All the keys about facial peeling

Hello friends of! Here I am again with more beauty content for you 🙂 This week it's time to talk about facial peeling . In this post I will tell you everything you need to know about him, a perfect ally to achieve flawless skin .

These are the points that I am going to deal with:

• Facial peeling, what is it and what is it for?
• How to make your homemade facial peel
• Chemical facial peeling
• The best products to exfoliate your face

Now is the time to discover the keys to facial peeling. We started!

Facial peeling, what is it and what is it for? 

What does the word 'peeling' mean? It is a peeling or exfoliation of the skin.

Gentle peels are used to remove the outermost layer of the skin, or use a stronger peel to deepen the stratum corneum. Aims to renew the skin, remove dead cells, drag blemishes such as blemishes, scars and acne marks. By promoting skin renewal, it also improves skin tone.

Increases the production of collagen and elastin, in addition to the fibers that make the face smoother, with natural shine and without impurities. It is a very good method to keep the appearance of facial wrinkles at bay and avoid blackheads as it produces an intense cleansing on the face.

The type of peel you choose will depend on your skin symptoms . It is advisable to move from the mildest to those with more intense effects. Different acids are normally used (glycolic, salicylic, mandelic, resorcin, trichloroacetic, phenol, etc.) depending on the results sought, skin type, skin condition, and age, among other factors.

You should not feel pain during the peel, although it is true that you may notice stinging, burning or heat during the first minutes . Then the skin gets used to it and when it is ready the product is removed from the face. You have to be very meticulous in this part, since if it is not cleaned well, there may be remains that continue to exfoliate, which can cause irritation. Next, a suitable cream is used to nourish and hydrate the skin, which will help in the reconstitution and protection of the tissues.

It is advisable to stop using creams that contain retinoic acid or other irritants at least 3 days before the facial peel .

Depending on the technique used, we can speak of three types:

• The mechanical peeling, which is performed by brushes, rollers or sanding microparticle as glass or stone. Dermabrasion is one of the most common.
• The physical peeling, which consists of the application of a physical agent, to diminish the most superficial layer of the skin.
• The chemical peel, which is carried out by applying chemicals, usually acids.

If you want to do your own peeling at home, keep reading 😉

How to make your homemade facial peel

If you are not very fond of beauty centers but want to have the perfect face, here is the solution. You can do your own peeling at home, without the need for special devices or chemical ingredients.

As explained from the Better With Health portal, the type of peeling will depend on your skin. These are the ones they recommend:

• Facial peeling for dry skin: this type of skin should be exfoliated very gently and with a frequency of at least 15 days. For this reason, the recipe is based on sodium bicarbonate , which has a very fine texture and alkalizing function, ideal for the skin and sensitive areas. It is very easy to make: mix it with olive oil until the bicarbonate appears well tinted with the oil. In addition, they add an ingredient if it is mature skin: rosehip oil or geranium essential oil, which help to regenerate the skin in depth.
• Facial peeling for combination skin: this type of skin has the disadvantage that it presents oily areas and dry areas, so the peeling will also be quite soft, with the difference that we will focus more on exfoliating oily areas (generally the area T: forehead, nose and chin). We will also use the bicarbonate, but in this case we will mix it with a less fatty oil, such as almond or sesame. In addition, we will add orange peel zest, so that the peeling is even more natural.
• Facial peeling for oily skin: in this case, a weekly peel should be done, so that we can clean in depth. The base will be sugar, a little thicker than bicarbonate, and we will mix it with aloe vera gel (it can be natural or commercial) and the grated skin of a lemon.
• Facial peeling for skin with acne: it must be treated delicately, but it is good to clean it to remove impurities. In this case, we will use sodium bicarbonate mixed with aloe vera gel , a few drops of coconut oil and a few drops of tea tree or palmrose essential oil.

If you are also curious about doing a peel on the rest of the body, you can do it with coarse salt, ideal for massaging the body and fighting circulation problems, cellulite, stretch marks ... We will mix it with coconut oil, and optionally, with essential oil of rosemary, which will further activate blood circulation.

Once you have your homemade facial or body peel ready, it is time to apply it. These are the steps you must follow:

First, apply a little of the peeling on the previously washed area without drying it. Massage gently in circles, covering the entire area to be treated and avoiding sensitive parts (such as the eye contour). If we do the peeling on the thighs or buttocks, we can press a little harder until we notice that the circulation is activated.

Leave it on for one or two minutes and wash it off with water. The skin will remain hydrated by the use of the oils that have been added to each recipe , although if you have dry skin, it is advisable to hydrate it again.

It is not advisable to abuse peels , so you should do one a week or every two weeks, depending on your skin type.

Chemical facial peeling

You have already seen that it is possible to do a homemade peel, but we must not leave behind the option of resorting to professionals so that the result is more effective. The main difference between homemade facial peels and cosmetic cabinets is that many of the products are not for sale to the general public. They are only sold to estheticians or aesthetic doctors. Another of its advantages is the greater power of its chemicals, so the result will be more powerful. In addition, professionals in the sector know much better the effects, properties and benefits of chemical peels, so they can foresee adverse reactions. Normally, on the first visit they tell you how it is done and the number of sessions you need. They can also advise you on some other treatment that suits you to complement it. As I have mentioned before, it is a good option if you prefer to leave the treatment in the hands of an expert , even if that means taking more money from the piggy bank 😉 If it still does not convince you, here are some ideal products to do a superficial peeling at home.

The best products to exfoliate your face

There are cheaper ways to get a peel. If your thing is not to make homemade potions or spend a lot of money on beauty treatments, your solution will be in the special products to exfoliate the face. Here I show you my selection. In the names of the products you will find a direct link to buy them.

Sauna & Spa Detox Body Peeling with Salt, by Natura Siberica. This peeling designed for the whole body contains natural ingredients such as Organic Cedar oil, Siberian Juniper and Siberian Rapa Salt that help to detoxify and purify the skin in depth. The salt particles will gently exfoliate the skin and activate circulation for unmatched softness and elasticity.

Peeling Effect Mask, by Madara. Its natural ingredients are highly respectful of the dermis, providing a deep cleaning and closing the pores. It is especially suitable for normal and mixed skin.

Tea Tree Peel Off Tube Mask, by Montagne Jeunesse . Thanks to the combination of the properties of tea tree oil, hamametis and epilobium, this mask achieves that calming effect that you can apply all over your face, acting especially on those more complicated areas of the skin (T-zone). Eliminates the feeling of tightness and corrects impurities. Apply it once a week and in just 20 minutes you will take care of your skin.

Gentle Exfoliating Gel, Enzymatic Peeling, by Bella Aurora. This enzymatic peeling (physical and chemical at the same time), is capable of renewing the skin by eliminating dead cells, and contains papain, the papaya enzyme, which evens the skin. The result: stain and blemish removal is accelerated.

Real Clean Peeling Gel, by Skinmiso. It is made with plant extracts, making it an ideal product to keep your face free of impurities. It is best to apply it frequently to the "T" area and 3 times a month to the rest of the face. Its objective is to remove dead skin cells and excess accumulated sebum.

Missha's Rice Mask . The best option is this night mask in pocket format. It has been made from rice extract, which also provides hydration and nutrition. Can you ask for something more? Yes! Well, it also brings an extra light to the dullest skins. For best results, apply it after washing the face with gentle movements to produce the peeling effect. Finally, remove it with warm water.

That is all for today. I hope you liked it! 🙂

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Enjoy a relaxing peeling!

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