Superficial exfoliation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Gentle but effective cleansing, controlled exposure to acids gives an amazing transformation result. The procedure is suitable for all skin types and can solve a whole range of aesthetic problems. The goals are the removal of dead cells, toxins, metabolic products, as well as rejuvenation through the activation of intracellular processes.
Mediderma yellow peeling is used for photo correction and chronoaging. The composition acquires its characteristic color due to the content of vitamin A. The gentle effect allows it to be used for rosacea, to strengthen fragile capillaries. Improves the condition of oily skin, reduces lipid synthesis, eliminates sebaceous plugs and inflammation. The gentle effect allows you to undergo procedures during periods of moderate solar activity. Natural components are hypoallergenic and do not cause irritation.
Description of peelings
Products from the Spanish brand Mediderma have been widely used in the beauty industry for more than 25 years. A group of dermatologists has been developing high-quality and safe products for face and hair care for more than a quarter of a century.
Professional products have received international recognition; the founder of the laboratory, Gabriel Serrano Sanmiguel, has patents in the field of anti-aging cosmetology, chemical peels, and growth factors.
The formulas are created based on raw materials of natural origin. The quality is confirmed by ISO, GMP certificates.
Retises
Contains 3 types of retinol molecules with different speeds of action. Skin immunity is strengthened, pigmentation is whitened, and a healthy, even tone is restored. The procedure is indicated in the presence of age-related changes, as well as to improve the condition of stressed skin, as part of an acne treatment program.
Compound:
- 3 types of retinol - retinol 4%, retinyl 4%, retinal 4%, gently remove keratinized epithelium, stimulate rejuvenation processes, whiten pigmentation, increase tissue tone;
- ascorbic acid strengthens thin blood vessels, increases cellular immunity, improves color, and triggers active metabolic processes;
- hyaluronic acid has an anti-inflammatory effect, soothes irritated skin, copes with peeling, sagging, and maintains hydrobalance;
- zinc normalizes the condition of the oily dermis, stops the spread of infection, and helps control lipid synthesis.
Retises CT
Provides instant transformation results. Quickly restores an even, healthy complexion and smooth structure. Relieves puffiness, signs of fatigue, redness, inflammation. Often used to prepare before a certain event. The superficial effect is not accompanied by a long recovery period; the effect can be assessed immediately after the procedure.
Compound:
- ascorbyl glucoside 10% is a natural vitamin C, stabilized with glucose, helps lighten the tone, eliminates pigmentation, acne marks, refreshes dull skin, prevents aging, protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation;
- Niacinamide 5% helps smooth out superficial wrinkles, activates collagen synthesis, and is used to normalize intracellular metabolic processes;
- retinol 4% and retinyl 1% improve elasticity, cope with sagging, loss of elasticity, remove toxins and oxidants.
Yellow peelings are produced in the form of 5 ml sachets and 2 ml ampoules, the format is convenient for professional peeling, the dosage is enough for 1 session. The cost of an ampoule of yellow peeling retises 3 retinol is about 2500 rubles, the price of a unit of retises ST is 2000 rubles.
Attention! You can purchase it in stores that sell professional care products for salons and aesthetic medicine clinics.
Review of peeling products, prices
Different manufacturers produce various peeling products, which can be both hard and soft in their effects.
"Mediderma"
The drug is available in the form of a retinol solution from 1 to 10% in ampoules. To carry out the procedure, the ampoules are opened and the contents are poured into a container. Allows you to conveniently dose the drug and dilute it with other means.
Cosmoteros Professionel
It produces a product with a retinol concentration of 5% and containing other substances - vitamin E, C and beta-carotene. The product is available in bottles, convenient for regular use.
Mene & Moy System
A strong product containing a number of active acids. Deeply cleanses the epidermis and promotes its renewal. It should be used no more than once every six months to avoid skin damage.
