Do chemical peels compared to the mechanical dermabrasion skin has many advantages. If the so-called mechanical peeling (for such a peeling apply the famous cosmetic creams for the skin) only allows to remove the top layer of dead skin particles, during the procedure of chemical peeling acid that make up its base, penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, contributing to its renewal. The most gentle, but no less effective "representative" of chemical peels considered glycol peeling - peeling on the basis of glycolic acid.

What is glycolic peel?

Glycolic peels - a cosmetic procedure designed to improve the condition of the skin and eliminate some of the skin problems due to exposure to the superficial and deep layers of the skin glycolic acid. Glycolic acid - one of the members of the group of alpha-hydroxy acids, get it from sugar cane. Alpha-hydroxy acids found the widest application in the manufacture of products for skin care Skin Care as a habit   and cosmetology, and glycolic acid is considered the most mild and safe for the skin of all of these acids. The effectiveness of glycolic peel is largely dependent on the concentration of glycolic acid is used for treatment of the skin. Since glycolic acid on the skin gently enough, the side effects from glycolic peel at least: after the procedure, there may be slight redness, itching, peeling skin. Of course, in order to achieve tangible results glycolic peel is better to do on a regular basis, only if the effect of glycolic acid on the skin will be distinct and persistent.

In the salon or at home?

Glycolic peels can be done both in the salon and at home. Procedure glycolic peel in the cabin is extremely simple: first, the skin is cleaned and degreased with a special detergent to remove dirt, sebum and make-up leftovers, and then the entire surface of the skin is uniformly applied to the composition of glycolic peel. After fifteen or twenty minutes the composition thoroughly rinsed with cold water, and that, in fact, the procedure ends. At home glycolic peel to make at least a - on the skin for a few minutes, apply a special composition with glycolic acid low concentrations, and then rinse with cool water. Of course, the composition for peeling glycol at home Peeling at home   characterized by a minimum concentration of glycolic acid in comparison with the peelings that are performed in a beauty salon Beauty, from hairstyles to krioliftinga   - And, hence, its effectiveness is considerably less.

The benefits of glycolic peel

• The complex effect on the skin: glycolic acid not only gently exfoliates the top layer of dead skin particles, but also penetrates into the deeper layers of skin, stimulating the synthesis of collagen fibers, thereby contributing to the maintenance of youth and elasticity of the skin.
• The variety of options: as the concentration of glycolic acid in the peeling very much, glycolic peels - a procedure that is easy to "fit" the individual characteristics of the skin. For example, if the skin is fragile, sensitive or not used to the acids, glycolic peel can be done with very low concentration of acid. If skin is oily, rough, tolerates any cosmetic procedures to solve problems with the skin can help a higher concentration of glycolic acid in the peel.
• Universal action: glycolic peel is suitable for solving a wide variety of skin problems - including serious enough. With regular treatments glycolic peel, you can forget about the expanded pores, acne scars, skin pigmentation disorders and even fine lines. Thanks to the "renewing" Effects of glycolic acid in the deeper layers of skin, it will long remain fresh, soft and radiant health.
• Minimum side effects: concentration of acid, and, accordingly, the intensity of exposure glycol peeling the skin, may be different depending on its type and condition. Thus, choosing the appropriate type of glycolic peel, beauticians could reduce the risk of side effects (scaling, redness, irritation) to a minimum.

Tatiana Smirnova

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