Exfoliation (cosmetology)

Peeling (English to peel, peel ',' peel ') or peeling cure is a cosmetic or dermatological treatment are removed extensively in the superficial layers of the skin.

Species

When superficial peeling the skin layers of the skin is removed mechanically or chemically. This treatment is colloquially referred to as peeling, many vendors refer to this method as microdermabrasion.

In the medium-depth peeling the entire horny layer is chemically removed. This needs to be prepared well in advance and requires about a week until healing occurs.

When deep exfoliation, the skin is removed down to the collagen layer. The healing takes several weeks. This method is not usual in Europe.

Mechanical exfoliation

In the context of mechanical exfoliation treatments are used:

  • Alumina microparticles ( Brasivil exfoliating paste)
  • Polydimethylsilikonharz microparticles ( Jaikin N Paste )
  • Salt crystals
  • Koridonkristalle
  • Sugar crystals
  • Hard brushes
  • Microfiber towels
  • Aluminum oxide
  • Sand
  • Coffee grounds (in Japan popular)
  • Plastic particles
  • Crushed or ground up seeds, for example, peaches and apricots
  • Wax (for example, rice bran )

Chemical peeling

For chemical peeling treatments following substances are used:

  • Fruit acids ( acts superficially, such as glycolic acid )
  • Lipo Hydroxy Acid (LHA ) ( acts superficially )
  • Trichloroacetic (TCA ) (effective medium low )
  • Phenolic compounds ( deep impact )
  • Tretinoin (Vitamin A acid )

Peeling laser

A scrub with erbium works with YAG laser, is quite deep, has a longer healing time of about 1 week and can cause redness, which can last for about 2 to 4 weeks. Furthermore, there is the so-called pulsed carbon dioxide laser, which acts deep, but has a longer recovery time of about 1 week, the redness can last from about 1 to 4 months.

History

In ancient Egypt treatments should have been common, based on the present superficial peeling. In the Turkish bath (hamam ), a full-body treatment is carried out with a glove made ​​of goat hair traditional. In Europe, peeling is common only since the 60s.

Nowadays the superficial peeling the skin layers of the skin is removed mechanically or chemically.

Application

Peeling is applied to:

  • Pigment spots ( eg age spots ), pigmentary disorders,
  • Lines, wrinkles and folds ( see skin aging)
  • Blemishes, enlarged pores,
  • Certain forms of acne
  • Hyperkeratosis
  • Skin scars

Effects of mechanical scrubs

A mechanical peeling is to increase the elasticity and firmness of the skin and reduce the "pores". The depth of wrinkles reduced and the drug uptake of the skin is improved. Furthermore, the skin's own collagen and elastin ( depth effects ) are activated.

Most peeling is on the face, hands and décolletage, applied a superficial peel as a full body treatment.

Operation

Basically, the more a scrub, the deeper skin layers are removed thereby. Chemical peels (acids ) make the protein of the skin coagulate ( denature it ). So it is, for example, to the fact that in a trichloroacetic acid peel a " frosting " occurs, that is, a white layer of disrupted protein is visible. The strength of an acid peels concentration depending on the user, the exposure time and how hard it is being " rubbed " into the skin. The more a scrub, the better the effects, the more side effects but must also be taken into account.

Risks

  • The superficial peeling hardly brings risks. However, intensive mechanical treatment of the skin promotes keratinization. People with a venous disorder, especially in rosacea (usually in the area of the nostrils ), should refrain from peeling because peels promote the growth of spider veins.
  • The greatest danger is caused by infection with wart viruses. This is evident in the facial skin of actors, the show due to poor hygiene of the artist strong distribution of skin warts. Preventing or defense against an induced warts infections after exfoliation is recommended.
  • In medium deep and deep peeling risks incurred are: infections,
  • Damage to deeper skin layers,
  • Case of improper use of the acids accidental burns,
  • Phenol is carcinogenic and harmful to heart
  • Scarring: unlikely in compliance with all advice of the doctor, however,
  • Permanent pigmentary disorders, favored by taking hormonal contraceptives and by UV radiation
  • Sensitivity to UV radiation: sun should definitely be avoided for several months after a scrub. If you go out of the house, one should apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor adapted to take in the summer when the sun is definitely a very high sun protection factor.

Single Documents

  • Skin Care
  • Therapeutic procedures in dermatology
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