Peeling season is open – cosmetologists will tell you about the best time for procedures

Autumn and winter are the ideal time for peeling. After such procedures, the skin reacts especially sharply to ultraviolet radiation; it needs time to fully recover. During the summer months, the epidermis is exposed to numerous negative factors, due to which its condition significantly worsens. This includes dry air, ultraviolet radiation, and high humidity. As a result, severe peeling and small cracks appear, through which pathogenic microorganisms easily penetrate. During the cold season, solar activity noticeably drops, the risk of radiation burns is minimized, which means recovery after peeling will be faster and without serious threats to beauty and health. We talk about the best exfoliating products.

When should peeling season open?

Chemical influences and exfoliation make the skin vulnerable, and the lack of a protective shell requires special care and careful attention. When to perform the exfoliation procedure, each woman decides for herself, but it is important to understand that after the cleansing processes have taken place in the epidermal layer, the best care is considered to be: protecting the face from wind, dry air, frost and the aggressive influence of ultraviolet radiation. The conclusion is simple: it is better to peel during the season of low solar activity.

Women strive to look beautiful all year round. When choosing a period of the year for peelings, the main thing is to take into account not only environmental influences, but also the professionalism of the specialist. A competent cosmetologist can choose a good way to cleanse your face, regardless of seasonal characteristics.

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Winter care

Due to the increased sensitivity of the skin after renewal with peeling, ladies avoid contact with the sun, since after 40-45 years there is a tendency to pigmentation. In addition, medium, deep peels can cause thermal burns, and accordingly, the beginning of winter for some is the best time for renewal. While avoiding exposure to sunlight, do not forget about the natural decrease in immunity in winter. Usually during this period, the skin may show signs of colds, rashes, herpes, and allergic reactions to cold. In winter, you should take vitamin complexes and be attentive to your health.

In winter, after the exfoliation procedure, the skin is better amenable to regeneration processes. The effect of drugs in cloudy weather has a longer lasting effect. On the eve of the New Year holidays, it’s a good time to try deep cleansing using hardware methods.

All cleansing procedures carried out in winter make the skin perfect, accumulate reserves of nutrients in the inner layers, and improve metabolic processes. Cleanings carried out during this period bring maximum benefits and the season should be used to the maximum.

Autumn cleansing

The season when trees lose their leaves is a signal for women over 30 to do superficial and medium cleansing. Fruit and multi-fruit compositions well restore the dermis exhausted by the summer sun; it is only important to wait until solar activity decreases.

A professional approach to exfoliation will eliminate signs of photoaging, age spots, uneven complexions, and give the skin a fresh, radiant look. To establish adequate nutrition of the skin and blood circulation, the following acidic compounds are used:

• Glycolic.
• Retinoic.

Exfoliation in spring

Their main task is to return a vigorous, radiant appearance to tired skin after winter. Wasted vitamins and microelements are reflected on the face. Spring cleansing procedures saturate the surface of the face, smooth out relief, and give a healthy shine. Thus, preparation for the ultraviolet action of drying rays occurs.

Low concentration acids are used for exfoliation during this period. Preference should be given to whitening phytin peels, which help normalize the production of melanin by the dermis.

Summer manipulations

The purpose of summer cleansing is obvious. Using the procedure, they improve and even out the tone of the face, eliminate signs of photoaging, or, if necessary, prepare the skin for an even tan. In the summer there should be no deep cleansing, so as not to overly injure the dermis. Medium cleaning is also not advisable. The best solution is superficial exfoliation.

What to choose in the summer:

• Exfoliation with lactic acid.
• Exfoliation with mandelic acid.
• Cleansing with salicylic acid.
• Ferulic peeling.
• Acid-free method (enzymatic purification).

It should not be forgotten that after peeling in the summer it is necessary to use creams and lotions with strong UV protection factors, as well as nourishing and moisturizing agents. Monitoring the maintenance of water balance is important.

What can you do in the summer and what not?

Since the depth of some procedures and the concentration of active substances is sometimes selected by a specialist for a specific patient, you need to understand which cleansing in itself is superficial and will not cause harm.

