Peeling with fruit acids is recognized as one of the most common cosmetic procedures. Such a safe manipulation helps to effectively cleanse the skin of the face and provide it with the necessary hydration. The procedure can be done both in the salon and at home.
The procedure using fruit acids has been used for quite some time. So, back in the days of Ancient Egypt, women used lemon and grape juice as a mask. If we talk about modern times, then about 20 years ago AHA acids were discovered, popularly known as fruit. Peeling using such substances was first used for treatment. Subsequently, it became known that it has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. At the same time, tone improves, wrinkles decrease, and pigmentation lightens.
Peeling with acids allows you to weaken the bonds between keratinized particles, so that they peel off easily. This treatment is ideal for really dry skin. After applying a special composition, new cells are regenerated, facial skin is saturated with moisture and elasticity is increased. Acids cleanse the sebaceous glands, which helps reduce the likelihood of acne and comedones. In addition, there is a normalization of fat balance. If you regularly peel with fruit acids, the effect of any creams and lotions will significantly improve.
Fruit peeling There are several main indications:
To ensure that such a procedure does not lead to negative consequences, it is important make sure there are no contraindications. These include:
If you want to try fruit peeling, be sure to take into account skin characteristics. This is the only way to select the components that are best suited for you.
If you want to achieve excellent results, then be sure to combine several varieties. Naturally, it is better to entrust their choice to an experienced cosmetologist.
As a rule, a course of peeling with fruit acids includes at least 5-7 procedures, between which there is a break of one week. The result depends on the concentration of the substance. If it is high, then the exfoliation will be really noticeable, but minor discomfort may occur during the procedure. In the first sessions, the minimum ratio of components is usually used. Over time, it is gradually increased, achieving the desired effect.
Facial peeling performed in several stages.
Within 3 weeks after the procedure it is noted likelihood of developing pigment spots. To avoid this, you must regularly use sunscreen with SPF-30. Other creams and tonics are selected individually. To do this, the cosmetologist must take into account the acids used, as well as the type and condition of the skin. The client is obliged to follow all recommendations in order to consolidate the result and avoid complications.
If you want to do the procedure yourself, still consult a cosmetologist. The specialist will help you determine your skin type, take into account all individual characteristics, and on the basis of this he will recommend the composition.
In any case, first of all, you need to do a test. This will require minimum drug concentration which is applied to the skin. Naturally, if you are allergic to any component, you will have to refuse peeling.
If there was no negative reaction during the test, you can begin preparing for the procedure. We are talking about preparing the composition. For the first sessions, a concentration of no more than 5% will be required. Subsequently it can be increased to 10%. It is important to take into account the fact that fruit peels provide a gradual effect, that is, the final result will be noticeable in 2-3 days.
Today in any pharmacy you can find special preparations designed for self-performing acid peeling. The advantage of such products is the optimal concentration of substances. If you wish, you can make the mixture yourself using simple ingredients. The result will be quite effective and more gentle remedy.
Fruit peeling helps improve facial skin condition, restore its smoothness, and also remove acne and blackheads. This procedure is recommended to be performed in a salon, but if you wish, you can do the peeling yourself.
Peeling with fruit acids
The peeling procedure at home has been known since ancient times. A variety of products are used as peeling agents, differing in composition and the presence of active substances. For example, peelings with fruit acids are popular, they have proven themselves on the positive side; in addition, they can also be used at home.
Fruit skin cleansing allows you to remove keratinized microparticles of the epidermis, and a correctly performed procedure relieves the face of such an unpleasant phenomenon as fresh pimples and their traces. It effectively removes fine wrinkles, improves complexion and structure of the face, narrows pores and increases the activity of oxygen metabolism.
How to properly carry out fruit peeling and what fruit acids can be used at home?
Peeling procedure with fruit acids is ideal for all skin types. After such cleansing, the functioning of the sebaceous glands is stabilized, skin tone improves, the likelihood of developing inflammation such as pimples and blackheads is reduced, and it also treats acne. After its use, wrinkles are noticeably reduced and age spots disappear.
The following types of acids are used for fruit peelings:
Types of fruit peeling include:
Each of these procedures has an individual effect:
The fruit procedure is one of the types of chemical peeling, and in terms of the depth of its effect it is considered superficial, that is, its effect affects the surface layer of the epidermis. In this case, it is necessary to take into account such an important fact that all these acids at a low pH can also be medium peels, especially glucolic peeling, therefore it is necessary to pay attention to the proportions of pH with the concentration indicator. The fact is that the higher the concentration percentage, the higher the pH must be, otherwise you can burn the skin.
