Peeling is a great way to refresh your face and restore its lost radiance. But the girls who decided on this procedure know that at least a week after cleaning they will literally have to hide from prying eyes. The reason for this is strong peeling of the skin.
Causes of peeling after peeling
Exfoliation (the second name for the deep skin cleansing procedure) is self-cleaning of the surface structure of the epidermis, which we call peeling. In other words, face peeling is inherently inseparable from the process of exfoliating the cells of the stratum corneum. But in some cases, the skin peels off the face too intensely, which greatly worries the peel.
To determine the acceptable intensity of post-peeling peeling, it should be highlighted main reasons. These include factors such as:
- Intensity. Beauticians distinguish three types of peeling: superficial, median and deep. The last two types involve exposure to the deeper layers of the epidermis, therefore, the skin is injured more intensively. As a result, a few days after the peeling procedure, strong peeling appears, accompanied by redness and swelling;
- The chemical composition of the peeling drug. Alfahydroxy acids (malic, lactic, etc.) and enzyme preparations based on bromelain and papain are referred to sparing types of exfoliative agents. Such components rarely cause severe peeling. But the use of trichloroacetic acid can give intense exfoliation;
- Individual features of the epidermis. As a rule, patients in whom the skin is characterized by increased sensitivity and dryness, note excessive peeling after peeling.
Interesting fact: retinoic or yellow peeling is one of the shortest rehabilitation periods. The consequences of it become almost invisible after 2 to 3 days. However, how many days the skin peels off after yellow peeling will largely depend on the patient's epidermis and its age.
How long does the skin peel after peeling?
Many patients or patients who decide to undergo a peeling procedure are primarily interested in how much recovery will take and after how long the desired rejuvenation effect will be achieved.
It is not possible to clearly determine on what day after peeling the peeling begins, but you can roughly calculate length of rehabilitation period in days, depending on the type of product used:
- For those who go through the deep cleaning procedure for the first time, it is usually chosen surface peelingin which an exfoliative preparation with a minimum acid concentration is used. In this case, skin peeling occurs on the third day, and the skin after peeling will peel off for another 2 to 3 days;
- If held mid peeling, the peeling intensity is higher, and the process itself will take about seven days;
- Deep exfoliation involves the most traumatic method of cleaning the face. Accordingly, the regeneration process after deep peeling will be the longest, peeling will last at least 10 - 15 days.
The consequences of peeling
After exposure to chemical components used for superficial, median or deep peeling, the skin receives a chemical burn. As a result, the upper layer of the epidermis dies and exfoliates. What we see is the process of exfoliation of the old stratum corneum, lasting several days or even weeks.
In parallel, the skin begins to recover independently. The amount of collagen and elastin fibers increases, the produced “new” cells rise to the surface, replacing the old dead layer. At the same time, the skin of the face looks reddened, peeling appears on it, swelling and a sensation of severe burning / itching are possible. But all these phenomena after the procedure are considered absolutely normal.
Unfortunately, the consequences are not always limited to banal peeling. There are more serious side effects. TO atypical peeling reactions include the following symptoms:
- Hyperemia. Erythema (redness) is a typical traumatic reaction to the skin. However, if the red spots have changed color, acquired a more intense color and do not pass within the permissible maximum period after the peeling, you should consult a doctor;
- An exudative rash with a clear or cloudy, watery content is a direct signal of a severe thermal / chemical burn due to a violation of the technology of the peeling procedure and an excess of the peeling concentration. A deplorable consequence often becomes scars and age spots on the face;
- An allergic reaction in the form of severe swelling of the tissues of the skin of the face, erythema and an increase in local temperature. Usually appears in the first days after the procedure;
- Hyperpigmentation. It overtakes those who ignore the rules of skin care after cleaning and appear in the sun without first applying sunscreen during the day;
- Scarring - the formation of residual scars and scars on the skin, is the result of mechanical damage to the drying crusts on the face.
Most often, atypical reactions to peeling occur for three reasons, including improper selection of exfoliative medication, silence or untimely identification of unaccounted contraindications to the procedure, and errors or ignoring compliance with recommendations during the rehabilitation period during the first days after peeling.
