Salicylic peeling for the face: what is it, how to do it at home, before and after photos, reviews

And so, chemical exfoliation or salicylic peeling at home. The recipe can be selected for any skin type and to solve a variety of problems. Therefore, we can set up a beauty salon at home at any convenient time. In addition, with the help of this procedure, not only the face is tidied up, but also the neck, décolleté, hands, elbows and feet.

Attention! The procedure can be performed in a maximum of two zones at a time. For example, the face and décolleté. Although salicylic peeling is considered the safest procedure of all chemical exfoliations, and the acid produces a superficial effect, it still enters the bloodstream. Excessive concentration of salicylic acid leads to toxic effects on the body.

Properties of the product

As the name suggests, the procedure involves the use of salicylic acid. It was first extracted from the bark of the willow tree, but can be obtained from flowers in the rose family. Due to its excellent penetration and keratolytic effect, this substance provokes severe peeling at the mouth of the follicle, which does not allow comedones to form. Salicylic acid is a strong barrier to the appearance of blackheads.

Salicylic acid prevents the formation of comedones

The procedure well corrects inflammation of various natures, kills pathogenic microorganisms, and prevents the active activity of the sebaceous and sweat glands.

Important ! Due to the fairly easy hydrolysis of fats, the product allows you to thoroughly cleanse the skin of various types of impurities and dead cells. If you choose the right concentration of this substance, you can achieve coagulation of microbial proteins.

This acid cleanses the skin

It is important to remember that salicylic acid cannot be combined with resorcinol and zinc oxide. So if you want to contact a cosmetologist for this service, you should avoid medications that contain these components.

Since salicylic acid softens and loosens the stratum corneum of the skin, it is included in a wide variety of cosmetic peeling products. This ensures good penetration and an excellent effect, but caution must be exercised, since the procedure can act quite harshly, causing various problems.

Salicylic acid softens the top layer of skin

Careful care

Salicylic peels may cause redness and flaking. These are common occurrences that should not be surprising. After a few days, active exfoliation of the surface layer of the skin begins. You cannot tear off or remove the scales. Rejection should happen naturally.

The recovery period usually lasts one week. Salicylic peels can sometimes contribute to signs of side effects:

Dryness and tightness;
Irritation;
Peeling;
Slight swelling;
Redness;
Allergy.

It is not recommended to use decorative cosmetics until the peeling is complete. You should not attend procedures with an aggressive effect on the skin. Swimming pools with chlorinated water and hot steam baths should not be planned during the rehabilitation period. Before going outside, you must apply sunscreen.

For washing, use milk and micellar water. Moisturizing lotions with antioxidants have proven themselves well. At home, you can use caring masks using folk remedies with herbal ingredients.

Salicylic peeling can be classified as a universal body care product. It can be used for peeling feet, elbows, knees. Excellent for removing corns and the effects of calluses. It is necessary to carry out several sessions and additionally apply moisturizing and nourishing products. To obtain a significant rejuvenation effect, it is advisable not to stop at using external procedures and products. It is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, exercise and eat right.

About the author: Ekaterina Nosova

Certified specialist in the field of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Extensive experience, Moscow's leading specialist in thread lifting, blepharoplasty and breast replacement, has performed more than 11,000 operations. Read more about me in the Doctors-Authors section.

Types of salicylic peeling

The method of conducting this event is directly related to the effect the client needs. A specialist may prescribe a superficial peel, or maybe a mid-superficial one. When the desired technique has been selected, it is necessary to determine the optimal concentration of the active substance.

There are two types of such peeling

If the client has skin that suffers from excess sebum and acne, it is advisable to use a fifteen percent salicylic acid solution.

Important ! The procedure allows you to effectively smooth out all the mentioned imperfections of this type of skin.

The substance destroys pathological microorganisms, relieves inflammation, soothes, and has antiseptic properties.

