Peeling is the best procedure for cleansing, rejuvenating and brightening the skin. Thanks to it, not only the appearance of the skin improves, but also blood circulation is normalized and the walls of blood vessels are strengthened. This procedure can be done in most beauty salons. However, in official establishments, you will have to pay a decent amount of money for cleansing your skin. It will depend on the drugs used and the number of sessions. Due to the high cost of the salon procedure, many girls wonder whether it is possible to do peeling at home and what the effect will be.
Is it possible to perform peelings at home?
Home peeling is not a myth. It can be of two types:
- Mechanical. This option will require special scrubs and gommages. Scrubs contain special particles that remove dead cells from the surface of the epidermis. Also, they effectively cleanse the skin of sebaceous plugs and accumulated dirt.
- Chemical. This option implies the use of mixtures containing various acids. They penetrate deep into the skin and stimulate cellular regeneration. Thanks to this, dead cells are exfoliated, the skin becomes elastic, and blood circulation is restored. Chemical peeling for the face at home has many positive reviews. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Skin cleansing using peeling can be divided into three types, depending on the depth of penetration of the active substances. To understand how effective home facial peeling is, you need to consider reviews from people who have undergone this procedure.
Peeling with glycolic acid at home
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroacid (fruit). It easily penetrates the upper layers of the epidermis and does not cause serious damage to the skin. This type of peeling is more gentle, but less deep.
10–15 days before exfoliation, it is recommended to apply a product containing a small percentage of glycolic acid to the skin of the face. This could be Sesderma serum (6%) or Reviva Labs cream (5%).
During the pre-peeling period, it is necessary to avoid sunlight. On the eve of the procedure, it is necessary to conduct a sensitivity test to the agent.
How to use glycolic acid at home? For the first peel, it is better to use a product with a glycolic acid concentration of 10% - 15%. It is applied to the inner surface of the hand and washed off after 3 minutes. The result is assessed within a day.
Before exfoliation, the face is cleansed with liquid ichthyol soap. A lotion with a concentration of glycolic acid of 5% is applied to the skin dried with a napkin. It will remove any remaining dirt and grease. It is washed off with cold water and the surface is dried.
After this, the main composition is applied, starting from the forehead and ending with the chin. The eyelids are treated last. The composition is left to act for 10 minutes and neutralized with cold water. If the procedure causes skin irritation, burning or redness, it is better to use a special neutralizing composition. Even if unpleasant sensations appear in one place, the product must be neutralized over the entire treated surface.
Video of the procedure with glycolic acid:
Lactolan peeling - face cream - will help soothe the skin after glycolic. It is carefully driven into the surface with your fingertips. Pieces of gauze, folded in several layers and soaked in warm water, are placed on the cream. After 10 - 15 minutes, rinse the face with warm water and apply a moisturizer.
After the procedure, slight redness and peeling of the skin is observed. The skin will recover in 1 to 3 days. After peeling, you should avoid sunlight and use creams with ultraviolet filters.
The procedure is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, in addition, people with dermatological and oncological diseases.
Reviews for deep peelings
In this case, the active substances penetrate the epidermis to a depth of 0.6 mm. Thanks to this effect, the entire epidermal layer is restored.
Maria 46 years old
For a long time I could not come to terms with the many deep wrinkles, scars and black spots on my face. I decided to do a deep peeling at home for my face. The uncertainty was due to the long rehabilitation period (from 1 to 4 months). In the end, I decided and did not regret it. The most important thing is that you have a neutralizer to wash off the peeling mixture. Without it, large red spots may remain on the face. Using high-quality mixtures and acting strictly according to the instructions, you can achieve the desired result. I immediately warn you about painful sensations. But this is normal, given that the active substances act on the deep layers of the dermis.
Zhanna 38 years old
After reading a large number of online sources and reviews, I decided to do a facial peel at home. For this I used phenol. It turned out to be a very painful method. But I persevered and it was worth it. Problem areas, as never before.
Lyudmila 35 years old
For my birthday, my husband gave me a diamond peeling machine. After reading the instructions and purchasing the necessary components, I decided to try to freshen up my face. The only thing I can say negatively is the long-lasting effect of skin restoration (it took me two months) and the pain of the procedure itself.
