How to perform face resurfacing at home: product recipes and review of devices

Facial resurfacing is a mandatory cosmetic procedure that is included in the skin care complex. You can do it with the help of professional cosmetics; it is possible to use masks made from natural products and homemade scrubs. In any case, the cleansing effect will be present even after one use of the product, and a full course of resurfacing will significantly rejuvenate the dermis, making it firm, elastic and smooth.

The essence of the procedure

At home, it is carried out to improve the general condition of the skin, prevent the occurrence of inflammatory elements, restore firmness and elasticity.

Perhaps only a superficial effect, grinding or dermabrasion helps remove dead cells, normalizing the processes of respiration and saturation with nutrients. In salons, in addition to the superficial skincare procedure, a medium and deep skincare procedure is prescribed.

It is possible to solve complex aesthetic problems, cope with deep wrinkles, smooth out scars and scars. It is recommended to consult a specialist in case of severe cosmetic defects, acne, or age-related changes.

A dermatocosmetologist will help you choose the optimal program and choose the most effective type of resurfacing, taking into account individual characteristics, age, and skin type.

Self-care cannot solve problems such as porous skin, jowls, and pronounced folds. But home procedures allow you to maintain the normal condition of the integument, activate blood flow and lymphatic drainage, and strengthen thin blood vessels. Removing dead skin cells allows you to remove toxins and oxidants, improve color, and prevent the formation of wrinkles.

Kinds:

1. Mechanical - compositions with abrasive particles are used or the removal of keratinized epithelium is carried out using special devices. The main purpose of the effect is to separate keratinized particles without injuring healthy cells of renewed tissues. The composition may contain salt, algae, corals, pearl sand, and herbal preparations. Professional and therapeutic lines include effective scrubs for different skin types and age groups. Homemade remedies are no less effective.
2. Chemical peeling is based on the action of acids; it has a less traumatic effect, which also allows you to get rid of pigmentation and restore hydrobalance. At home, acidic compounds are used for surface grinding that do not penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis. You can use professional products or prepare a recipe for chemical grinding yourself. Unlike salon procedures, it can be used throughout the year; the gentle effect does not violate the skin’s protective barrier.
3. Hardware resurfacing is represented by brossage and vacuum peeling. Using cosmetic devices, you can remove not only dead skin cells, but also sebaceous plugs and comedones. Used in combination with chemical or mechanical peeling to achieve maximum effect.

Home grinding machine

To carry out facial skin cleansing procedures at home, you can use the Gezatone “Diamond Dermabrasion” device. The principle of its operation is based on grinding the skin using attachments coated with diamond. There are 3 of them in the set, which allows you to select the grinding strength for specific data - how sensitive the skin is, whether there are peelings and areas of inflammation on it.

The device implies that the woman herself must guide it along the massage lines of the face - the nozzle will lightly suction to the skin and will thoroughly clean it. Using Gezatone is very easy - just study the instructions and experimentally select a nozzle with the appropriate diamond coating.

The procedure is performed once a month, even if it has age-related changes such as facial wrinkles, sagging and age spots. By the way, an additional pleasant effect will be an increase in the firmness of the dermis, its elasticity and the smoothing of fine wrinkles. Immediately after polishing, the face acquires a red tint, after a day it turns pale and begins to actively peel off, but already on the 3rd day the skin is renewed and becomes smooth, without visible flaws and fresh.

Indications for use

This is a basic home care procedure recommended for all skin types. There are no age restrictions; you can start using mechanical and chemical types of cleansing from adolescence to combat acne and excess synthesis of sebaceous secretions.

After 25 years, there is a natural decrease in metabolic processes, the synthesis of collagen and elastin slows down. To prevent sagging and the formation of wrinkles, it is worth carrying out regular care that activates intracellular processes.

Indications:

• tired, stressed skin;
• pigmentation;
• traces of photo and chronoaging;
• blackheads, comedones, acne;
• lumpy structure;
• unhealthy color;
• dryness, peeling;
• excessive secretion of sebium.

Skin cleansing cosmetics

Do facial cleansing in stages. Stages of complete daily facial cleansing:

• removing makeup, washing with a cleanser;
• steaming;
• removing blackheads using any of the described methods;
• moisturizing with a mask or cream.

