What it is
Professional almond peeling is a cosmetic procedure, the method of which is to superficially remove impurities from the epidermis using a chemical composition. The effect occurs only on the upper layers of the epidermis, which allows you to get rid of dead particles and keratinized cells.
This technique allows you to cope with comedones and acne. In addition, almond peeling has a rejuvenating effect.
Peeling with mandelic acid has a softening effect, which prevents damage to the skin and the occurrence of complications. This procedure can be used both in adolescence and in adulthood.
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The procedure is safe and effective. The procedure has gained wide popularity among clients of beauty salons and clinics due to the properties of the main component – phenoxyglycolic acid. The mild effect of the product is explained primarily by its high size relative to the molecules of other acids. This helps slow down its penetration into the deep layers of the skin.
It is necessary to highlight other properties of the main active ingredient:
- antioxidant – blocks the spread of free radicals and heavy metal ions, removes them from cellular structures;
- cleansing - thanks to the acid, keratin is destroyed unhindered, while healthy cells remain unaffected;
- antibacterial and anti-inflammatory – prevents the spread of infection, destroys unwanted particles, prevents the development of inflammation in the future;
- rejuvenating – ensures activation of natural renewal processes, accelerates the synthesis of elastin and collagen;
- whitening – lightens freckles and pigmentation.
In addition, thanks to the effects of chemical components, metabolic processes at the cellular level are restored. The skin begins to receive oxygen in the required quantity.
Indications for use of retinoic peeling
- presence of deep and fine wrinkles
- lack of collagen production
- disturbances in normal skin moisture
- presence of facial wrinkles
- lack of elasticity and firmness of the skin
- need for skin whitening
- excessive pigmentation from exposure to sunlight
- age-related and photoaging of the skin
- acne
- hyperpigmentation
- hyperkeratosis
Also, retinoic peeling effectively cleanses the skin surface of all kinds of impurities, has an anti-inflammatory effect, provides the skin with a healthy glow, improves the relief and structure of the skin and has a lifting effect.
Indications
In most cases, cosmetologists prefer to use almond chemical peeling as part of complex therapy. Exfoliation in this case acts as a base before doing more serious exfoliation. It helps cleanse and prepare the skin for a deeper effect of cosmetic products.
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If the procedure is carried out as an independent manipulation, then the following problems will be indicated:
- increased sebum secretion ;
- pore expansion ;
- oily seborrhea
- the presence of acne , post-acne elements;
- hyperpigmentation;
- visible signs of photoaging ;
- unevenness , tuberosity and other defects in the relief of the skin;
- mild age-related changes;
- intolerance to other superficial peels.
It is worth noting that many experts recommend doing almond exfoliation in the summer. This is due to the lack of pigmentation and easy tolerance of the procedure by clients.
How often should you do almond peeling?
The results of almond peeling can be observed almost immediately.
After the first procedure, existing skin problems become less noticeable. However, the maximum effect is achieved after the full course.
The procedure is performed on average once a week for a period of time determined by the cosmetologist. As a rule, these are 8–10 procedures. But exactly how many of them are needed and what is the interval between sessions is determined by a specialist, focusing solely on the condition of the skin, its type and indications.
Side effects after the procedure are extremely rare. The most serious of these is a chemical burn, which can occur if cleaning techniques are not followed. In most cases, everything gets done with slight redness of the skin, which goes away within 3 days.
Almond facial cleansing is a procedure that can eliminate many cosmetic problems. However, in order to ensure that there are no negative consequences in the form of chemical burns after it, you should entrust the peeling only to a competent cosmetologist.
Contraindications
Almond peeling in the salon has its own limitations. Thus, the use of the procedure is not recommended for conditions and problems such as diabetes, colds, herpes, pustular formations, a tendency to allergic reactions to the components used, open abrasions and wounds, warts and papillomas.
Contraindications include laser hair removal, psoriasis, tuberculosis, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Preparation
To achieve maximum effect, you need to properly prepare for the procedure. To do this, first of all, for 7-14 days you need to give up tanning not only in direct sunlight, but also in a solarium. It is recommended to limit trips to the bathhouse, solarium and swimming pool, which will prevent skin injury.
Before going to bed, you can use creams that contain a minimal amount of fruit acids.
You can lightly cleanse the skin several times using exfoliants.
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All these actions help soften the keratinized layers and prepare the epidermis for deeper exposure to chemicals.
Failure to complete the preparatory measures does not become a reason to refuse the procedure, however, in this case, the result will not be as maximum as we would like.
It is important to first do a test to identify possible allergies. To do this, apply a small amount of the product to the elbow or wrist. If after a few minutes redness and irritation do not appear, then you can proceed directly to the cosmetic procedure itself.
The effectiveness of retinoic peeling
Retinoic (yellow) peeling is highly safe. With its help, you can achieve excellent results in just 2 - 3 days, comparable to the results of a whole course of trichloroacetic (medium) peeling procedures. For comparison, other types of peeling require a rehabilitation period of at least 7-10 days. After retinoic peeling, the skin heals very, very quickly. It's no coincidence that it's called a weekend peel! Also, retinoic peeling effectively cleanses the skin surface of all kinds of impurities, has an anti-inflammatory effect, provides the skin with a healthy glow, improves the relief and structure of the skin and has a lifting effect.
The effect of yellow peeling lasts from 6 to 12 months. To enhance the result, the procedure can be repeated after a month. But the need for the second does not always arise. Only a doctor can decide whether one or several procedures will be enough or whether it makes sense to complete the full course.
