Which peeling for age spots and freckles is most effective?

REMOVAL OF PIGMENT STOCKS

CHEMICAL PEELING

Duration of the procedure:

5-30 min.

Number of procedures:

1-8

Price:

from 2,300 rub. (depending on the chosen drug)

Recovery period: up to 14 days

Product: Skin Tech, Enerpeel, MedicControl Peel, Mediderma

Probably many people know that peeling is a special cosmetic procedure in which it is necessary to remove dead layers of the epidermis. The depth of such a procedure may vary, everything will depend on the condition of the skin. Peeling can also be safely called a rejuvenating procedure, since after it is carried out, the more worn out upper layer of the epidermis is removed.

Causes of hyperpigmentation

Very often, pigment spots are the result of any diseases:

• gynecological pathologies;
• diseases of the liver and biliary tract;
• hormonal imbalances;
• disorders of the thyroid gland;
• vitamin deficiency

In this case, treatment should begin with a visit to a therapist, endocrinologist, gynecologist and a comprehensive examination.

Very often, this problem is due to the fact that people do not control their exposure to the sun, resulting in burns. In order not to “pick up” new spots and freckles, you need to learn how to tan correctly.

Patient reviews

Many girls note the effectiveness of salon procedures in the fight against hyperpigmentation. The author of this review, on the advice of her cosmetologist, decided on a medium retinoic peel in combination with a Jessner peel. Among the disadvantages, the girl notes a painful rehabilitation period. One of the advantages is a noticeable result: renewed, soft and smooth skin.

For this girl, effective skin exfoliation was the only benefit of retinoic peeling. She also recalls unpleasant, painful sensations during the recovery period, and also does not recommend the procedure for other reasons.

The author of this review also praises the medium chemical peel, which relieved her of pigmentation that appeared during pregnancy. Additionally, the problem was aggravated by exposure to sunlight (the woman was actively sunbathing).

In some cases, the use of cosmetics also turns out to be effective. This girl praises the Whitening Peeling Tonic produced by Belita Vitex, which dealt not only with pigmentation on her oily skin.

The same remedy turned out to be practically useless for a woman with mature, dry skin who was planning to lighten her freckles.

Whitening peeling with raspberries from Natura Siberica is also receiving good reviews. Users note that the drug is more like a face mask, and requires long-term regular use (from 1 month) for noticeable results. Peeling does not have a cumulative effect, but is quite suitable as an express treatment at home.

Many girls note that the product tingles the skin, so you need to use it as the manufacturer advises.

The White Linen Whitening Peeling (Floresan) collects very conflicting reviews. Some users find this inexpensive product effective, so they only use it with pleasure.

At the same time, there are many negative opinions about this product. There are complaints about both the composition and the effect of peeling on the skin.

Cosmetics for home use and traditional methods of lightening age spots have their advantages over salon whitening procedures: low cost, minimum contraindications, safety. However, these products are considered less effective than professional peelings, especially those performed by an experienced cosmetologist.

It is difficult to completely remove pigmentation. But in order to increase the chances of a positive result, you should take a responsible approach to choosing cosmetic products, and in serious cases, trust the solution to the problem to professionals.

Which peeling to choose

First you need to choose the depth of impact on the skin.

• For superficial peeling, soft acids are used: lactic, salicylic, citric, kojic. They do not penetrate the epidermis, but exfoliate only its top layer. Acid mixtures sometimes include resorcinol and hydroquinone, which inhibit the formation of melanin. This procedure will help remove moderate or weak pigmentation.
• If it was not possible to eliminate the foci of pigmentation using gentle methods, you will have to do a mid-peel with more concentrated acid solutions (20% -50%) to remove the entire epidermal layer of the skin. This way you can get rid of all the dark spots and freckles.
• Deep peeling with phenol is not used to remove pigmentation; this procedure has completely different goals. It is not suitable for women with freckles. The concentrated solution erases pigmentation on the face, neck, hands, and décolleté, leaving other areas untouched. A sharp boundary is formed between treated and untreated skin, which is difficult to hide even with the help of foundation.

