Peeling pads: what are they and how to use them?

Facial cosmetics help you to look young and attractive. Various products fight inflammation and pigmentation, cleanse and help maintain skin tone. Among them is the popular novelty - peeling pads. If you still don't know what they are and how to use them, it's time to get acquainted with this Korean invention and appreciate its benefits.

The beauty industry in Korea is developing at a tremendous speed, so it is not surprising that peeling pads were invented there. Customers liked the novelty and quickly became popular all over the world, so now the cosmetic product is produced by other manufacturers, including Russian ones.

The pads look like ordinary cotton pads, but they are impregnated with a special compound that gives the desired effect. Products can be used for a variety of purposes - some provide gentle cleansing, others are needed for deep exfoliation or are aimed at fighting acne. It all depends on the main active components that are responsible for solving certain problems.

Often, the pads are made double-sided, one surface is designed to cleanse and prepare the skin for the procedure, the second has a rough texture and creates a massage effect. This allows the cosmetic product to penetrate deeper into the layers of the dermis and have a more pronounced effect.

Peeling pads provide quality care, comparable to salon procedures, and work in several directions at once:

• even out skin tone, the color becomes more uniform and healthy;
• stimulate the natural production of collagen, as a result of which the face looks young and toned;
• help fight age spots, lighten problem areas, making them less noticeable;
• provide deep cleansing and exfoliate the top layer of dead skin cells.

Facial pads vary in composition, but most of them contain acids. These substances have a rejuvenating and cleansing effect and help to get rid of acne.

Cosmetics can be divided into two groups.

• Based on AHA acids. These include wine, milk, glycolic. They provide deep but gentle cleansing, help to even out the color and texture of the skin, make it firm and pleasant to the touch. And also products usually contain nutritious components and moisturize well, so you can not be afraid of feeling tightness after the procedures.
• Based on BHA acids. The main component is salicylic acid. It fights well against inflammation and acne, penetrates deeply and cleanses the pores, normalizes the sebaceous glands. Such products help to eliminate the imperfections of oily skin.

Acid peels have a rather strong effect, therefore they are not suitable for everyday use... Cosmetologists recommend doing such procedures no more than 2 times a week, especially if you have dry and sensitive skin.

They differ in that the composition contains not only acids, but also microcrystalline cellulose fibers. They can roll down and collect on themselves various impurities, dead cells, sebum, due to which deep cleansing occurs. They also work well with makeup residues, although like other acid pads they are not suitable for daily use, so you should not use them as a substitute for makeup remover.

This variety combines the properties of a foam cleanser and a deeper cleanser. The sponges are double-sided: first you need to massage the face with the rougher side, and then turn over - and gently rub the skin. The acids in the composition are responsible for peeling and evening the tone. The embossed microfiber disc provides a gentle massage.

Their main purpose is to restore and nourish the skin. They are usually far less acidic than other types, but they are still not daily. The main components of such cosmetics provide hydration, stimulate regeneration, nourish the skin, saturating it with useful substances.

Since peeling pads have appeared in Korea, it's no surprise that Asian brands are at the top of the charts.

• Elizavecca. It was this company that developed the first Korean BB cream and continues to regularly delight with novelties in the field of cosmetology. Particularly popular are the red wine pads that suit different skin types. Active ingredients contribute to cleansing and renewal. Wine peels can also help maintain the tone of aging skin.

• Missha... A young brand that has already become quite famous. The manufacturer produces products based on herbal ingredients that have a mild effect. Such cosmetics are suitable for dry and sensitive skin.

• CosRX... It is a subsidiary of the popular manufacturer Ciracle, which specializes in products for problem skin. The brand produces pads based on AHA and BHA acids, the assortment is quite wide, so you can choose the right tool for your needs.

• Scinic... The manufacturer uses seed extracts and other natural ingredients to create cosmetics that are gentle on the skin.The range includes cleansing and moisturizing pads with a variety of properties.

• Wish Formula. Produces cosmetics for professional and home care. The products are designed to fight age-related changes and pigmentation; there are also peels for deep or softer cleansing.

The brand is in demand among Russian manufacturers Sendo... Although its design resembles Korean products, the products are produced by the domestic company Parli. Buyers are attracted by an affordable price and optimal quality. The well-known brand also has cleaning discs. Natura Sibericabut they are more expensive than Sendo products.

Most products contain acids, so they cannot be used every day - this can lead to skin irritation and chemical burns. The method of application depends on the characteristics of the skin:

• for oily, procedures are allowed up to 3-4 times a week;
• for normal - 2-3 times;
• if the face is prone to dryness, then once a week or even less often is enough.

Usually, manufacturers indicate the exact instructions on the packaging, since the compositions differ in the intensity of the components.

Choose pads that suit your skin type, as not all of them are universal. If you have certain problems, for example, pigmentation or blackheads, then you can choose a peeling that specifically combats these shortcomings.

It is not difficult to apply the product, the discs are already saturated with essence, therefore, you just have to distribute it over your face with gentle massage movements... Moisturizing and revitalizing cosmetics usually do not need to be rinsed off; they must be absorbed into the skin. Acidic cleansing peels can be kept on the face for a few minutes for more effective treatment, and then removed.... And also if you apply a roll, then you will need to wash after using this product.

Peeling pads are in demand, many people like the comfortable and hygienic shape, such a tool can be taken with you on trips... A variety of cosmetic products allows you to find an option for almost any need.

Customers have noticed a noticeable effect of acid-based products. However, there are those for whom such formulations did not fit - they talked about redness, peeling and itching after application. Such problems are not always associated with the quality of products; it may be due to individual intolerance and high sensitivity of the skin. However, in most cases, negative consequences do not arise if you use the tool according to the instructions.

Experienced users are advised to start with BHA peels as they are softer and allow the skin to get used to the treatment.