Peeling for age spots on the face: reviews, before and after photos, review of products

Beautiful skin, as if glowing from within, is one of the main components of a well-groomed woman. In the struggle for attractiveness, representatives of the fairer sex buy expensive creams, tonics, gels, lotions and masks. Visiting cosmetologists and going to beauty salons have become a mandatory event for many girls. Today there is a wide range of procedures that are ready to solve and prevent aesthetic and physiological problems. Whitening peeling has become especially popular.

How does peeling work?

This is an exfoliation method aimed at removing dead cells from the surface of the dermis, where, as a rule, pigmentation disorders occur.

After the session, the skin is renewed - it takes on a healthy appearance, even tone and texture.

Peeling for age spots is indicated in the following cases:

numerous freckles;
dark spots;
post-acne;
scars, scars;
signs of aging.

If there are age-related changes, peeling is combined with hardware techniques.

Depending on the depth of penetration of the active substance, exfoliation is classified into superficial, medium and deep. When working with uneven tone, the second is the best option.

It is advisable to carry out the procedure in the autumn-winter period, when sun activity is reduced. In spring and summer, there is a high risk of increased pigmentation under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.

The number of sessions is determined individually, depending on the skin type and the severity of defects. Usually carried out from 4 to 10 times with a break of 1-2 months.

If the problem arose as a result of disturbances in the functioning of internal organs or systems, you first need to undergo treatment, and only then proceed to cleansing your face.

Lightening preparations

After the lightening procedure, cosmetologists recommend using medications that can enhance the effect:

Lightener-XT . A cream based on completely natural extracts, herbal extracts, and vitamins. Regular use of the cream helps remove pigmentation, freckles or redness;

Soin White Bio-Active. A set of products for daily use. Removes seasonal or age-related pigment spots, moisturizes, maintaining an even color;
Melascreen . Corrector for local action on age spots. Applied precisely. Recommended for daily use.

Types of procedure

Exfoliation can be performed in a salon or clinic, or independently at home.
However, experts recommend entrusting this matter to a qualified cosmetologist. There are several peeling options:

chemical;
mechanical;
hardware;
home.

Chemical

The most popular way to get rid of age spots. It is performed using special solutions based on acids of different concentrations.

Depending on the active substance, it is classified into the following types:

Retinoic (retinol) - gently exfoliates dead skin particles and brightens. The result lasts up to 6 months. The only negative is that there is a risk of developing an allergic reaction. A yellow complexion and slight itching for several hours after exfoliation is considered normal.

Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):
Retinoic peeling requires compliance with certain rules. The peeling contains provitamin A, which is distinguished by its ability to attract sunlight. As a result, skin burns occur at the application sites. Photosensitivity increases several times from eating foods containing provitamin A.

Milk (based on lactic acid) - suitable for all skin types. In addition to evening out the tone, it tightens pores, intensively moisturizes, and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands. In relation to age-related manifestations, it is ineffective.

Pyruvic - contains pyruvic keto acid, which can penetrate and affect the deepest layers of the epidermis. Therefore, this type of peeling is especially relevant for severe defects. The effect after the session lasts up to six months.

Glycolic - intended for surface cleansing. Helps to even out facial tone and smooth out fine wrinkles in just a few procedures. Well nourishes and moisturizes the skin.

Salicylic - makes it possible not only to get rid of pigmentation, but also to eliminate scars, scars, blackheads and acne. The concentration of the active substance is selected individually depending on the condition of the dermis.

Almond - belongs to the category of gentle types of exfoliation. Contains fruit acids. It has a delicate effect on pigmented areas. Suitable for young people with problematic skin types. For older patients, it is used as a preparation for skincare procedures to enhance the penetration of cosmetics into tissues.

TCA (based on trichloroacetic acid) - this type of peeling not only fights pigmentation, but also activates the renewal of the epidermis, accelerates intercellular metabolism, and enhances the synthesis of elastin and collagen. Allows you to achieve results comparable to hardware methods.

Mechanical

It involves manual processing of the skin or using a special spoon.

The most traumatic method, more suitable for combating rashes of various etiologies, clogged pores.

