Recovery from a peel is hardly a desirable experience. Sometimes you need to endure a couple of days to appear in an updated form in front of your colleagues or loved ones. However, having ventured on this procedure, we want the maximum effect: be it for the sake of rejuvenation, evening out complexion, or simply as a routine cleansing.
If after peeling there is no peeling, we begin to doubt whether everything is going as it should, whether we spent the money correctly. This is a fairly natural reaction. Let's try to figure out whether we should panic.
To begin with, we note: peeling after peeling is normal, and its intensity depends on many factors. Among them are how the cleaning is carried out, to what depth and with what composition.
The reasons why the skin has not begun to peel off may be the following:
Too little time has passed
Whatever the type of exfoliation, massive peeling of the epidermis begins only some time after the cosmetic intervention. As a rule, changes appear only after 2-3 days . If the procedure is superficial, then small skin flakes will peel off. And in the case of medium or deep exfoliation, large-plate exfoliation is observed: the skin “peeles off” in larger dry flaps, and rehabilitation lasts from 5 to 14 days. You can ask your doctor or cosmetic product distributor on what day after peeling the peeling begins as part of a specific course of care.
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What to do after peeling
In principle, all the recommendations described here should be given by a cosmetologist during the first consultations. But a little personal experience and knowledge can be very useful. So, what should you do after peeling?
Hydration
The procedure dries out the skin, so hydration is extremely important for it. Tissues that receive enough moisture heal much faster
Accordingly, the recovery process occurs faster. Gels and special moisturizing foams are quickly absorbed by the skin and fill the epidermis with moisture, eliminating the feeling of tightness.
Regenerating agents
When choosing skincare products, be sure to use only special post-peeling products approved by cosmetologists and based on herbal ingredients. Products with essential and base oils are effective; the composition may also include fatty acids. The modern cosmetics industry produces a huge line of cosmetics for use after peeling, but there is no need to save money.
Sun protection
Even inactive sun rays can negatively affect the skin, leading to the appearance of unsightly age spots. Before going outside, be sure to apply creams that contain antioxidants. Especially in the first few days, it is better not to go outside at all.
On all subsequent days, a mandatory element of care is sunscreen with an SPF level close to 50. It is necessary to use such a cream even when the sun is hidden behind the clouds or the weather is cloudy outside. After complete regeneration and restoration of the skin, you can return to normal care, but not earlier than after 2-3 months.
Makeup on pause
Decorative cosmetics can harm skin that is in the process of regeneration. The components contained in modern cosmetics do not always interact favorably with post-peeling care products. For the procedure, it is best to choose days before weekends, vacations or holidays. This will give you the opportunity not to go outside for several days while your facial skin goes through a difficult period of recovery.
These are simple and sometimes seem primitive rules. But it is necessary to follow them, as this will affect a speedy recovery and there are practically no unpleasant symptoms such as peeling, itching, or irritation. In this situation, fresh air is not the best helper for restoring facial skin.
Recommendations for care if there is no peeling
- wash your face after cleansing
the next morning. To do this, it is recommended to use thermal water or regular mineral water, without gas. - You should not be exposed to open sunlight for a long time, even in winter; before going outside, you should apply a protective cream with a high UV factor.
- to do without makeup
for 3-4 days : this way the effect of the procedure will be more noticeable. - Within the time allotted for rehabilitation, it is recommended to avoid the use of further exfoliants
: such as, for example, tonics, exfoliating wipes, etc. - moisturizer
at night . Panthenol-based ointments work well.
Procedure at home
It is not recommended to perform a Jessner peel on your own unless you have knowledge and experience in cosmetology and have never done an acid peel on yourself.
However, if you wish, you can purchase a bottle of the necessary acids at a professional store. When choosing a chemical composition, focus on a small percentage of acids - this way you can practically understand how much your skin needs.
Ideally, to better understand the essence of the procedure and your skin’s reaction to it, you should visit at least 1 peeling in the salon. You will be able to observe the actions of a professional to avoid mistakes at home.
In addition to the bottle of acids itself, purchase a healing cream for post-peeling care and in case of serious burns. These can be either classic professional ointments (Panthenol, Dexpanthenol, etc.) or creams from luxury brands (BIODERMA Cicabio Creme, LA ROCHE-POSAY Cicaplast, etc.). Study articles and videos about the Jessner peel, and then begin the procedure at home.
Below is a video that describes in detail examples of care products that will help with recovery.
