Why is it useful?
AHA acids delicately act on the top layer of the skin, exfoliating only dead cells, enriching living cells with oxygen by activating blood circulation.
The effect after the session is visible immediately. The skin immediately becomes cleaner, younger and fresher.
The following exfoliating fruit acids are used for exfoliation sessions :
- glycolic with a minimal molecule size, easily penetrating through pores into the deep layers of the epidermis, quickly restoring and rejuvenating;
- milk, which has a whitening and moisturizing effect;
- apple, which activates cellular metabolism and restores collagen synthesis;
- wine for quick renewal of the upper layer of the epidermis;
- lemon, which effectively whitens and creates antioxidant and bactericidal protection on the surface of the skin.
The maximum rejuvenation effect can be achieved using multi-fruit peeling, that is, a mixture of glycolic, tartaric, lactic and malic acids. Lemon is used only separately.
Exfoliating acid components can be purchased separately in specialty stores or you can use natural products.
Benefits and properties of chemical peeling with fruit acids:
Types of exfoliants
The procedure for exfoliating the upper layer of the epidermis can be carried out in the salon or at home, using the following types of peelings :
- Masks. The exfoliant is applied to the face for 20-40 minutes.
Then it is removed with plain water or a cosmetic wipe.
Used to get quick results.
- Creams, emulsions and lotions differ from each other only in consistency and amount of nutritional components.
Fruit peeling creams for the face are used at night for 30-40 days. Then they take a break for one month. During this time, the skin is completely transformed, restoring at the cellular level.
Lotions and emulsions are intended for morning use.
- Gels are used for washing in combination with other products. They prepare the face for more effective procedures by loosening and degreasing the upper layer of the epidermis.
There are also night-time gels. They are a transparent thick substance that allows the pores to breathe freely during sleep. The product is convenient to use in the hot season.
- Tonics restore the pH of the skin. They contain balanced complexes of biologically active substances that retain moisture in the skin.
- Rolls are a light substance that, after application to a moistened face, must be rolled up, vigorously massaging the skin surface until white or gray pellets appear.
For effective exfoliation sessions at home, you can also use natural fruits and berries.
How to make at home: recipes from fruits and berries
Before peeling with fruit acids, the following preparation is required :
- two days before the session, it is advisable to avoid sunbathing and activities that could cause injury to the skin;
- Immediately before the procedure, you need to cleanse your face, steam it a little, or just take a shower or bath.
The cosmetic mass of fruits is applied only to dry skin, avoiding the area around the eyes, and then left for the prescribed time. Wash off with water at a pleasant temperature.
After the session you need:
- wipe the skin with tonic;
- lubricate it with a moisturizing or nourishing cream;
- Avoid sun exposure for three hours to prevent the appearance of age spots.
When preparing cosmetic mixtures for exfoliation, the following components can be added to fruit puree:
- honey, which draws out toxic metabolic products from the epidermis;
- sugar, which regulates water balance;
- cosmetic clay (green or pink) and various oils (for dry type);
- starch (preferably potato starch).
What and how to make fruit peeling at home:
Pineapple
For the fatty type, it is enough to grind 100 g of pineapple into a puree. This fruit intensively exfoliates the upper layer of the epidermis, tightens pores, and launches rejuvenation processes.
For normal, you can add 10 g of candied honey and 5 g of potato starch to the puree. With this mixture you can get rid of blackheads in two sessions and slightly tighten the oval of your face.
The duration of the session for the oily type is 30 minutes, for the normal type - 20. For dry and sensitive epidermis, the recipe should not be used.
Berry
Most berries have antioxidant properties, protecting the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals. Strawberries are best suited for peeling .
It can be replaced by raspberries and red currants. Berries can be used individually or mixed in equal proportions.
To conduct an exfoliation session you will need:
- 80-100 g berry puree;
- 10 g green clay.
After mixing, immediately apply to face, leaving to dry for 20 minutes. The recipe is suitable for oily and combination skin.
During the procedure, tingling is possible, and after removal there may be redness. This is due to the high concentration of fruit acids in berries, which have a whitening effect.
Whitening peeling mask made from strawberries, honey and olive oil:
Apple
Malic acid is the most powerful of all AHA acids . It penetrates into the deep layers of the epidermis, activating its rejuvenation and cleansing.
For oily and combination skin, apples are used raw for peeling, and for normal and dry skin, apples are used baked or boiled in milk.
To prepare you need:
- 100 g applesauce;
- 10 g sugar.
This mixture effectively exfoliates, moisturizes, smoothing out fine wrinkles.
If the skin is dry, then it is advisable to add 5 ml of peach oil to the mixture. The duration of the procedure for dry type is 15 minutes, for all others - 30 minutes.
Apple peeling, video recipe:
Multifruit
It is more convenient to use freshly squeezed juices:
- from sour grapes - 5 ml;
- from mature - 10 ml;
- apple - 5 ml;
- lemon - 5 ml;
- pineapple - 10 ml.
After mixing, add green (for oily and combination skin types) or pink (for normal and dry skin types) clay until a homogeneous substance is obtained that can be easily applied to the face.
Exposure time from 15 (for dry) to 40 minutes. (for all other types).
A multi-fruit exfoliant that is both delicate and intense in its cleansing effect of dead cells.
There are many peeling recipes on the site, for example:
- salicylic;
- almond;
- oil;
- with soda;
- bodyagi.
Natural analogues
To save money or avoid strong effects, recipes made from natural products are suitable for beginners.
Strawberry mask
Several berries are kneaded, mixed with liquid honey, and applied for 10-15 minutes. Suitable for mature skin. In addition to the face, it is used in the neck and décolleté area.
Orange and coffee
Dry ground coffee beans are combined with half the orange pulp. Instead of water, it is better to wash off the mixture with a tonic or herbal decoction. Antioxidants in coffee make the method a medium peel.
