Facial peeling at home: 26 TOP effective recipes

The benefits of regular intensive care

Our skin consists of several layers. The top layer, the epidermis, is constantly renewed: dead cells are exfoliated and replaced by young ones. It is on this systemic “circulation” that youth and healthy skin depend. With age and under the influence of other factors, the process of cell renewal slows down. As a result, the complexion becomes dull, pores become clogged, and the skin looks uneven. Peels can prevent such problems.

Regular exfoliation helps not only to cleanse the skin of the keratinized layer of cells, but also to cope with the effects of acne, blackheads, age spots, and make scars less noticeable. With a systematic approach, peeling fights the first signs of aging and corrects existing ones: smoothes the skin, eliminates facial wrinkles, improves complexion, makes the skin more hydrated and smooth.

What effect can be achieved with a facial peeling roll?

After using a facial peeling roll with acids, your skin will noticeably transform:

• will become clean and pleasant to the touch;
• minor signs of aging will disappear;
• healthy complexion will return;
• peeling will disappear;
• Some comedones (blackheads) will disappear.

It is worth noting that each tool copes with a specific task in its own way. Some are better at fighting blackheads, while others exfoliate dead cells. The main goal is to find the product that suits you. Fortunately, in the modern cosmetics market there is plenty to choose from.

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How to choose the right product

In order for peeling to be beneficial, not to aggravate existing problems and not to provoke new ones, it is important to choose the right means for its implementation.

• Almond and milk peelings will help make dry skin more hydrated and eliminate flaking. Such procedures will improve the condition of sensitive skin.
• Peels with glycolic and salicylic acids regulate sebum production and reduce inflammation, so they are perfect for oily skin types.
• Peels with lactic and salicylic acids will help to cope with the problems of combination skin (reduce oiliness in the T-zone, moisturize dry areas).

It is important to understand that peeling refers to professional care. An experienced specialist can perform the procedure safely and effectively. You also need to take into account that peeling is primarily a seasonal (autumn/winter) procedure. But science does not stand still, and today there are home peelings that, after consultation with a cosmetologist, can be used independently at any time of the year.

Rules and recommendations for chemical peeling at home

• Test for an allergic reaction. Apply a little mixture to the area under the elbow and leave it on for as long as the procedure lasts, then rinse. If no inflammation occurs, then you can safely move on to chemical peeling.

• Perform the procedure in the appropriate season. Simultaneous exposure to peeling agents and direct sunlight is incompatible. It is preferable to perform procedures in autumn or winter, when the sun is not so bright.

• To ensure the safety of the skin surface, apply the composition in a thin, even layer.

• Perform pre-cleaning. Remove any remaining makeup with lotion or other product you are used to.

• Do not apply the composition to your eyelids. The area around the eyes is one of the most sensitive, so to avoid redness and inflammation, do not apply the mixture to these areas.

• If there is an excessive burning sensation, you should shorten the procedure time and immediately rinse off the drug with cool water.

• You should not cleanse this way more than ten days.

• If you have a particularly sensitive skin type, you should not peel the deep layers of the epidermis.

• For the first twenty-four hours after cleansing, avoid using cosmetics and try not to touch your face.

All-season intensive care products ARAVIA Professional

The ARAVIA Professional line includes all-season peels for both salon use (for example, ANY-Time Control peeling gel or Carbonic Peel Program carbon peeling complex) and for home use.

Let's take a closer look at peelings that can be used independently at any time of the year:

• peeling with lactic acid Lactica Exfoliate 10% not only deeply cleanses, but also regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands, moisturizes and brightens the skin. The product copes with the imperfections of sensitive, dry skin and problematic oily skin. Peeling promotes renewal of epidermal cells, improves microcirculation, stimulates the formation of collagen and glycosaminoglycans;

Peeling ARAVIA Professional with lactic acid

• regenerating peeling with azelaic acid Regenerating Azelaic has an intense antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. The product, due to the content of azelaic acid and a complex of AHA acids, reduces sebum production, moisturizes the skin, eliminates hyperkeratosis, and reduces the severity of age spots. Peeling effectively copes with oily skin problems, but can be used for any type;

Regenerating peeling ARAVIA Professional with azelaic acid

• enzyme peeling Papaya Enzyme Peel cleanses the skin of impurities and sebum, reduces the severity of pigmentation, has a regenerating and anti-inflammatory effect, and fights hyperkeratosis. The product can be used for any skin type, including sensitive skin with signs of rosacea.

Enzyme peeling ARAVIA Professional

Ultrasonic cleaning

Description of the procedure

To carry out ultrasonic cleaning, a special ultrasonic device is used. During this procedure, the face is exposed to ultrashort waves that penetrate deeply into the skin and provide micromassage to the tissues. Indications for ultrasonic cleaning are the same cases of clogged pores and non-inflamed acne.

