Facial peeling: everything you need to know for radiant skin

Home peeling, grandmother's recipe or professional aesthetic medicine, everyone has their own peeling session. In all cases, this treatment helps you regain healthy, glowing skin. Discover through this article the different types of facial peeling, the different stages of preparation, application and post-peeling care for remarkable effectiveness. We also recommend our complete anti-blemish face and body range to accompany this protocol.

The different types of facial peeling

Superficial peeling to eliminate imperfections on all skin types

Superficial or gentle peeling is one of the light exfoliations that treat the skin superficially. In fact, during this operation, only the upper layers of the epidermis (stratum corneum) are eliminated. The products used are mainly formulated with AHA or fruit acids , higher molecular weight PHA, BHA or trichloroacetic acid (TCA). This type of peeling is mainly used to completely cleanse the skin and eliminate all impurities . Depending on the concentration of acids, gentle peels are indicated in cases of concern for even skin tone, dilated pores, dull complexion and imperfections. In addition, depending on the concentration of the solutions, it is also indicated to reduce superficial wrinkles . Find our HRB-3 anti-spot radiance serum based on AHA (fruit acids) to complete your gentle peeling and act directly on traces of hyperpigmentation .

Medium peel for acne-prone skin and skin with pigmentation spots

The medium peel , more abrasive than the superficial one, is practiced exclusively in a beauty clinic. This method affects the entire epidermis, the papillary dermis, and can also penetrate the upper reticular dermis. This treatment aims to boost epidermal cell renewal and the production of collagen and elastin . Medium peeling is recommended as part of a treatment for acne pimples and blackheads or for people with skin with fine lines and brown spots that appear during pregnancy, following inflammation or simply with age.

Deep peeling to treat skin aging

To fill deep wrinkles and hollow scars , it is possible to resort to deep facial peeling. Its objective is to completely destroy the superficial layers of the skin following a process of protein coagulation and liquefaction of the upper layers of the epidermis and to reach the middle reticular dermis. In this case, a renewal of the epidermal tissues takes place in a few weeks and an intense synthesis of collagen and elastin takes place. At the end of this intervention, skin free of imperfections, pigment spots and wrinkles is established.

How to properly prepare for your facial peel?

Stop skin treatments

It is recommended to stop taking retinol, acne treatment or any other medication aimed at treating skin problems , seven days before the peel. This is to avoid irritating the epidermis which will already be very stressed during the process.

Prepare your skin by exfoliating it

You must exfoliate before this facial treatment. This will gradually accustom the skin to a more significant exfoliation that is the facial peeling . 2 to 3 times a week during the two weeks preceding the peeling, so do not hesitate to exfoliate your skin. You simply have to stop this beauty ritual two days before the treatment, so that the skin has time to rest.

Do not wear makeup

On the big day, make sure your face is clean and makeup-free. There should be no sebum, oil residue, cream or powder, which could slow down the effect of the peel . The products used to do the peel will penetrate the pores of the skin in order to eliminate the surface cells of the skin. Therefore, a filter, such as makeup, should not get in between.

How to perform your facial peel step by step?

Homemade facial peeling is an easy treatment to do and that gives you an immediate result. Your skin is instantly rejuvenated and smoother. To make a homemade facial peel, you will need micellar water and a peeling recipe. To make it:

• Your skin must be completely clean and free of makeup. Use micellar water and soak a cotton pad with a few drops of product to clean your face.

• Apply your homemade facial peel and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes.

• Rinse the treatment gently and pat your skin dry with a dry towel.

• Use a moisturizer and avoid direct sunlight during your treatment to avoid damaging your brand new skin.

This routine can be applied as a 4-week treatment. It is advisable to wait a month between periods of use to allow the skin to rest.

What post-peeling care should you adopt for new skin?

Whether you have blemished, sensitive or dry skin , post-peeling care is particularly important to promote skin regeneration . Generally, the ideal time for a peel is in the evening, because the skin is particularly sensitive to the sun immediately after application and also because the skin has enough time during the night to rest. Suitable care supports the regeneration processes of the epidermis .

First of all, to further improve the cleansing effect, apply a toner to the face after the peel. Then, to prevent signs of skin aging such as wrinkles, apply a serum or concentrate with an anti-aging effect. In any case, after the peel, you must pamper your face with a night cream adapted to your skin type. To do this, you can choose our HRB-3 anti-spot night cream , ideal for acting on pigment spots while you sleep. Complete its action with the HRB-3 anti-spot day cream and the moisturizing and unifying body milk to apply in the morning after your shower to help maintain the beneficial effects of your superficial peel and continue to erase brown spots .

Depending on your problem, your hyperpigmentation and your sensitivity, you will find the peel that suits you. The different peels organized in sessions with a practitioner by appointment display flawless results.