Skin Care Tips After Peeling
The recovery period after the peeling procedure largely depends on how deep the skin has undergone cleaning. Naturally, the appearance of the anti-aging effect will have to wait. In addition, you must put up with temporary defects in appearance, which include:
- Moderate or severe erythema (redness and swelling) in the treated areas of the epithelium;
- Tightness and dryness of the skin;
- Burning sensation and local temperature increase in the areas where the peeling was performed;
- Intense peeling, the effects of which are visible to others;
- General discomfort (physical and emotional).
In order to properly care for skin that has undergone such a traumatic process as peeling, you need to follow a strict regimen, which in terms of conditions is much closer to inpatient treatment.
Face care after peeling should include the following measures:
- Reduction of physical exertion, refusal of strength training - with a heavy load, sweat is inevitable, and this is undesirable for the skin after exfoliation. In addition, with intense sports training, there is a risk of mechanical damage to the face;
- During the recovery period after peeling (for 2 - 2.5 weeks), you should completely abandon the sauna, bath and visit to the pool;
- Avoid foods with a high content of burning spices, spices and salt, as well as alcohol - their use increases the intensity of sweating;
- Do not smoke. When holding a cigarette in your mouth, you use the ring and other muscles of the mouth, and on the first day after peeling, you should minimize the mimic load. Nicotine use is generally undesirable;
- In the recovery period after peeling, you must refrain from visiting public institutions and events. You must protect yourself from potential sources of infection;
- You should observe the rest regime and try not to be nervous. Under stress, the regenerative functions of the body significantly reduce their activity.
Before carrying out the peeling procedure, be sure to ask your cosmetologist how to care for your face after chemical peeling. The reaction of each patient to deep cleansing is individual, as it depends on the condition and characteristics of the body.
Postprocedural Skin Care Tips universal and practically independent of how the type of peeling was carried out:
- Careful hydration of the skin is necessary;
- Injured by mechanical or chemical exposure, the skin is prone to hyperpigmentation when exposed to ultraviolet rays. That is why for the regeneration period it is necessary to use sunscreen cosmetics;
- Reducing the discomfort of peeling and tightness of the epidermis will help remove products based on hyaluronate, thermal water, as well as products containing vitamins B3 and pantothenic acid;
- It is not recommended to take care of the skin during the recovery period using creams and lotions on a greasy oil texture, as this can lead to the formation of comedones and delay of exfoliating keratinocytes;
- Apply scrubs or gommazha after cosmetic peeling is strictly prohibited. This depletes and damages the thinned epidermis injured during cleaning. In the worst case, scars may remain on the face.
Among other things, there are a number of prohibitions that must also be observed. It is strictly forbidden:
- Mechanically remove flakes separating after chemical exposure to the stratum corneum. This again injures the skin and leads to the formation of scar tissue;
- Touch your face with your hands not treated with an antiseptic. So there is a high probability of introducing the infection into microtrauma remaining on the skin after peeling;
- Use makeup products. Care cosmetics are selected individually only after consultation and with the permission of a cosmetologist;
- Going out without applying sunscreen with a high protection factor (not lower than SPF +50);
- Wash with hard chlorinated water. During the first day, it is better to wipe the eyelids and lips with moist cotton pads. Use bottled water for washing.
How to speed up the peeling process?
Sagging crusts and a white cracked mesh of “dead” skin on the face do not give attractiveness even to the most beautiful ladies. To activate the peeling process and quickly put your skin in order, you can use the following tips:
- Peeling will be significantly accelerated if moisturizing and regenerating preparations with antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, urea, vitamins and nicotinic acid are used;
- If peeling is accompanied by intense itching, use pharmacy drugs with a calming and healing effect, which contain panthenol and bisabolol. The Boro Plus cream has a good effect;
- With a pronounced inflammatory process, it is possible to use stronger pharmaceuticals, such as Levomekol ointment and hydrocortisone cream. Remember that the use of drugs with hydrocortisone should only be prescribed by a doctor.
Useful advice: if you are worried about strong persistent peeling, ask your cosmetologist if it is possible to undergo an additional peeling using enzymes or lactic acid. In some situations, such a measure is considered acceptable to facilitate the exfoliation process.
Strong peeling is a typical reaction to the use of chemical peeling. Exfoliation and the accompanying enhanced separation of the dead particles of the stratum corneum of the skin indicate that the process of updating the epidermis and dermis is started.
The intensity of peeling is determined by many factors, among which the cosmetologist's professionalism is not the last condition. Usually, peeling process takes about 10 - 15 days, but if you feel that improvement does not occur, you need to consult a cosmetologist or dermatologist.
