Beauty Trends

Home peelings| all you need to now!

27 May 2019




Although they are much softer options than cabinet procedures, there are currently products with peeling action directed for home use; and they will surely make all the difference in the look of your skin!

The days when you could only get a good exfoliation from your dermatologist or beautician are officially over! Household peels are more in vogue than ever before, but their application can not be done without specific care.

And in order for you to enjoy these products with all comfort, in this magazine we tell you everything you need to know about them!

 

Home peels are products directed to perform an intense exfoliating action, being suitable to be applied at home by the client with all safety.

Such products generally rely on chemical and/or enzymatic exfoliators; promoting the detachment of the superficial cells from the skin and facilitating their elimination. This way, your complexion will be smoother, brighter and more uniform.

In addition to these actions, home peels are excellent products to promote the absorption of certain active ingredients; and the selection of these ingredients will depend on your skin type and specific concerns.

 

 

Although this products are perfectly safe, care must be taken before, during and after their application:

  • The peeling should preferably be performed at night, on clean and dry skin;
  • Do not use on injured or burned skin, otherwise severe contact dermatitis may develop;
  • If you have sensitive skin, especially to products containing high concentrations of acids, these products will not be suitable for you;
  • During the application you may feel some tingling or a slight burning sensation on your skin. These sensations are normal, and they are related to the peeling action of the product itself. However, if you feel a persistent stinging, pain, or if your skin has an intense redness; stop applying the product immediately and rinse the face thoroughly. After having a cleansed skin, we suggest the application of a moisturizer with soothing and regenerating action (more details at the end);
  • Also at the end of the peeling, and/or during the days that follow; we also suggest applying a soothing and regenerating moisturizer (more details at the end). Some home peels already have a product with this function, and ensure a quicker skin regeneration;
  • After the peeling it is natural that the skin flakes immediatelly and/or after a few days. This is natural (after all, it's a peeling!); and you skin condition should be normalized within 1 week. In order to remove the flakes, clean the skin with all softness; we suggest a cleansing oil that you can massage the skin woth, while it soothes and rehydrates it;
  • In the days following the peeling, it is essential that you apply a sunscreen with a high protection factor, preferentially renewing its application every 2h. The daily use of a sunscreen may still endure the action of this product.
     

 

Thinking of people who wants a weekly peeling, Darphin has developed the L'institut youth resurfacing peel (1). This product contains acids with lower sensitizing potential, allowing a skin renewal stimulation without aggravating its irritation. Its formula has both lactobionic (PHA) and salicylic acids, which allow a superficial exfoliation and inside the pores simultaneously.

For those who prefer a progressive exfoliating action, we present the Lancôme Visionnaire Crescendo (2). This product is composed of 2 phases, allowing a progressive exfoliation without rinsing, and providing a reduction of wrinkles and dark spots appearance! Phase 1 is for the first 14 nights and contains 5% of bacitracins from fruit and quinoa bark; followed by phase 2 with 0.5% salicylic acid and 9.5% glycolic acid.

If you already know Filorga, you will certainly know that this is a brand with medical-aesthetic side, but also domiciliary. Based on the high experience on this kind of product, Filorga has developed the Age-Peel (3), which combines 6 hydroxy acids to soften wrinkles and reduce dark spots and imperfections.

With 10% Glycolic and Citric Acids; Neostrata's Citriate Home Peeling System (4) is a suitable product to attenuate dark spots, acne scars, photo-aged skin, and dull skin with a thick and irregular complexion. This peeling has a technology that allows to provide a prolonged release of these acids, thus respecting your skin tolerance.

Sesderma is undoubtedly the brand that has invested more in the development of products with peeling action for the different skin types, with options dedicated to acne, hyperpigmentation (spots), and for the different signs of skin aging. Sesmedical anti-age personal anti-aging peeling (5) is an intensive exfoliating  product thanks to its content in AHA (3% mandelic acid, 5% malic acid and 2% citric acid) in the first step; and the retinol concentration of the second step. This product also counts on vitamin C, biomimetic peptides and growth factors, among other active ingredients.

 

For a gentle cleansing during the days following the peeling application, we recommend the Caudalie Cleansing Oil (1). With sweet almond, grape seeds, sunflower and castor oils; this products allow to remove the flakes with all the smoothness, while it calms the skin.

After cleansing, it is interesting to restore skin moisturization and soothe the skin. And for that, the La Roche Posay Serozinc (2) is the ideal product! With zinc sulfate, this product can be used soon after cleaning.

If you are not familiar with Bioderma's Cicabio range (3), you will surely love it! This range is dedicated to promote the healing of face and body injuries; soothing the irritation and repairing the damage. Everything you need after a peeling! Cicabio counts on different galenics, and for this type of application we recommend you to choose the cream version.

If you prefer to choose a lighter product, one that you can apply before of your daily routine, we suggest the Dermo vedic booster serum post-aesthetic act by Taaj (4). This product has several vegetal actives of calming action, and has a high concentration of hyaluronic acid.

If you look for an all in 1 product, we present you the Roc Pro-protect cream spf50 (5)! The combination of UV filterst give it a very high protection factor and promotes a calming  antioxidant action. This formula is also free from perfume, so that it can be tolerated by the most sensitive skin.
 




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