Evgeniya 29 years old
I was very embarrassed about my face because of the large number of acne marks. I read reviews and recommendations about chemical peeling at home, and decided to carry out this procedure at home. There was not enough money to visit the salon. As a result, having endured the painful procedure, I was extremely surprised by the result. As the healing scab peeled away, I was left with clear, smooth skin.
Elena 50 years old
A year ago, I did a deep facial cleansing at home. I purchased everything I needed and simply followed the instructions. First of all, great result. Deep wrinkles smoothed out, dark spots under the eyes disappeared. Secondly, I didn’t have to spend a large amount of money on visiting a beauty salon.
Alena 26 years old
I had a serious acne problem. The face was covered with scars and gouges. I didn’t have enough money to visit a beauty salon, so I decided to try doing deep peeling myself. According to the recommendations of online sources, I used phenol. I didn't expect it to hurt so much. However, a month after recovery, it was as if I had shed the old shell. The skin became smooth and elastic. The color has changed for the better.
Chemical peeling of the face reviews
- Kosmo.wiki
- 24.03.2013
- Chemical peeling
- 2 comments
Chemical peeling can be an excellent solution for those with enlarged pores, scars, oily skin, dull, dull complexion, and wrinkles. The term “chemical peeling” usually refers to a whole range of cosmetic procedures that can be divided into three categories: superficial peels, the most gentle procedures, medium and deep. Typically, a cosmetologist individually selects the type of treatment, the active substance and its concentration depending on the characteristics of the skin. Deep peeling is actually a real chemical burn and is performed exclusively in a hospital under general anesthesia.
We hope that short stories from women and girls who have undergone chemical facial peeling, reviews from satisfied and injured people will help you make an informed choice about the advisability of this procedure.
Positive reviews
Ksyusha.
My experience is quite positive. I do a light superficial peeling every six months. The pores have narrowed and the color has improved. But the scar on my chin still didn’t give up. The cosmetologist persuaded me to undergo a medium peeling. Now I’m sitting at home and peeling myself. But it’s already the third day, the crusts are falling off and I’m much better.
K.B.
I’m 32, I had a peeling done with a preparation from some Spanish company, 15% with some kind of acetic acid. I had terribly oily skin, pores and in general, some kind of nightmare. But it got much better. This is some kind of reboot for the face. But the recovery period was not sweet. And it was painful during the procedure. But I’m very pleased with the result.
Kitty.
Salicylic acid peels worked great for me. I really had to do it 3 times until the scar on my cheek became almost invisible. Very pleased. I tried sanding it off before, but it only made things worse. So for me, chemical peeling has become a real salvation.
Tamara.
After teenage acne, my cheeks looked like Swiss cheese. All cheekbones were dotted with small scars - traces of squeezing out pimples. But a series of 5 procedures almost completely saved me from this nightmare. Each time, my cosmetologist Larisa tried a slightly higher concentration to reach the deeper layers of the skin. Everything worked out. Hooray!
Nata.
I already have solid experience with chemical peels. I did salicylic. The first time, my skin reacted very violently - it simply fell off in pieces and crusts. I went through three procedures. Now she's just a beauty. Skin like, excuse me, a baby's bottom. It had a very good effect on me. I'm 40, but no one gives me more than 33. This also comes with a good figure and hair. So my second youth began.
Taisiya.
I decided to take my appearance seriously after my 35th birthday. I was tormented by constant pimples, although I was no longer a teenager, and freckles were just scattered. I am doing a series of peels with lactic acid. We started with 30%. Then we added procedures with fruit acids. The recovery period was tolerable, but the skin peeled off in shreds every time.
Lapulya.
I am 32. I was persuaded to undergo a series of, as they said, wine peels. The result is simply awesome. I have already done 4 procedures. The skin was not only evened out, but somehow simply awesome. Do it, you won't regret it.
Negative reviews.
Maria.
I shouldn’t have agreed to this and spent my last stash. I would rather spend it on a couple of jars of good cream! There is no effect. I did a superficial retinol. I thought I would freshen up my face. But I didn't see ANY difference. The cosmetologist says that for the first time she tried a weak concentration. But I just don't have the money for a whole series. I won't fall for this again for anything.
Olechka.