Not recommended for use in patients with peeling. To enhance the effect during the session, gels containing abrasives can be used.

Hardware

Hardware peeling for pigmentation involves treating the skin with special devices.

Types of devices:

laser - the rays produced by the device have a destructive effect on melanocyte cells, the accumulation of which leads to the formation of age spots;

carbon - a new technique that combines laser and chemical exfoliation, characterized by a short rehabilitation period;

ultrasonic - skin cleansing is performed using high frequency radiation, promoting mechanical separation of keratinized microparticles.

This procedure is carried out exclusively in a salon or aesthetic medicine clinic.

The devices are not only expensive, but also require certain skills. To work with them, doctors undergo special training.

Home

There are peels that you can use on your own. Of course, they are less effective than going to a cosmetologist, but they are quite suitable for home care. You can buy them in pharmacies, stores selling cosmetics or household chemicals departments.

Top 5 best products

Many companies have developed entire lines of whitening products.

Mizon Apple Juicy Peeling Gel

Apple peeling roller, Korean production. It has a soft, gentle effect and has a moisturizing and toning effect.

With regular use, it visibly brightens the face. Average price - 650 rubles .

Milk TianDe

Contains a weak concentrate of lactic acid, quickly brightens the tone, removes freckles, age spots, and traces of acne.

Recommended for patients aged 15 years and older. The average price is 300 rubles .

Faberlic with AHA acids

This is a gel that contains a weak concentrate of AHA acids (10%). Claimed as an alternative to professional products.

Recommended for use by ages 20 and older. Review of all peelings in this ]in a separate article[/anchor]. The average price is 550 rubles .

Belita-Vitex

The product in the form of a mask contains glycolic and salicylic acid. Whitens, has a lifting effect. The average price is 150 rubles .

Read about the benefits of Belita-Vitex brand peelings here.

Oriflame Dermoprofessional

Enzyme peeling, including two products:

night serum (exfoliates);
day renewing cream with sun protection factor.

The complex is designed for a month of regular use. The tone of the face is significantly brightened, pigmentation (spots, freckles), traces of acne, and small scars go away.

Average price - 1240 rubles.

Precautionary measures

Peeling, like any other cosmetic procedure, has a number of contraindications:

inflammatory skin diseases (dermatitis, acne, etc.);
violation of skin integrity (wounds, abrasions, burns);
allergic manifestations;
malignant processes in the body;
diseases of the cardiovascular system;
acute viral infections;
herpes in the active phase;
metabolic disease;
period of pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Do not be alarmed if intense peeling of the skin begins 2-3 days after the session. This is a normal process. The main thing is not to rip off the scales and regularly use moisturizer. Redness may also appear, which usually goes away within 3-5 days.

Symptoms that should alert you and cause you to see a doctor include:

severe itching;
soreness;
increase in body temperature.

You also need to visit a specialist if the redness does not subside after a few days, but, on the contrary, intensifies.

What is it used for?

The popular procedure is carried out to combat hyperpigmentation. It is used to eliminate:

freckles;
dark skin color after natural or artificial tanning;
age spots;
acne marks;
consequences of burns;
scars that stand out in color;
stretch marks associated with rapid weight gain or loss;
darkening of the body after pregnancy.

Causes of age spots

Every second person has encountered the appearance of pigment spots, prominent areas on the body, different in color and shape. Some people are born with them, while others have them acquired. The causes of hyperpigmentation can be different:

excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
disruption of the functioning of internal organs ˗˗˗ liver, gastrointestinal tract;
exposure to chemically active substances;
pregnancy;
gynecological diseases;
use of hormonal contraception;
problems with the thyroid gland;
lack of vitamin C;
the use of irritating creams and ointments;
rubbing with wardrobe items ˗˗˗ belts, bandages;
injury to parts of the body;
weakened immune system;
increased stress levels;
work at high temperature conditions, with chemicals.

Opinion of cosmetologists

Cosmetologists note the high relevance of the problem of facial pigmentation, especially in the summer, when a large number of freckles appear under the influence of sunlight. It is important not only to get rid of them seasonally, but also to take comprehensive measures on a regular basis.