"Arcadia"
This company produces products in sets at once. They contain peeling ointment, sunscreen and nourishing creams. The quantity of all these products is enough for one session and skin care after it. Very convenient for peeling at home.
Activador Cimel
The peculiarity of this drug is that it already contains salicylic acid, and it does not need to be applied additionally. Available in jars, convenient for use at home and in the salon.
Indications for use
Yellow peeling is one of the safest, most effective exfoliation procedures. Used for all skin types, in the presence of rashes, excessive secretion of glands, as well as for rejuvenation of the integument. The procedure can be carried out according to indications or to maintain the normal state of the dermis. Retinoic peeling affects only the superficial layers of the epidermis, can be included in an anti-aging program, and combines well with other procedures.
Indications:
- aging skin with traces of sagging;
- hyperpigmentation;
- wrinkles of varying degrees;
- oily shine, wide pores;
- comedones, acne;
- rosacea;
- marks after acne.
Who is suitable for yellow skin peeling?
Retinoic yellow peeling is an almost universal cosmetic procedure that allows you to cope with many skin imperfections.
In addition to the usual set that any other exfoliation has, namely getting rid of dullness, greasiness and uneven surface of the dermis, yellow peeling will help you in the fight against:
- wrinkles;
- age spots;
- photoaging;
- decreased turgor;
- thickening of the stratum corneum.
As a rule, most often this cosmetic procedure is performed by women after 40 years of age with the appearance of age-related changes on the face. If you have acne or acne marks, you are also recommended to use this service.
Thanks to its medicinal composition, yellow peeling improves skin condition and helps:
- deeply cleanse the dermis, while producing an antibacterial effect that prevents the development of acne;
- stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, tighten facial contours and smooth out wrinkles;
- even out skin color, making it healthy and matte;
- lighten freckles, age spots and post-acne.
This cosmetic service is recommended for you if you:
- withered dermis, there are wrinkles;
- the sebaceous glands are too active;
- dry skin type;
- there are defects on the face (pits, scars, etc.);
- there are pimples, comedones, blackheads;
- unhealthy complexion.
As you can see, yellow peeling helps fight many skin diseases, so it can be performed by anyone who in one way or another wants to improve the condition of their skin.
Peeling effectiveness
Before signing up for the procedure, it is worth finding out what results can be achieved thanks to the course:
- Noticeable rejuvenation occurs, collagen synthesis is activated, elasticity is restored, and the skin becomes denser.
- The degree of cellular immunity increases, the epidermis becomes less sensitive to various infections, bacteria, and adverse environmental factors.
- An even, healthy tone is restored, thanks to the effects of retinols, the production of melanin is blocked. Whitens pigmentation and acne marks.
- A pronounced lifting effect is observed, the number of fine wrinkles is reduced. Photo and bioaging processes are prevented.
- The work of the sebaceous glands is normalized, pores are narrowed, toxins and metabolic products are released.
Is it possible to do the procedure yourself?
Retinoic exfoliation can only be performed by a specialist. A cosmetologist can professionally assess the condition of the skin, carry out the procedure according to the protocol, and give recommendations during the recovery period. It is difficult to independently control the depth of exposure to active elements; it can lead not only to the development of hypersensitivity, inflammation, irritation, but also to burns. At home, you can use care products containing no more than 1% retinol.
Contraindications
- Individual intolerance to retinol or other components included in the composition.
- Dermatological diseases.
- Weakened immunity, infectious diseases.
- Fever.
- Presence of warts, papillomas, wounds in the work area.
- Freshly tanned.
- Photosensitivity.
- Liver disease.
- During the period of taking medications containing vitamin A and retinol.
