Superficial cleansing of the facial skin is a daily necessity. Using cosmetic milk, soap or gel, remove makeup and remove dirt accumulated on the skin. This is not enough for effective skin care. Periodic preventive or therapeutic course use of deep cleansing products - peelings - is necessary. Exfoliating the top layer of cells will help maintain tissue in optimal condition and get rid of various problems (acne, scars, age-related changes). Many cosmetologists recommend procedures based on GiGi brand products, as well as supportive home care with the manufacturer’s products.
Company Description
The GIGI Cosmetic Laboratories brand was founded in 1957 by biochemist-pharmacologist Eliezer Landau in Israel. The scientist managed to bring to life numerous developments based on centuries of experience in non-traditional medical fields (various decoctions, mash based on natural raw materials). Landau managed to combine folk recipes with advanced technologies based on scientific methods. The basis of GIGI brand products is high-quality natural raw materials. The manufacturer directed maximum attention to the development of products for problematic, aging skin.
More than half a century of existence of the brand has made it possible to bring products to the world market; the brand is valued by cosmetologists and end consumers. GIGI produces decorative, preventive and therapeutic cosmetics. The company produces more than 20 lines of cosmeceutical products containing over 300 product items.
Note! GI regularly supplies drug samples to the world's leading laboratories for clinical trials and confirmation of compliance with high international quality standards. Many GIGI brand products are considered unique and have no direct analogues.
Rice
This product is considered one of the most gentle and gentle of the entire range of cosmetics companies. Its formula is designed in such a way that the components act on the upper layer of the epidermis, eliminating dead cells. GiGi rice peeling is an ideal option for sensitive, problematic and pigmented skin. The main properties are to lighten dark spots on the surface, stimulate regeneration, heal inflammation, prevent the appearance of facial wrinkles and smooth the face. Buyers in the reviews note that it can be used after 25 years at any time of the year.
After applying the product there is no unpleasant sensation, there is no burning or redness of the skin. Gentle exfoliation of the stratum corneum ensures active air circulation into the cells, improving natural tone, eliminating peeling and lightening unwanted pigmentation. Peeling should be used on damp skin, spreading with massage movements and rinsing with cool water.
Description of means
Peels play a significant role in the extensive GIGI product range. Exfoliating products help lay the foundation for caring for problematic, aging skin. Peels not only give the skin cleanliness and freshness, but also promote regeneration and tissue renewal.
Croton
GIGI dermacosmeceutical peeling for intensive healing, tissue rejuvenation (elimination of scars, wrinkles, pigmentation, acne). The option is based on crotonic, glycolic, and kojic acids. The composition also contains: bearberry extract, vitamins A, E, azulene, Dead Sea minerals, phenol, a moisturizing agent of natural origin.
The product allows you to lighten pigmentation, restore firmness, elasticity, improve tissue structure: reduce wrinkles, reduce the severity of post-acne and scars. GIGI croton peeling not only fights imperfections, but also stimulates skin restoration processes. Effective for the treatment of keratosis, melasma.
The substance is available as a concentrate in 5 ml ampoules. A unit of the drug costs 1.8–2.2 thousand rubles. Sold to cosmetologists in online stores and official dealers. Used as needed as prescribed by a doctor.
Peeling is performed on healthy skin without damage, irritation, or purulent rashes. The product is intended for use during periods of reduced solar activity on previously prepared skin (without tanning, exfoliated with soft peelings soaked in special substances). The cosmetologist performs the following actions:
- surface cleansing, degreasing of integument;
- uniform application of the concentrate;
- exposure for 10–15 minutes while simultaneously blowing cool air to reduce the burning sensation;
- neutralization with a special solution;
- moisturizing, cooling the skin;
- protection of skin using sunscreen.
Complications may include: itching, irritation, redness, allergies, burns.
Medic peel
The Medic Peel peeling series contains 3 variants of chemical exfoliating lotions of medium action with increased controllability and safety of use. Options Dermapil, Anti-acne, Whitening allow you to fight acne, scars, pigmentation, and aging. To effectively solve each problem, a separate tool is presented.
The composition of the Medic peel series peelings is based on retinoic, kojic, phytic acid, trichloroacetic, salicylic, glycolic, lactic acid, TCA, AHA, BHA. The substances contain vitamins C, E, phytoextarcts, croton oil, antioxidants.
The use of peelings helps to obtain a lifting effect, increase the smoothness and elasticity of the skin, lighten pigment spots, reduce post-acne scars, narrow pores, and smooth out wrinkles. As a result, the skin is deeply cleansed, tightened, relaxed, and prepared for natural restoration.
The substance is available in the form of a lotion in 50 ml bottles. A unit of the drug costs 6.6–6.8 thousand rubles. Sold to cosmetologists in online stores and official dealers. Postacne, Dermapeel, Whitening are used in courses as prescribed by a cosmetologist.
Peeling is performed on healthy skin without damage, irritation, or purulent rashes. It is advisable to perform the procedures seasonally: from autumn to spring. The cosmetologist performs the following manipulations:
- cleansing the skin of cosmetics and surface dirt;
- distribution of the substance over the surface, excluding the area of the eyes, lips, with a special brush;
- wait 10 minutes for exposure;
- rinsing with water;
- application of soothing gel.
Complications of the procedure include: itching, irritation, redness, allergies, burns.
Multi-peeling
A chemical peeling option with adjustable penetration depth of active ingredients. The substance effectively cleanses and promotes tissue tightening. The option is universal for any skin, has a complex effect: helps in the fight against post-acne, gives a slight rejuvenating effect.