I’ll probably kill my cosmetologist as soon as I can leave the house. Apparently, she gets a percentage in her salon; she imposed a TCA peeling of 15% on me. Before this, everything was good, but not perfect. But I literally felt for myself that the best is the enemy of the good. I’ve been sitting at home for three days now and I’m biting my elbows. Everything flakes, itches and hurts. When they smeared the composition, I could barely restrain myself from screaming. I will never let anyone with this crap come near my face again.
Neutral reviews.
Lizok.
I'm only 16, but I'm already familiar with glycolic peeling. There were very nasty acne scars. My mother gave me the procedure for my birthday. Apparently, I'm tired of watching me try to plaster over this disgrace. It turned out well, but they say they need more.
Sima.
Damn, everything with me is not like with people. I did a retinol peel, and then my husband made a surprise - a trip to Egypt for the New Year, he had already paid for everything. I didn’t want to upset him, so I went. Of course, I applied cream and hid from the sun, but I was still covered in spots. People, be careful with the sun after procedures.
Results.
In general, chemical peels give good results when the procedures are prescribed and carried out correctly. Sensitivity to drugs can be very individual, so expect a series of treatments. Superficial peels are more suitable for young people to refresh their complexion and shrink pores. Medium and deep work for deeper and age-related changes. They should be carried out only when indicated and with extreme caution.
Reviews of medium peels at home
An effective way to smooth out fine wrinkles, the effects of acne and age spots. Active substances penetrate the epidermis to a depth of 0.45 mm.
Ekaterina 33 years old
Previously, to cleanse my face, I visited a beauty salon. Having clearly understood the procedure, I decided to try to implement it myself. As a result, I used salicylic acid (30%). I didn’t feel any difference in the result. Just significant money savings.
Alexandra 27 years old
Many pigment spots appeared on the face. There was not enough money to visit a beauty salon. I read a lot of information and reviews about chemical peeling at home. I decided to perform this procedure myself. I used TCA exfoliant. After three uses of this mixture, the pigment spots disappeared.
Julia 33 years old
I decided to rejuvenate my face not with classic scrubs or masks, but by performing peeling. I used a retinol mixture. The result met all my expectations. Small wrinkles, as never before. The skin became smooth and elastic.
Veronica 39 years old
Homemade peeling helped me regain the freshness of my face. This required 4 procedures and a month of time, but the effect is impressive. I will note one minus - it burns the skin very much during the action of the mixture. Be prepared to endure.
Marina 51 years old
I have used medium peeling with TAC products several times already. The result, as always, pleases. Perfectly smooths out wrinkles, copes with dark spots under the eyes, makes the skin smooth. Like any other effective procedure, it causes pain during the procedure.
Galina 41 years old
I did the middle peel myself. I had to endure the pain. As a result, the complexion was refreshed and wrinkles became much smaller.
Spectacular recipes
Boric acid and camphor alcohol
Combining boric acid and camphor alcohol is considered a traditional compound for the purpose of deep peeling at home.
To prepare this good composition you need to mix:
- 30 ml camphor alcohol,
- 30 ml of ammonia,
- 2 tablets of hydroperite,
- 30 ml glycerin,
- 30 g boric acid.
Grated baby soap is added to the resulting solution until an “airy cream” is obtained.
It is necessary to keep the mixture on your face until it dries completely, but no more than 5-6 minutes.
You need to wash off such a composition with a 10% solution of calcium chloride, and then with drinking water.
Hydrogen peroxide and bodyaga
The recipe for a deep peeling composition based on hydrogen peroxide and bodyaga is very simple.
To make it, you just need to mix:
- 2 tbsp. l. dry, finely crushed bodyagi;
- 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
You need to pour the peroxide until the mixture becomes creamy and stops foaming.
A similar composition should be applied to the skin immediately after preparation and kept for no more than 15 minutes. It must be washed off with warm, clean water.
Calcium chloride
Deep peeling based on calcium chloride is called “Hollywood”.
To do this you need to have:
- ampoule of 5% calcium chloride solution;
- simple baby soap.
But you don’t just need to mix these components. They are applied to the prepared facial skin one by one, in 2 stages:
- First, a solution of calcium chloride is applied to the face using a soft sponge or cotton pad.
- After the calcium chloride
(after 3-4 minutes), apply a soap-based solution with gentle movements.
At the same time as the soap-based solution, dead old cells come off, and the top layer of skin seems to “roll off.” The mixture is washed off with warm drinking water.
