How is a body peel different from a scrub?

The concepts of "peeling" and "scrub" appeared a long time ago. Since time immemorial, people have used a washcloth and a broom in the bath for steamed skin of the body - these are the progenitors of scrub and peeling. Our skin constantly needs to cleanse the pores and renew the superficial epidermis to give it youth, smoothness and radiance. Both procedures are designed to cleanse the epidermis of keratinized particles. What is the difference between them?

The upper layer of the epidermis consists of several layers of cells that are born in the basal layer of the dermis, gradually moving towards the surface of the skin and performing a protective function. If this process is disturbed due to age-related changes or under the influence of an aggressive external environment, the upper stratum corneum becomes rougher, acquires an unhealthy gray tint, various irregularities, spots, and inflammations appear on it.

The basis of the scrub is a gel-like or creamy texture with an abrasive filler of crushed fruit and berry seeds, nutshells, sea salt or synthetic balls. Injury and damage to the skin when using the scrub is excluded, so it can be freely used at home, but it is necessary to take into account the size of the particles contained, their hardness and concentration in the scrub. For light cleansing, a scrub can be used for prevention, and peeling is preferable for solving serious skin problems.

This unique product also belongs to the category of scrubs, but it has an even more gentle effect, does not injure or scratch the skin at all. Its action is based on the chemicals that make up the composition. When applied to the skin, it is kept for several minutes until it dries completely and forms a thin film, which is then rolled up in a circular motion along with softened keratinized skin particles.

According to the strength of the effect on the layers of the skin, peeling is soft, superficial, medium and deep. Deep and medium peeling is used for scars and scars, stretch marks and age-related fading, age spots and acne. But only an experienced beautician can determine what kind of penetration you need.

Now the line of cosmetic services offers the following types of peeling:

The upper layer of the epidermis is removed using abrasive particles under pressure along with a stream of air and water. With the help of special grinding attachments, skin layers are removed, exfoliated and the skin is polished. In cases of serious skin defects, hardware peeling is performed using a vacuum, laser or ultrasound.

In fact, this is a massage with special peeling agents. The types of mechanical cleansing of the face from coarsened particles include throwing, when peeling and polishing of the epidermis is carried out using rotating brushes. Cryo-peeling is based on the action of liquid nitrogen, when ultra-low temperatures cause freezing and destruction of the surface layer of the skin, which leads to the activation of the lower layer and the rejuvenation of the epidermis. Among the novelties of mechanical cleaning are diamond peeling of the face, as well as cleansing of hands and feet in special baths with Garra Rufa fish.

This type of peeling is close in its effect to scrubbing, as it provides a gentle surface effect with the help of special enzymes (enzymes) of animals, plants or bacteria. It can be used even for delicate skin prone to the formation of couperose mesh.

It is produced using chemicals, acids, which should cause a slight burn of the skin, as a result of which the epidermis is encouraged to self-heal and rejuvenate. Most often, it is recommended only for the arms and legs and certain parts of the body that have lost their elasticity. High-quality chemical peeling can heal the skin and reduce wrinkles.

In order for the skin to recover better after peeling, it needs careful care at home. Moreover, immediately after chemical peeling, creams cannot be used, since the epidermis is still very inflamed: it is better to use mousses and foams containing panthenol, which do not require rubbing. And around the third day, when the peeling process begins, cosmetologists recommend making moisturizing compresses using caring and regenerating components: omega acids, phospholipids and antioxidants, as well as masks with lactic acid and allantoin, which reduce inflammation, excessive pigmentation and promote healing.

These procedures should not be carried out in cases of pregnancy and lactation, since some toxic substances contained in cleansers may adversely affect the development of the fetus or penetrate into milk. Peeling is not allowed if there are papillomas, moles or keloid tissue on the surface of the skin, which can be affected and injured in the process, as well as in case of fever and general malaise, dermatological diseases or herpes, if there is a fresh tan, permanent makeup or there is an allergy to cosmetic products. products.

With the help of funds Berry Mix, Shiseido and Golden Altai you can peel at home without resorting to the services of beauty salons. These preparations well cleanse the body of impurities and dead cells by softening keratinized areas, improve skin texture, polishing irregularities and eliminating traces of acne and scars. These products are also valuable because they contain natural substances that have an additional caring effect on the skin.

Shiseido peeling contains green tea extract, which moisturizes and softens dehydrated skin, tightens pores and is an antioxidant in the fight against aging."Golden Altai", used for the body, contains strawberry fruit acid, which dissolves plugs in pores and brightens the skin, as well as cedar resin and cedar nut oil, which have an antiseptic effect, soften the aggressive effect of peeling, nourish and restore the skin, giving her softness and velvety.

Berry Mix means, which means "berry mix", from the company Armel - new items on the cosmetic market. They include extracts of natural berries growing in Russia: lingonberries and cranberries, cloudberries and blackberries. In addition to the antibacterial effect, berry extracts have a drying effect, tighten and rejuvenate the skin, maintain its water balance and strengthen the walls of blood vessels. These products contain hyaluronic acid, which has a special ability to retain moisture and, thereby, rejuvenate and improve skin structure.