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Peeling at home

Using whitening peels on your own is a budget-friendly alternative to removing age spots in a salon. For this, some girls buy professional chemical preparations with acids. Such experiments can ruin the skin.

For each type of peeling there is a special protocol, and cosmetologists undergo special training, giving them the right to work with certain solutions. Therefore, the best options for your own safety are purchasing cosmetics designed for home use, or preparing whitening mixtures for pigmentation with your own hands.

Ready-made drugs

The assortment of this category is varied. Here are just a few remedies:

• Whitening peeling Natura Siberica White Face Peeling with raspberries. In addition to the main component included in the name, the drug contains extracts of camel and meadowsweet. Active components have a versatile effect on the skin: renew, moisturize, tone and soften, and also nourish. Acids gently exfoliate dead epidermal cells. Peeling not only whitens the skin, but also increases its elasticity and reduces the severity of wrinkles. Has an antibacterial effect. The drug is applied to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes and lips. After 5–7 minutes, rinse the skin with warm water. To avoid an unexpected reaction, the peeling is first tested on a small area of ​​the epidermis. For several days after using a whitening product, you need to protect your face with SPF 30 or higher cosmetics. Raspberry remedy from Natura Siberika is sold in 150 ml tubes and costs from 300 to 500 rubles.

• Whitening peeling tonic of the Ideal whitening series from Belita Vitex . Contains lactic, citric acid, bearberry extract and other substances. “Smart” lightening technology promotes the penetration of active components into the skin and their effect on problematic pigmented areas. The tonic evens out the skin tone, gently exfoliates the epidermis and whitens freckles and age spots. Application: moisten the cosmetic disc with the product and cleanse the face. Cost: about 160–170 rubles per 150 ml tube. The Ideal Whitening series also includes serum, mask and creams. All this is recommended to be used in combination.

• Whitening peeling series White Linen from Floresan . Small particles of silicon exfoliate the skin and even out its texture. Renewal and brightening of the dermis is provided by acids (citric, lactic), plant extracts (calendula, green tea, string, flax seeds, parsley, etc.), as well as oils and other ingredients. The peeling is distributed over pre-moistened skin with gentle circular movements and gently rubbed for 1-2 minutes. Wash off with warm water. Frequency of use: 1–2 times every 7 days. The product is suitable for any type. Costs about 100 rubles. 100 ml tube.

Folk recipes

The following home peels are suitable for lightening pigmentation:

1. Oatmeal . Grind 1/4 cup of flakes, mix with 3-4 tablespoons of lemon juice. Distribute over the skin with massaging movements. After drying, rinse with warm water.
2. Kefir . Combine 50 g of slightly warm fermented milk product with crushed aspirin and vitamin C tablets (10 pieces each). Leave on your face for a few minutes, then wash off. Each time, slightly increase the peeling time. If desired, apply only to pigmented areas of skin.
3. Almond-lemon . Pour boiling water over half a glass of almonds. Let cool slightly. Drain the water and grind the nuts in a meat grinder. Add 1 tablespoon each of lemon juice and kefir. Massage over the skin, paying attention to pigment spots. After 5 minutes, rinse off.

Advice. Also popular are products based on vinegar, bodyagi, and parsley juice. After peeling, use a nourishing mask or moisturizer. The frequency of procedures is 2–3 sessions per week.

How is the chemical peeling procedure performed for age spots?

Superficial and midline procedures are performed in a dermatologist's office and do not require anesthesia. The skin in the treatment area may feel a burning and tingling sensation. At the end of the procedure, the dermatologist will apply a soothing lotion or cream. After a medium peel, the face will be red and swollen for approximately 48 hours. Then crusts form on it, which will fall off on their own after a few days. Depending on the depth of exposure, skin regeneration takes one to two weeks.

To quickly restore the skin, you should use special ointments recommended by a cosmetologist. You can speed up the regeneration process by taking multivitamins. Under no circumstances should you make masks, use scrubs, or try to soak, steam, or remove dead skin during the recovery period . This can lead to scarring. It is also prohibited to use decorative cosmetics at this time.