To enhance the effect, you can make calcium chloride not in one, but in several layers after they dry. When performing further procedures, you can increase the concentration of calcium chloride to 10%.
Fruit acids
For self-peeling at home, fruit acids are the most harmless composition.
Moreover, their use, in addition to the exfoliating effect, can help nourish the skin with biologically energetic substances, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Fruits and berries containing fruit acid are successfully used for this:
- Green grapes,
- cherry,
- apples,
- pineapples,
- oranges
- grapefruits,
- pineapples,
- papaya,
- lemons,
- blueberry,
- strawberries,
- Red Ribes.
Recipes for home peelings with fruit acids:
Orange peeling.
To produce its energetic composition, mix:
- coffee grounds (1/2 tablespoon);
- orange pulp (2 tablespoons);
- honey (1 teaspoon).
Apply the composition for 15-20 minutes and rinse.
Tropical peeling. To produce its energetic composition, mix:
- pineapple pulp (100 grams);
- papaya pulp (100 grams);
- honey (1/2 teaspoon).
Apply the composition in a thick layer for 5 minutes and rinse.
Garden peeling (grape-currant).
To produce its energetic composition, mix and crush:
- red currants (200 grams);
- grapes (100 grams).
Strain the mixture through cheesecloth, apply for 7-10 minutes and rinse.
Lemon peeling.
To produce its energetic composition, mix:
- juice of one lemon;
- rosehip oil (2 tablespoons);
- fresh olives (2 tablespoons).
Apply the composition for 6-7 minutes and rinse.
Preparatory stage
In most cases, there is no need for special preparation for manipulation. Patients are recommended to undergo a preliminary examination, which is determined by the doctor.
In accordance with the diagnostic results, indications and contraindications for peeling are determined. During the preparation period, it is recommended to saturate the skin with useful substances, which will ensure the fastest possible recovery.
In this case, the use of alginates and ampoule concentrates is recommended. Experts recommend using clay. A high impact effect is characteristic of special serums and micronized seaweed.
7 days before the procedure, the patient is prescribed antiviral medications.
Features of deep facial peeling
Deep peeling in most cases is carried out in a salon setting. During its implementation, patients complain of pain, which is explained by receiving a 3rd degree burn. The duration of the manipulation is 40-120 minutes.
Features of deep laser peeling, watch in this video:
It is determined in accordance with the individual characteristics of the person and indications. To avoid arrhythmia and other complications, peeling is recommended using general anesthesia.
It is recommended to first clean the skin using aggressive soap and a rough sponge.
This will provide the opportunity to remove cosmetics and the surface layer of the epidermis. After washing, the skin must be thoroughly dried. To degrease the skin, a mixture of substances such as acetone and alcohol is used.
At the next stage, facial peeling requires applying phenol in two stages. Initially, the substance is applied to individual areas of the skin, and then distributed throughout the entire epidermis using geleo.
The amount of phenol used directly depends on the characteristics of the skin. A large amount of this substance is applied to problem areas.
Jeloleo is a special polymer film onto which a medicine is applied, its consistency similar to wax. When the film and wax interact, phenol is formed, which will ensure a uniform effect on the skin.
The duration of exposure to zhaloleo should be 2 days. After this time, it is recommended to remove it along with dead skin. After the procedure, the patient is prescribed antibiotic therapy. Medicines must not only be taken orally, but also applied to the skin.
Carrying out at home
It is not recommended for patients to perform peeling on their own at home. This is because there is a high risk of unwanted effects.
Independent manipulation is allowed only after completing training courses.
Skin care after
In the first few days after deep peeling, the patient is advised to take medications that have analgesic properties.
This is explained by the fact that most patients complain of severe burning and pain. In the first three days after surgery, brushing your teeth and washing your face is strictly prohibited. Patients are recommended to drink water using a straw.
To remove the mask and dead cells, it is recommended to use a special plastic spatula or stick. The procedure exposes the bleeding areas.
After a certain time, the appearance of a fibrin film is observed. It tightens the face quite strongly, which leads to limited facial expressions. The film peels off in pieces within a week.
Underneath there is a growth of red skin, which resembles the skin of a child. Some patients experience this condition for several months.
The formation of new skin ends after six months. Several weeks after surgery, it is recommended to use antibacterial and wound-healing drugs. One month after the procedure, the use of powder is allowed.