The arsenal of facial cosmetics is large. In order to properly cleanse the skin of the face every day, preparations are selected taking into account the type of skin:

1. For oily skin, foams, mousses, and alcohol-free toners are optimal. Scrubs are used to intensively cleanse the face.
2. For dry skin, milk, homogeneous and emulsion oil formulations are used. They easily and delicately cleanse, saturate the skin tissue with vitamins, and moisturize.
3. Almost all cleansers are suitable for normal skin: gels, milks, foams, micellar water, lotions based on medicinal herbs.
4. For combination skin, gels, foams, and milks are optimal.

To cleanse your face at home, you need to buy only high-quality products from well-known manufacturers. The composition should not contain harmful compounds: gluten, glycols, animal components.

Scrubs

We should also talk about scrubs and how to properly cleanse the skin with them. A huge number of cleansing products from different manufacturers are sold in stores. With such variety, it's easy to get confused.

The best store-bought cleaning products:

• L'Oreal Pure Zone Absolute purity 7 in 1;
• Garnier Skin Naturals Clear Skin Active;
• La Roche-Posay Physiological Ultra-Fine Scrub;
• Kiehl's Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub;
• Lancôme Exfoliance Confort.

A high-quality scrub can be made from products available in the kitchen. For deep facial cleansing at home, the following recipes are offered:

1. Soda scrub is a simple and common way to cleanse your facial skin at home. Mix soda and salt one tablespoon at a time. The mixture is poured with kefir until it reaches a mushy consistency.
2. Coffee. A tablespoon of natural yogurt is poured into the coffee grounds.
3. Salt for oily skin. A mixture is made from a teaspoon of fine salt and the same amount of vegetable oil.
4. Aspirin for problem skin. 4 tablets are ground into powder, filled with a tablespoon of water. Natural honey is added to the mixture.
5. Charcoal for blackheads. 10 tablets of activated carbon are crushed into powder and filled with a teaspoon of water.
6. Clay. Mix half a teaspoon of coconut flakes, the same amount of green clay and crushed oatmeal. Water is added to the mixture until a creamy mass is formed.
7. With bodyaga for inflammation and excess pigmentation. Powdered bodyaga and 3% hydrogen peroxide are mixed until a paste is formed.

It is treated with a scrub and massaged with light massaging movements for 2-3 minutes. The product is washed off with lukewarm water.

You can also take care of it at home using folk remedies with good results:

• any vegetable oil;
• sour milk or sour cream;
• bran and oatmeal;
• corn flour.

Efficiency of the technique

Unlike salon resurfacing, which requires a course of treatment no more than 2 times a year, home methods are distinguished by their gentle action, the absence of tissue trauma, and the risk of complications.

Home mechanical and chemical grinding is used regularly to maintain normal condition and improve metabolic processes. With just one procedure, it is impossible to solve the problems of porous, oily skin or restore the youth of fading dermis.

For complex aesthetic problems, you need to contact a specialist who will select the optimal program.

Grinding efficiency:

• removal of dead cells;
• narrowing of pores;
• improvement of skin structure;
• lightening pigmentation;
• restoration of healthy tone;
• increasing firmness and elasticity;
• reduction in the number and depth of superficial wrinkles.

The result is not comparable to professional treatment; improvement in skin condition is observed a month after regular use. Mechanical compositions are recommended for oily, normal dermis to be used 2 times a week.
Chemical exfoliants are universal, suitable for both problematic and dry, sensitive skin. It is recommended to use 1-2 times a week; you can increase the effectiveness with the help of portable covers.

Mechanical peeling ↑

This is perhaps one of the easiest ways to make your skin more even and restore its healthy and vibrant appearance. In addition, you can independently select the main components of this unique scrub, the main condition here is that small solid particles should not injure your skin too much, otherwise it can cause serious inflammation.

Our task is to remove only the top layer of skin, which is also called the epidermis. Ground coffee, sugar, soda, and rice are suitable for this.

Bodyaga peeling ↑

If you are the owner of truly problematic skin, then we recommend that you pay attention to such a budget-friendly, but at the same time incredibly effective product as bodyaga.

You can easily find this powdery mixture in almost any pharmacy; it is made from the sponge of the same name. The peculiarity of this powder is that it consists of microscopic needles that exfoliate old skin. In addition, such peeling helps to normalize blood circulation in the tissues.

Typically, hydrogen peroxide and this powder are used for the procedure, which are mixed in equal proportions. After this, the mixture is carefully applied to the face and left for 15-20 minutes, after which it is massaged a little and washed off with water.