Ultrasonic cleaning does not harm the skin at all. The influence of ultrasound not only deeply cleanses the skin of toxins, impurities, sebum and blockages of the sebaceous glands, but also during ultrasonic facial cleansing, micromassage of the skin is performed and smoothing out fine wrinkles.

Ultrasonic cleaning is good because it is non-traumatic and absolutely painless, leaving no marks or redness.

Preparation

Before ultrasonic cleaning, the skin must be cleaned of makeup, dust, and dirt using regular cleansers depending on the skin type. Then a special tonic or gel is applied to the skin, which, when exposed to ultrasound, will cause old cells to peel off.

Carrying out the procedure

When carrying out ultrasonic cleaning, the cosmetologist moves the tip of the ultrasonic device over the face. At the same time, the entire upper dead layer of skin is exfoliated, impurities, makeup residues, and waste products of the glands come out of the pores to the surface. All this dirt is immediately removed by a cosmetologist. As a result, the skin looks younger and fresher, because ultrasonic cleansing of the skin also causes superficial peeling.

With ultrasonic facial cleansing, the skin not only becomes fresher, but also becomes healthier. After cleansing, pores are reduced, scars heal faster and skin irritation goes away. Skin oiliness is noticeably reduced due to exposure to ultrasound, so those with dry skin should continue to use various moisturizing creams and masks.

The procedure is performed without preliminary steaming of the skin, which is suitable for skin with vascular mesh.

The final stage

If your facial skin has a lot of clogged pores, comedones, etc., then gentle ultrasonic cleansing will not give a 100% result and will have to be supplemented with manual intervention. However, in all other cases, ultrasonic cleaning maintains youthful and toned skin. If mechanical cleaning is carried out after ultrasonic cleaning, then the already described procedures are carried out to soothe the skin. If cleaning is limited to exposure to ultrasound, then after this there is no need to further soothe the skin, however, the renewed cells will gratefully accept a variety of cosmetic care procedures.

At the same time or after ultrasonic cleaning, it is advisable to carry out ultraphonophoresis, that is, the introduction of various nutritional preparations into the skin.

New items! All-season peelings ARAVIA Laboratories

Peeling for radiance of the skin with a complex of acids 10% Shining Skin Peeling

The product deeply renews the skin: delicately exfoliates, makes the skin tone smoother and improves tone, fights the first signs of aging. The product contains three active acids:

• ferulic acid has an active antioxidant effect, activates the production of elastin and collagen, moisturizes and fills the skin with oxygen;
• malic acid eliminates dead skin cells, tightens pores, whitens and lightens age spots;
• citric acid effectively brightens the skin, tones, improves acid-base balance, fills the skin with antioxidants and reduces inflammation.

The peeling also contains peony extract, which eliminates redness, reduces the appearance of age spots, and has an antioxidant effect.

ARAVIA Laboratories peelings for skin elasticity and radiance

Peeling for skin elasticity with AHA and PHA acids 15% Anti-Age Peeling

The product delicately renews the epidermis, reduces wrinkles, evens out skin texture, giving it elasticity and firmness. The active anti-aging effect is achieved thanks to the action of five acids at once:

• lactic acid moisturizes, gently exfoliates the stratum corneum of the skin, brightens and refreshes the complexion;
• glycolic acid promotes collagen production, deeply cleanses and exfoliates dead cells, evens out the relief, reducing the visibility of scars and post-acne marks;
• tartaric acid has a pronounced anti-aging effect, stimulates cell renewal and reduces the appearance of wrinkles;
• malic acid evens out tone, relieves inflammation, tightens pores, activates cell renewal, gives skin elasticity;
• Gluconic PHA acid has an antioxidant effect, makes wrinkles less noticeable, moisturizes and tightens the skin.

Peeling also contains collagen and arginine, which make the skin more elastic and smooth, retain moisture in cells, activate blood circulation and improve the condition of damaged epidermis.

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How to use peelings correctly

In order for the procedure to be effective and not have negative consequences, skin peeling must be performed strictly according to the protocol. As a rule, recommendations for use are indicated in the instructions for each drug.

The general protocol for the peeling procedure looks like this:

• Thoroughly cleanse the skin of cosmetics and impurities.
• Apply the peeling mixture evenly to dry skin.
• Keep the drug for the specified time.
• Rinse with water.
• Apply a soothing or restorative mask, then use toner, serum, cream.