- During pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
Preparatory stage
Yellow peeling is carried out in the salon by an experienced cosmetologist. To achieve the desired goals, you should follow all the doctor’s recommendations. A responsible campaign will ensure a lasting, pronounced result. The doctor will assess the condition of the integument, take an anamnesis, and may require consultation with specialists. The preparation stage begins a month in advance and includes a number of rules:
- It is advisable to add fruit acids to cosmetic products, this will enhance the effect of peeling; the concentration of retinol should not exceed 1%;
- for dry skin, as well as for patients over 35–40 years of age, it is recommended to carry out mesotherapy and biorevitalization first;
- if you are prone to herpes inflammation, the doctor will prescribe preventive antiviral drugs;
- You cannot sunbathe, visit the solarium, and you must refuse the pool, sauna, or gym a week before the scheduled session;
- The composition must be tested for a possible allergic reaction.
Note! Professional peelings are not recommended during periods of maximum solar activity. Cosmetologists advise taking the course from October to March, this will prepare the skin for the spring-summer season, avoiding the appearance of pigmentation.
Features of peeling during pregnancy, women's diseases, internal pathologies
Yellow peeling, whose contraindications include a number of female diseases, is not a vital procedure that should be performed in any condition. Retinol peeling is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women at any time. He may well wait until the end of lactation.
You can cleanse your face with scrubs based on mechanical cleansing of the face.
For women's diseases and pathologies of internal organs, peeling can be performed only in remission. If it worsens, it can cause harm. It is advisable to undergo a course of treatment, and only after that take care of your appearance.
How does the procedure work?
Retinoic peeling can only be entrusted to a specialist. After examining and assessing the condition of the skin, a cosmetologist will be able to select the optimal composition and means for preparing the skin.
Protocol:
- Cleansing mousse is applied to the entire surface of the face. After 15 minutes, it is washed off and excess moisture is removed with cosmetic wipes.
- The peeling composition is applied in strict sequence. First of all, the forehead, chin, cheeks are treated, then the wings of the nose, perioral, periorbital area, and eyelids.
- The cosmetologist can choose one of the methods - using a brush for surface treatment or spreading with rubbing movements with cotton pads for deeper penetration. First, the contents of the ampoule are applied, then the sachet.
- Cover your face with film for 25 minutes. Also, the cosmetologist can change the time, how long to keep on the face depends on the individual characteristics of the skin. The patient may feel a burning, tingling sensation.
- The film is then removed and the patient can go home.
- After 6–8 hours, the peeling is washed off with plenty of warm water and neutral soap, excess moisture is removed with cosmetic wipes.
- At the final stage, a moisturizing or nourishing cream is applied depending on the type and needs of the skin.
Healing period
After the procedure, discomfort will be present for several days; the final result can be assessed only after a week. Increased sensitivity, tightness, swelling, redness are standard symptoms after yellow peeling. Closer to the third day, the temperature may rise. In most cases, separation of the epithelium is observed, the process is accompanied by severe peeling. During this period, you should follow the cosmetologist’s recommendations for a quick recovery:
- limit touching your face, do not use makeup for several days;
- in the first week you cannot visit the solarium, gym, sauna, or swimming pool;
- post-peeling products Retises, Factor G, Vit-C Medoderm are used for care; hormonal drugs are not used;
- Before going outside, use sunscreen; a cosmetologist will help you choose based on your skin phototype and season;
- you need to drink as much water as possible to speed up tissue recovery;
- You cannot peel off the crusts yourself; only 2 weeks after the procedure you can carry out a light scrub or gommage recommended by a specialist.
Proper skin care after yellow peeling procedure
After the procedure is completed, a period of rehabilitation and restoration of the skin begins. At this time, you may experience:
- dryness and peeling of the dermis;
- itching;
- redness;
- swelling;
- rash (with liver pathologies).
Usually these consequences completely disappear within two to three days after the procedure. Within a week of doing the yellow peel, the peeling will completely stop and you will get rid of dead skin cells.
After performing yellow peeling, care for the dermis is necessary:
- use sunscreen regularly;
- Wash your face daily with light cleansers that do not contain alkalis or acids;
- To moisturize, periodically treat your facial skin with thermal water.
