Reviews of chemical peeling from Faberlic with AHA acids

About the manufacturer

Faberlic has been one of the main manufacturers of cosmetic products in the Russian Federation since 2003. Produces patented oxygen cosmetics of the highest quality.

Representative offices are open in more than 20 countries around the world. Clients include famous domestic designers and leading show business stars. About 8 million consumers use Faberlic every day.

The range of more than 8,000 items includes:

• skin and hair care products for adults and children;
• clothes, shoes and underwear;
• accessories;
• home and health products;
• exclusive French perfumes.

Production workshops are fully automated and equipped with advanced equipment.

The brand is among the TOP 100 world leaders in the perfumery and cosmetics industry; according to DSN, at the end of last year it occupied 3rd position in the ranking of direct sales companies.

Description of means

Chemical peels from Faberlic are suitable for all skin types. They delicately cleanse, give a healthy tone, increase elasticity and allow you to get rid of minor signs of age.

Application helps solve the following skin problems:

• loss of a healthy shade;
• black dots;
• small expression wrinkles;
• violation of the hydrobalance of the epidermis, peeling;
• decreased elasticity;
• pigmentation;
• oily shine in the T-zone;
• minor age-related changes.

Among the popular means that have proven their effectiveness in practice:

• Oxiology;
• Etnobotanika;
• Verbena;
• ABC program “Skin Radiance and Renewal” or EXPERT product series;
• cleansing peeling mousse.

Oxiology

Available in the form of scrub and gommage. It has a mild exfoliating effect and helps normalize the metabolism of the epidermis.

It contains the patented Aquaftem O2 complex (saturates cells with oxygen), oxygen drones (ensure the delivery of beneficial substances to fibroblasts responsible for the production of collagen and elastin), arginine (improves blood microcirculation in tissues).

Price - 249 rubles (75ml).

Ethnobotanika

Scrub-peeling for facial skin after 30 years. Made from natural extracts, includes shea butter, rich in vitamins and minerals. Cleanses pores well and delicately removes dead skin cells. It has an anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating effect, evens out the complexion.

Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):

Shea butter or shea butter contains a complex of polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids. This means that, due to polyunsaturated ones, it penetrates deep into the epidermis, and due to saturated ones, it lingers at a given depth. Used by the peoples of Africa to heal skin wounds.

Price - 149 rubles (75ml).

Verbena

Available in the form of gommage cream. Thanks to the presence of polishing microgranules in the composition, it intensively cleanses pores, has an exfoliating effect on the skin and smoothes it.

Price - 165 rubles (45 ml).

ABC peeling “Skin radiance and renewal”

The products are part of the Faberlic Expert series. Innovative compositions that allow you to solve the problem of age-related changes without plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures.

ABS includes 3 steps:

1. Chemical peeling with AHA acids - gel carefully removes dead cells from the surface of the epidermis, tightens pores, evens out tone, and provides a lifting effect. Main active ingredients: glycolic and lactic acids. Price - 549 rubles (30 ml).
2. Microdermabrasion and enzyme micropeel - the next step of the rejuvenating program. It has a creamy form and contains seaweed extracts, an oxygen complex and enzymes. It is used for deep cleansing of pores, eliminating post-peeling manifestations (peeling, inflammation), saturating cells with nutrients. Price 449 rubles (40 ml).
   

   Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):

   Enzymes are enzymes that act as biological catalysts. Thanks to their action, oxygen actively penetrates into epidermal cells that do not have blood vessels.

3. Cream “SOS therapy and restoration SPF8” - helps relax the facial muscles responsible for the appearance of facial wrinkles, soothes the skin, restores after previous treatments and protects from ultraviolet rays. Made from natural ingredients, edelweiss and limnanthes extracts, shea butter and macadamia. Price - 449 rubles (40 ml).

Cleansing peeling mousse

Part of the Faberlic Expert series, used in combination with other products or independently. Suitable for all skin types over 25 years old. Provides a soft cleansing effect, refreshes, evens out the complexion. It contains essential oils, lactic acid and perfluorocarbon emulsion.

Price - 379 rubles (75ml).

What types of acids are used

AHA peeling - peeling with fruit acids

AHA acids used in cosmetology are mainly represented by mandelic, glycolic or lactic acids.