Care should be taken when mixing powder and peroxide, since inhaling dry bodyagi can lead to extremely disastrous consequences. It is also better to carry out the peeling procedure while wearing gloves.

It is very important to monitor your sensations, since, like any other natural component, thistle is an allergen, so if the skin under the mixture itches unbearably, it is recommended to get rid of it as soon as possible.

Also, do not forget that any peeling is not recommended during the summer period. Sun rays hitting damaged skin can cause unwanted pigmentation. Protective agents can only be applied after the skin has completely healed.

If your skin is sensitive, dry or too thin, then it is better to use more gentle methods. For those with normal skin, it is recommended to carry out this procedure no more than once a week.

Gentle mechanical peeling ↑

If you are afraid for the health of your skin, we recommend turning your attention to the so-called gommage. Its essence comes down to the fact that the scrub particles are so small that they simply cannot injure the skin in any way.

Typically, this procedure is used in cases where the skin is highly sensitive. A prerequisite is proper massaging; only in this case can significant results be obtained.

The skin is first thoroughly steamed, then the mixture is applied and massaged along special lines for several minutes. When the peeling dries, it is removed from the face along with particles of dead skin.

Typically, to make such mixtures, they use those products that can be ground into flour, for example, oatmeal, orange zest, semolina, and so on. If the purpose of such a procedure is also to nourish the skin, then yogurt or kefir is added to the composition as a fastening element. This makes the procedure even more delicate, and the time required for recovery is reduced to a minimum.

Devices for home use

Darsonval LW-018 is a professional device that can also be used for home care. The impact is carried out using high-frequency alternating current, carried out by vacuum glass electrodes.

There are 2 options for darsonvalization:

• a silent discharge involves moving across the skin, accompanied by an increase in temperature and light tissue massage, used to treat problematic skin and restore the elasticity of fading dermis;
• during a spark discharge , the nozzle does not touch the integument, is located at a distance of up to 4 mm, the air is saturated with ozone, a slight tingling, burning sensation is felt, and is used to accelerate the healing of the integument after traumatic procedures.

A positive effect can be noticed after a course consisting of 8–12 sessions. Price - 1850 rub.

The Diamond Peel 15 diamond dermabrasion device is convenient for performing mechanical grinding at home. The set includes 2 nozzles of different abrasiveness and diameter, allowing you to care for your face and body. As a result of mechanical grinding, it is possible to increase the elasticity of tissues, activate lymph flow, and increase the effectiveness of creams and serums. Not only the speed of rotation of the cutters is regulated, but also the depth of impact, which allows it to be used for the care of thin, sensitive skin. The price of the device is 8000 rubles.

Portable facial brush 07D Aria allows you to delicately cleanse the skin and effectively remove impurities with the help of a brush. The nozzle is made of a special Supersoft material that does not injure or cause irritation to the skin. During the procedure, the brush performs micro-oscillations at a speed of 300 pulsations per second. Brushing gently removes impurities and dead epithelial particles, cleanses pores, improves microcirculation, and increases the effectiveness of care products. Recommended use 2-3 times a week. You can buy it for 7300 rubles.

The Phillips VisaPure facial cleanser is designed to gently remove impurities using DualMotion technology. A special nozzle vibrates and rotates, ensuring careful removal of dead cells and sebaceous plugs. The set consists of 2 attachments that perform delicate and deep cleansing. The timer automatically turns off the device upon completion of the procedure. Separately, you can purchase attachments for deep cleansing of pores, for sensitive, normal skin and for peeling. The price of the device is 9500 rubles.

Two-phase peeling

Use peelings with lactic acid (Photo: kedmacosmetics.ru)
If you want to achieve ideal smoothness of your face, complement the turmeric gommage mask with a two-phase peeling. Carry out the procedure twice a week - the skin will be polished as if you regularly visit a cosmetologist and undergo salon procedures with a polishing effect. All you need is a ready-made peeling and one secret ingredient that you can find in the kitchen.

Phase one: traditional

You can choose a gentle peeling product at the pharmacy (Photo: woman39.ru)
Choose an all-season peeling from pharmacy or professional cosmetics. You need a delicate product that does not provoke peeling and does not cause burning. The ideal option is milk peeling. The active ingredient in such products is lactic acid. The human body also produces it, so the skin will not react in an unexpected way.

Milk peelings provide deep cleansing of the skin. They remove dead particles and remove impurities. The skin will become perfectly smooth after two weeks of regular treatment. But even after the first peeling, the effect will be noticeable. When using the product, it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. The composition must be washed off the face thoroughly.

