular.

I liked the slight positive changes.

I liked the option for home use.

Praises the results of home treatment.

Peeling effects

What effects can be expected after a superficial chemical peeling procedure:

1. Immediately after peeling, complexion improves and skin becomes smoother
2. Fine wrinkles are smoothed out and the appearance of deep wrinkles is reduced
3. Pigment spots lighten
4. Increases skin hydration and elasticity
5. It also improves the course of acne - the number of rashes decreases and the pores tighten slightly.

However, superficial peeling is not a magic cure, so it cannot:

1. Smooth out deep wrinkles
2. Eliminate age-related sagging skin
3. Erase all pimples, scars and age spots from your face

You need to understand this and not place unjustified hopes on superficial peeling.

How does the peeling procedure work?

The superficial peeling procedure with fruit acids usually takes about 30 minutes and consists of several stages:

1. First, the cosmetologist thoroughly cleanses the skin and prepares it for peeling using special products.
2. Then a thin layer of acid is applied to the face, usually in the form of a gel, and left on the skin for an average of 2 to 10 minutes. At this time, as a rule, a slight tingling or slight burning sensation is felt.
3. After this, if necessary, a neutralizer is applied to the skin for 2-3 minutes, which stops the peeling.
4. Then everything is washed off and post-peeling cream is applied.

Contraindications

The list of contraindications to facial peeling with glycolic acid is insignificant, but still cannot be neglected. Patients with the following symptoms should refuse cleansing:

• There are warts and other formations on the face;
• For clients with a recent tan;
• For very dark skin types;
• If there are ulcers and herpes in the treated part;
• There are open wounds, abrasions;
• After chemotherapy;
• During pregnancy;
• For oncology;
• If you are allergic to certain components of the product used.

To ensure that the cleansing procedure does not harm your skin, but is remembered for the highest and lasting results, listen carefully to cosmetologists. Glycolic peeling is one of the best peelings for skin at any age, starting from 15 years. Be always young and beautiful!

Peels with fruit acids (AHA)

The most popular among peels with fruit acids are perhaps almond, glycolic and milk peels.

Almond peeling

is the most gentle, so it can be used even for very sensitive skin and skin with rosacea. Almond peeling is also widely used to improve the condition of problem skin.

Glycolic peeling –

The most popular peeling, it can be used to solve various problems. But it is especially effective for preventing aging and correcting age-related changes.

Milk peeling

It has good moisturizing properties, so it is often used for dehydrated and aging skin.

Other fruit acids are also used in cosmetology - tartaric, malic, citric. As well as combined peelings, which include several different acids at once.

When choosing a peel, you need to take into account the problems you want to work on, your age, the current condition of your skin, and many other factors. Therefore, in this matter, it is still better to consult with a cosmetologist who will carry out the procedure.

At what age and how often can superficial peeling be done?

Peeling can be done starting in adolescence and throughout life.

It’s just that at a young age, peeling is usually used to improve the condition of problem skin, and in adulthood – to prevent and correct signs of aging.

In some salons, you may be immediately offered to undergo a standard course - 6-10 procedures with an interval of once every 7-14 days. But many experts consider such a template approach to be wrong, and I completely agree with this.

It is very important to take into account not only the problems that you want to solve, but also the capabilities of the person himself - someone can afford to take an intensive course, while for others it is more convenient to do peeling once a month.

Therefore, there cannot be clear universal recommendations on this issue. But I will try to give you some guidelines so that if something happens, unnecessary procedures are not imposed on you in the salon.

First of all, you need to know that for the prevention of aging and salon care for problem skin, peeling can be used not only as a course, but also as a one-time procedure.

For people under 25 years of age with problem skin, peeling can be done either as a course or once every 1-2 months to reduce rashes, oily skin and other manifestations of acne.

In the age group of 25-30 years, skin reserves can be activated in one procedure. At this age, 2-3 peels per year are enough to prevent aging and smooth out fine expression wrinkles.

At the age of 30-45 years, to prevent and correct signs of aging, you can do a short course of 3-5 procedures, and then carry out maintenance procedures once every 4-6 weeks.

If this is not possible, then as an option, in the autumn-winter period you can do peeling once a month or even once every 2 months in combination with other rejuvenating procedures, for example, massage.

However, if you need to solve a specific problem, for example, to lighten age spots, or when there are pronounced age-related changes, then, of course, it will be more effective to undergo a course of peelings, 6-10 procedures every 7-14 days.

And at the age of 45-60 years, superficial peels are usually used in a short course of 3-4 procedures as preparation for medium peels.

But if at the age of 20-30 you have smooth, healthy skin without problems and signs of aging, you don’t need peeling at all yet.

Popular drugs

A variety of fruit peels allows you to choose the appropriate option, taking into account the solution to specific problems. The list of drugs popular among cosmetologists and ordinary consumers is wide. Here are some products that buyers are interested in more often than others:

• Holy Land. The Israeli brand's assortment includes many options based on fruit acids. Reveal Peel with extracts of natural plants (blueberry, cane, maple, kiwi, citrus, centella) will have a gentle effect. The product cleanses the surface of dead cells and refreshes the skin. A 75 ml tube of the drug is sold for 2.2 thousand rubles.

• Alpha Complex Multifruit System from Holy Land contains an 8% mixture of fruit acids (lactic, glycolic, citric, malic, tartaric). This option removes oily shine, reduces pores, evens out surface texture, and promotes tissue renewal. A 100 ml bottle sells for 3 thousand rubles.

• Janssen Cosmetics. Concentrated gel for exfoliation with fruit acids BIO-FRUIT GEL EXFOLIATOR (content 20% or 32%). The Jansen option is suitable for the professional removal of comedones, age spots, and wrinkles for those with oily skin. A 30 ml bottle sells for 3.5 thousand rubles.