• Almond peeling is considered the most gentle and gentle, therefore it is used even for sensitive skin, as well as in the presence of vascular network (rosacea). In addition, this type of peeling is often used to improve the condition of problematic epidermis;
• Glycolic peeling is the most popular, as it helps get rid of various skin defects. It has shown high effectiveness in the fight against age-related changes. Cosmetologists also recommend it to prevent the aging process of the skin;
• Milk peeling has a moisturizing effect and is therefore used to renew fading and dehydrated skin surfaces.

Fruit acids also include citric, tartaric, and malic. Some specialists combine different types of acids depending on the patient’s skin type and the degree of worsening of its defects.

The higher the concentration of acids in the peeling composition, the stronger the exfoliating effect will be, and, consequently, the rejuvenating effect!

Rules of application

Faberlic peelings are applied to clean, moisturized skin in a thin layer along massage lines, excluding the area around the eyes.
For maximum effectiveness, lightly massage with your fingertips and leave for 5-10 minutes. Then rinse off the product with warm water using a cosmetic sponge and blot off any remaining moisture with a dry towel. To prevent skin care from ending sadly, when applying the cleansing composition, adhere to the following safety rules:

• do not resort to the procedure more often than the manufacturer recommends;
• Be sure to familiarize yourself with the list of contraindications;
• protect your eyes and nose from chemicals;
• do not leave the peeling on the skin for longer than the time specified in the instructions for use;
• If you experience discomfort (only a slight tingling sensation and a feeling of warmth are allowed), you should immediately wash your face with cool water and apply a light soothing cream.

What is chemical AHA facial peeling?

AHA facial peeling is a treatment of the skin with fruit acids . As a result, the stratum corneum of the epidermis begins to peel off, and dead cells are gently removed.

The appearance of the skin becomes blooming, and the surface becomes soft and delicate. The procedure comes from the times of Ancient Egypt and Greece, when people used the juices of fruits, berries, and sugar cane to rejuvenate the skin.

At all times, women make themselves masks from yogurt, strawberries and other natural products. Therefore, AHA peeling is not such a new and modern procedure. It has proven its effectiveness over many centuries.

Features and components

There are several popular types of AHA peels. This is skin cleansing with lactic and glycolic acid. No less often used are the following: lemon, apple, wine. In cosmetology practice, a combination of several acids is used at once .

When choosing peeling components, it is necessary to take into account age, existing skin problems, its condition, as well as many other factors.

If you carry out the procedure at home, it is advisable to consult a professional cosmetologist who will evaluate the appearance of the skin and tell you what is best for it at the moment.

Effect on skin

AHA peeling is a kind of chemical burn of the epidermis . In this case, the depth of the burn is controlled by a cosmetologist - everything happens under strict supervision, and acids are taken in the required proportions. Chemical peeling works in such a way that under its influence, regenerative processes are launched in the skin. Cell regeneration accelerates, some visible problems are eliminated, the skin becomes young and blooming, and its relief is evened out.

Also, in addition to all this, acids also affect the sebaceous glands, cleansing their ducts. There is control over the secretion of sebum, due to which:

• the epidermis becomes less oily;
• the risk of pimples and blackheads is reduced.

Fibroblasts are stimulated, skin elasticity and firmness increase . Due to the fact that collagen synthesis becomes higher:

• the epidermis is smoothed out;
• fine wrinkles that indicate age disappear.

Efficiency

AHA chemical peel provides immediate visible results:

• the skin ceases to be dry, becomes naturally moisturized and softened;
• elasticity increases;
• color improves - the shade is evened out, age spots and inflammation are eliminated, pallor and yellowness disappear;
• small wrinkles are smoothed out, and deep ones become less pronounced and obvious;
• the problem of wide pores is solved - they noticeably narrow, and the number of acne lesions is significantly reduced.

It is worth remembering that superficial peeling cannot solve advanced skin problems , for example:

• tighten sagging;
• correct unclear facial contour;
• erase absolutely all age spots and remove old scars.

Also, deep age wrinkles cannot be completely smoothed out. Therefore, you should not expect magical miracles from peeling in extremely unhealthy skin conditions and place unjustified hopes on the procedure.