After milk peeling, the skin becomes perfectly smooth (Photo: goldlaser.com.ua)

After you have applied the peeling to your face, do not rush to wash the product off your hands. Rub it over your hands: let the skin of your hands also cleanse and become smooth.

Phase two: secret

Tomato is a faithful assistant in the fight against skin imperfections (Photo: moimozg.ru)
There is one secret that allows you to make your skin perfectly smooth: use fresh tomato juice. It contains beneficial substances that can transform your face. Thanks to acids, the skin is toned and strengthened. Tomato juice makes it elastic, elastic, and moisturized. In this simple way you can improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands, restore a healthy complexion and get rid of the first signs of aging. What do we have to do?

1. Cut the tomato into slices.
2. Walk the slices over your skin immediately after the milk peeling procedure. (Cleansed skin is well saturated with tomato juice, which is why you may feel a burning sensation in the first minutes).
3. Wait about five minutes.
4. Wash thoroughly with plain water.
5. Wipe your skin with tonic.
6. Apply a moisturizing serum, preferably with oils.

After rubbing the tomatoes, the skin will become smooth (Photo: pinme.ru)

Tomato juice can cause allergies. Check how your skin reacts to it. Rub the circle over the crook of your elbow first. Wait half an hour and see if there is a reaction. If all is well, you can apply the product to your face. If you have redness or rashes, give up the idea of ​​cleansing your skin with tomato. Just a mask and peeling will be enough to polish your face.

What home recipes do you know to fight for smooth skin? We will be glad if you share your experience in the comments.

Recipes for preparing products for grinding at home

Here are the best lineup options. which you can prepare yourself:

With bodyaga

The scrub is suitable for oily, porous skin with frequent inflammation and acne marks. As a result of use, it is possible to significantly improve the condition of the skin, reduce the synthesis of sebium, partially whiten spots, and smooth out the relief. For pronounced results, you need to use courses of 10–12 procedures up to 4 times a year.

Components:

• 10 gr. bodyags;
• 10 gr. kelp;
• aspirin tablet;
• 3 drops of tea tree ether.

Crush the tablets thoroughly in a mortar and grind the dry kelp in a coffee grinder. Combine dry ingredients, add essential oil and mix thoroughly again. Clean the skin and steam it using a compress or thermal mask. Apply the mixture to damp skin with light massaging movements along the massage lines, avoiding the eyelid and mouth area. Leave for 5-7 minutes, then rinse with water and apply anti-inflammatory cream.

With herbs

The gommage mask is suitable for sensitive, dry dermis prone to frequent irritation. As a result of use, dead cells are removed, color improves, and immune properties increase.

With regular use, you can lighten pigmentation, increase elasticity and firmness of the skin.

Components:

• 5 gr. herbs chamomile, thyme, nettle;
• 5 gr. starch;
• 10 gr. oatmeal

Grind dry herbs in a coffee grinder, mix with potato starch and oatmeal. Clean your face from makeup, moisten with water. Distribute on face and neck along massage lines, leave for 10 minutes to enhance the effect. Rinse off with warm water, then apply moisturizer. Suitable for daily cleansing of dry and normal skin.

With fruit acids

Chemical peels are widely used to loosen the epithelium and restore hydrobalance. You can prepare the composition yourself; as a result of use, you can narrow pores, whiten pigmentation, and remove toxins and oxidants. It is recommended to use for all skin types, for oily problem skin up to 2 times a week, for dry and sensitive skin 2 times a month is enough.

Components:

• half an apple;
• vinegar;
• 2 drops of orange essential oil.

Peel the apple and grind in a blender to a puree consistency. Add citrus ester and wine vinegar, mix well. Be sure to steam the skin and apply the composition in a thick layer, excluding the area of ​​the eyelids and eyes. Wait for a slight tingling sensation to occur, rinse with warm water, and treat the skin with regenerating cream.

Recipes for masks

Chemical peeling is another alternative to laser resurfacing. The procedure can be carried out using professional cosmetics made on the basis of fruit acids. But you can use a simpler, more accessible method - prepare a fruit-based mask and cleanse your face with it.

From orange

You need to take 1 medium-sized citrus fruit and grind it together with the zest into a paste. To it add puree from any fruit that has a soft structure - for example, banana, plums, peaches, apricots. After combining all the ingredients and mixing thoroughly, the mixture is applied to cleansed facial skin in a thick layer. You cannot rub the mass or massage the skin with it - the composition is too aggressive.

