Peeling is today a popular procedure that is widely used both in beauty salons and at home. Like any other face and body care technique, it requires a number of rules. Otherwise, you can not only not achieve the desired result, but also significantly worsen the condition of the skin. In this case, you can observe acne after peeling. Why they appear, as well as how to deal with this trouble, we will tell further.
Why does acne appear after exfoliation?
Many girls face a number of problems after such procedures. And this is really paradoxical. Indeed, many girls turn to a beautician precisely because of acne or other defects on their skin. Peeling helps to get rid of a number of such problems. So why is acne after peeling not a rare occurrence? There are many reasons for this.
More oftenjust pimples after peeling - retinoic, yellow, glycolic or another version of the procedure - appear due to incorrect actions of the cosmetologist. If you do it at home, it becomes even easier to make a mistake. Even professional cosmetologists sometimes do peeling incorrectly. They may not pay enough attention to properly prepping their client's skin before the procedure. Also, acne or other problems may appear due to the use of low-quality cosmetics.
In some cases, side effects after peeling appear due to the wrong choice of remedy. It is important to consider the type of facial skin. It is extremely important to select funds on an individual basis. If the composition contains allergens (for example, honey), you need to take this into account and conduct a preliminary tolerance test. Not every cosmetologist takes such precautions. Therefore, various negative consequences are possible, including acne.
Also, the wrong actions of visitors to the beauty parlor cause skin problems. Most often, acne appears due to non-compliance with the recommendations given by the specialist after peeling. Also, some girls use aggressive detergents when washing clothes. This can cause skin problems after peeling.
Sometimes the rash is not related to the procedure. Pimples can be a symptom of some pathologies, most often of a hormonal nature. Acne, rashes may appear during adolescence, during pregnancy, when usinghormonal contraceptives, etc. In this case, only a doctor will help solve the problem.
Feedback on the procedure
Many girls are wondering why acne appears after peeling. First of all, you need to make sure that the procedure is performed correctly. It is especially important to pay attention to the preparation of the skin. If you skip this step or perform it incorrectly, there is a high probability of cosmetic problems and defects. Preparation is carried out differently for different skin types. Otherwise, according to cosmetologists, inflammation may appear that spread throughout the face and are difficult to treat.
Also, do not carry out such procedures at home. Professional cosmetologists say that in this case, many people begin to experiment, engage in amateur activities. The wrong (albeit high-quality) cosmetic product will do more harm than good.
According to reviews, acne after peeling is not uncommon if the procedure is performed at the wrong time of the year. It is worth considering that it has many varieties. Each type of peeling has a number of features. Many of them are undesirable to do in the hot season.
According to the reviews of cosmetologists, young girls (under 25 years old) should not have facial peeling at all. If there is a need for this procedure, only superficial options for cleaning the epithelium can be carried out. In this case, fruit acids are used.
Many women over the age of 25 claim that after peeling they have skin problems. And such reviews are quite common. The fact is that even at an older age, deep cleansing is permissible only as directed by a cosmetologist. According to reviews, not every girl is shown face peeling.
Precautions
To prevent the appearance of acne after facial peeling, you need to take a number of preventive actions. This is a preventive measure that will allow you to avoid various skin problems after the procedure.
It is important after peeling to switch to a gentle regimen in the process of daily care. A complete renunciation of the use of decorative cosmetics is required. Otherwise, skin regeneration processes slow down.
You need to minimize the time you spend in the heat. Direct exposure to sunlight is excluded. After peeling, the epithelium loses its natural protection. Therefore, sunburn and subsequent hyperpigmentation may occur.
When carrying out daily care procedures, the use of scrubs should be excluded. You should also give preference to cosmetic products in the form of foam or gel. They are easily absorbed, moisturizing the epithelium.
To avoid acne after peeling, you should get rid of the habit of touching your face with your hands. It is also worth temporarily eliminating physical activity. They cause increased sweating, which increases the risk of complications.
Following the above recommendations, you can preventoccurrence of serious problems. Healing will be faster. The skin will stay he althy.
General recommendations
If acne appears after peeling, a number of actions must be taken. This will quickly get rid of the problem, restore the he alth of the epithelium. It is important to take into account the mistakes that led to such negative consequences. For example, it is worth changing a cosmetic product or contacting a different beautician.
When the first signs of a rash appear, you should seek help from a qualified specialist. It could be a beautician or a dermatologist. The first signs of trouble are:
- the skin in some areas changes color (it can either darken or lighten);
- the entire surface of the face becomes reddish-lilac;
- a noticeable capillary network appears.
If after peeling acne or the listed symptoms appear, you need to consult a specialist. Self-medication can be dangerous. The consequences can be very sad. Skin he alth can be compromised due to improper actions. Only an experienced specialist will be able to choose the right treatment.
You need to consider the advice of your beautician. Perhaps you just need to wait until the recovery period passes. In most cases, the he althy appearance of the skin returns after a while. But this is possible only if all the recommendations of the beautician are followed.
Also, the specialist will draw up a program of action in case of acne. It's a complexspecial procedures that have a comprehensive effect on the epithelium. Only taking into account the characteristics of your body, the type of procedure and the cosmetics used, the doctor will be able to choose the right treatment regimen.
Glycolic peeling
There are different types of peeling. In each case, it is necessary to take into account the features of a particular procedure. This allows you to take effective action to get rid of acne. One of the most popular options for the procedure is glycol peeling. It is suitable for both young and mature skin.
Glycolic acid, which this technique involves, allows you to get rid of age spots, rashes and shallow wrinkles. A professional knows how to choose the right concentration of a solution for treating facial skin. In this case, the appearance of acne is unlikely. However, such consequences are still not excluded.