The process of applying peeling with a special brush

The brush distributes the product evenly over the skin

The predicted consequences of the procedure include:

• mild itching;
• redness of the treated area;
• peeling;
• formation of protective crusts;
• swelling.

This is an expected reaction of the body, which goes away 3-4 days after the procedure.

But there is a risk of developing more dangerous unpredictable complications that will require long-term treatment and recovery. These conditions include:

• persistent (resistant) erythema;
• allergic reaction;
• exacerbation of herpes;
• tissue inflammation with redness, soreness, swelling;
• marbling of the skin;
• demarcation line;
• active formation of acne;
• keloid and hypertrophic scars;
• hyperpigmentation.

In order not to encounter such serious reactions of the body, it is important to perform the procedure correctly, following all the specialist’s recommendations, including subsequent care.

Preparatory stage - cannot be skipped

Cosmetologists advise using a steam bath for the face with medicinal herbs. You need to boil 3 liters of water, pour 2 tablespoons of plantain and mint into a bowl, add water. Apply your favorite eye cream to your eyelids or lubricate the skin under your eyes with olive oil and, covered with a terry towel, give your face a steam bath for 5-10 minutes, no more.

After your face has steamed and your skin cells have become toned thanks to the mint steam, immediately begin cleansing. Apply the product with gentle movements to the surface of the skin; if you need to rub your face, do not press hard, clean along massage lines or light circular movements.

Some peels need to be kept on the face for some time, for example, a gentle soothing peeling with aspirin is recommended to be kept on the face for up to 1 minute, then rolled off.

Home care after intensive procedures

During the post-peeling period, the skin needs special care. After intensive procedures, caring masks will have a good effect. The ARAVIA Professional line includes a series of express masks with various effects: detoxifying, revitalizing, anti-aging, restoring, and for skin radiance.

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Maximum attention should be paid to comprehensive skin hydration and powerful ultraviolet protection even in cloudy weather.

Splash serums for the face with a lifting effect Revita Serum and boto-effect Boto Drops provide skin care after active exposure and prolong the effect of intensive procedures: protect against photoaging and age-related changes, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and the severity of enlarged pores, even out the relief and fight against hyperpigmentation.

Daily hydration and protection of the skin will be provided by OIL- and DRY-Control Hydrator creams from the ARAVIA Professional Intensive Care series. These products not only moisturize, but have an active complex effect: restore the epidermal barrier, reduce inflammation, protect and improve skin quality.

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OIL- and DRY-Control Hydrator creams provide intensive care for different skin types

To protect renewed skin from the formation of age spots, home care must include the use of products with SPF filters. An excellent choice would be the SPF-40 Sun Shade moisturizing fluid. The product not only protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation, but also fills it with B vitamins and microelements, has a restorative effect, and prevents transepidermal moisture loss.

Why are pores enlarged?

Almost the entire surface of the skin has sebaceous glands, except for the palms and soles.
Most pores are found on the face, upper back, and chest. The structure of the sebaceous gland is the secretion zone and the excretory duct. The function of pores is to secrete sebum, a combination of water and lipids. Their activity is regulated mainly by steroids produced by the adrenal glands and sex hormones. Excessive production of sebum leads to the accumulation of secretions in the excretory ducts and expansion of the orifices. You need to solve the problem from a young age, but first you need to determine the reasons that caused it. There may be several provoking factors:

• heredity - mom and/or dad have skin with wide pores;
• hormonal changes in the body - during puberty, during pregnancy, during menopause;
• unhealthy diet - the diet includes fatty, smoked, salty foods, foods high in sugar, baked goods, fast food, sweet soda;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and endocrine system;
• deficiency of macro- and microelements in the body - mainly vitamins A, zinc, iron;
• excessive passion for comedogenic cosmetics based on lanolin, glycerin, stearic acid and others;
• passion for tanning in the sun or in a solarium, so-called photoaging;
• use of low-quality decorative cosmetics;
• improper care - untimely makeup removal and so on;
• stress, alcohol abuse, smoking;
• frequent infectious and viral diseases;
• age-related changes - against the background of loss of firmness and elasticity, pores become more noticeable.

Also, the cause of porous skin is improper care - self-cleaning without observing hygiene and safety standards.

Contraindications

Despite the fact that all-season peeling can be performed without restrictions on the time of year, it is important to take into account the body conditions and diseases in which intensive effects on the skin are contraindicated.

These include:

• disorders of the cardiovascular system;
• diabetes;
• epilepsy;
• chronic skin diseases;
• infectious diseases;
• intolerance to peeling components;
• skin damage;
• taking hormonal medications;
• insolation;
• acute condition: fever, sore throat, cough, etc.;
• pregnancy and lactation - it is permissible to use soft peels, for example, enzyme peels.