You just need to wash your face after 10 minutes and apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream to the already dry skin.

Citrus zest

From lemon juice

According to cosmetologists, chemical peeling based on lemon juice will be the most effective of all known. You just need to dilute natural lemon juice with clean water in equal proportions and lubricate cleansed facial skin with it. After 5 minutes, you can wash your face and apply moisturizer.

Strawberry + apple

You need to prepare a puree from 5 large strawberries and ½ medium apple without peel. The finished mixture is applied to the facial skin in a thick layer and left for a maximum of 5 minutes. Then everything is washed off with warm water, and a moisturizing or nourishing cream is applied.

During the strawberry and apple cleansing procedure, you may feel a slight burning sensation on the skin - this is a normal reaction of the body. But if the unpleasant sensations are too pronounced, accompanied by itching or lacrimation, then you urgently need to wash off the mask with warm water and take an antihistamine (Suprastin or Tavegil tablet).

Exotic "cocktail"

Grind equal amounts of ripe papaya and pineapple, add ½ of the total volume of liquid honey to them and mix everything. Apply an exotic chemical peeling product to the facial skin in a thick layer and remove with a tissue after 10 minutes. You will definitely need to treat the dermis with a nourishing or moisturizing cream, but only after washing with warm water.

Expert opinion

Tatyana Somoilova

Cosmetology expert

Chemical peels at home should be carried out in spring, winter and late autumn - the mixtures make the skin defenseless against ultraviolet rays. There is no need to increase the time of the procedure, as this can lead to burns of the epidermis. The frequency of the cleansing procedure is 1 time per week, the full course is 8 procedures.

Preparatory stage

Unlike resurfacing in a salon, the home procedure does not require testing to identify contraindications.

It is better to prescribe a course of sessions for the autumn-winter period, but if the skin is not prone to pigmentation, it can be carried out throughout the year.

There are several recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of home care:

• in a few weeks you can introduce creams with AHA acids into your care; the active components facilitate the removal of keratinized epithelium;
• Select decorative products with anti-comedogenic composition;
• a week before the event, you should reduce physical activity, stop drinking alcohol, salty, spicy, and fatty foods.

Attention! Some medications can affect the condition of the integument; before the procedure it is not recommended to take antibacterial, hormonal, or drugs that affect blood flow.

Face resurfacing using the brossage method

Facial resurfacing procedures that can be performed at home also include brossage - of course, not in the sense in which it is done in salons. For brossage, special devices with brushes are used, or simply different brushes and sponges made from natural materials - with their help, dead cells are removed from the skin. The movements of the brushes should correspond to the massage lines and improve lymph flow, and the procedure is carried out in the salon by a specialist, but you can learn how to do brossage at home: the main thing is not to overdo it.

Buy a moderately stiff brush made of natural bristles - today brushing kits are sold in many cosmetic stores - and use it together with a scrub: first apply the scrub to your face as usual, and then carefully rub the brush along all massage lines for about 10 minutes. After the procedure, you need to wash your face with water at room temperature and apply a napkin soaked in cold tea to your face - this will protect the skin from irritation.

Procedure protocol at home

It is better to carry out the procedure in the evening, before the weekend, so as not to expose the skin to the aggressive action of the environment the next day. The session does not take more than half an hour, after which it is advisable not to engage in vigorous activity, sports, or cleaning, so as not to provoke complications.

Execution steps:

1. Clean your face from decorative cosmetics, dust, sebium particles.
2. Apply a thermal mask or warm compress to open the pores as much as possible. You can also use a peeling roll if you have rosacea.
3. When using cosmetic devices, you must first apply a scrub or medicinal composition and treat the entire surface of the face, paying special attention to problem areas.
4. If only compounds with abrasive particles are used, it is recommended to perform a light superficial massage, being careful not to stretch the skin. There should be no discomfort or pain present. If burning or tingling occurs, rinse off the peeling or gommage with warm water.
5. Then apply a restorative, regenerating mask selected according to your skin type.
6. Finally, use a moisturizer or nourishing serum.

Daily procedures

Exfoliating your face every day should not involve harsh abrasives or strong chemicals. It is best to use fine granulated sugar as a daily abrasive. It will provide gentle exfoliation of dead skin cells. Mix a tablespoon of sugar with olive oil in equal proportions. Olive oil will ensure uniform distribution of the composition over the surface of the skin and protect the skin from mechanical damage.