Care instructions

After using chemical scrubs and gels, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

• Skin hydration is an important point that needs to be given special attention. In the first days after peeling, it is advisable to use light texture water-based creams. The composition must contain antioxidants.
• UV protection - it is better to postpone visiting the solarium and the beach for 3-4 days, since exposure to UV rays can not only lead to dry skin, but also contribute to the appearance of pigmentation. When going outside, you need to apply cream with SPF to your face.
• Prevention of inflammation - after chemical exposure, the epidermis needs time to recover. During this period, you should avoid unnecessary touching of your face with your hands to avoid infection. It is advisable to wash your face with products with an airy foam-like texture without rubbing. You will have to temporarily abandon toners and makeup removers.
• Refusal of decorative cosmetics is another restriction for the first 3-4 days after peeling. Due to the content of various dyes and harmful enzymes in cosmetics, which can increase inflammation and cause an allergic reaction.

Concentrations used

Only an experienced and qualified cosmetologist is able to correctly select the percentage of acid in the peeling product for each specific patient.

Such solutions are classified as follows:

• weak and medium concentrations (from 10 to 30%), acting at the surface of the epidermis and weakening the connections between the scales of the stratum corneum, thereby providing a powerful exfoliating effect that promotes the appearance of new young cells. In addition, these compositions stimulate the synthesis of elastin, collagen compounds, as well as other components of the intercellular layer, improving complexion, moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin surface. This type of peeling can be used frequently (for example, for oily skin types it is recommended to perform it 2 times a week);
• the most concentrated solutions with an active acid ratio of 30 to 70% not only cleanse the surface epithelium from the stratum corneum, but also affect the dermal layer, restoring its structure and tone with the subsequent appearance of a rejuvenating effect. This type of peeling is carried out no more than several times a year. They must be carried out by a qualified and certified specialist;
• the highest concentration of fruit acids (from 50 to 70%) is used to remove deep scars and scars left after acne, acne, and so on.

Contraindications

Chemical peels are not recommended for people:

• with an allergy to the components of the cleansing composition;
• wounds, abrasions, inflamed acne on the face;
• cold;
• dermatitis, herpes in the acute stage;
• malignant formations on the skin.

Important! Gel from the “Expert” series with AHA acids cannot be used during menstruation, during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or in case of hormonal imbalances.

What are the advantages of the technique

The most important advantage of the procedure is the absence of toxic effects that other types of chemical peels have.

The following advantages of the technique are:

• activation of regenerative properties;
• facilitating the penetration of any cosmetic compositions into the skin tissue, the effectiveness of which will increase significantly;
• no severe irritation of the skin surface;
• whitening and refreshing effect;
• Possibility of use on any type of skin surface;
• increasing skin firmness and elasticity;
• smoothing wrinkles;
• no need for additional mechanical polishing of the skin;
• normalization of sebum production;
• cleansing the epidermis of all kinds of rashes.

The main reasons for the AHA peeling procedure

Advantages and disadvantages

Precautionary measures

For peeling, you can only use pre-diluted AHA acids - the consistency should be selected by a specialist.

When cleaning yourself, it is important to ensure that the composition does not get on the mucous membrane, and select preparations with a concentration of alpha hydroxy acids of no more than 15% - a larger percentage of this ingredient can harm the skin if the cleaning technique is incorrect.

Contraindications

Contraindications to peeling with the addition of AHA acids:

• individual intolerance to the active or auxiliary components;
• overly sensitive skin;
• dermatitis or eczema;
• carrying a baby or breastfeeding period;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• deterioration of the immune system;
• disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system;
• the presence of ulcers or unhealed wounds;
• active form of herpes;
• recent tan

Before performing peeling, you need to do a test to identify an allergic reaction to the selected drug. To do this, a small amount of the mixture is distributed on the wrist or the bend of the elbow - if after 15 minutes there is no burning, irritation or swelling, you can use a peeling agent.

Side effects and complications

The following side effects may occur after ANA acid peeling:

• slight burning sensation;
• itching;
• feeling of tightness;
• peeling;
• swelling;
• redness.

Expert opinion

Ekaterina Dudikova

Dermatologist, cosmetologist

If you follow the procedure protocol and recommendations for caring for the dermis during the rehabilitation period, the described symptoms disappear on their own within a few days.

If the cleansing composition is overexposed or the concentration of the active substance is incorrectly selected, complications such as burns, severe swelling, severe pain or pronounced red spots may occur. In this case, you need to visit a cosmetologist or dermatologist who will select restorative therapy.