Yellow peeling: features and process

Improper nutrition, stress, poor ecology and hard work make the skin of a modern woman lifeless and dull. And if you neglect the timely and effective care of the epidermis, you can look much older than your age. Fortunately, cosmetologists know exactly what to do so that the skin quickly recovers and shines with health again. To do this, you need to perform a number of skin care procedures, one of which is yellow peeling.

This procedure includes a set of effective measures for chemical exfoliation of the stratum corneum of the epidermis. In this case, you can not only renew the tissues, but also eliminate the external manifestations of age-related changes, restore the skin and even lighten age spots. The peeling got its name due to the fact that the product applied to the skin has a beautiful yellow color. This color is due to the presence of ascorbic acid in the peeling. But the main component of the yellow peel is retinoic acid. It is an organic substance with which you can quickly activate the regeneration of skin cells, as well as accelerate the synthesis of fibroblasts.

Yellow peeling can be applied to the face, eyelids, neck, décolleté and hands. As a result of the action of active ingredients, the skin becomes fresher, renewed, beautiful and well-groomed. The protective properties of cells are significantly increased.

The indisputable advantages of the procedure include:

• absolute painlessness - no burning sensation and discomfort;
• almost complete absence of complications;
• quick recovery of the skin after the procedure - active exfoliation takes place within 3-7 days;
• immediate result - you will notice an improvement in the skin after the first session;
• versatility - suitable for absolutely any type of skin, even sensitive;
• has no age restrictions for patients;
• delicate effect on skin tissue;
• allows you to cope with all major skin imperfections;
• peeling is allowed to be performed in the summer, while most other procedures are usually transferred to the winter and off-season;
• the duration of the result - it lasts up to six months;
• the full course of procedures is rather short - on average, it takes only 5 sessions to fully restore the skin.

If we compare the effect of the components of yellow peeling with other drugs, then most of all it is similar to the effect of hormones of 2 types: steroid and thyroid. And compared to 1 session of applying glycolic acid, the use of retinoic acid is 10 times more effective.

But despite the huge list of advantages of the procedure, it has a number of disadvantages:

• The effect of the yellow peel on the skin should be quite long. Therefore, after the completion of the procedure, the yellow composition is not washed off. You will have to do it yourself, already at home, after a few hours. Of course, you can spend all this time in a cosmetology clinic, but not every patient has a lot of free time. However, if you schedule the procedure for a weekend, you can easily cope with such inconveniences.
• Immediately after the peeling, it is strictly not recommended to go to the seashore, since intense solar radiation can damage the skin and lead to hyperpigmentation, which will then have to be removed for a long time. However, some peeling procedures are not allowed at all during the summer period. Therefore, yellow peeling is the only alternative among such procedures.
• Also, some patients note that after yellow peeling, they notice a slight itching on the skin. But not everyone has this effect.

As you can see, in comparison with all the advantages of the procedure, the listed disadvantages look completely uncritical.

To begin with, it is important to understand the terminology. Many people confuse retinoic and retinol peels, but these are 2 different procedures. The main difference lies in the composition of the products: the main component of the yellow peeling is retinol, vitamin A. Retinoic acid is an organic acid, which has a more intense healing effect.

Also, yellow peeling is divided into 2 categories, depending on the duration of the procedure.

• One day. This is the most common and favorite option for women to perform yellow peeling. Its main advantages include a quick recovery period, minimal swelling and redness. The procedure is divided into 2 stages: the first is performed in a beauty booth, and the second can be done at home. The specialist prepares the patient's skin for peeling and applies a special agent, all this will take only about half an hour. Then the patient can, on her own, at home, repeat the application of the yellow peeling. It is necessary to leave the composition on the skin overnight, and then rinse it off completely.
• Two-day. This type of peeling is already more complicated and takes much longer. Within about 4 hours, the active substance is applied to the skin and washed off, reapplied, etc. The final layer of the exfoliant must be kept on the skin for 2 hours. Therefore, a woman can wash it off on her own upon arrival home. But the procedure does not end there. On the second day, you must repeat the entire sequence of actions again. These manipulations take a lot of time, but the result will be simply amazing.

This cosmetic procedure is divided into types, not only by the time of the procedure, but also by the degree of effect on the skin tissue.