Peels are recommended to be carried out in courses. Chemical and hardware methods provide a good effect.

Answers on questions

Tell me, how long does whitening peeling take in the salon?

The procedure takes from 40 minutes, depending on the type of procedure.

How much does a professional facial whitening session cost?

The price for the service in cosmetology centers in Moscow starts from 2,000 rubles.

What products should you buy for whitening peeling at home?

Today there is a wide range of cosmetics to solve problems with age spots. Korean manufacturers, gels from Lumiderm, creams and serums from Floresan and Siberian Health are distinguished by their effectiveness. The choice depends on financial capabilities and individual skin characteristics.

Reviews about whitening peeling

Anastasia, 32 years old:

I recommend that all girls with problems with age spots try whitening peeling. I make it myself, at home. The skin after it becomes noticeably healthier and fresher. Beauty recipes are very simple and inexpensive. My favorite peeling mask is based on coffee grounds. Regularity is very important to get results. Use the product once a week, and pigmentation problems are solved. Among the purchased products, I tried the cream secrets lan “Pink Pearl”. The product left a positive impression, but I still trust my recipes more.

Valeria, 35 years old:

After the summer season I suffered from the appearance of freckles. Recently, a cosmetologist discovered for me a whitening peeling based on glycolic acid. The procedure is painless and hygienic and lasts no more than an hour. I didn’t find any cons for myself, I give a positive review!

Prevalence of skin bleaching

The global prevalence of bleaching was analyzed in a 2022 meta-analysis based on the results of 68 studies with 67,665 participants. The calculated mean lifetime prevalence of skin discoloration was 27.7%. There were slight fluctuations by region: In Africa - 27.1%, in Asia - 23.1%, in the Middle East - 23.7%. In Asia, consumption of whitening cosmetics has remained at a consistently high level since the late 1980s, and a white complexion is considered fashionable in Japan, being a symbolic physical characteristic of the Japanese. In Hong Kong, 27% use skin whitening creams. In South Korea, China, Malaysia and the Philippines, about 40% of women use whitening.

In India, skin lightening products account for 61% of all cosmetics sold.

Saudi Arabian markets have a wide range of different skin lightening creams, which are either imported from abroad or produced locally in an artisanal manner. A 2009 review reported on the practice of skin bleaching among Africans and Afro-Caribbeans living in European countries including the UK and France. In fact, over-the-counter use of hydroquinone is currently prohibited in Europe, although the drug and other depigmenting agents are still available illegally on EU markets. In a study conducted in and around Paris, it was estimated that between 16% and 28% of adult African women seeking dermatological care regularly used skin whitening products, with 31% starting to practice skin whitening while in France.

According to the meta-analysis, the highest prevalence rates are associated with men (28.0%), use of topical corticosteroids (51.8%), youth under 30 years of age (55.9%), and persons with only primary education (31.6%) , residents of cities or towns (74.9%)

Topical corticosteroids were the most popular drug at 51.8%, followed by mercury and its derivatives at 34.4%. Hydroquinone - 47.5%, glycolic, kojic or fruit acids, vitamins A and C and other agents of unknown composition - 32.7%. Most often, youth 30 years and younger resorted to skin whitening - 55.9%, then people 31-49 years old - 25.9% and people over 50 years old - 6.1%.

Thus, skin bleaching is a global phenomenon. This trend is reflected in aggressive marketing, advertising, distribution and sales of specialty cosmetics. The production and sale of skin whitening products has become a multi-billion dollar global industry. Global spending on skin lightening products will reach $12.3 billion by 2027, according to recent forecasts.

In what cases is peeling indicated?

Skin lightening can be carried out both for medical reasons and solely according to the patient’s personal wishes. The effect of the procedure is manifested in many changes in the skin, the main of which are:

hyperpigmentation;
age-related changes;
photo- or chronoaging;
sagging, loss of elasticity;
disruption of the sebaceous glands;
scars and stretch marks;
uneven microrelief.

The main task of intimate whitening using peeling is to lighten and cleanse the skin in the perineum, activate metabolism and increase blood circulation in the tissues of the intimate area.