Every modern girl and woman knows that with the help of peeling you can remove the top layer of the skin, start the process of cell regeneration, rejuvenate the skin and significantly improve its condition.
Milk peeling is a great way to regain beauty and freshness to the skin, as well as to return it a pleasant color and relief. This procedure is applied superficially, so even the most sensitive skin tolerates it well. What is the basis for the effectiveness of milk peeling? Naturally in the beneficial properties of milk, not only in food, but also for cosmetic purposes.
Milk peeling is an excellent substitute for glycol peeling if you are allergic to glycolic acid. Peeling with lactic acid is carried out to remove superficial wrinkles and to treat the effects of photostoration. This procedure is suitable for any type of skin with different problems. Milk peeling stimulates the production of elastin, collagen and other skin components.
Impact
Moisturizing effect
Lactic acid is a component of the natural moisturizing factor - a complex of nutrients that possess moisture-moisturizing properties.
Exfoliating effect
Lactic acid, like other alpha hydroxy acids, is able to break down protein bonds between dead cells of the stratum corneum. As a result, the cells exfoliate and leave the surface of the skin. The face becomes smooth and smooth. This effect removes all traces and scars from acne and does not allow the pores to clog because the flakes in the ducts do not have the ability to stick together. at one time washed off the skin, and the pores become narrower. Lactic acid is used in cosmetics for problem and oily skin.
There are no such irritations as after glycolic acid
Both glycolic and lactic acids are similar in properties, the lactic acid molecule is much larger than the glycolic acid molecule, in addition it consists of three carbon chains, and the glycolic acid molecule has only two chains. Due to this, lactic acid penetrates the skin not so quickly develops evenly. The risk of unwanted complications and skin irritation is significantly reduced.
Improves the thickness and state of the epidermis
A study was conducted that showed that the thickness of the forearm, which for 6 months was lubricated with lotion, in which there was 25% of glycolic acid or lotion, in which there was 25% of lactic acid, was 25% thicker, but on the arm, a placebo of this effect was not observed. In addition, there is an increase in the content of mucopolysaccharides, an improvement in the state of elastin fibers in the papillary dermis, an increase in the density of collagen, and an increase in the thickness of the epidermal fat layer.
Antimicrobial effect
Lactic acid is found in the acid mantle of the skin. Many microorganisms die in an acidic environment, therefore, life and reproduction are not possible. So you can protect the skin from the development of pathogenic microflora. Milk peeling will kill all bacteria, especially anaerobes, but lactic acid is not as well developed into yeast and molds, so they can not be removed.
Treatment of melasma
Lactic acid will evenly distribute melanin granules in the corneocytes and will inhibit tyrosinase activity. Tyrosinase is an enzyme that is involved in the synthesis of melanin.
Regulates skin pH
With some diseases of the skin, the pH increases and the acidity decreases. For example, with eczema, acne and fungal diseases, this indicator is increased, but milk peeling can bring everything back to normal.
How to make peeling in the home conditions?
You will need:
- Hair dryer
- Lactic Acid Solution
Medical alcohol or witch hazel tincture - Cotton swabs
- First of all, you must decide what kind of peeling suits your skin type. The concentration of lactic acid ranges from 3 to 70%. If this is your first peeling, then start better with 30 or 40%.
- Now, cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser and pat it with a towel until the skin is dry. Moisten the cotton pad in medical alcohol or witch hazel and wipe it face. So you remove all the residues of fat from your face.
- Generously moisten the cotton pad with the peeling solution so that it is well impregnated, but do not allow the solution to drip from the cotton wool. Now go through this disc all over the face, starting with the forehead. Remember that you should avoid the eyes and tender skin near them. In addition, do not approach the lips and the gap between the nose and lips. It's done, now you need to see the time. The first time, leave the peeling on your face just for a couple of minutes. Gradually, the skin will get used to lactic acid and you will be able to increase time. Do not expect that nothing will happen to the skin if you exfoliate the face for too long. Do not take risks, so you can get a chemical burn, and after that there will be scars. When the time comes, in your case 2 minutes, wash with cold water.
Notes:
- If you feel a strong discomfort when you apply a peeling solution on your face, you can help yourself by using cold air from the hair dryer, reducing pain sensations.
- To protect the delicate skin around the eyes, lips and the gap between the lips and nose, lubricate it with petroleum jelly.
- Be sure to watch the time to keep the solution out of the water.
- Wash peeling with cold water only. Hot water immediately after peeling can cause irritation.
- Immediately after peeling, it is not advisable to apply cream to the skin with alpha and beta hydroxide acids and retinoids. It is better to do this after 1-2 days.
- When a person gets used to peeling, you can increase the time of the procedure. After several peelings, you can increase the procedure for 1 minute. But in the first time so do in any case impossible.
- After peeling, you can moisturize the skin with a regular cream.
- Even if you really want to intensify the effect, do not use a solution for peeling with a very high concentration. Everyone wants to have impeccable skin, but you need to suffer for this. If you will do one procedure for 5-6 months, you will get a good result.
Indications for milk peeling
- sagging skin
- photoaging
- dehydration of the epidermis
- non-inflamed acne
- small wrinkles
- sensitive skin
- mimic wrinkles.
Contraindications to peeling peeling
- herpes in the active phase
- individual intolerance of the components of the peeling solution
- active inflammation of the skin
- lactation and pregnancy
- violation of the integrity of the skin.