Peels with natural fruit acids are perfect for women with oily, dry and aging skin, dull complexion, and those with freckles and age spots. Acids stimulate the production of collagen, thereby reducing the brightness of wrinkles. An important advantage of fruit acids is their versatility.
Indications for facial cleansing with fruit acids are:
Regular home peelings using fruit acids help improve the overall condition of the skin, give it a beautiful healthy appearance, the skin is evened out and becomes velvety.
However, in order for the effect to be maximized, it is necessary to carefully select cleaning products for home use and maintain the accuracy of their formulation.
Fruit peeling cannot be done if at least one of the following factors is present:
For those women whose skin is extremely dry, it is better to use peeling with lactic acid. After each cleansing, it is necessary to use nourishing creams and restorative creams with aloe, as well as alginate or special healing and restorative masks, which will speed up the process of restoration of the epidermis.
Like any peeling performed outside a beauty salon, a procedure using fruit acids requires advance preparation, during which keratinized cell particles that can hinder the effects of the fruit procedure are removed.
You should not ignore this stage, considering it an unimportant part. Agree, if the skin is carefully prepared for the future procedure, then the effectiveness of the result will be higher. So where to start?
A week before the planned action, try not to injure the skin with any cleansing, refuse scrubs, and avoid sunbathing. It is also necessary to protect the face from accidental microscopic injuries, since the presence of any cracks or cuts on the face is completely undesirable, they can cause inflammation.
Once your facial skin is prepared, you can begin the procedure.
The cleaning itself is performed in the following sequence:
Do not forget that at home, fruit-acid cleaning can only be done if the composition does not have an increased aggressive effect. Of course, the effect from them will not be as strong as those performed in beauty salons, but they are completely harmless, and the risk of unwanted consequences is minimal. In this case, the final result will be exactly the same as from a salon procedure, only not the first time, but after 3-4 procedures.
Homemade facial cleansing procedures with fruit acids, although they are considered mild and their effect is gentle, after they are carried out it is necessary to follow a number of rules, because such peeling to some extent destroys the upper layer of the epidermis. Usually after it there is slight redness on the face, which is considered normal and passes quickly.
The first days after the procedure, be sure to avoid stressful situations, such as sunlight, and going to the solarium, which can lead to the appearance of age spots. If you use decorative cosmetics, then choose only hypoallergenic or soft-textured ones. Let your facial skin rest, breathe and absorb as much beneficial substances as possible.
Also, during the post-peeling period, you should not use scrubs and other products with abrasive particles that can damage the epidermis. An excellent option would be to use peeling agents with acids with a low percentage of the acid that was present in the peeling. This approach is explained by the fact that this amount of this acid is quite enough to dissolve exfoliated skin particles without any damage, as well as prolong the effect of the peeling procedure and promote comfortable healing of the epidermis.
Peeling procedure using fruit acids is one of the most popular types of facial cleansing. When used correctly, it does not cause any negative consequences, however, in some cases, skin redness, peeling, itchy discomfort and a feeling of “tightness” of the skin may be observed, which is a normal phenomenon that quickly passes.
Although such peeling has a gentle and gentle effect, after its use the risk of developing pigment spots increases several times. Therefore, it is better to use it in autumn and winter. To avoid burns, you cannot increase the concentration of the peeling mixture above that indicated in the recipe and the time it is kept on the face. Do not forget that the results of the procedure do not appear immediately, and if you overdo it, you risk waking up in the morning with severe redness and damaged skin.
For home use, you need to select superficial fruit peels; this will be enough to get a positive result. The use of fruit peels with a higher acid content can lead to burns of the epidermis; they are done only in salons.
Also, do not forget that the peeling mixture cannot be applied around the eyes unless indicated in the instructions, since there are peeling products for the skin around the eyes. If this is your first procedure, then the duration of the procedure should not be more than three minutes, but the duration of the next one can be increased by a couple of minutes. If pre-peeling preparation has not been carried out, then you should not keep the peeling for more than 1 minute for the first time.
Each woman has an individual skin type, so the frequency of fruit-acid treatments should be carried out taking into account this important nuance and according to the information provided in the instructions.