Use the mixture as a regular scrub, gently rubbing it over the skin of the face, neck, and other problem areas. After the procedure, wash your skin with warm water and dry with a clean napkin or towel.

After this, it is important to moisturize the skin and saturate it with vitamins and microelements. You can use your daily cream care. Natural vegetable oils are also effective: sunflower - for oily skin, sesame - for dry skin, corn - for mixed skin. Apply a small amount of oil evenly to the skin.

Healing period

There is no recovery period as such. After the procedure, there may be redness, slight swelling, and sensitivity. Within a few hours the skin condition returns to normal. Care consists of restoring the protective barrier, preventing the appearance of pigmentation, dryness, and peeling.

Rules for the healing period:

• the next day, choose soft foams and gels without abrasive particles for cleansing; use alcohol-free tonics for toning;
• to moisturize and accelerate regeneration, as well as to prevent sensitivity, use creams, serums with hyaluronic acid, aloe, and plant extracts;
• It is advisable to use decorative cosmetics after 1–2 days; for toning, use products with an anti-comedogenic effect; for oily skin, it is advisable to choose powder enriched with zinc;
• You should not visit the sauna, solarium, or gym for about a week; it is also recommended to stop drinking alcohol;
• You should use sunscreen before going outside.

Chemistry starts and wins

The most popular today is perhaps chemical peeling. There are dozens of options, what to choose? If you are under forty and the first wrinkles are still only hinting at their presence, and you are much more concerned about other problems - oily skin, comedones (blackheads), unevenness remaining from pimples and blackheads, dull complexion - then, most likely, the most suitable Option – superficial peeling.

Organic acids are used for it: pyruvic, malic, tartaric, glycolic, salicylic and many others. Thus, salicylic acid, among other things, has an anti-inflammatory, weak antibacterial effect and is indispensable for problem skin. And glycolic acid, having the same properties, also improves the outflow of sebum and “pacifies” the overly active work of the sebaceous glands.

Cosmetologists often offer combined peelings, that is, they use a composition of several acids and other substances that enhance the effect of the procedure.

The advantages of superficial peeling are the short procedure time, usually no more than 10 minutes. After the session, the skin does not turn red or turn pale - you can immediately go out in public.

Cons: the course lasts quite a long time. For a good effect, it is advisable to do at least 5–10 procedures with a break between each of 7–10 days.

The purpose of medium peeling is to completely “dissolve” dead cells and act on the upper layer of the dermis, which makes it possible to get rid of wrinkles, scars, scars, acne marks, and other defects. This peeling actively enhances skin regeneration, moisturizes it and, by smoothing the surface, eliminates visible defects. It is carried out using different acids, sometimes with the addition of plant components, as well as a mixture of acids with the addition of peptides.

Pros: effectively smoothes both superficial and deep wrinkles, evens out skin color, provides a long-lasting effect. The course of treatment is only 2-3 procedures, with an interval of one and a half months, that is, visits to the salon will require much less time.

Cons: a burning sensation may occur during the procedure, after which the skin on the face remains pink for several days, may peel and cause a feeling of tightness.

Precautionary measures

Home resurfacing does not require special preparation; the main measures are to use a cosmetological method in the absence of contraindications.

Can be performed during pregnancy, lactation, and throughout the year. When using portable devices, it is important to follow the manufacturer's operating instructions.

Contraindications for use:

• individual intolerance;
• foci of inflammation;
• acne in the active phase;
• violation of the integrity of the integument;
• warts, papillomas, moles on target areas;
• postoperative period;
• viral infections;
• elevated body temperature.

Before use, the composition should be tested on a small area of ​​skin to prevent an allergic reaction. If you are prone to pigmentation, it is not recommended to carry out the course during periods of solar activity. Products with a high SPF protection factor must be used.

Side effects are rarely observed and go away on their own without additional effort. There may be redness, burning, irritation, mild swelling, which lasts no more than 2-3 hours. If you have a severe allergic reaction, or Quincke's edema, you should consult a doctor.

Old as time

In fact, the currently fashionable procedure, which we call peeling, has been known for thousands of years. The essence of this cunning female trick is that you need to “remove” the old cells of the upper layer of skin, after which it strives to recover and is therefore renewed. The question is how to remove what has become unnecessary. You can act on the principle of sandpaper and grind the surface using abrasives - this is called mechanical peeling. And you can dissolve dead skin particles using acids - accordingly, this is a chemical method. For centuries, they did not know any other way, but technological progress presented a third method - hardware skin cleansing: laser, ultrasound, etc. are used for this.