Depending on this, yellow peeling is:

• Surface. It has the most delicate effect on the epidermis, therefore it is suitable even for application on the delicate and thin skin around the eyes. Also, experts recommend doing it for people with very sensitive skin. But superficial peeling should be carried out no more than once a month.
• Median. This procedure has a more intense effect on the skin and gives a pronounced exfoliating effect. Therefore, a mid-peel is ideal for women who want to get rid of pigmentation on their face. One session takes about 4 hours and takes 2 days. The number of procedures is directly dependent on the condition of the skin and the desired result. On average, complete renewal and whitening of the skin is achieved within 2 weeks.

Depending on the origin of the components in the composition of the active substance for the procedure, it can be synthetic or natural. Synthetic yellow peeling is performed using a highly concentrated substance. It is applied twice every other day. The effect of such a substance is quite strong, similar to a middle peeling. Natural peeling is much softer and more delicate.

You can make an appointment with a beautician for a yellow peel if you have noticeable facial wrinkles, skin hyperpigmentation or freckles, hyperkeratosis, scars and uneven skin. It also helps to cope with problem skin and quickly improve its appearance. However, at some stages of acne, peels are contraindicated, so it is imperative to consult a dermatologist. Also, the indication for the procedure is skin aging, dull complexion, loss of elasticity and firmness. Anyone between the ages of 25 and 50 can do this procedure. If you are not yet 25 years old, but you want to try peeling, do it only after agreeing on such a decision with your doctor.

Compared to many other exfoliation options, yellow is the safest. However, there are a number of limitations for its use.

Let's list the most important of them:

• individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
• severe somatic ailments;
• acute inflammatory processes;
• rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, rosacea;
• liver problems (hepatitis);
• herpes and purulent rashes on the surface of the skin;
• taking medications that contain vitamin A.

The listed contraindications can be applied to almost any cosmetic effect on the skin. But a specific and extremely important point that you should know about yellow peeling is its embryotoxicity. Retinoic acid is retained in tissues for several months, due to which a long-term positive effect is achieved. However, this property of the substance can be harmful to women during pregnancy and lactation. Moreover, after peeling with retinoids, experts strongly recommend using reliable contraceptives for 6-12 months to prevent pregnancy. After all, the increased concentration of vitamin A in the body negatively affects the development of the fetus.

But do not be afraid of the listed contraindications. If you follow all the rules for working with active substances, you will get well-groomed, radiant, healthy young skin without any consequences.

In order for the effect of any cosmetic procedure to be fully achieved, it is imperative to prepare for the session according to all the rules. Specifically, before the yellow peeling, preparation begins at least 14 days, and preferably a month.

Here are a number of mandatory preparatory procedures:

• Make an appointment with a dermatologist for a thorough examination of the condition of the epidermis. It is important to exclude all possible contraindications to the procedure, as well as to determine the degree of intensity and number of yellow peeling sessions. You will also need to do a pregnancy test without fail, even if you are completely sure that you are not pregnant.
• Make a test for individual intolerance to all components of the active substance. This ensures that problems are avoided after the session.
• At least 2 weeks before the first cleansing procedure, you must start using light surface agents that contain fruit acids. You can also add retinoid creams or ointments with a concentration of no more than 0.1% to your daily care. This will help soften the skin tissues and prepare them for chemical attack.

• If your skin is particularly sensitive and dry, it is recommended to do at least one mesotherapy session before dry cleaning. You can also do biorevitalization. If you combine these procedures, you will be able to increase the ability of cells to regenerate. It will also be an excellent preventive measure to prevent possible complications.
• For those women whose skin often has herpes or purulent inflammations, it is better to take drugs in advance to help prevent the disease.
• At least 7-10 days before the peeling, it is forbidden to visit the solarium or be under intense exposure to sunlight.

Yellow peeling can be done not only in the beauty parlor, but also at home. However, this is a rather serious procedure that requires certain skills and knowledge. In addition, specialists always have at their disposal only the best time-tested drugs. Therefore, cosmetologists strongly advise against carrying out such dry cleaning at home if you want to achieve a truly effective result and avoid negative consequences.

Let's consider the main stages of peeling in the salon:

1. Skin cleansing. Even if you have not put on makeup, the epidermis must be well cleaned of dust, sebum and other impurities.
2. Application of the active substance. Using a soft brush, the beautician distributes the product over the entire surface of the treated area. The result is something like a yellow mask.

Further, the sequence of actions depends on the type of peeling preparation. If you undergo a one-day procedure, then after applying the product, the patient goes home, having received detailed instructions from a specialist on how and when to wash off the mask. If the procedure lasts 2 days, then the specialist makes several applications and rinses of the active substance, repeating the entire procedure completely on the second day.