Cosmetologist's opinion
Lucia Jordanova, cosmetologist at La Femme salon (Znojmo, Czech Republic)
“It all depends on your skin type. The fatter it is, the less it will peel off. Sometimes even a chemical exfoliant does not cause active desquamation. Therefore, if after cleansing the face does not peel off, it is too early to draw conclusions about the specialist’s negligence or lack of effect. However, in order to completely rely on your cosmetologist, you must initially choose the right salon. It is advisable that a certified dermatologist vouch for peeling compositions, because the quality of acids with a high 60% concentration is especially important. And at home, patients without special medical education are allowed to use only products with a maximum acidity of up to 25%.”
Have you had a similar experience?
Most popular types
Thanks to the large number of reviews from women, it became clear which peelings are the most popular.
Based on the data, you can create a real top of the most popular procedures in salons:
- Mechanical. Most often, it is carried out by spraying a special substance using a device. These particles easily remove the entire top layer and make the face smoother and more elastic. Thanks to this event, you can get rid of wrinkles, scars and acne marks.
- The second most popular procedure is chemical . It is carried out using special chemicals that cause the required reaction of the epidermis. Ideal if you need to brighten your face and get rid of unwanted skin unevenness.
- Ultrasonic. It is popular due to the fact that the result becomes noticeable after the first procedure. In addition, due to the fact that the injury is not severe, the skin is restored in a very short time. It is used through the use of a special device that emits ultrasonic rays.
- Fruit acids. This process is characterized by speed and painlessness, and as a result the patient receives an even and beautiful complexion.
- Enzymatic. It is recognized as the most gentle, but can only deal with simple skin problems.
- Mesopeeling. A special 1% acid is used for it. This procedure can be carried out constantly, regardless of the time of year and skin condition. As a result, the patient will receive almost complete elimination of wrinkles and improvement of her skin. Another advantage of such an event is the absence of any redness or peeling.
- Laser. Thanks to it, active collagen production occurs, which means wrinkles are completely smoothed out.
- Surface. Most often, it is used by young girls to eliminate skin flaking and get rid of minor problems. With a course of use it will help get rid of shallow wrinkles.
- Median. During it, active moisturizing and whitening of the skin occurs, scars and deep wrinkles are smoothed out. The procedure is quite painful and takes a long time, so experts recommend doing it on vacation.
- Deep. A fairly popular, but very painful type of peeling, in which the patient will notice the effect of rejuvenation of her skin. This effect, with proper care, can be maintained for several years.
On what day after the chemical procedure does the process begin?
You need to understand that the skin will not immediately peel off after peeling. Chemical peeling is essentially a burn, as a result of which the upper layer of the epidermis dies, peels off and in its place new smooth and elastic skin is formed. A certain amount of time must pass before the peeling process begins, usually 2-3 days.
First, the face turns red, then the upper layer of the epidermis begins to crack and only after that the keratinized particles begin to separate, and the intensity of this separation may vary, depending on the following factors:
- Depth of impact. If superficial peeling is performed, there will be no significant reaction - only slight peeling is possible. Medium peeling is accompanied by the detachment of medium-sized flaps of skin.
Deep peeling is carried out only in stationary conditions, and after it there is very strong peeling, which resembles molting.
In no case should you peel off peeling pieces yourself or use scrubs to remove them. This can lead to scars and other skin defects.
Minimizing the impact of alcohol
To neutralize the effect of alcohol on the skin, doctors recommend taking homeopathic remedies that are designed to improve the regeneration process of the dermis.
If you notice that the condition of your facial skin has worsened after drinking alcohol, immediately seek help from a cosmetologist or therapist. The specialist will prescribe for you:
- antiallergic;
- decongestants;
- antihistamines.
A serious allergic reaction to alcohol can include Quincke's edema, which manifests itself in swelling of the tongue and suffocation.
It is important not to take oral medications, so as not to aggravate the situation, and immediately call an ambulance
Help to minimize alcohol:
- tangerines, salty and spicy dishes;
- brine;
- Activated carbon;
- a large amount of water;
- cold compresses that need to be applied to the skin.
Did you lose your temper and have a few drinks? You shouldn't count on a positive outcome. Are you lucky and there are no side effects from the symbiosis of mesotherapy and alcohol? Don’t be fooled, because the duration of the effect may be significantly affected.
Thus, alcohol and facial mesotherapy are absolutely incompatible. If you are already set on rejuvenation, then try to stop drinking alcohol for at least a month after the session. Before mesotherapy, it is also forbidden to drink alcohol, so as not to weaken the immune system and worsen the condition of the skin.
