Age changes are inevitable, but there is no woman who would not want to push them at as late as possible. Very effective in this case is the peeling procedure. Existing types of chemical peels affect the skin of the face in different ways: superficially, with medium strength and deep. Glycolic peeling refers to the first appearance. It removes dead cells, enhances metabolic processes, causing intensive substitution of old cells new.
Who is shown glycolic peeling
The effects of the surface procedure applies only to the top layer of the skin - the epidermis. Therefore, if the age-related changes are serious, then peeling glycolic may be ineffective. Otherwise, it is well suited for oily, and for too dry problem skin:
- at the first signs of wilting, small wrinkles, uneven skin relief;
- extended pores, excessive clamping;
- acne
- peeling;
- seboro;
- excessive pigmentation, abnormal color of the skin of the face.
Who can not do glycolic peeling
Any cosmetic procedures have contraindications, their number includes peeling. Cosmetologists strongly advise not to conduct it during increased solar activity, after fresh tan. In addition, it is not recommended:
- diabetics and asthmatics;
- pregnant and nursing mothers;
- persons having serious problems with the cardiovascular system, warts, some new formations on the skin, allergic to the components of the peeling.
The procedure for carrying out glycolic peeling at home
Before holding glycolic peeling, the house should be well prepared, taking several steps.
Verification for allergies
Before chemical glyco-peeling, it is necessary to check how your skin reacts to fruit acids, one of which is glycolic acid. The best option is to visit the beautician. It will not only hold a test, but also advises the optimal composition of a pre-set set, which includes a cleaning agent, a night cream containing acids, a moisturizer for daytime use and a dialing for direct peeling. You can conduct an inspection for allergies yourself: apply a little glycolic acid to bend an elbow and not to wash off for 24 hours. If an allergic reaction does not follow, your skin will normally respond to this procedure.
Preparation
Weeks for 2, and better a month before the procedure itself, we apply a special cream or tonic on the night, which includes 4 to 5% of glycolic acid in its composition. It will contribute to the thinning of the upper burner of the skin of the face, therefore, the effects of peeling will increase. At this stage, it is necessary to prepare and the means necessary for the direct process:
- lotion degreasing;
- means neutralizing fruit acid effect;
- glycolic acid;
- cream with moisturizing effect;
- mask soothing.
Peeling
After passing all the preparatory stages and buying the necessary one, you can proceed to the procedure:
- We remove the fat layer from the skin of the face, for which we wash your face with the use of a cleansing agent, rinse with warm water.
- We take a wide brush or cotton disk and apply glycolic acid on the forehead, nose, cheeks, chin. Zone with delicate skin around lips and eyes thoroughly protected from funds.
- Without 2-5 min.
- We wash off the glycolic acid on the incident of the specified time the pre-prepared cotton disk with a special neutralizing weakly alkaline agent, wiping the skin. If in the process you feel a strong burning sensation, you will see that the skin has blushed a lot or appears or appears, the neutralizer apply immediately to avoid burns.
- Wash cold water.
- Making a mask from green tea or aloeSoothing the skin, apply a moisturizing cream. From decorative cosmetics Refusing a day by 3.
Several important tips
Instead of the desired effect, do not get new problems, follow the following recommendations:
- For self-peeling, use the acid of weak concentration - 5-10%.
- The best time for the procedure is autumn, winter.
- To avoid the appearance of pigmentation, 1-2 weeks after the peeling, apply protective cream on the face.
- If there are serious flaws of the skin of the face, make a course consisting of 5 procedures, with an interval of at least 1 week, a maximum of 10 days. If the repetition is required, it is possible only after 6 months.
Glycolic peeling - the procedure is effective, but in order not to create new troubles, it must be preceded by a thorough preparation and compliance with all recommendations.