This acid eliminates many problems

This procedure really cleanses and normalizes pore size, dries the skin, and prevents the occurrence of blackheads, pimples and other rashes and irritations.

In addition, the substance has a positive effect on skin color and normalizes the production of subcutaneous fat.

Skin color is normalized thanks to salicylic acid

If mid-superficial peeling is necessary, it is advisable to use a 25-30% salicylic acid solution. Thanks to this, stronger penetration of the active components can be ensured. Scope of application:

smoothing the skin texture,
correction of acne marks (spots, scars),
removal of dead cells, skin rejuvenation.

Higher concentration – stronger effect

Benefits of salicylic acid for skin

Salicylic acid has long been considered an inexpensive and effective remedy, the main property of which is the ability to denature proteins, including microbes and bacteria. It is not dissolved with water and is not neutralized with special means.

The acid helps with skin blemishes, including:

increased oiliness or dryness;
acne;
post-acne;
enlarged pores;
uneven complexion;
pigmentation.

Using this type of cleansing helps exfoliate, even out complexion, absorb nutrients, etc. Another benefit is the effect on the production of new epidermal fibers.

Features of the procedure

Due to the action of a cosmetic product with a high concentration of active substance and low pH, it is possible to exfoliate several layers of skin cells. By the way, you can achieve active production of your own collagen and elastin, and this ensures the production of new skin cells.

Salicylic acid causes skin exfoliation

Salicylic peeling is an excellent way to correct the aging process and smooth out the symptoms of skin aging. Thus, the skin begins to be tightened, aligned, and stops sagging. The appearance becomes much better.

A significant advantage of peeling with salicylic acid is the correction of age spots: it makes them less noticeable.

Important ! You can even influence freckles that appear on young skin, or pigmentation that occurs in old age.

Salicylic peeling can remove age spots

In addition to skin rejuvenation, the procedure provides a keratolytic effect, significantly affecting oily skin that suffers from various types of rashes. The result is healthy and attractive skin, smooth and without any defects.

Important ! Salicylic acid is a rather harsh component for the skin that can cause injury. It definitely needs to be diluted with something. For example, fruit acids are added.

Injury may occur due to this acid

The procedure should be carried out in a course of about seven repetitions. Between them there is a break of a couple of weeks if the skin of the face, neck and décolleté is treated. If the skin of the hands is subjected to treatment, 5 procedures should be carried out with a break of a month.

If the client has seborrheic dermatitis or acne, peeling should be repeated 8 times, twice a month.

If you have certain skin diseases, you need to carry out the procedure more often.

If there is too much thickening of the stratum corneum of the skin, it is necessary to carry out approximately 7 peels, taking a break of a week. However, between the first two manipulations this gap can be somewhat shortened.

Important ! If a person suffers from skin pigmentation, about eight manipulations are required a couple of times a month.

In cosmetology clinics, two types of the procedure we are considering are used. The liquid variety is suitable for the face. And the paste-like appearance involves treating the backs of the palms, the skin of the elbows and knees.

Prices and brands of peelings

One salicylic peeling procedure can cost from 1300 to 5500 rubles. plus professional pre- and post-peeling care products from 5,000 to 12,000 rubles. Consequently, a full course of salicylic peeling will cost an average of about 25,000 rubles.

In a beauty salon you will most likely be offered salicylic peeling from the following brands: Mediderma (Spain), Mediccontrolpeel (Tuscany Laboratory, Russia), Egia (Switzerland), Enerpeel (Italy), Kaetana (Ukraine), Martinex (Russia), Dermaquest (USA), PCA Skin (USA), Oxygen Botanicals (CMI, Canada), Meillume (Canada), Toskani Cosmetics (Spain), Mesoestetic (Spain), Natinuel (Italy), GIGI (Israel).

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Reviews about the Salicylic facial peeling

Paradise | 2014-03-11 15:44:44 After salicylic peeling, the face became much smoother, blackheads disappeared and there were much fewer acne and stagnant spots.
Veronica |
2014-03-09 19:39:57 Salicylic peeling really helped me get rid of acne and spots from them.