Also important is the woman’s age and the individual characteristics of the condition of her facial skin. The optimal frequency for peeling using fruit acids is once a week. However, for oily skin the procedure can be done 2 times a week, but for dry skin - 1 time every 14 days.
Fruit peeling is an effective procedure that helps not only cleanse the skin, but also improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands. As a result of the manipulation, metabolic processes in skin cells improve, and oily shine and dullness disappear. This type of peeling is gentle and safe. It can be carried out both in the salon and at home.
Superficial fruit peeling involves chemical cleansing of the skin. This procedure is completely safe and beneficial for the skin. Most often, the effect is on the surface layers, but in some cases the cosmetologist can apply a concentrated solution for deeper penetration. Medium or deep peeling is prohibited at home.
Peeling itself using fruit acids was known back in Ancient Egypt and Rome. Only in those days they used not special compounds, but sour milk, lemon juice or apples. Over time, specialists based on these products have created effective products that help care for facial skin and maintain its youth.
The result after completing a therapeutic course involves the normalization of metabolic processes, improvement of the condition of the skin, as well as the elimination of visible defects.
Chemical peeling with fruit acids is a fairly popular procedure. This is not surprising, since this procedure has the following advantages:
But this procedure has its drawbacks that you should be aware of. Such peeling includes the following nuances:
Please note that facial peeling with fruit acids is superficial, so it will help eliminate skin problems only in the early stages. Therefore, it will be ineffective in the fight against deep wrinkles.
Before carrying out the procedure, you should definitely consult with a specialist. Cosmetologists recommend peeling based on fruit acids if the following dermatological problems are present:
Fruit cleansing can also be carried out as a prevention of early aging of the skin. Such procedures will be especially relevant at the age of 25 to 35 years.
To ensure that peeling brings only positive results, you need to study the list of contraindications before performing it. It is better to avoid fruit exfoliation if:
There is a list of the main fruit acids that are used for this type of peeling. These include the following:
Lactic acid can be found not only in fermented milk products, but also in tomatoes, apples, grapes and maple syrup. This substance helps saturate the skin with moisture and also helps to brighten the skin tone.
Grapes and oranges contain large amounts of tartaric acid. It is used to exfoliate dead particles and also to moisturize.
Glycolic acid is obtained from sugar cane or green grapes. Due to its small molecular weight, this substance is able to quickly penetrate the skin. Therefore, it is most often used in cases where it is necessary.
Malic acid can be found not only in apples, but also in tomatoes. It exfoliates the keratinized parts of the skin well, and also regenerates the skin at the cellular level.
Almost all citrus fruits contain citric acid. In combination with wine, it is often used to whiten the skin. This substance is a good antioxidant and antiseptic.
To achieve maximum results, fruit acid peeling is recommended to be carried out using several acids at once. But you should pay attention to the fact that they must combine well with each other.
Most often, a cleansing course using fruit acids consists of 5-7 procedures. The break between them should be about a week. The final result after the session depends on the concentration of active substances used.
At the first session, it is recommended to use a peeling composition with a low concentration of acids. If the composition is very concentrated, then the peeling may be abundant, so it will take more time to recover. Over time, the concentration can be increased. The procedure itself is performed in several stages.
The first stage is to prepare the peeling composition and prepare for the procedure. To do this, prepare all the peeling components, a mixing container, cotton pads, a special brush and a towel.
The next stage involves preparing the skin and applying the cleansing composition. First you need to cleanse your facial skin with a gel or tonic, and then you can apply the mixture. Please note that all components must be mixed immediately before application, as some of them may lose their functions. When applying the composition to the skin, avoid areas of the eyes and lips.
The composition should only be washed off with cool water. After completing the procedure, the face should be gently wiped with a towel. The final stage is applying a nourishing mask.
For several weeks after the procedure, there is a risk that age spots may appear on the skin. Therefore, during this period you should constantly use sunscreen with a high protection factor.
During the recovery period, you should follow all the specialist’s recommendations. This is the only way to avoid the appearance of negative manifestations in the form of spots and redness.
If the procedure was performed efficiently and the acid concentration was chosen correctly, then the peeling will not be abundant, so you can safely apply makeup.
It is better to entrust chemical peeling to professionals, but if you decide to carry out the procedure yourself, then you should follow all the recommendations. They will help make the manipulation not only effective, but also safe.