If acne appears after a glycolic peel, you will need to seek help from a dermatologist. Most often, in such a situation, the doctor prescribes a set of effects:
- Every day the face is wiped with Miramistin. This should be done 2-3 times a day.
- A course of antihistamines is prescribed, for example, Suprastin or Claritin. They are taken 1 tablet 2-3 times a day for a week.
- In the process of washing, only tar soap is used.
Both large and small pimples after peeling are forbidden to squeeze out. Also, alcohol-based products should not be used to cauterize them. Decorative cosmetics are also prohibited. With its help, you can not mask acne. If after the completion of the treatment course there is no improvement, you need to undergo a full course of medical treatment. A comprehensive diagnosis is preliminarily carried out, which allows you to establish the cause of such a pathology.
Jessner Peel
Acne may appear after a Jessner peel. This type of procedure refers to aggressive acid exposure. The appearance of acne after it is not uncommon. The special composition penetrates deep into the skin, causing significant irritation. This procedure should be carried out by an experienced professional.
Immediately before peeling, a comprehensive preparation of the dermis is carried out. There are also a number of recommendations that must be followed during the recovery period. Any violation of the methodology can lead to serious negative consequences.
There are a few things you need to do if you notice acne after peeling. What to do in such a situation, the beautician will tell you. Most often, specialists prescribe the following:
- Several times a day, the face is wiped with an anti-inflammatory lotion. You can also use antiseptics instead. They may contain aloe, alcohol.
- During the week, you need to drink 2 tablets of an antiviral drug. For example, it could be Acyclovir.
- When swelling, redness appear against the background of rashes, you need to take antihistamines.
Usually, the recovery period after such a procedure lasts about a week and a half. If after acceptancedrugs, there is no visible improvement even after 4 days, an additional consultation with a dermatologist is needed. If there is an infectious lesion of the dermis, the listed restorative techniques will be useless. In this case, complex treatment is required.
Yellow peeling
Acne after yellow peeling is extremely rare. This is a gentle and relatively safe technique. It is also called retinoic peeling. In this case, the impact is only on the upper layers of the skin. Therefore, side effects in most cases can be avoided. Only by completely ignoring the rules that must be followed during the recovery period, various problems may appear.
In this case, a doctor's consultation is required. The cosmetologist gives a number of recommendations that must be followed during the recovery period. If you ignore them, get ready for serious consequences. It is allowed to have acne after peeling for 5-7 days. If they do not go away after a week, they actively spread over the surface of the skin, urgent treatment is needed. Dermatologists in this case often prescribe the following:
- A cream with panthenol to be applied in a thin layer on the skin. Such drugs accelerate healing, relieve inflammation.
- "Clindamycin lotion" is used to disinfect the epidermis. It is applied to the face at night.
- "Chlorophyllipt" is used throughout the day. They wipe the affected areas of the skin.
- Bepanthen cream also promotes the healing process.
- Whenthe occurrence of rashes due to the demodex mite, you need to undergo a course of therapy when using Trichopolum. It is prescribed in tablets and topical products.
Salicylic and carbon peeling
Of course, acne after a chemical peel is not uncommon. This is an aggressive type of procedure that can cause significant harm if the rules are not followed. It is much safer to use "soft" varieties of peeling in the process of cleaning the skin of the face. These procedures include carbon and salicylic type of procedure. They are suitable even for those girls who have sensitive skin.
Carbon peeling involves the use of laser processing. Therefore, the effect on the epidermis is minimal. The appearance of acne after such exposure is rare. This is possible due to the development of an allergic reaction. It occurs due to the stress experienced by the skin during processing.
More often acne after facial peeling appears after treatment with salicylic acid. But this phenomenon is due to improper preparation for the procedure. This can happen if the cosmetologist has not diagnosed the presence or absence of a dermodex mite on the skin. Also, during an exacerbation of a chronic endocrine disease, such effects are unacceptable. The procedure in this case almost always ends with the appearance of rashes.
When pimples appear after carbon or salicylic peeling, do not press or scratch them. Dermatologist appointedantihistamines that are drunk for 3 days. The face is wiped with an antiseptic.
Almond peeling
Of course, acne after peeling can upset every girl. However, the likelihood of their occurrence after a sparing procedure is much less. This is true for almond peeling. In the process of processing, preparations made on a basis that is safe for skin he alth are used. Therefore, rashes in this case are practically excluded.
Almond base, unlike other types of formulations, does not remove the top layer of the epidermis. It does not cleanse the deep layers of the dermis. This procedure is indicated for young girls who have relevant skin problems. Almond peeling is allowed even if there is visible inflammation on the skin.
The only reason why rashes may appear after such a procedure may be the penetration of an infection into the epidermis. In this case, the treatment regimen is prescribed by the doctor based on the characteristics of the patient's body and the causes of the pathology.
A few general tips
To minimize the risk of acne after peeling, you need to follow a few simple recommendations. Carry out the procedure only with an experienced, qualified specialist. He must comply with all hygiene standards and requirements.
Before the procedure, the cosmetologist must exclude the possibility of the presence of a dermodex mite on the skin. Otherwise, such exposure is contraindicated.
If you are taking medication orhave chronic diseases (especially of an endocrine nature), you need to warn the beautician about this.
After the procedure, apply a moisturizer with an ultraviolet filter to the skin. The skin after peeling becomes vulnerable. Therefore, she needs protection and proper care. During the period of restoration of the epidermis, sports, visiting the bathhouse, the beach are prohibited. You should also avoid taking a hot bath.
It is best to visit a dermatologist before carrying out such procedures. He will give recommendations on the choice of peeling technique. Perhaps this procedure is not suitable for you. Therefore, you need to responsibly approach the choice of care procedures. Also, do not carry out such effects at home.