Honey and pineapple
The sweet mask does not contain aggressive components; the pineapple is finely chopped and added to slightly warmed honey. Bran or fiber is added to thicken the mixture.
You can experiment with kefir, grapes, lemon juice. Reviews from satisfied women will tell you which combination will be effective for each skin type.
Products with AHAs from the pharmacy
Peeling is very convenient to carry out with ready-made products that are sold in the pharmacy chain.
The concentration of active acids in them ranges from 5 to 7%, pH is 3, and ensures high-quality and even exfoliation without skin irritation. The pros and cons of such cleansing are discussed in a separate article.
Cream mask with Russian is intended for oily and combination skin types.
It contains tartaric, citric, lactic and glycolic acids, as well as:
- D-panthenol;
- allantoin;
- grape seed oil.
After regular use twice every seven days, the manufacturer promises:
- complete cleansing of the epidermis from dead cells;
- sustainable hydration, restoration of the skin;
- smoothing out small wrinkles;
- resorption of keloid scars after acne;
- smoothing microrelief, increasing skin tone;
- whitening, anti-aging.
Tube volume: 100 ml. You can use the cream mask only in the evening, two to three hours before bedtime.
Apply it to a dry face cleansed of cosmetics and impurities for 20-30 minutes, then removing excess with a napkin. Read about the manufacturer’s entire line of peelings in this article.
The German manufacturer MERCK, in its branch in France, has developed Exfoliac Acnomega 200 prolonged action peeling with antibacterial components.
The product also contains glycolic acid. Designed for problematic skin of any type, except dry and sensitive.
The manufacturer claims that within a month:
- pimples and blackheads will disappear;
- pores will narrow;
- Keloid scars and pigment spots will become less noticeable;
- the result will persist after stopping the course of treatment.
The volume of the jar is 50 ml. The color of the contents is creamy and transparent. Apply at night after cleansing, steaming, on a dry face.
The course of treatment is 1.5 months, twice every seven days.
The Russian manufacturer Libriderm has launched a “Peeling roll with chamomile juice”, which contains lactic acid.
Designed for dry and sensitive skin, it gently cleanses it, giving it freshness, elasticity, and smoothness.
An exfoliant is a white, delicate substance that is spread over clean, damp skin. In 10 minutes. They begin to massage the face, rolling off white pellets from the face. The procedure is continued until the formation of lumps stops.
It is recommended to use once every five days. Tube volume: 60 ml.
Benefits of fruit peeling
Peeling with AHA acids has deservedly gained its popularity. The product has a wide spectrum of action, so it is used for many problems, at all ages. However, it should be remembered that deep wrinkles and scars cannot be removed with mild peeling.
Benefits of fruit acids for facial cleansing:
- the action of the product is predictable, the result can be controlled;
- the composition of fruit acids is completely natural, so the skin easily perceives them;
- are a mild peeling that gives effect with regular use;
- after the procedure there is no need to restore the skin for a long time;
- fruit peeling is a painless procedure;
- some acids can be used all year round.
Effects of fruit peeling:
- reduction of pigmentation and evening out complexion;
- fight against blackheads and acne;
- treatment of excessive oily skin and removal of too thick stratum corneum;
- smoothing wrinkles;
- removal of dead cells.
The effectiveness of peeling directly depends on the acid concentration. The use of fruit facial cleansing begins with weak products so that the face gets used to it. The acid concentration is gradually increased, which improves the peeling effect.
How the procedure is carried out in the salon
Professional cosmetologists use concentrated solutions of acids - from 20 to 40% for a deep effect.
The first procedure is carried out at the lowest concentration to determine the reaction of the epidermis to the irritant.
Preparing for a session in the salon is similar to preparing for a home peeling procedure.
Professional exfoliation takes place according to the following algorithm :
- cleansing the skin of makeup, sebum and impurities;
- treatment with special solutions to loosen the epidermis;
- applying a thin layer of gel with fruit acids over the entire surface of the facial skin, with the exception of the area around the eyes;
- waiting for 2-10 minutes;
- applying agents that neutralize the acidic reaction of the gel to a neutral pH (about 7);
- rinsing with thermal water;
- applying a skin soothing mask.
The average price of the procedure ranges from 1.5 to 3 thousand rubles. , rising up to 5 thousand rubles in expensive salons.
This is what the face looks like in the photo before and after fruit peeling:
Preparatory stage
Before the procedure, you must completely remove makeup. Use makeup remover or regular soap. It is also recommended to carry out a light scrubbing to remove keratinized scales of the epidermis.
To protect delicate skin in the area of the eyebrows, upper and lower eyelids, use Vaseline, which will prevent aggressive acid from entering the skin. When distributing the masks, try not to touch these areas so as not to cause a burn to the sensitive dermis.
The mask should be mixed in a glass or enamel container so that the chemical peeling acids do not react with the container.
You should know: When applying peeling products based on fruit acids, you need to relax your facial muscles as much as possible.
If this is your first time using the procedure, leave the concentrated mask on for 5 minutes. In the future, it is advisable to increase the exposure time. You can also vary the concentration of the masks - as it increases, the time the emulsion stays on the face is reduced.
Contraindications and precautions
Peeling with fruit acids is prohibited when :
- individual intolerance to components;
- dermatitis during exacerbation;
- skin damage;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- elevated temperature, blood pressure.
Particular care should be taken in case of rosacea, moles and warts. After home exfoliation, you should not go out into the sun for three hours, and after salon exfoliation - for 7-10 days.
Fruit peeling is a gentle exfoliating procedure leading to rejuvenation. It can be done at home or in the salon, depending on the purpose and result.
You can start home sessions during puberty, and salon sessions - after 30 years.