In order for the dermal restoration process to be completed as quickly as possible, the following recommendations must be followed:
- do not try to get rid of flaky skin on your own, as scarring may form;
- refrain from visiting the sauna and bathhouse, as well as swimming in a pool or open water to avoid the risk of infections;
- Avoid sunbathing and visiting a solarium;
- refrain from drinking alcohol and spicy foods, as well as medications that contain retinol.
Follow these recommendations for the first five to seven days. Try to be more gentle with your skin for a month after the procedure.
After the end of the recovery period, you will become the owner of a smooth and velvety dermis, an even complexion. Pigment spots and post-acne will be significantly lighter, wrinkles will be smoothed out, and the skin will be tightened. Below you can see before and after photos of the yellow peel.
The first two procedures must be carried out every two weeks. The next two sessions are in four weeks. In the future, it is advisable to perform preventive manipulations every four months.
If during the rehabilitation period your skin turns red and experiences unpleasant itching, try to soothe it with special cosmetics or herbal lotions.
Also, to get rid of uncomfortable sensations, a mask made from oatmeal and milk (cereals must first be crushed) will help you. You can brew chamomile or linden flowers and rinse your face with the prepared tinctures.
Precautionary measures
Despite the versatility of use for different age groups and skin types, mederma peeling has a number of limitations for its implementation. During the consultation, the cosmetologist not only assesses the condition of the skin, but also collects an anamnesis.
You can trust the procedure only to an experienced specialist with a medical education. Only in this case can the likelihood of complications develop be minimized.
Contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- spring-summer period;
- atopic contact dermatitis, ichthyosis;
- taking roaccutane;
- herpes;
- skin photosensitivity;
- active inflammatory processes;
- damage to the integrity of the integument;
- previous hepatitis, liver pathologies;
- warts, papillomas in the affected area.
In addition to the standard consequences in the form of redness and swelling, the temperature may rise , peeling is observed within 5–7 days, and the epithelium will peel off.
Important! Painful, increasing symptoms, the appearance of local redness, ulcers, and burns should alert you. In such cases, you need to contact a cosmetologist.
Yellow peeling Mediderma Retises CT Yellow Peel
The main component of Yellow Peel peeling is retinoic acid, which, in addition to its healing properties, has a yellow color. That's why peeling has such a name. The peeling also contains other acids: phytic, ascorbic, kojic and azelaic.
An effective procedure for gentle skin cleansing using acids is distinguished by its safety. Mediderma yellow peeling provides gentle, effective cleansing, transformation and rejuvenation of the skin.
Advantages and disadvantages
Retises peelings are distinguished by their effective action and fast healing period. The procedure has no age restrictions and is used to care for all skin types. Before you decide to exfoliate, you should learn about the main advantages and disadvantages.
Pros:
- the result is noticeable after the first session;
- allows you to solve a whole range of aesthetic problems;
- suitable for all skin types, including sensitive;
- has a short recovery period;
- side effects are excluded.
Minuses:
- requires coursework;
- high price;
- carried out by a cosmetologist in a salon or aesthetic medicine clinic;
- superficial exposure is not effective for pronounced age-related changes.
Price of the procedure in Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions
The price very much depends on the choice of funds, the prestige of the clinic and the qualifications of the specialist. Prices for the products themselves vary from 5,000 rubles. up to 10,000 rub. If you perform the procedure at home, the costs will be limited. Retinol cleaning service in the salon costs an additional 5,000 rubles. in Moscow, about the same in St. Petersburg and a little less - 4000-4500 rubles. in the regions.
The services of a cosmetologist will cost another additional expense. Yellow peeling has few contraindications and they are easy to prevent. This makes it more and more popular. Moreover, the procedure can be carried out in the salon or at home.
Comparison with analogues
Mediderma produces highly effective peelings based on vitamin A. The composition delicately cleanses and launches rejuvenation processes. An entire program has been developed, consisting not only of peeling products, but also of products to prolong the result.