• Gemene. Light fruit peeling from a Russian manufacturer is based on a mixture of fruit acids (lactic, glycolic, malic, tartaric) with the addition of enzymes and sodium hyaluronate. This option is intended for cleansing and activating regenerative processes during home procedures. Bottles of 20 and 30 ml are sold at prices starting from 200 rubles.

• Elizavecca. Korean tonic-exfolint Hell-Pore Clean Up Aha Fruit Toner is based on AHA and BHA acids with the addition of oils, niacin, and vegetable extracts. The product helps gently exfoliate dead skin cells, softens and refreshes the skin. 200 ml bottles of tonic are sold for 850 rubles.

• Skinlite. A Korean gel exfoliant, acting on the rolling principle, easily exfoliates, softens, and moisturizes the skin. Skinlight is sold in 100 ml tubes for 250 rubles.

• Mizon. The Korean manufacturer's popular serum is Aha 8% Peeling Serum with pantheon, allantoin, plant extracts (40 ml sells for 1.5 thousand rubles), Mizon apple peeling based on the acid of the same name (120 ml for 900 rubles).

• PREMIUM. Peeling ANA 8% of Russian production contains glycolic, lactic, citric, malic acids. The Premium gel option is easy to use. A 125 ml tube costs 700 rubles.

• ARAVIA Professional. Russian-made Fruit Peel is suitable for cleansing the face and body. The version from Arabia contains a 10% concentration of AHA acids. The serum promotes tissue renewal, evens out skin texture and tone. A bottle with a 150 ml dispenser costs 1.1 thousand rubles.

• KORA. The Russian brand offers a light superficial peeling mask with a creamy texture based on fruit acids. Exfoliant from Cora is designed to cleanse, renew, and moisturize tissues. Tubes of the product of 100 ml are sold at a price of 400 rubles.

• Plazan. Peeling gel with a foaming base is offered by a Russian manufacturer. The content of active acids (lactic, citric, salicylic) is 10%. Plazan is suitable for all skin types, except hypersensitive. A 150 ml container with a dispenser sells for 600 rubles.

• Markell. The Belarusian brand offers an exfoliant for cleansing, renewal, and rejuvenation of the skin. The substance contains AHA acids, allantoin, vitamin E, sodium hyaluronate. The product from Markell is sold in disposable ampoules of 20 ml for 300 rubles.

• Planeta Organica. The composition of the gel for easy home exfoliation is rich in useful components: in addition to AHA acids, there are pineapple, papaya enzymes, oils, vitamins, and plant extracts. The option from Planet Organica is ideal for intensive regular care. Bottles of 50 ml are sold for 170 rubles.

• Cosmetolog. Russian-made peeling is ideal for regular care: cleansing, tissue renewal. The creamy texture option comes in a 50 ml tube and sells for RUB 160.

It is recommended to take a balanced approach to the choice of skin care products. For a professional procedure in a salon, the drug will be selected by a cosmetologist. It is recommended to purchase the option for home use on the advice of a doctor.

Preparing for peeling

Preparation for peeling first of all consists in avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun and visiting a solarium for 2 weeks before the procedure.

If possible, pre-peel preparation can be carried out within 2 weeks before peeling. It consists of using a wash gel, lotion or cream with acids in home care, which can be purchased from a cosmetologist.

Pre-peeling preparation smoothes the stratum corneum, prepares the skin for the procedure and improves the peeling effect. However, such preparation can be replaced by 1-2 peeling procedures with a low concentration of mandelic or glycolic acid.

Recovery period

After peeling, you must use sunscreen with SPF 30, even if the weather is cloudy outside, and also do not plan trips to the sea or visiting a solarium for at least the next 2-3 weeks.

Advantages and disadvantages

Cosmetologists unanimously recognize fruit peeling as the safest method of exfoliation. The effect is superficial, does not cause discomfort, and eliminates complex rehabilitation. The exfoliation option is not subject to seasonal restrictions.

An obvious disadvantage of mono- or multi-fruit peeling is the weak effectiveness of the technique. Cosmetologists perform the procedure only to prepare for more serious interventions and recommend medications for regular home use.

There are many preparations for gentle cleansing. A prominent representative of the group, which is often preferred by consumers, is Lactopiling. For a more vivid effect, it is recommended to have the procedure performed by a cosmetologist using TCA peeling, for example, PRX t 33.

Chemical peeling at home

Is it possible to do chemical peeling at home? Yes, of course you can. And now peelings with fruit acids are sold for independent home use.

However, you need to understand that according to the law, the concentration of fruit acids in peels for independent home use cannot exceed 10%. Usually it is 5-7%

Cosmetologists work with peelings in which the concentration of fruit acids is 30-50-70%. And the higher the concentration of the drug, the correspondingly higher the effectiveness of chemical peeling.

Therefore, of course, it is naive to expect from a home peel with 5% glycolic acid the same effect as from a salon procedure with 50% glycolic acid.

The essence of exfoliation

When using a ready-made composition with a low acid content (surface exfoliation), you can safely perform the procedure yourself. There are many similar drugs adapted for home use.

To perform the intervention, you simply need to apply the active composition to the cleaned surface, wait the amount of time indicated in the instructions for the product, rinse the substance with water, and apply a moisturizer. Even weak peelings are not neutralized.

The option indicated above is suitable if you want to thoroughly cleanse the skin and maintain the quality of tissues in good condition (prevention of various problems). If you want to eliminate a certain deficiency, you will have to perform a deeper impact. It is not recommended to do this option yourself.