Healthy 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, lengthy rehabilitation and possible consequences. Fortunately, cosmetology every year finds new ways to help with this. Already there are procedures that minimize such risks and give women the long-awaited flawless skin condition. It will be about one of these methods - almond peeling.
What is almond peeling?
Almond peeling of the skin of the face is a type of chemical peeling, the active ingredient of which is mandelic acid. This procedure is referred to the superficial and mildest ways of deep cleansing and renewal of the skin of the face. This is due to the fact that phenoxyglycolic (mandelic) acid has larger molecules than the usual glycolic acid (the main active substance for peeling). The first slowly penetrates deeper into the epidermis and more gently contributes to its renewal.
Mandelic acid has a number of unique properties, due to which this type of peeling is becoming increasingly popular. It has a keratolytic property: it effectively cleanses the skin and at the same time nourishes it. The antiseptic effect of acid is manifested in the drying of acne, the treatment of acne, the regulation of the skin glands, which solves the problem of oily sheen, enlargement of pores and clogging.
Mandelic acid has a lifting effect: tightens the skin, stimulates the work of collagen fibers, which ultimately smoothes shallow wrinkles. The tool is used for this purpose and for the study of 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 face cleansing, who want to forget about oily shine, 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, pore enlargement;
- dullness, sagging, overdrying, skin “fatigue”, fine wrinkles.
Almond Peeling Benefits
- Almond face peeling has one clear advantage over other types of dry skin cleansing: it can be done in the spring and summer, when the sun is especially active.
- This type of peeling is effective in working with skin of different phototypes.
- Suitable for oily, combination and with expanded pores of the skin, improves the functioning of the glands, making the dermis look much more healthy.
- It activates the renewal of skin cells with the first and obvious signs of aging, eliminates small wrinkles.
- This is a variant of both a more gentle way to clean the face, and the preparatory stage for a more serious intervention like laser resurfacing.
Disadvantages of the procedure
Almond peeling for the face has several negative consequences, which can be attributed to the disadvantages of this method.
- Herpes aggravation.
- Skin burns.
- Swelling.
- The appearance of age spots.
Any procedures of this kind require compliance with the rules of the rehabilitation period. Almond peeling has much less, but they are:
- the use of sunscreens up to a month after the procedure for the prevention of hyperpigmentation;
- restriction in sports, since sweating makes it difficult to separate the skin flakes;
- visiting the sauna, sunbathing areas is better to postpone for several weeks after the last peeling procedure.
Contraindications to the procedure
All cosmetic procedures have their contraindications or undesirable consequences. This peeling is no exception. But in this case, they are much smaller than in other methods, they are associated with a violation of the integrity of the skin or special conditions of the body:
- Allergy to components for peeling, including mandelic acid.
- Damage to the skin, herpes in the active stage.
- The consequences of intense tanning (both in the sun and in the solarium), the presence of charred 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 action should still be carried out in stages and carefully monitor the condition of the skin throughout the course. Do not force events: almond peeling is best done in several sessions (up to 10) and 1 time per week. After the systematic conduct of all the stages, you can feel the desired result without negative consequences for the skin of the face. So, 1 procedure includes several actions:
- thorough makeup removal;
- face cleansing with a lotion, tonic, which contains a small amount of mandelic acid (up to 10%);
- then a 5 percent solution of mandelic acid is applied (this is the weakest concentrate that will show the effect of acid on the skin of the face);
- after that, a stronger acid solution (up to 30%) is applied to the skin using a cosmetology brush or cotton pad;
- withstand no more than 20 minutes;
- in case of unpleasant consequences, the acid should be removed using a special neutralizer or washed thoroughly with water;
- at the end of the procedure, a calming mask (based on calendula) and a moisturizer should be applied.
After such a procedure, active peeling of the skin begins in a day, this is the normal process of updating the epidermis layer, which launched almond peeling for the face. After this, all the described care rules must be observed.
What is needed for peeling?
The first and main, of course, is mandelic acid. It happens in different concentrations. It must be mixed with a certain amount of water. So, for a 10% solution per 1 ml you 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, glycol and others. But no one knows how the skin will react to other types of acids, therefore it is better not to do this without consulting a specialist.
Even for the salon procedure, cosmetologists recommend taking preliminary steps: apply 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, they can recommend taking antioxidants, vitamins, which contribute to the regeneration of the skin and increase immunity.
Regardless of whether peeling will be carried out at home or in the salon, you will need to acquire sunscreen (even for the autumn-winter period) and nourishing creams.
Alternative Ways to Use Almonds for Peeling
Beauticians and doctors advise making almond face peeling at home nevertheless safer. This means that there are alternative ways to use almonds to clean your face along with more dangerous mandelic acid. We offer several such methods:
- Almond and oatmeal cleansing mask. Mix chopped nuts and flour in a 1: 1 ratio, add half of the milk powder and dilute everything with a small amount of water to a cream. The mixture is applied to the skin, kept for 20 minutes, then washed off with warm water.
- With oils and vinegar. To chopped nuts, add honey, grape seed or olive oil, 3 drops of apple cider vinegar (5%). The mixture applied to the skin should be easily rubbed (as with an ordinary scrub) and left for 5 minutes.
- With aloe juice. For 2 parts of chopped almonds, you need 2 parts of aloe juice, water, oat flour (oat flour), 1 part of almond oil, a couple of drops of lavender oil. Dry ingredients need to be poured with very warm water (not boiling water), stir. Then add juice and oil. Apply for 10 minutes. Such a scrub mask dries the skin, so those who have dry skin should better not experiment with it more than once every 1.5 weeks.
These methods are mechanical, not chemical, as is the case with acid, facial cleansing. Hence, there are practically no contraindications; this is a milder procedure that can be carried out regularly.
Almond face 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 expense of funds will only provide the preparation of the mixture, that is, the purchase of almond, malic, glycolic and other acids. On average, up to 100 rubles can be spent on 50 ml of basic acid. Almond face peeling in the salon is, naturally, more expensive: from tens to hundreds of dollars, depending on the level of the salon and the quality of the funds used. But it is worth keeping in mind: the salon procedure provides for a careful selection of the necessary materials, while at home you can not calculate the proportions of the funds used and harm the skin.
Almond face peeling: reviews
Reviews of visitors to cosmetic salons and those who boldly made almond peeling at home, come down to several conclusions:
- be sure to use sedatives: after the procedure, the skin peels off, turns red;
- the first days it is better not to go outside, under direct sunlight or apply a cream with UV protection, otherwise you can provide yourself with additional pigmentation;
- pre-conduct 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 dealt with with conventional methods. There are those who did not like the procedure - according to feelings or results. This is not the most painless and safe procedure that everyone should do. Only consulting with a doctor and weighing all the pros and cons will help to make a decision.