For home use, you can buy a ready-made peeling composition at the pharmacy. You can use products from the domestic manufacturer “Kora”. A cream mask with fruit acids will be quite effective. It gently cleanses the skin and does not cause an allergic reaction. If you use the mask regularly, you will notice how the skin becomes softer and acquires a lighter shade. But you should pay attention to the fact that products from the manufacturer “Kora” are not suitable for sensitive skin.
For sensitive skin, it is recommended to use Korean peeling Skinlite. Janssen Inspira MFA will also be effective. It belongs to the professional cosmetics segment. Most often it is recommended to use it to care for aging skin.
Before applying the peeling composition to your face, you need to carefully read the instructions and also conduct a test for individual tolerance of the components. For the procedure to be successful, you should adhere to the following algorithm:
In total, the peeling procedure at home takes about 15-20 minutes. Post-peeling care is the same as after manipulation in the salon.
As a result, it should be noted that fruit peeling is an effective procedure for cleansing facial skin. It is better to carry it out in a salon, since only an experienced specialist will be able to correctly select the concentration of acids that are used to prepare the peeling composition.
Marina Ignatieva
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Fruit peeling is a type. It is carried out, as the name suggests, with fruit acids. Fruit peeling is practically safe for the skin and is very gentle.
This procedure is intended to reduce skin oiliness and rejuvenate it
. The most important feature of the procedure is that it is superficial.
In general, fruit acids are correctly called AHA acids
or alphahydroxy acids
. They affect only dead cells and do not in any way affect the performance of healthy cells. Fruit acids are obtained both from natural fruits and produced synthetically. For fruit peeling, a typical set of acids is used:
Fruit acids have excellent antioxidant effect
to the upper layers of the skin. In general, almost the entire rejuvenating effect lies in the stimulation of the synthesis of its own intradermal collagen and glycosaminoglycans.
Prices for fruit peeling quite acceptable and vary depending on the amount 1500 rubles and above
in various clinics and salons.
Skin exposure time
fruit acids are considered one of the most important factors determining the effectiveness of this peeling. However, the time is not strictly fixed, since it largely depends on the thickness of the stratum corneum of your skin, its type, sensitivity to acid, and barrier properties. That's why The peeling exposure time is selected individually by a cosmetologist
.
The effect of fruit peeling lasts approximately six months to a year. Then you can repeat the procedure.
In the video below, you can learn more about the fruit peeling procedure.
Fruit peeling will give your skin elasticity, freshness, will return lost elasticity
and will help effectively get rid of the first signs of age-related troubles
. The result of peeling will be especially noticeable if you have oily skin, because after the procedure the work of the sebaceous glands is normalized, the pores are cleaned, which will prevent the appearance of acne. In addition, after fruit peeling lightens pigmented areas of the skin
.
At home you can use various creams and gels that contain fruit acids
.
Their concentration in cosmetics is small, so they are completely safe for the skin. However, despite this, before using the product you have chosen Please read the instructions included with it carefully.
, do a test for allergic skin reactions and consult a cosmetologist
.
Modern cosmetic preparations use the latest scientific developments aimed at obtaining the most natural, clear and youthful skin. Nowadays, a variety of products containing alpha-hydroxyl or fruit acids are very popular. They help fight skin imperfections and actively rejuvenate, brighten and smooth it.
Nowadays, high-quality peeling with fruit acids for the face can be done even in summer, as evidenced by numerous reviews of girls and women who have tried this procedure. It has its own nuances, but the result is very noticeable.
Now there is no longer a need to buy expensive imported drugs, because reviews of domestically produced Kora cosmetics have proven its high effectiveness. Reviews of “Skinlite” from South Korea speak about the same thing - these drugs, at a low cost, are of excellent quality and give excellent results.
Alpha hydroxyl acids include the following:
These substances in different proportions and combinations are included in cosmetic products, for example, “Bark”, including fruit peeling. Their action is based on the gentle exfoliation of a thin surface layer of dead cells.
If this procedure is not carried out regularly, then with dry skin you can get a dull and gray complexion, peeling and rough wrinkles, and with oily skin - a scattering of inflammations and high greasiness. The use of AHA-based products helps to get rid of most of these problems gently, without effort and unnecessary trauma to the skin.
Most acid peeling is performed in a salon setting. There it is more effective due to the high percentage of acid content. But at home you can also use gels, tonics and creams with a similar effect, as well as special masks with a low AHA content.
Their action is not as fast as that of professional products, but such facial procedures can be done in the summer without fear of hyperpigmentation and other troubles.