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The procedure has many significant advantages. Let's talk about them in more detail:

excellent performance;
Suitable for use on any part of the body;
it is realistic to use salicylic peeling for people of any age group;
can be used on almost any skin color;
It’s easy to carry out the manipulation – you can control every stage of it.

The procedure has many advantages

The procedure has very few contraindications; it is suitable for clients of any age group, since it is ideal for people who have a high level of skin photoaging.

It is worth noting the estimated results of this procedure:

skin looks healthier;
pronounced symptoms of skin aging disappear;
the skin is renewed as dead epithelial cells are removed;
pores are cleaned, their size is normalized, as a result of which the skin receives the required amount of oxygen;
acne is prevented and the number of existing ones is reduced.

Important ! Of course, it is necessary to talk about the undesirable effects that the procedure we are considering can provoke. This is swelling, redness, burning, etc. But the troubles will disappear without outside intervention.

This procedure can improve your skin condition.

Indications for use

The facial peeling procedure with salicylic acid, like any other salon procedure, has contraindications. Therefore, it is recommended to use it only after consultation with a dermatologist and in the presence of serious skin problems.

What skin types is it suitable for?

Cosmetologists recommend using salicylic peeling for oily skin prone to increased sebum production and the appearance of comedones and pimples. For dry, sensitive and even normal types, this procedure may be too aggressive.

What problems will it help solve?

Salicylic peeling - indications for use:

Seborrheic dermatitis;
Acne I and II degrees;
Presence of acne and skin rashes;
Tendency to increased sebum production;
Hyperkeratosis;
Folliculitis;
Acne marks, shallow scars;
Earthy skin color;
Enlarged pores;
Dark spots;
Age-related changes;
Photoaging.

Indications and contraindications

Indications:

seborrheic dermatitis;
acne;
folliculitis;
dark spots;
correction of marks left after acne;
aging of the skin caused by age or sun exposure.

Negative skin changes are corrected by this procedure

Contraindications:

period of bearing a baby;
acute stage of herpes;
inflammation of various types;
skin injuries that disrupt its structure;
negative reaction of the client’s body to the components of the drug;
increased skin sensitivity;
burns caused by the sun at the supposed “work front”;
use of glycemic drugs.

Contraindications should be taken into account by the doctor when deciding whether to prescribe a procedure.

You should not carry out this procedure if there is currently increased sun activity. This is especially true for people who cannot refuse to spend a long time on the street during this period.

Important ! The optimal time for salicylic peeling is when there is frequent cloudy weather, that is, in autumn or winter.

It is better to protect yourself from the sun after the procedure

Rehabilitation

To avoid unpleasant complications after an actual burn with salicylic acid, experts recommend using moisturizing cosmetics intended for post-peeling care (tonics, creams, lotions).

On the 3rd – 4th day after peeling, the skin begins to peel off. This process is the most unpleasant and inevitable. During this period, the dermis must be protected from ultraviolet radiation. Doctors advise using sunscreen and not going outside.

It is forbidden to remove crusts formed after peeling. Peeling should go away on its own. At the end of this process, a transformation of the skin is noticeable. It acquires elasticity and smoothness. There is a noticeable improvement in the color and texture of the dermis, and the smoothing of fine wrinkles.

Salicylic peeling at home is the topic of this video:

How to prepare for the procedure?

Although the event itself, in principle, does not present any difficulties, it is still necessary to prepare for it. It is worth noting that the deeper the impact is planned, the more carefully you need to prepare yourself for peeling. Subsequent recovery also depends to a certain extent on the degree of preparation.

You need to prepare for the procedure in advance

Important ! It is necessary to begin preparations about half a month in advance. You cannot go to the sauna, steam bath or swimming pool.