What chemical or acid peeling can you afford in the summer?

• Almond – suitable for many allergy sufferers.
• Dairy - does not contain additional chemical irritants, except for milk fermentation components.
• Ferulic – inhibits photoaging, reduces the likelihood of age spots.
• Enzymatic – softens age-related changes.
• Fitinous.
• Gluconic – helps the natural UV protection of the dermis.
• Mesopeeling with 1% glycolic acid (does not cause dryness or redness).
• Contains malic or citric acid (5-15%).

In addition, permitted salon procedures for cleansing the skin include:

• gas-liquid peeling (cleaning with jets of saline and oxygen),
• Ultrasound cleaning,
• laser cleansing (this option comes with caveats - it improves skin tone, but also gives a feeling of dryness),
• brossage,
• galvanotherapy.

But here are peelings with a deeper impact, which are best done in the cold season:

• trichloroacetic,
• salicylic,
• retinoic (aka phenolic),
• coral.

In summer, deep laser resurfacing and dermabrasion (hardware removal of the epidermis) should not be performed.

How to prepare your face for peeling

Having chosen the best time for peeling and exfoliation, you need to pay attention to the preparatory activities. Preparation gives better results, as it contributes to:

• Leveling and loosening the stratum corneum of the epidermis.
• Reducing the manifestations of side deviations.
• Activation of the barrier functions of the skin.

During the upcoming physical peeling procedure, perform the following algorithm of actions:

• 7 days in advance they refuse to visit steam rooms and swimming pools.
• For 14 days, stop sunbathing and visiting solariums.
• During the entire preparatory period, sun cream is used.
• Inflamed areas of skin should be treated.
• If you have herpes, take a course of therapy with antiviral drugs.
• For a week, you should give up scrubbing, gommages, and cosmetic care products containing acids.
• If the purpose of peeling is to whiten the face, start using whitening products 7 days in advance.

The list of recommendations for preparing for acid peeling is slightly different, since two weeks before the procedure it is worth including creams and lotions with acids (concentration 8-25%). Glycolates and retinoids promote softening and improved regeneration of the integument.

Sometimes before the procedure, the cosmetologist considers it advisable to prescribe an antibiotic, which prevents the development of a possible infection.

14 days before acid peeling, stop taking hormonal medications, and you should also undergo an allergy test.

Why not in summer

The essence of the procedure is the loosening and subsequent removal of keratinized scales of the upper layer of the epidermis. They are glued together by secretions of the skin sebaceous glands, which form a protective hydrolipidic film. Underneath it, the skin is protected from the negative effects of the environment: cold, wind, ultraviolet radiation, etc. Through such a barrier it is more difficult for pathogenic microorganisms that provoke the appearance of acne and the development of dermatitis to penetrate.

But the layering of dead cells does not allow the skin to breathe normally, pores become clogged and acne and comedones form, the complexion changes to sallow, and peeling periodically appears. Not to mention that no nourishing cream will pass through such “armor”. Naturally, all this spoils the appearance and causes the signs of aging to appear faster.

Removing dead cells immediately improves skin tone and texture. But it remains practically defenseless to negative external influences. And in summer this is especially dangerous because:

• active sun promotes the formation of hyperpigmentation;
• sweat released in the heat is salty and provokes irritation of delicate skin;
• pathogenic microbes thrive at high temperatures.

All this can cause complications and side effects, especially if medium or deep peeling was performed that affects living skin cells. That's why cosmetologists recommend doing most of these procedures from late autumn to early spring.

Recommendations from cosmetologists

Cosmetologists recommend opening the peeling season during the off-season, thus the risks of side effects are significantly reduced. The skin responds faster and better to regeneration processes, and the results last for a longer period of time.

Facial care is an important procedure in a woman’s life. It is worth taking seriously the choice of a salon, cosmetologist, and peeling products. You should also prepare for the recovery process and select high-quality creams to nourish and protect delicate and vulnerable skin.

Contraindications, precautions

Ready-made peeling masses for self-use are classified as superficial.