If herpetic or microbial lesions have previously been observed on the skin, you need to take antiviral agents or antibiotics.

The number of procedures is selected by a dermatologist depending on the results of treatment, the intensity of pigmentation and the characteristics of the patient’s skin. In most cases, 4-10 superficial peeling sessions are performed at intervals of about 10 days . Deeper processing is carried out less frequently - up to three times at intervals of a month or two. You should not get carried away with such manipulations - this will negatively affect the condition of the face.

The procedure will help not only get rid of freckles and age spots. The face will look younger, acne, comedones, and post-acne will disappear. The skin will become beautiful, fresh, and take on a blooming appearance.

Cosmetical tools

To get rid of hyperpigmentation, it is not necessary to visit beauty salons and cosmetologists. They also lighten pigmentation at home using creams, gels, serums and other whitening cosmetics.

Lakshma MAXXI

An effective anti-pigmentation cream. Quickly lightens stains and guarantees a lasting effect. The result is visible after the first use. The drug penetrates deeply into the epidermis, nourishes, soothes, moisturizes, soothes, tightens pores and relieves inflammation. The product contains thermal water, lactic and glycolic acid, glycerin and caffeine. Lakshma is suitable for any skin, applied every day for a month. After this, the stain disappears. For prevention, you can use the cream once a week.

NIGHTLY REFINING MICRO-PEEL CONCENTRATE, KIEHL'S

Night micropeeling, which is used before bedtime. It not only whitens, but also accelerates the process of skin renewal, softens and smoothes the epidermis, and evens out the tone. Contains phytic acid, fruit acids, quinoa husk extract.

IDÉALIA, VICHY

Night peeling to brighten the face, remove dead skin cells and stimulate renewal. It also neutralizes oxidative stress, nourishes cells and evens out facial tone. Contains extracts of black tea, blueberries, glycolic acid.

VISIONNAIRE CRESCENDO, LANCÔME

Two-phase night peeling gently removes the top layer of the epidermis, thereby evening out the complexion. After just 2 weeks, the skin acquires radiance and pigmentation significantly brightens. The drug also tightens pores and removes fine wrinkles. Contains fruit acids, salicylic and glycolic acids, quinoa extract.

ADVANCED PIGMENT CORRECTOR, SKINCEUTICALS

A targeted cream that reduces melanin production and lightens darkened areas. The drug prevents pigmentation and evens out the color of the skin. Contains ellagic, hydroxyphenoxypropionic, salicylic acids and yeast extract.

PHLORETIN CF, SKINCEUTICALS

Antioxidant serum to lighten pigmented areas and protect cells from ultraviolet radiation. Increases the immunity of the epidermis, neutralizes the effects of oxidative stress. Improves skin tone and elasticity. Contains phloretin, ferulic and L-ascorbic acids.

CLEARLY CORRECTIVE DARK SPOT SOLUTION, KIEHL'S

Serum with active vitamin C, peony and white birch extracts is designed to even out the complexion. Reduces the severity of pigmentation, prevents the recurrence of spots, and gives the skin radiance.

BRIGHTENING AND SMOOTHING MOISTURE TREATMENT, KIEHL'S

Moisturizing gel evens out tone and makes skin texture smooth. Effectively lightens darkened areas. Contains glycolic acid, active vitamin C, peony and birch extracts. The product is used in tandem with serum - this allows you to achieve more pronounced results in a short time.

What time of year is best to do chemical peeling for age spots?

In late spring, summer and early autumn, it is not worth doing procedures to remove foci of hyperpigmentation. The opposite effect may occur - the skin will become covered with new spots, and even sunscreen will be powerless.

The optimal time for peeling is late autumn and winter . At this time, the epidermis is well restored. The main thing is to protect it from frost and forget about the solarium until spring. You should not do whitening if you decide to travel to hot countries in winter. Even if the skin has healed, it is still quite tender and there is a risk of sunburn. After such a rest, freckles or age spots may appear again.

