He althy and radiant skin is the main "weapon" with which a woman feels beautiful and young. In pursuit of this ideal, ladies are not afraid of painful procedures, long rehabilitations and possible consequences. Fortunately, cosmetology every year finds new ways to help with this. There are already procedures that minimize such risks and give women the long-awaited flawless skin condition. We will talk about one of these methods - almond peeling.
What is almond peeling?
Almond facial skin peeling is a type of chemical peeling, the active ingredient of which is mandelic acid. This procedure belongs to the superficial and most gentle methods of deep cleansing and renewal of facial skin. This is due to the fact that phenoxyglycolic (mandelic) acid has moleculeslarger than the usual glycolic (the main active substance for peeling). The first one penetrates deeper into the epidermis more slowly and contributes to its renewal more gently.
Mandelic acid has a number of unique properties that make this type of peeling increasingly popular. It has a keratolytic property: it effectively cleanses the skin and at the same time nourishes it. The antiseptic effect of the acid is manifested in the drying of acne, the treatment of acne, the regulation of the skin glands, which solves the problem of oily shine, enlargement of pores and clogging.
Mandelic acid has a lifting effect: it tightens the skin, stimulates the work of collagen fibers, which ultimately smooths out shallow wrinkles. The tool is used for this purpose and to work out the neckline and hands.
Who is the procedure for?
Almond peeling for the face is chosen by those who are tired of daily and ineffective facial cleansing, who want to forget about oily sheen, rashes, dullness and other skin problems for a long time. Therefore, the indications for the procedure are:
- acne, comedones, acne, oily seborrhea;
- skin pigmentation (including freckles);
- rosacea, enlarged pores;
- grayness, flabbiness, overdrying, "fatigue" of the skin, fine wrinkles.
The Benefits of Almond Peeling
- Almond peeling for the face has one clear advantage over other typesdry cleaning of the skin: it can be carried out in spring and summer, when the sun is most active.
- This type of peeling is effective in working with skin of different phototypes.
- Suitable for oily, combination and enlarged pore skin, improves gland function, making the dermis look much he althier.
- Activates the renewal of skin cells with the first and obvious signs of aging, eliminates fine wrinkles.
- This is a variant of both a more gentle way of cleansing the face, and a preparatory stage for a more serious intervention like laser resurfacing.
Flaws of the procedure
Almond facial peeling has several negative effects that can be attributed to the disadvantages of this method.
- Worse herpes.
- Skin burns.
- Puffiness.
- Appearance of age spots.
Any procedures of this kind require compliance with the rules of the rehabilitation period. Almond peeling has much less of them, but they are:
- use sunscreen up to a month after the procedure to prevent hyperpigmentation;
- restriction in sports activities because sweating makes it difficult to separate the skin flakes;
- Sauna, sunbathing should be postponed for a few weeks after the last peeling.
Contraindications for the procedure
All cosmetic procedures have their contraindications or undesirable consequences. This peel isexception. But in this case, there are much fewer of them than in other methods, they are associated with a violation of the integrity of the skin or special conditions of the body:
- Allergy to peeling ingredients, including mandelic acid.
- Skin lesions, active herpes.
- The consequences of intense tanning (both in the sun and in the solarium), the presence of burnt areas on the skin.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Infectious and viral diseases in active form.
How to make at home?
Facial peeling with mandelic acid at home is possible after consultation with a dermatologist. If there are no contraindications to the procedure, the actions still need to be carried out in stages and carefully monitor the condition of the skin throughout the course. Do not force things: almond peeling is best done in several sessions (up to 10) and once a week. After the systematic implementation of all stages, it will be possible to feel the desired result without negative consequences for the skin of the face. So, 1 procedure includes several actions:
- careful make-up removal;
- face cleansing with lotion, tonic, which contains a small amount of mandelic acid (up to 10%);
- followed by a 5% solution of mandelic acid (this is the weakest concentrate that will show the effect of the acid on the skin of the face);
- after that, a stronger acid solution (up to 30%) is applied to the skin using a cosmetic brush or cotton pad;
- withstand no more than 20min;
- in case of unpleasant consequences, the acid should be removed with a special neutralizer or rinsed with plenty of water;
- at the end of the procedure, apply a soothing mask (can be based on calendula), moisturizer.