They can be used at any time of the year; the course and break between procedures are specified by the manufacturer in the instructions.

These are 1-2 procedures per week, a course of 10-15 sessions.

Professional peels for use in beauty salons should be used under the supervision of a cosmetologist; independent use can cause burns of varying degrees or premature aging of the skin.

It is better not to experiment with these drugs, otherwise the consequences can be very disastrous.

Contraindications:

• the presence of foci of inflammation in the treated area (wounds, pustules, rashes, pimples, acne);
• mechanical damage to the epidermis (abrasions, open wounds, cracks);
• exacerbation of herpes;
• skin diseases;
• acute infectious diseases;
• period of pregnancy and lactation;
• tendency to allergic reactions.

The skin constantly needs cleansing; this is the only way it can maintain its elasticity, freshness and attractiveness.

You should take care of your face throughout all seasons, but you need to do it wisely, carefully selecting procedures, taking into account seasonal characteristics.

With this approach, the skin will look great throughout the year, delighting its owner with long-lasting youth and unfading beauty.

Advantages and disadvantages

When talking about such a complex procedure as peeling, it is impossible not to clarify certain critical points. There are both opponents of this method and absolute fans. Therefore, let us carefully consider each fact indicated below. Let's start with the negative points.

• The skin loses its protective layer. This is an obvious fact that cannot be argued with.
• The effect does not appear instantly. Typically several courses are used. You may see slight improvements after the first use, but that's not all the peeling can do.
• Seasonality. Yes, we will have to stop for a while. Otherwise, the surface layer of the face will not have time to recover.
• Price. Many people are scared by the cost of cosmetic procedures. But this is not a reason to refuse. You can clean it at home. Moreover, Vilenta offers a wide range of solutions available for everyone.

The main points are listed here. Of course, everyone has their own negative sides, but they still cannot overshadow all those positive nuances. Let's move on to the positives.

• The skin gets rid of dead particles, making it soft and silky.
• The surface of the face is evened out in color.
• The pores are noticeably narrowed.
• Tissue regeneration starts, which leads to a reduction in wrinkles.
• Peeling allows you to get rid of acne and blackheads, which will delight teenagers.
• Metabolic processes are normalized, the face can breathe freely, being saturated with oxygen.

Obviously, there are many more advantages to facial peeling. Of course, positive moments are only possible if you approach the process wisely. Peeling is an excellent opportunity to improve the overall condition and appearance of your face.

Recipes at home

Don't want to spend money on expensive products? Or did you forget to buy a new bottle and the old one ran out? Don’t worry, cream peeling can be prepared at home.

We offer some simple ideas. Each recipe includes popular household ingredients, so they are easy to find.

1. Based on aspirin. You will need: 3 aspirin, tsp. lemon juice and soda, water. Mix the first two ingredients and apply to the skin of the face. We wait only 10 minutes. Baking soda and water will be needed for rinsing. We wet a cotton pad with it and wipe it.
2. For the next peeling you will need: a teaspoon of baking soda and salt, a tablespoon of face cream. Mix the listed components together. The mass should be greasy with small particles. Apply to areas prone to acne/blackheads, leave for about half an hour and rinse with plenty of cool water. It is better to apply cream after this.
3. Almond peeling. Take 30-40 grams of almonds and the same amount of oatmeal. Grind and mix with a couple of tablespoons of milk. It is also worth adding tea tree oil. Let it sit for about 15 minutes until a crust forms. After this, the skin should be cleansed with plenty of warm water.
4. A quick peel can be done using oatmeal. Mix a couple of tablespoons of ground cereal with water. We wait for the mixture to settle (literally 2-3 minutes), after which we rub it into the skin with massage movements. It is best to actively work on problem areas that are prone to breakouts. Then, as usual, everything is washed off with water.
5. For rougher cleaning, it is recommended to mix your favorite cream with ground coffee. Grain particles are often found in professional cosmetics. They allow you to improve your facial condition.

There is nothing complicated here. Every recipe is as simple as possible. The composition can be easily prepared from improvised means, obtaining the same good effect as after a beauty salon.