Avoid exposing your skin to direct sunlight before salicylic peeling. And experts don’t recommend solariums either.

It is unacceptable to combine the procedure we are considering with any scrubs or gommages. A good effect will be obtained if you use specialized cosmetics designed specifically for preparing for peeling. The range of such cosmetics is represented by preparations in various forms that provide careful care for the skin and preparation for future influences. The specialist also uses special solutions before proceeding to the procedure itself.

The use of special cosmetics and other tools will be more than appropriate

How to exfoliate at home

Chemical peeling with salicylic acid has its own protocol. Some steps may vary. We will present the standard algorithm and indicate some nuances.

Cleansing. Remove makeup, wash with foam or cleansing gel. Next, there are two options - steam your face over a water bath or make a warm compress, or apply a nourishing softening mask made of white clay, with honey and kefir, from avocado. Steaming will be more effective to achieve maximum effect. But for those with thin, sensitive epidermis, it is better to use a mask.
Antiseptic treatment. Chlorhexedine or other pharmaceutical preparations without alcohol are used. During this procedure, the skin becomes very sensitive to various pathogenic microflora and this stage will help to avoid infection.
Application of the composition. The prepared drug is applied using a cosmetic brush or cotton pad. The product is distributed in a thin, even layer over the entire surface and left to act for a certain amount of time. It depends on the skin type, the presence of problem areas, and the recipe.
Removing the mask. A neutralizing soda composition is used, followed by washing with cool water. Pat the skin with a terry towel and let dry. Treat with antiseptic again.
Apply a soothing moisturizer, preferably evening.

Peeling with salicylic acid should be done in a course that consists of 5-6 procedures at intervals of a week or 10 days.

Skin care after the procedure

The skin that has been subjected to such a procedure actually suffers from a chemical burn. The degree of damage to the skin in this case is related to the concentration of the active components contained in the peeling, as well as the specific characteristics of the individual client’s body.

At the end of the manipulations, you may notice redness of the skin that was exposed to the drug. It may get worse over several days. After this, the skin becomes dry and tight.

Important ! To prevent this problem, you need to use cosmetic products aimed at caring for the skin after peeling. These are creams, tonics, lotions and so on. It is best to ask a cosmetologist for advice.

It is worth using cosmetics

A couple of days after the procedure, active peeling of the skin will begin. Of course, there is little pleasant in this, but there is no escape from it. You'll just have to be patient. Usually this process begins 4 days after cosmetic procedures. At this time, you need to take special care of your skin, protecting it from sun exposure. It is best to purchase a cream that protects against ultraviolet radiation. If you have the opportunity to stay at home for several days, it is better not to go outside.

The most important thing is not to rush or try to peel off any crusts that have arisen; you just need to be patient. In the future, the crusts caused by peeling will fall off on their own, without any stimulation.

Important ! If you ignore this advice, you may damage your skin and take longer to recover than it otherwise would.

It is better not to touch the skin while peeling

Quite often, clients complain about very severe peeling of the skin, which, of course, negatively affects the appearance. It is necessary to organize your time so that after the procedure you can stay at home, because the skin will also be very sensitive.

At the end of all the unpleasant processes, the skin will become completely different. Elasticity and smoothness returns, the relief is evened out. Small wrinkles are erased, and deep ones cease to be so noticeable.

It is worth enduring a period of severe peeling of the skin for the sake of the result.

Depending on the degree of concentration and pH of the product used for peeling, and the specifics of the client’s body, the procedure may provoke some difficulties. If the specialist acts correctly and treats the skin before and after the procedure, complications will not arise.

Important ! The client's self-care for their skin also plays an important role.

The concentration of a substance affects a lot

Best Recipes

Most often, salicylic peeling can be prepared from everything that is in any refrigerator or medicine cabinet. The main thing is to follow the recommended proportions so as not to damage the skin.