After such a procedure, active peeling of the skin begins in a day, this is a normal process of updating the epidermis layer, which launched almond peeling for the face. After that, you must follow all the described rules of care.
What do you need for peeling?
First and foremost, of course, is mandelic acid. It comes in different concentrations. It must be mixed with a certain amount of water. So, for a 10% solution, 1 ml will need 7 ml of water.
Often it is recommended not to use it in its pure form, but to make mixtures: with apple, wine, glycolic and others. But no one knows how the skin will react to other types of acids, so it’s better not to do this without consulting a specialist.
Even for a salon procedure, cosmetologists recommend taking preliminary steps: apply a cream with a small amount of mandelic acid on the skin for two weeks. This will prepare her for the main course. During the procedure, it may be recommended to take antioxidants, vitamins that promote skin regeneration and increase immunity.
Regardless of whether peeling will be carried out at home or in the salon, you will need to get sunscreen (even for the autumn-winter period) and nutritiouscreams.
Alternative uses for peeling almonds
Almond peeling for the face at home, cosmetologists and doctors advise making it safer. This means that there are alternative ways to use almonds for facial cleansing along with the more dangerous mandelic acid. We offer several such ways:
- Purifying mask based on almonds and oatmeal. It should be mixed in a 1: 1 ratio of chopped nuts and flour, add half of the powdered milk and dilute everything with a little water to a creamy state. The mixture is applied to the skin, kept for 20 minutes, then washed off with warm water.
- With oils and vinegar. Add honey, grape seed or olive oil, 3 drops of apple cider vinegar (5%) to chopped nuts. The mixture applied to the skin should be rubbed lightly (as with a regular scrub) and left for 5 minutes.
- With aloe juice. For 2 parts of chopped almonds, you will need 2 parts of aloe juice, water, oatmeal (oat flour), 1 part of almond oil, a couple of drops of lavender oil. Dry ingredients should be poured with very warm water (not boiling water), stir. Then add juice and oils. Apply for 10 minutes. Such a scrub mask dries the skin, so for those who already have dry skin, it is better not to experiment with it more than once every 1.5 weeks.
These methods are mechanical, not chemical, as in the case of acid, facial cleansing. Hence, there are practically no contraindications, this is a milder procedure that can be performed regularly.
Almond facial peeling: price of the procedure
The cost of peeling depends on the conditions in which it is performed. If this is a home procedure, the cost of funds will be provided only by the preparation of the mixture, i.e., the purchase of mandelic, malic, glycolic and other acids. On average, up to 100 rubles can be spent on 50 ml of basic acid. Naturally, almond facial peeling in the salon is more expensive: from tens to hundreds of dollars, depending on the level of the salon and the quality of the products used. But you should keep in mind: the salon procedure involves a careful selection of the necessary materials, while at home you can not calculate the proportions of the products used and harm the skin.
Almond facial peeling: reviews
Reviews of visitors to beauty parlors and those who boldly performed almond peeling at home boil down to several conclusions:
- be sure to use sedatives: after the procedure, the skin flakes, turns red;
- the first days it is better not to go outside, in direct sunlight or apply a cream with UV protection, otherwise you can provide yourself with additional pigmentation;
- pre-do an allergy test, consult a dermatologist about the condition of your skin.
Almond peeling has helped many women get rid of skin problems that could not be de alt with with conventional methods. There are those who did not like the procedure - according to the sensations or the result. itnot the most painless and safe procedure that everyone should carry out. Only consultations with a doctor and weighing all the pros and cons will help to make a decision.