The company Kosmoteros produces peelings based on retinoic acid. The composition also includes vitamin C and E. It has the most gentle effect and is used to impart freshness and eliminate signs of fatigue.
Martinex created a peeling with retinol, kojic acid. Effectively whitens pigmentation, copes with acne marks, and is used for patients with sensitive skin.
Peels from the domestic brand Arcadia, in addition to the ampoule concentrate, include day and night cream. The formula provides gentle exfoliation and has a short recovery period.
Useful tips for those planning to undergo a course of yellow chemical peeling
- Contact only those specialists who have the necessary qualifications to perform the yellow peeling procedure with retinol. The quality of the service provided and your health directly depend on this.
- Pay attention to the cleanliness of the office and the sterility of the equipment.
- Before the procedure, the cosmetologist must conduct a consultation, during which he can check the condition of your skin for any contraindications to the procedure, and give recommendations for preparation.
- Listen to all expert advice. Remember that the final result depends on the correct adherence to the stages of the procedure.
- For some time after the session, try to avoid direct sunlight and refrain from going to the solarium.
- It is recommended to do the procedure in autumn or winter, when the weather is mostly cloudy and the risk of exposure to ultraviolet radiation is reduced. During the rest of the year, exposure to the sun can lead to premature photoaging of the skin and the appearance of age spots.
- How long to do yellow peeling? To consolidate the result, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment of three sessions every two to three weeks. However, if you have minor facial skin problems, one procedure may be sufficient.
- You should not perform exfoliation if you are planning an event or public presence in the near future. After the service is provided, an unexpected allergic reaction may occur or the skin recovery time may increase, which may negatively affect your appearance.
- Assess all negative complications that may arise after the procedure.
- After the end of the session, it is advisable to get home by your own transport or by taxi. Since the composition is kept on the face for six hours or more, you will have to return to your place with the applied drug.
- There is an opinion that the active component of yellow peeling, retinol, can be harmful to health. This possibility cannot be excluded, however, for this to happen, the concentration of the substance must be enormous, which is impossible with this procedure, since a negligible amount of retinol enters the blood through the skin, which is then excreted from the body in the shortest possible time.
- Sometimes on the Internet you can find negative reviews about yellow peeling, the effect of which turned out to be insignificant. This is only possible with thick skin, since in this case the active components of the substance cannot penetrate through the dense structure to problem areas. To get the result, you must first do regular exfoliation, which will help remove the stratum corneum of the dermis and facilitate the penetration of the active substance.
It is worth remembering that yellow peeling, due to its effect on the skin, can lower your immunity and increase the risk of skin infection with various infections. As a result, herpes may appear. To avoid such consequences, the cosmetologist prescribes a course of medications before the procedure that are aimed at strengthening your immunity.
After the session, the following reactions may occur in some areas of the skin:
- redness;
- burning;
- increased sensitivity;
- slight swelling.
As a rule, all these phenomena disappear within a day or two after the procedure.
You can do yellow facial peeling only if you have serious skin problems and only in a salon with a professional cosmetologist in order to avoid negative consequences after the manipulation.
Opinion of cosmetologists
Beauty industry professionals actively share their experience of yellow peeling.
The cosmetologist asks his colleagues about the dosage of Cosmoteros, writes that it is more convenient to take packaged Mediderma.
The specialist is interested in company representatives to replenish stocks.
A cosmetologist writes about the positive experience of using almond and azelaine peeling. Many clients experience active breakouts when using ferulic.
Patient reviews
On the Internet you can find many reviews from patients who have experienced the effects of Mediderma peels.
The user describes his experience with retinoic peeling and indicates that in order to achieve the rejuvenation effect, a course of procedures is required.
The participant writes that after use the skin peeled a little, the result depends on the individual characteristics of the skin.
The review states that with such consequences the effect is insufficient.
But there are also disappointed clients. The user writes about the high cost incommensurate with the weak result.
