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To fully understand the action of peeling on the skin, it is necessary to fully understand how the latter is made up. Our skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis , the thinnest layer, is in contact with the outside, it is estimated that this layer measures no more than 0.02 mm. The middle layer is the dermis which is five times thicker than the epidermis and notably contains the blood vessels. Finally, the hypodermis is the deepest layer, mainly made up of cells that form skin fat, this soft layer acts as a protector and an insulator.
Peeling is an act that consists of applying a chemical substance to the skin to destroy part of the epidermis. The goal? Force the body to regenerate the destroyed layers to make new skin . After a peeling, the skin is indeed smoother, luminous, imperfections are reduced.
During a dermatological peeling , an acid solution is applied to the face: it is glycolic acid or trichloroacetic acid. These agents destroy dead cells and allow cell renewal via an abrasive effect. Results, skin tissues are more elastic, pigment spots are reduced, skin texture is refined, scars are faded, wrinkles and fine lines are less visible. The skin appears firmer, radiant and oxygenated.
Exfoliation is nothing more than a generic term that refers to the shedding of small particles of skin. All techniques for removing dead cells can therefore be designated with this term. Exfoliation and peeling are, for example, two methods of exfoliation. The goal is always to eliminate dead cells to stimulate new ones: the pores are freed and the imperfections smoothed.
Scrubbing is therefore the first and most famous technique for exfoliating the skin . This exfoliation technique is essentially mechanical, it is through movement or friction that the skin cells are eliminated. The scrub often works via natural or synthetic grains added to a cream or oil. It is by rubbing the product gently on the skin that the exfoliating properties act thanks to the massage.
For its part, peeling is not a mechanical exfoliation technique, it is not the action of the hands that exfoliates the skin but rather the nature of the product used. Peeling is a technique of chemical or even thermal exfoliation . It is directly the action of the product applied to the skin which acts and eliminates the dead cells on the surface of the epidermis. A peel can be more aggressive than a scrub. The active ingredient is often a fruit acid or a synthetic active ingredient. While gentle peels can be performed at home, medium or deep peels must be performed by a dermatologist .
Other techniques exist such as microdermabrasion or dermabrasion (HydraFacial). Microdermabrasion is a kind of mechanical exfoliation performed using a machine that exfoliates the skin by projecting microcrystals. This superficial peeling is therefore not carried out with a chemical product, the technique is less aggressive for the skin. The HydraFacial, sometimes called hydra-dermabrasion , combines several treatments. The skin is cleansed then exfoliated, but the treatment does not stop, the patented machine (HydraFacial) extracts blackheads, comedones and other impurities before moisturizing the skin. The treatment is therefore much more complete than a simple exfoliation.
The peeling can be more or less deep depending on the action of the acid used:
Superficial peeling is the most common and the most practiced. It simply consists of giving a radiance boost to the complexion thanks to AHA alpha hydroxy acids, fruit acids and glycolic acids. It is mainly used to treat the epidermis in case of imperfections and dilated pores. Following a superficial peel, skin texture is refined, pigment spots are less visible and fine lines are smoothed.
The medium peel treats the dermis, the active ingredient used is trichloroacetic acid (TCA). This peeling is effective in improving skin defects. Its action is more abrasive than a fruit acid peel. It acts effectively to erase pigment spots, erase scars, fight against sagging skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Rarer, deep peeling is reserved for deep wrinkles and marked scars, it can greatly reduce the signs of aging, it treats the epidermis and also affects the deep dermis. The product used is phonic acid, phenol. This peeling is performed under local anesthesia and is reserved for people who have a fair complexion. As a result of deep peeling, the skin is swollen, may ooze and bleed. The consequences of this operation remain quite heavy, the deep peeling is a medical act requiring a rest of ten days.
Peeling can also use different techniques. Mechanical peeling treats small imperfections and uses a tool that can be likened to a drill. Instead , chemical peels are used to erase sun spots and scars. Laser peeling allows a more precise treatment that acts in depth.
Dermatological peeling is not reserved for mature skin. All skin types can use this treatment, ... except overly sensitive skin which will suffer more since the peeling remains an abrasive treatment . Young skin subjected to pollution and stress can use this treatment to regain radiance. Deep peeling is often used more by mature to very mature skin, while younger skin prefers to resort to superficial peeling.
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It is up to the dermatologist to examine the skin during an initial consultation during which he analyzes the skin and defines whether it is compatible with a peeling, and, if so, which one is best suited to the targeted problem. The doctor will avoid recommending the peel to skin that heals poorly, to patients who have lymphatic problems, to people undergoing anti-acne treatment or to pregnant women.
Only the mildest peeling, the superficial peeling, can be performed at home without fear for the skin. Medium or deep peels are necessarily carried out in an institute or with a dermatologist. The acid concentrations of each type of peel are of course different.
Store-bought peels can only remedy fairly mild skin problems, they unify the complexion and give radiance to the face. These products sold over the counter contain fruit acids, glycolic acid or salicylic acid, but the presence of these agents is less concentrated than the treatments offered in a beauty salon. The difference also lies in the techniques and tools, institutes and dermatologists offer more advanced treatments and processes.
The effectiveness of the peeling product depends mainly on the acid concentration. The more concentrated the active ingredient, the deeper the treatment and the more visible the result, but the greater the risk of irritation. The treatments offered in supermarkets often contain fairly low concentrations of glycolic acid, the rate is often around 10% when dermatologists use concentrations ranging from 30 to 70%. If large surface peels can promise a fresher complexion or a slight reduction in blackheads, the results will always be less deep and less lasting than the treatments offered in beauty salons.
The peeling sold on the market and the treatment offered by a dermatologist do not have the same vocation, if your objective is to renew your skin via a deep peeling, it is better to turn to a professional who will establish the most appropriate diagnosis and will offer you treatment accordingly.
Regardless of the peel chosen, it is always possible to help your skin radiate via beauty food supplements that act from within. GliSODin 's Skin Radiance formula helps unify the skin and reduce imperfections, it complements the peeling action well. To prevent visible signs of aging on the skin, GliSODin has concocted a formula: Anti-aging helps improve skin elasticity and protects it from skin aging. General condition can help sensitive or problem skin regain a healthier appearance. Food supplements do not replace a healthy lifestyle or suitable dermatological practices.
