7 Misconceptions About Peeling

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7 misconceptions about peeling

Peeling in cosmetology is called a procedure by which the skin is freed from the upper layer, consisting of dead, keratinized cells. This approach to improving appearance has been known since antiquity. Today there are several methods of such cleansing: mechanical, chemical, enzymatic, radio wave, laser, ultrasonic, etc. As a result, the skin becomes smoother, its color and tone improve, and minor defects disappear. Peeling is very popular, especially among the fairer sex: thousands of women periodically use it.

Despite the wide distribution and demand for the method, many people have a poor understanding of its specifics and share the misconceptions about peeling. This article is devoted to debunking the most famous of these myths.

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Peeling affects the deep layers of the skin

The deepest cleansing procedures penetrate only the surface layers of the dermis. Peeling of such a depth is allowed, at which there are "germ islets" - from them new cells of the epidermis subsequently grow. When the levels of the dermis below these layers are injured, scar tissue is formed. Then the procedure provokes the appearance of skin irregularities, and does not contribute to its smoothing.

Peeling helps with acne and rosacea

Peeling is considered to be an effective means of preventing acne, the initial stage of which is characterized by the appearance of non-inflamed comedones - “blackheads”. Acne in the stage of inflammation is a contraindication for exfoliation and skin resurfacing procedures. In such a situation, phototherapy is prescribed, as well as anti-inflammatory creams and ointments.

The same can be said for rosacea. With this ailment, the skin becomes overly sensitive and becomes covered with a vascular mesh or pinkish spots. Couperosis is an inflammatory disease, during its exacerbations, peeling cannot be performed.

Deep exfoliation is always preferable to superficial

Deep peeling really quickly corrects skin imperfections. But the deeper the impact, the higher the risk of complications (inflammation, pigmentation, etc.). Deep exfoliation should be caused by serious skin problems such as stretch marks or extensive wrinkles. The choice of procedure in this case should be agreed with an experienced physician.

It is also important to take into account the fact that several superficial procedures, as a rule, give no less noticeable cosmetic effect than a single deep peeling. Therefore, aggressive skin cleansing options should be avoided whenever possible.

Peeling helps get rid of scars

It is impossible to completely remove the altered tissue using peeling. Resurfacing procedures can partially smooth out scars. With the best outcome, a bleached smooth spot remains at the site of damage, which can be easily corrected by applying a foundation or powder. To achieve this effect, a set of procedures is used, consisting of laser resurfacing, biorevitalization, plasma-lifting and collagen injections.

Peeling removes pigmentation and removes permanent makeup

Tattoo ink is usually injected into the deeper layers of the dermis. It is impossible to remove it using peeling. Sometimes you can get rid of a tattoo by going through a course of complex effects, including mesotherapy with special drugs and depigmenting ingredients.

As for age spots, they have different depths and persistence. If the defect does not disappear by itself within three months (three times the period of complete renewal of the epidermis), this means that peeling will not have a positive effect. Exfoliating treatments help remove only superficial blemishes (such as redness caused by acne) that would have disappeared later anyway.

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You cannot peel in the summer

In fact, this limitation applies only to deep laser resurfacing and medium-depth chemical peels, which are done using a large amount of organic acids. Surface treatments can also be carried out in the hot season. If after peeling the patient intends to go to the sea, she needs to be especially careful to choose sunscreen cosmetics and actively use the appropriate creams for the first 7-10 days to avoid unwanted pigmentation.

Chemical peeling is more effective than laser

Usually, owners of small beauty parlors that are not equipped with appropriate equipment try to convince their clients of this. In fact, the laser method of skin resurfacing allows you to achieve a very impressive effect and affect tissues more evenly. Peeling with concentrated organic acids carries the risk of a number of complications. If the patient has serious skin defects, laser peeling is preferable to chemical peeling. For light exfoliating treatments, choose a gentle cleansing method using sugar or salt crystals, almonds, loofah and similar popular ingredients, including homemade skin treatments.

Peeling activates the processes of tissue renewal and regeneration, gives the skin a healthy and attractive appearance. However, it should be remembered that carrying out such procedures more than twice a month can be harmful to health. When self-peeling, it is necessary to carefully protect the delicate areas of the skin around the eyes and lips from exposure (special formulations are used for these areas), to avoid contact of aggressive components on the mucous membranes. Exfoliating products should be selected individually, taking into account the phototype of the skin and its defects.

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Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".

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