Execution steps
Almond peeling takes place in several sequential steps.
First, the skin must be thoroughly cleaned of remnants of decorative cosmetics, dirt, dust and sebaceous secretions. To make the cleaning deeper and more effective, cosmetologists use special cleansing masks, tonic or milk. This stage, as a rule, is not accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Next, a 30% solution of mandelic acid is applied to the surface to be treated. To do this, use a brush or cotton pad. The product is distributed in the following sequence - frontal area, edges of the cheeks, chin, center of the face, crow's feet. For more severe problems, these areas are re-treated.
The duration of action of the composition should not exceed a quarter of an hour.
Depending on the substance used, acid neutralization may occur. This product usually consists of baking soda, urea, amino alcohols and other elements. Under its influence, mandelic acid completely stops its effect on the skin.
At the final stage, a soothing cream is applied to the skin and a facial massage is performed with light movements.
Skin care after
Exfoliation with mandelic acid requires special care of the epidermis during the rehabilitation period.
To prevent the development of complications and side effects, it is important to follow all the recommendations given by the specialist.
First of all, you need to avoid going to the pool, sauna and bathhouse. During the recovery period, heavy physical activity that increases sweating should not be allowed. As a result, dirt will again begin to enter through the still open pores, which can also trigger the development of the inflammatory process.
In addition, the skin needs to be provided with gentle care without the use of aggressive cosmetics. It is not allowed to carry out other cleaning procedures on those areas that have already been treated.
The active recovery period, accompanied by redness, swelling and peeling, averages 4 to 7 days. Depending on the drug used, complications occur in rare cases.
To prevent the appearance of unpleasant symptoms, skin care should include gentle cleansing, treatment with anti-inflammatory agents, nutrition and hydration, protection from ultraviolet radiation and other external factors.
Types of peeling
Superficial peeling is the exfoliation of the stratum corneum or entire epidermis to promote repair with less photodamage and less noticeable signs of aging. Several sessions are usually required to obtain maximum results.
Medium-deep peels are defined as a controlled chemical effect on the epidermis down to the papillary layer, which causes certain changes that can be achieved in one session.
Deep acid peeling - affects the deep layers of the skin.
Advantages
Chemical peels have a number of different benefits compared to other facial rejuvenation procedures . Surface peeling products are used for minimal damage, requiring almost no healing time, and after deep peeling, the healing time is significantly longer and complications are possible, although the effect is much more noticeable and lasts longer. Finally, the price of peeling is much lower than resurfacing using lasers or other light sources available on the market.
Flaws
Chemical peels also have disadvantages; as a rule, they manifest themselves in inverse proportion to the accumulation of experience in choosing the appropriate product for each patient. Applying an exfoliant has its own subtleties, and monitoring and caring for the healing process requires experience to recognize normal healing at different levels of peels over different periods of time.
After a superficial chemical peel, minimal care is required - mild cleansers, moisturizers and sunscreen. It is possible to combine peeling with mesotherapy - mesopeeling.
After medium-deep and deep peeling , there is swelling, redness of the skin and peeling, etc. Our dermato-cosmetologist will always tell you in detail about the recovery process after the upcoming procedure and recommend products for restoring inflamed skin.
Consequences
Despite the fact that almond peeling is a safe procedure, the possibility of complications cannot be ruled out. The most common ones include the following.
Redness
This reaction is considered normal because the skin interacts with the chemical mixture. To eliminate this symptom, it is recommended to use a special cream.
Dryness
Thus, the epithelium responds to the effects of the applied composition. In this case, you can use a rich cream that includes components such as hyaluronic acid, aloe and shea butter.
You can use a mask with collagen or algae. During the day, it is important to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation, for which a sunscreen is applied to the surface of the epidermis.
Hyperpigmentation
This symptom may occur as a result of a lack of protection from UV rays. Pigment spots can be removed using cosmetic whitening procedures.
Allergic reaction
Appears if an allergy test has not been done first. This unpleasant symptom can be eliminated with the help of anti-allergy medications.
Rashes
Appears when using decorative cosmetics during the rehabilitation period. The cause may be a disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, hormonal imbalance or the action of the peeling composition.
First, it is necessary to establish the exact provoking factor and, based on this, select ways to eliminate such a side effect. In most cases, Bepanten or Solcoseryl are used to perform this task.
Swelling
Often observed when the skin is too thin. To reduce swelling, cold compresses and special ointments are prescribed to the skin.
Infection
This rare phenomenon occurs when the rules for almond peeling are not followed. The choice of tactics for carrying out therapeutic measures is carried out directly by a specialist.
Herpes
Exacerbation often occurs in the presence of a chronic form of pathology. For this reason, before you do the exfoliation procedure, you need to undergo a course of treatment.
Chemical burn
This happens if the cosmetologist is not experienced enough. To prevent such complications, you need to carefully choose a cosmetology clinic.
Advantages and disadvantages
The obvious advantages of the procedure include painlessness, safety, short recovery period, and the possibility of use in adolescence and regardless of skin type.
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Disadvantages include low efficiency and the need for constant use of this technique to maintain the achieved result.
Almond peeling is a common procedure offered by many beauty salons and clinics. The method has gained such popularity due to its gentle effect on the skin, the absence of unpleasant sensations and the possibility of application to any skin type.
As a result, the skin becomes more toned, elastic, the complexion is evened out and healthier. However, it must be remembered that such a procedure will not help cope with more pronounced problems and has a number of limitations. For this reason, you should consult a dermatologist before using it.