With aspirin and lemon

This recipe includes a high concentration of aspirin. You will need as many as four tablets of the drug:

Grind 4 aspirin tablets into powder, add two egg yolks to them.
Beat the ingredients until foamy and add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
Apply the finished mixture to your face using a silicone brush, avoiding the area around the eyes, lips and mucous membranes.
Leave the product on the skin for 8-9 minutes. During this time, prepare a solution to remove peeling: dissolve 10 g of baking soda powder in half a glass of warm boiled water.
Remove the salicylic film from the face with a cleanser (using a cotton pad), and then wash with cool water.

With aloe

This soft peeling can be used on both problematic skin and normal skin with the first signs of age-related changes:

The pulp of two medium aloe leaves needs to be mashed in a clean bowl.
Add acetylsalicylic acid tablet crushed into powder and 1 teaspoon of coffee grounds to the aloe.
Apply the mixture to your face using a brush or cotton pad, avoiding lumps on the skin (knead the mixture with your fingers).
After five minutes, rinse off the peeling with a decoction of herbs (you can take chamomile, calendula, sage or other options at your discretion).

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Honey

Another soft peeling option suitable for almost any skin type:

Grind three aspirin tablets to a powder.
Add 0.5 teaspoons of purified water and 2 g of honey to the acid. Mix everything well to obtain a homogeneous mass.
Apply the finished mixture to previously cleansed facial skin and leave for 10–15 minutes.
After this, rinse off the mask with warm running water and wash again with cool water (this will help close the pores).
Be sure to apply a moisturizer (preferably night cream or thicker) at the end.

What complications can there be after the procedure?

Common complications:

a feeling of strong tightness of the skin caused by dehydration;
redness of the skin in the manipulation area;
severe peeling of the skin;
swelling and inflammation of the treated areas;
excessive burning sensation;
allergy to the components of the drug used for the procedure;
exacerbation of herpes.

If it was not possible to avoid the negative consequences of peeling, you must try to get rid of them.

Important ! When the situation becomes very difficult, it is best to contact a specialist who will decide on the spot what to do.

It is worth talking to a specialist if there are complications

Ready-made products for use at home

For those who prefer proven professional cosmetic products, a list of ready-made preparations for home peeling is provided. All of them contain salicylic acid:

Natura Bisse Glyco 3 Peel. It is an ampoule preparation with salicylic and glycolic acids. The set also includes carbon powder (12 bags of powder and 12 ampoules of acids). The cost is 20–21 thousand rubles per course set.
BeautyMed. The composition includes six exfoliating compounds: almond, milk, lemon, grape, glycolic, salicylic. One bottle contains 50 ml of the finished drug. Cost – 4–4.5 thousand rubles.
Stopproblem. Combines salicylic acid and enzymes. One package contains 100 ml of the drug. Cost – 200–300 rubles.
Propeller. Peeling with natural salicylates and lactulose. Package volume – 100 ml. Cost – 150–200 rubles.

Reviews about the procedure

This event is very relevant for women of all ages. Reviews about it can be found on the Internet. Most clients speak about the procedure exclusively in a positive way, noting that the skin has become healthy and beautiful. Acne is a thing of the past.

Margarita, Sevastopol

“During the manipulations, there is a burning sensation, and the skin may turn red. All this goes away when the drug is washed off the skin. After a few days, peeling is observed and crusts form that cannot be torn off independently.

As a result, your skin will feel much better after just a couple of treatments. The complexion will become healthy, acne will disappear, pores will shrink. Wrinkles and age spots will disappear.”

Olga, Kaluga

“I came to such a procedure for the first time. I was a little scared later when the skin began to peel off, although I knew about this side effect, the doctor warned me. Fortunately, this trouble was soon over, and I was able to enjoy the beauty of my facial skin! It's just lovely! She looked much better. I recommend!”

