To keep their skin clean, healthy and young is not obtained by every girl, especially considering the harmful effect of large cities, our unhealthy food, the wrong way of life, the lack of clean air. To restore the skin after such overloads, to preserve its elasticity, tone, health, special cosmetic procedures help. One such is retinol face peeling.
Retinol yellow peeling - what is it?
The procedure of retinol peeling is based on the action of retinolic acid, as well as ascorbic and azelaic acids. In turn, retinolic acid is a derivative of vitamin A, which allows it to saturate the cells of the epidermis with this important substance. Vitamin A for the work of skin cells is necessary - it provides its elasticity, tone, healthy appearance.
The essence of any peeling is to remove part of the dermis and epidermal cells, but retinoids provide a positive effect - they stimulate metabolism, the formation of new, healthy cells.
That's why such a peeling is called yellow: it's all about the color of the active substance. In the salon a retinol mask of bright yellow color is applied, and after the procedure the skin acquires a slightly yellowish shade, which disappears on its own in the near future. That is why retinol peeling was called yellow.
Retinol peeling - for whom?
Retinol peeling is effective and is indicated in the following situations:
- mimic or age-related wrinkles;
- general oppression of the skin: dull, aging, non-living;
- acne, seborrhea;
- pigment spots on the skin;
- prevention of skin aging, including photoaging.
In all these situations, retinol peeling will help to return the skin a radiant, healthy appearance, not only cleanse, but also fill it with the necessary substances for healthy functioning.
As for the feedback on this procedure, they are mostly positive. Who did retinol peeling, before and after distinguished the skin, noted the general increase in the elasticity and freshness of the skin, getting rid of visible facial wrinkles and age changes, pigmentation.
Retinol peeling at home
If you are confident in your own abilities, then you can conduct a similar procedure at home. To do this you will need glycolic acid, directly a solution for peeling and neutralizing composition. You can start:
- The skin is cleaned and prepared for the action of peeling, treating it with glycolic acid
- Apply the peeling compound for the whole day. Perhaps you will feel a slight burning sensation on the skin, but it should not be strong, growing, on the contrary, it should quickly pass
- After the procedure, the peeling is removed with a neutralizing composition.
- Do not forget about proper moisturizing of the skin after peeling. Even for a couple of days, the skin can retain a sense of tightness, you will notice the scaling. Then after this stage you will be able to observe the effect of the procedure.
If you are doing a home peeling procedure, do not forget that after it, as well as after salon treatment, you can not apply scrubs, go to a tanning salon or be in the bright sun. Be sure to use sunscreen for the face if you are doing the procedure in the summer, since retinolic acid increases
Retinol ointment for rejuvenation is often used by women after 30 at home. This ointment has a beneficial effect on the skin, smoothing wrinkles , restoring the balance of vitamins and regulating the appearance of acne. Before starting to use it is better to consult with a specialist, since the ointment initially has a medicinal purpose. However, in some cases, women replace her night cream, starting the application 1-2 times a week and gradually moving to daily procedures.