Our clinic specialists will help you get rid of age spots using peeling. Experienced cosmetologists will select protective and whitening creams to ensure your complexion is always flawless.

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Further care

The main rule of skin care after any peeling is: touch the treated area as little as possible. On the first day, do not wash your face; forget about decorative cosmetics for a few days. Moisturize the skin, but not excessively, so that this does not interfere with the process of exfoliation of the dermis. Do not remove loose flakes of dead skin. The process of skin regeneration should occur naturally.

Protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation, frost and strong wind. Do not go outside without sunscreen cosmetics, do not sunbathe or visit a solarium. It is also worth temporarily avoiding swimming in the pool and physical activity.

Is it possible to remove age spots on the face using folk remedies?

Despite the fact that folk remedies still enjoy enviable popularity, they should be treated with caution. Here are a couple of recipes as an example, but we cannot vouch for their effectiveness:

1. Recipe with lemon juice. You will need juice from half a lemon. It should be applied to age spots, left for 10 minutes and rinsed with water.
2. Mask with lemon and honey. You need to mix a tablespoon of lemon juice with two tablespoons of honey. Apply the resulting mass to your face, leave for half an hour and rinse with cool water.

Reasons for the appearance of spots after the procedure

Pigment spots on the face after peeling appear as a protective reaction of the body to exposure to an aggressive environment. They do not affect health, but are unpleasant from an aesthetic point of view.

Of course, not everyone has age spots, otherwise there would be no point in the peeling procedure. So why are some girls unlucky? The reasons may be as follows:

• the cosmetologist is a novice , did not follow all the rules for conducting a session, or did his job carelessly;
• During rehabilitation, the patient did not use UV protection ;
• the skin was affected by herpes, acne or other inflammations;
• the procedure was carried out using non- all-season peeling ;
• The patient has unstable hormonal levels ;
• the client did not follow the recommendations for facial care after the procedure.

If you have brown spots after peeling, do not delay visiting a specialist. As a rule, pigmentation does not go away on its own, and incorrectly selected treatment can lead to deterioration of the skin condition.

In addition, an ignorant person may misdiagnose the problem. Among the side effects after peeling are burns - these consequences are much more serious than unsightly spots. You can find out how to get rid of burns after peeling in a separate article.

Prevention

You can reduce the risk of ephelides appearing on the face by following these recommendations:

1. It is necessary to use UV protection (even in winter).
2. You should try to avoid direct sunlight on your skin between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
3. In summer, it is mandatory to wear hats (for example, a cap or a hat with a brim) that will protect your face from exposure to the sun.
4. Visiting a solarium, as well as long-term natural tanning, are contraindicated for people predisposed to the appearance of ephelides.
5. It is advisable to enrich the diet with products containing ascorbic and nicotinic acids: these substances reduce the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet radiation. In consultation with your doctor, you can take a course of vitamins or dietary supplements.

Cosmetic procedures are contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

Age spots - what are they?

Age spots are areas of the skin with a large accumulation of melanin. Melanin is a special pigment that is found in different layers of the epidermis. Small pigment spots in the form of freckles or moles appear on the skin due to the fact that melanin is deposited in the upper layer of the epidermis.

The spots can be of different shades: from light yellow to brown. They are not harmful to health and often bring only aesthetic discomfort to their owner.

However, there is also hyperpigmentation. They look completely different: they are dark brown spots that can even stick out, forming bumps on the skin. Hyperpigmentation is deposited in deeper layers compared to regular age spots. It already brings more discomfort and dissatisfaction with appearance.

When does pigmentation appear?

Spots can appear at any age: from twenty to fifty years old. They often begin to appear between the ages of 35 and 40. For some women, the spots go away on their own, while for others it takes a lot of effort.

Are they dangerous?

Most often, age spots do not pose any danger to the body. However, sometimes malignant neoplasms can be hidden underneath them. That is why, before taking action and treating stains, you should consult a specialist.

Pigmentation can be dangerous if:

• raised spots
• gradually increasing in volume
• changes its color
• begins to hurt, itch, or become inflamed