Each method has its own nuances. But peelings differ not only in the method, but also in the strength of the effect. For example, superficial ones affect the very “top” of the skin, removing dead cells. As a result, the earthy tint disappears, the complexion is restored, and the skin becomes smooth and soft. Medium peeling removes the entire superficial stratum corneum, which provides a rejuvenating effect. We won’t talk about deep peeling - this is a fairly aggressive skin rejuvenation, specific procedures that are akin to surgical ones and therefore are carried out only in hospitals.

And now the most important thing: any peeling (although there are rare exceptions) is best done in the fall and winter, while the sun is not particularly pampering us. Because thinned skin is vulnerable to ultraviolet radiation. In the meantime, let's understand the details of the procedures.

Advantages and disadvantages

Professional resurfacing is a painful, traumatic procedure; the healing period is accompanied by prolonged discomfort and requires special care. But the effect can be compared to plastic surgery.

Home dermabrasion is a gentle method of maintaining normal skin condition. With regular practice, you can improve the general condition of the skin, cope with superficial wrinkles, and reduce the secretion of sebium.

But you can only smooth out deep wrinkles, restore an even structure after acne, and whiten photopigmentation by turning to a professional.

Advantages:

• possibility of carrying out throughout the year;
• accessibility of the procedure;
• general improvement in the condition of the integument;
• no side effects;
• no recovery period;
• a small list of contraindications;
• It is possible to choose the type of polishing according to your skin type.

Minuses:

• ineffective method for solving complex aesthetic problems;
• requires coursework.

You can do the polishing yourself, using effective recipes or advances in hardware cosmetology. The procedure is suitable for caring for all types of dermis, as a result, metabolic processes are improved. Regularity is the key to beautiful, healthy skin.

Opinion of cosmetologists

Experts in the field of aesthetic medicine note the high effectiveness of laser facial resurfacing, especially in relation to scars. The only drawback is the long recovery after the procedure, but the result is worth it.

Progress of the procedure

At the Federal Scientific and Clinical Center FMBA, rejuvenation is carried out using the Fraxis fractional CO2 laser.

Before the procedure, the skin is cleansed and toned. Then an anesthetic in the form of a cream is applied to the treated area, and when the skin loses pain sensitivity, the doctor begins the laser rejuvenation procedure itself. Laser beams are applied to the skin through a special attachment, which may cause a feeling of warmth or a slight tingling sensation, but not pain.

There are three types of grinding depending on the depth of exposure to the CO2 laser: superficial, medium and deep.

When carrying out surface resurfacing, the effect is only on the epidermis; in fact, a light laser peeling is carried out. The objectives of surface resurfacing are to even out the complexion, remove superficial dyschromia and enlarged pores. Medium resurfacing is carried out at more intense parameters and deeper, already in the middle layers of the dermis in order to treat wrinkles, post-acne scars and other skin problems.

Deep resurfacing is a procedure that is carried out at the maximum possible depth for the laser and at fairly aggressive parameters. Its goal is to stimulate total skin rejuvenation, treat wrinkles, unevenness and skin defects, as well as skin lifting, the result of which is often comparable to the result after plastic surgery.

Laser rejuvenation is applicable to various areas of the face, neck, décolleté, buttocks, knees, skin of the abdomen and chest, hands and other areas of the skin.

Frequency

The frequency of home skin resurfacing depends on many factors, including the type of epidermis:

• Regular gommage and brushing for oily epidermis can be carried out at intervals of two to three days, and dry skin once a week.
• Acid peeling with fruits can be carried out at intervals of a day for oily epidermis, and at intervals of two days for sensitive skin.
• Salicylic acid on oily skin can be used no more than twice a week (if we are talking about low-concentrated masks), and no more than 1 time in 2 weeks when using a more highly concentrated solution. On dry skin, non-concentrated masks can be used once a week, but concentrated ones are simply not suitable for it.
• Peeling with calcium chloride is performed only when caring for oily skin. It is carried out no more than once every two weeks.

Of course, in order to get recommendations for caring for specific skin, you need to seek help from a cosmetologist. The specialist will identify the existing problems and tell you whether home peeling procedures will help with them.