“Bark” preparations are especially popular among our women - they are affordable, can be easily bought in a store, and their quality is at the level of famous brands. In many cases, Kora cosmetics are even superior to imported analogues. Reviews of “Skinlite” also hold the same high positions. Their gel with fruit acids is one of the market leaders in popularity among customers.
Peeling with fruit acids can be used at almost any age, but it is especially popular between 25 and 35 years. There are no serious age-related skin problems during this period, but there is increased oiliness, porosity, acne and the first signs of aging.
A little older women may need a salon procedure, while for young people, such peeling can replace a mild product for home use from the brands already mentioned. There are especially frequent reviews of Skinlite cosmetics, which can quickly tidy up pimply, oily skin.
A pleasant bonus of using mild exfoliants is the fact that facial peels can be done even in the hot summer, however, subject to special rules.
Nevertheless, this opportunity allows you to maintain the good condition of oily skin, which in the heat especially often suffers from high greasiness, becomes covered with acne and “blackheads”.
The main indications for the use of AHA acids are the following conditions:
Fruit peeling has a number of contraindications:
Although it is believed that such a facial procedure can be done in the summer, it is better to follow these recommendations:
If the skin is thin, delicate and very sensitive, then you need to start not with salon procedures with a high concentration of acids, but with softer preparations, such as Skinlite, Kora cosmetics or Holy Land brand products.
Peeling with fruit acids in the salon takes an average of half an hour and is carried out using a special technique. The price of procedures in the salon depends on its level and the brand of the drug used. In most cases, such facial manipulations can be done in the summer, provided that high-quality Sanskrin is used.
Professional cosmetics in the salon have a high percentage of acids, which are selected individually for each patient based on the desired result and taking into account the condition of her skin. You can also do multi-fruit facial peeling in the salon. It consists of several types of different acids and can perform advanced functions. Its price in the salon depends on the brand of product and concentration.
Peeling procedure:
Salons use various brands of peelings, for example, “Holi Land” cosmetics, products with AHA acids “Cora” and “Skinlite” peels are in demand.
South Korean preparations “Skinlite” can also be used at home.
Salon facial peeling can be done in the summer only to a limited number of people and with great caution. If you live in the north, where there are few sunny days, and you know the characteristics of your skin well, peeling can be performed, guided by the above safety rules.
This procedure carries less risk for thick, rough, unreceptive skin that is not prone to a variety of negative reactions. If your skin is very sensitive, move salon treatments to less sunny times or use peels and creams from Skinlite and many other brands.
There are very good reviews of “Holy Land” online. This Israeli brand knows very well what strong sun exposure is and produces several lines of products with acids for different types of skin.
Peeling with fruit acids is widespread; it is produced by many cosmetic companies. It is necessary to separate products for professional use that contain a high percentage of AHAs, and those products for the face that can be used without fear in the summer.
“Holi Land” cosmetics, as well as “Kora” brand preparations, can belong to both categories, since they contain many different products, most of which are successfully used by cosmetologists in beauty salons, as well as as home care.
Reviews of “Holi Land” have long been in first place, and now products with AHA acids “Skinlite” are becoming fashionable. Reviews of “Kora” literally force you to try this wonderful cosmetics.
Of course, no one will do salon fruit peeling at home, it’s dangerous, and it doesn’t make sense, because you can seriously harm yourself instead of improving your appearance. But you can use the available products from your own kitchen.
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The most famous and affordable homemade fruit peeling is the familiar strawberry mask to all of us. This delicious berry contains a small amount of acids, just enough to refresh the color and. And if you mix mashed berries with sour milk, kefir or yogurt, the whitening property of the mask will only increase.
Of course, this will not replace a full-fledged multi-fruit peeling, but as a pleasant addition, this product will be very useful for the skin. In addition, this fruit peeling can be done in the summer without fear of problems, unless, of course, you have allergies and you don’t go out to sunbathe immediately after the mask.
Another way to get acquainted with fruit acids is to purchase preparations for home use, such as Skinlite cosmetics or Kora creams. Even many cosmetologists leave rave reviews about “Kora,” which adds a plus in favor of this Russian manufacturer.
There is no need to be afraid of peelings, they are very effective and useful, but they require competent and reasonable handling. Then they will bring you clean, smooth and very fresh skin, perfect complexion and toned contours.
Practicing cosmetologist. Higher medical education. Author of this site. The beauty of the skin excites me both as a specialist and as a woman.
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