There are many positive reviews about this procedure

Valentina, Kursk

“I’m already 52, of course, the condition of my facial skin leaves much to be desired. I haven’t taken special care of my skin in my life, but now I’m reaping the benefits. What bothered me most was the pigmentation, which greatly spoiled the appearance. Fortunately, a course of salicylic peeling procedures helped me. I'm surprised, but the problem really disappeared completely! If you have a similar problem, don’t even think about it - do salicylic peeling.”

Summary

Homemade salicylic peeling is a real alternative to salon procedures. You can choose the composition of the product that is suitable for all parameters, and carry out the procedure at any convenient time. It’s very convenient, pleasant and, most importantly, effective.

But remember! The struggle for beauty and youth requires regularity and an integrated approach. Therefore, choosing salicylic peeling alone for these purposes is at least not reasonable. After all, it is carried out in courses and they can be repeated no more than four times a year, that is, once a season.

The rest of the time, your skin needs careful care and attention to look as perfect as possible.

And remember the motto: “I see the goal, believe in myself and do not notice obstacles!”

Cost of the procedure

We will indicate the cost of such a procedure in different cities of Russia.

City	Cost of one procedure
Moscow	2500 rub.
Saint Petersburg	2380 rub.
Vladimir	1980 r.
Lipetsk	1900 rub.
Vladivostok	2100 rub.
Yaroslavl	1840 rub.
Arkhangelsk	1560 rub.
Chelyabinsk	1730 rub.

What are the advantages?

Among the recognized advantages of salicylic peeling are:

high performance;
versatility - the product is used on all areas of the body and face, on light and dark skin;
applicability at different ages;
ease of performing controlled manipulation.

The positive results of salicylic peeling include:

visible improvement of the dermal surface;
disappearance of symptoms of skin aging;
acceleration of tissue renovation at the end of the process of exfoliation of the outer layer of skin;
cleansing pores and providing better conditions for the “breathing” of the skin surface;
lowering the threshold for acne.

Among the negative consequences are: swelling, redness, itching, and the appearance of dermal scaliness. Usually these troubles go away within a few days.

Photos before and after

Photos before and after a course of salicylic peeling procedures No. 1

Photos before and after a course of salicylic peeling procedures No. 2

Photos before and after a course of salicylic peeling procedures No. 3

Useful properties and advantages of the procedure

Salicylic peeling has certain pros and cons.

Advantages and useful properties:

availability;
versatility;
Pronounced anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect;
Lightening effect;
Normalization of the sebaceous glands;
Possibility of safe contact with fruit acids and other beneficial components;
Limited list of contraindications;
Prevention of the appearance of blackheads due to the keratolytic effect of the product;
Correction of visible imperfections and age-related changes without surgical intervention.

What peeling compositions should I choose?

Beauty salons use foreign and domestic compositions for salicylic peeling. One of them is salicylic peeling “Likoberon” containing Salicylic acid 10%, 20% or more.

The product also includes: glycerin, licorice extract, water-soluble macadamia oil. A mix of salicylic acid with licorice extract gently removes fiber from the keratinized layer. The product relieves fat glands from clogging and relieves pores from clogging.

Among the advantages of salicylic peeling “Likoberon” are:

reduced irritating factor – manipulation is perceived without discomfort;
significant permeability into the skin layers;
stimulating the restoration of the dermal cover;
possessing antiseptic and bactericidal properties;
visible peeling;
liquefying fat plugs, simplifying their extraction.

The product used is applied to the cleansed dermis with a brush. It is permissible to lubricate problematic parts with the composition 2-3 times. Leave the composition on the skin surface of the area for 7-10 minutes, and when finished, wash it off with water without rubbing.

In addition, there are drugs that are often used for peeling:

Name	Photo	Price, rub.)
Peel Medical	1700
Salicylicpeel	1200-1600
Salicylicpeel JS	3000

Salicylic peeling, the acid concentration of which is higher than 15%, is prohibited from being used independently at home. Otherwise, you may run into trouble.

For home use, experts often recommend the following low concentration products: