Coral peeling: what is it and how to care for your face after?

Skin peeling is a must-have cosmetic procedure for a modern woman. One of its popular types is coral, which has an unusual composition and long-lasting effect.

Peeling is the most popular and fastest-acting procedure for removing dead skin cells. On average, it takes up to 30 days to renew skin cells, but due to many negative factors, this process can take a long time. Coral peeling not only removes dead cells and wrinkles less noticeable, but also stimulates collagen production. This is how the body reacts to skin microtraumas that occur during this procedure.

Coral peeling technology consists in mechanical cleansing of the facial skin using natural ingredients, where coral particles are the main component. In terms of its effectiveness, it is also compared to diamond peeling. Only coral peeling can be adjusted, since the depth of particle penetration and skin cleansing depends on their number and time of the procedure. Therefore, this type refers to a superficial or middle peeling, where the client chooses the degree of impact.

The facial cleaning procedure using coral particles is absolutely safe, as the main components of such a drug are the following substances.

• Coral particles, ground to a powder. Red Sea corals are popular for their healing and cleansing properties. Coral microparticles remove the surface layer of dead cells and penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, thereby unclogging the pores.
• Dead Sea salts act not only as abrasive particles, but also as carriers of micronutrients for the skin. Thanks to salts, blood flow improves, blood vessels are strengthened and cell renewal occurs faster.
• Essential oils, including shea butter, which are known for their nourishing properties. This component allows you to saturate skin cells with useful elements and vitamins. Thanks to oils, blood circulation is accelerated, metabolism is regulated.
• Herbal ingredients, including algae extract. The main role of this extract is skin rejuvenation as it contains antioxidants. In general, herbal ingredients are involved in the restoration of the skin, help to strengthen the cells of the integument and prevent inflammation.

The natural composition allows you to use the procedure for women of any age and with any skin type. Peeling is useful for loose skin, "stale" complexion and enlarged pores. It also helps to cope with mimic shallow wrinkles, scars and age spots.

This procedure allows you to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands, thereby reducing the appearance of acne and blackheads.

It is worth refusing to carry out the procedure during the season of the most active sun (spring and summer). The skin has a protective mechanism against aging, but this requires a thickened top layer of the skin. During peeling, it is removed, and the skin becomes most vulnerable to ultraviolet light.

To minimize vulnerability and the photoaging process, this procedure should be carried out in the winter season. The sun is not so active, which means that the risk of getting complications is minimal. That is why competent cosmetologists do not recommend carrying out the procedure in the summer, despite the use of protective creams from ultraviolet radiation.

As with any procedure, coral peeling has a number of limitations.

You should not carry out this procedure with the following problems.

• There is rosacea, that is, the presence of the so-called spider veins. If the coral procedure is carried out during the exacerbation of the disease, then the vessels can be made even more susceptible to unfavorable environmental factors. Therefore, this procedure is recommended to be done only in remission and after a thorough examination by a doctor.
• Demodectic mange or a disease associated with the presence of a subcutaneous tick. As a rule, these parasites live in the mouth of the sebaceous glands, and after peeling, they multiply and spread over all parts of the face.

• Herpes. Regardless of the place of manifestation: on the mucous membrane or on the skin, the procedure should be carried out no earlier than six months after an exacerbation. In case of an urgent need for peeling, if a short time has passed after the treatment of herpes, it is necessary to take antiviral drugs. Experts recommend starting to take them 1-1.5 weeks before the expected date of the procedure.
• Pregnancy, feeling unwell. The process of cleansing the skin with corals is painful. Therefore, it is not known how the body will react to pain.Even after the procedure, you will have to endure unpleasant sensations for several days.
• The presence of wounds on the skin or a weak pain threshold of the skin.
• Individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

Coral peeling is less traumatic for the skin than similar procedures, but still experts do not recommend doing it at home. This procedure has nuances that affect the quality of the result. First of all, it is necessary to consult a competent doctor who will examine the skin,, if necessary, carry out the necessary tests and tell about the future result.

Only then should you sign up for the procedure. The choice of a beauty salon should also be considered more carefully, since not only the appearance, but also the health of the body as a whole depends on the quality of the procedure performed.

In general, salon peeling consists of three main stages.

About a month before the procedure, the salon specialist performs soap peeling. This allows you to improve blood circulation, stimulate the process of cell renewal and, of course, remove the surface layer of "dead" cells. This stage can significantly reduce the risk of further complications. In some salons, this process is carried out immediately before the procedure itself.

At this stage, the specialist examines the skin and selects the necessary product to remove make-up, sebum, dust and dirt. This is followed by steam treatment of the skin. This is done to open the pores and soften the skin.

Only after that, the doctor applies the peeling agent to the face using a special apparatus or hands. In this case, the patient chooses the time and intensity of rubbing in the composition. On average, the main stage lasts 4-10 minutes. At this time, coral particles and salt remove the dead layer of cells, and the plant extracts and oils that make up the peeling nourish and saturate the cells with vitamins. Then the scrub is removed and a napkin soaked in cold water is applied to the skin, as the cold relieves irritation and pain.

After cooling, masks are applied. The first mask is applied for 10-15 minutes for better retention of coral particles in the skin, and, consequently, a more effective effect. The next mask is applied with light patting movements until completely absorbed. The main goal of this process is to protect the skin from negative environmental factors, including ultraviolet rays. In addition to protection, the components of the gel mask have a lifting, nourishing and moisturizing effect.

The final stage includes the application of a special cream that remains overnight. Its ingredients help soothe irritated skin and reduce pain from the procedure.

Since this peeling cannot be classified as a gentle type, it is not recommended to carry it out frequently. The subsequent procedures can be performed only one month after the first peeling. At the end of the coral procedure, the skin is restored up to two weeks, and in some cases this time is increased to three weeks.

Peeling with coral particles is often considered the safest procedure, but complications sometimes occur.

• Pustular rash. If after the procedure such a rash appears on the face, then, most likely, the peeling technique has been violated. In this case, the bacteria managed to get on the skin, which provoked a rash. Underestimation of the severity of the disease or inappropriate skin care after the procedure could also serve as such a side effect. Another factor that triggers the rash may be a weakened immune system. As a rule, such a rash goes away without medication, but vitamin B5 creams can be used to speed up the elimination.
• Exacerbation of herpes. This could be due to the carelessness of both the patient and the specialist. Since herpes can develop on the oral mucosa, which is not always noticeable. With an active form of herpes, this procedure is contraindicated.
• The appearance of pigmentation. This complication could result from exposure to the sun without a protective cream. Another reason is the individual reaction to peeling. In the second case, all types of peels are contraindicated.

After such a rather painful procedure as coral peeling, it is necessary to allow the skin to fully recover. To do this, on the first day you cannot contact with water, any physical activity and frequent touching the face are prohibited. According to reviews, the first two days you can feel severe pain and burning, as the peeling particles remain on the surface of the skin and continue to cleanse it. On the second day, the skin may turn red. The severity of the color depends on the type of skin and the intensity of the procedure.

Also, some people report a feeling of tightness in the skin. It goes away on its own within a couple of days. In this case, it is not recommended to use creams or fat emulsions. They are unlikely to relieve the feeling of tightness, but they can bring in bacteria. To prevent bacteria from entering, it is recommended to change the bedding for two days before going to bed, and steam the pillowcase.

As patients note, after tightness, peeling of the skin begins, the degree of which is also individual. At this time, it is strictly forbidden to rip off the scales, as this can harm the update process. To relieve this condition, you can use aqueous concentrates and face serums. Starting from the second day, you can wash your face and do it better with a chamomile solution. Within five to seven days, it is necessary to completely exclude physical activity, visiting a bath or sauna, swimming pool and reservoirs.

An important part of post-peel care is the use of an SPF 50 sunscreen. It must be applied every time you go outside, regardless of the time of year when the procedure is done.

Numerous reviews and photographs before and after the procedure make it possible to verify the effectiveness of this peeling. Its undoubted advantage is the individual choice of the degree of exposure to the skin. So, for easy cleansing and improving skin color, it is necessary to carry out the procedure for no more than two minutes. To smooth out minor skin irregularities and maintain general tone, the procedure should take no more than 3-4 minutes.

It will take up to 7 minutes to get rid of fine wrinkles, lighten the skin and reduce pigmentation. If you need a deeper cleansing to get rid of wrinkles, acne or for the purpose of rejuvenation, then you should spend up to 10 minutes.

For information on how the coral peeling procedure goes, see the next video.