Each peeling preparation comes with a separate application guide, which defines all the details of the procedure. But in general, for many products, the steps are the same.

In order to maximize the result from yellow peeling, it is important not only to follow the rules for preparing and performing the procedure. It is imperative that you take good care of your skin after cleansing. This is due to the fact that the active rejuvenating effect of the components that make up the yellow peeling does not stop even several months after the completion of the procedure. Cells are renewed for another 3-4 months, contrary to the popular belief that the recovery period after chemical exposure ends after a few days or a week.

If the mask needs to be washed off at home, and not in the beauty parlor, it is necessary to do this very carefully and with great care so that no traces of the drug remain on the face. This should be done using plenty of water and, in some cases, mild soap. Specific recommendations should be prescribed by your doctor. After the drug is completely removed from the skin, redness will be noticeable on it, a clear feeling of tightness or even mild itching will appear. If the peel was applied to the area around the eyes, then the eyelids may swell slightly.

After washing, it is permissible to apply the required amount of healing ointment ("Bepanten", "Panthenol") to the skin. This will significantly reduce the unpleasant feeling of tightness and speed up the tissue healing process. Sometimes specialists prescribe patients a prescription for various hormonal drugs to reduce swelling and redness. But it is better to refuse such funds, since they violate the immunity of already damaged skin. Also, some patients may have chills and fever on the second day after the peel. Do not worry about this and take any medications. This state will pass by itself.

Redness begins to diminish already on the 3rd day after the procedure. Following this, the tissues inevitably begin to peel off. It is due to the exfoliation of keratinized skin particles that a rejuvenating and smoothing effect is achieved. Some patients note that there is no peeling at all during the rehabilitation period. This is due to the fact that small exfoliated skin scales are so small and thin that you may simply not notice how they disappear during washing.

In the first week after chemical peeling, you must not:

• going to the bathhouse and sauna - this way you will only increase the swelling and redness of the tissues;
• visit a public pool - you increase the risk of infection in the skin;
• perform heavy physical exercises - increased sweating can provoke the development of acne;
• sunbathing in the sun and in a solarium - this will lead to the appearance of age spots, which will then have to be removed for a long time.

A week after the procedure, the skin will still be slightly tightened, so you will need to regularly apply special moisturizing non-comedogenic creams, which will be selected individually by a dermatologist. Also, the face will become noticeably lighter. This effect is caused by a strong decrease in the production of melanin in cells. If there are closed comedones and rashes on the skin that you want to remove, in no case do this. Mechanical cleaning can be carried out only after at least 14 days after the chemical peeling procedure.

A full opinion on the results of the procedure can be made only after a month. You will notice that the skin is visibly clearer, more radiant, smoother and more toned. The complexion will become even and beautiful.

• Do not use chemical peels on the eve of an important event or vacation.
• Be sure to do a full course of procedures. Indeed, in some cases, one session is not enough to achieve an optimal result.
• Yellow peeling can be done in summer as well. But if possible, it is still worth postponing such a procedure for winter or autumn. This will help you prevent premature tissue photoaging.
• With special scrupulousness and responsibility, approach the choice of a beautician. Be sure to ask him about experience and qualifications. Chemical peeling is a rather serious procedure, and only real professionals should be entrusted with its implementation.
• Pay special attention to skin care during the recovery period.It depends on this how high-quality the effect of the procedure will be.

Recently, the yellow peeling procedure has become more and more popular. On the Internet, you can find hundreds of reviews of patients who have already done such a procedure. However, not every woman immediately decides on a chemical peel, since not everyone can afford to appear at work with noticeable peeling on the face and without makeup. But those girls who did dry cleaning are just delighted with the procedure. Keep the drug on the face for a long time, perform repeated procedures and endure, albeit insignificant, but still painful sensations, few people want. But after the manifestation of the result, it becomes clear that the efforts were not in vain.

Many patients who once suffered from acne of varying severity used peeling to remove scars and skin irregularities - the so-called post-acne. For these purposes, yellow peeling is excellent. There are also many positive reviews from women in adulthood. With the help of a full course of procedures, they managed to significantly reduce the number of wrinkles, tighten the skin, restore its smoothness and elasticity.

Most of the patients who were unhappy with the effect of the procedure usually simply did not follow the recommendations of the cosmetologist for skin care or did an insufficient number of sessions, or did not do a preliminary test for individual intolerance to the components. Another most common reason for a poor result from the procedure is the choice of an unqualified specialist who has not been able to properly explain all the subtleties of this specific cosmetic procedure.

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