GIGI multi-peeling works due to the action of lactic and salicylic acids. The composition also contains: phenol, urea, seaweed extracts, sulfur in a bioavailable form.
Snc Multi peeling for all skin is aimed at exfoliating the stratum corneum, deep cleansing pores, and combating the first signs of aging. As a result of peeling, the skin is smooth, smooth, and without inflammation.
The substance has a gel-like consistency and is contained in a 120 ml bottle. A unit of the drug costs 2.8–3 thousand rubles. Sold in online stores and official dealers.
Attention! Used as needed. Recommended for use during periods of minimal sun exposure.
Peeling is performed according to the following scheme:
- uniform distribution of the gel over previously cleansed skin;
- perform light circular movements with your fingers (work with gloves) until the substance is completely absorbed;
- exposure time up to 10 minutes;
- rinsing the covers with water.
After the procedure, you can apply any soothing or moisturizing agent to the skin. Standard complications are possible: itching, irritation, redness, allergies, burns.
Retinol Forte
Option for oily, combination skin. The action is identical to the well-known yellow peeling. Retinol Forte balances sebum secretion, removes unevenness, tightens pores, strengthens tissue, improves regenerative abilities, and has an antiseptic effect. The substance is ideal for treating oily skin accompanied by acne.
The composition contains: phosphoric, glycolic acids, retinyl palmitate, hydrogen peroxide, acetanilide. The product is sold in packages of 120 ml for 3.2 thousand rubles. The procedure is carried out in the evening: a substance is applied to the surface of clean skin using a cotton pad (according to the principle of a tonic), without washing off the peeling, the skin is treated with night restorative cream.
A burning sensation, itching, and hyperemia may occur. During subsequent care, be sure to moisturize and protect from the sun.
Azelaic
Soft peeling with gel consistency GIGI for thoroughly cleansing the skin, exfoliating dead cells, preparing the surface for therapeutic effects. The product is universal for all types of skin. The product is used in any season.
The substance contains fruit acids (malic, citric, tartaric), algae extract, olives, calprian, laminargan, codiblan. The action of the product is based on the work of glycolic and azelaic acids.
As a result of using the substance: the surface is clean, smooth, matte, pores are reduced, the severity of scars and wrinkles is reduced. The skin better perceives the beneficial effects of the components of masks and medicinal compositions.
The product is produced in a volume of 200 ml and is sold in online stores for 6.5–7 thousand rubles. The substance is intended for periodic use as intended. Peeling is applied to the cleaned surface in a thick layer with soft massage movements. After 10 minutes, the gel is neutralized and the skin is soothed.
Kava
Kava superficial-medium peeling is aimed at cleansing, soothing, and rejuvenating the skin. The drug is characterized by a strong anti-aging effect: lifting, lightening pigmentation, minimizing wrinkles, active moisturizing, cell renewal.
The composition contains: glycolic, salicylic, citric acids, phenol, kava-kava extract, urea. Peeling effectively cleanses, smoothes, tightens tissue, reduces sagging, the severity of wrinkles, age spots, relieves inflammation and peeling.
The option is offered in a volume of 120 ml for 8.8–9 thousand rubles. The substance is intended for use in a course of 3–6 procedures with a session frequency of 1 time per week. The product is used as follows:
- cleansing, degreasing;
- uniform application with a brush;
- exposure 10–15 minutes;
- rinsing with cool water;
- soothing the skin with a special gel;
- Protecting the surface from the sun with spf.
Complications are unlikely. Allergies and burns occur extremely rarely. Possible: redness, irritation, mild itching.
Glycopure
The Glycopur series includes 6 products that are recommended to be used in combination. The gradual use of substances promotes not only deep cleansing, but also optimal protection against photoaging, the development of inflammation, and disturbances in the functioning of skin structures.
The complex is used to treat acne, seborrhea, dermatitis, hyperkeratosis, rosacea, striae. Glycopure is used for the prevention of aging, preparation, recovery when performing aggressive influences (dermabrasion, plastic surgery).
The working components are lactic, glycolic, and fruit acids. The products contain: acidopholus, papain, glycerin. The components of the complex are packaged in tubes from 50 to 250 ml. You can buy a set at a price of 20 thousand rubles. The cost of each individual product varies in the range of 3–5 thousand rubles.
The procedure is performed according to the standard protocol:
- cleaning, degreasing the surface;
- loosening the integument with a product containing AHA acids;
- performing peeling;
- neutralization;
- soothing the skin.
When the components of the complex are used correctly, complications do not arise. The appearance of slight redness, itching, and burning is possible. This option is used all year round.
Regular
A creamy substance with a self-explanatory name will provide your skin with regular care. The product is suitable for all-season home use. The substance is used by owners of all types of integument. This option perfectly exfoliates dead cells without causing irritation. Regular from GIGI is ideal for sensitive, thin skin and those with rosacea. The drug can be used on delicate areas (eyelids, neck, décolleté). The surface becomes clean, smooth, moisturized, and elastic.
The substance contains: paraffin, kaolin, stearic acid, triethanolamine. The peeling is sold in a 75 ml tube for 1.2–1.3 thousand rubles. The product is easy to use: a small amount of cream is distributed in a thin layer over the surface, left until dry, light circular movements are made with fingers moistened with water, and the remaining substance is completely washed off. Peeling works delicately and does not cause complications.
How does medium peeling work?
Our skin is made up of three layers - the epidermis (outer layer), dermis and hypodermis (deepest layer). Medium peels stimulate and rejuvenate not only the surface layer, but also the dermis. It is the dermis that contains fibroblasts capable of synthesizing elastin and collagen fibers, allowing the skin to remain elastic and moisturized.
The principle of operation of medium peeling is based on deep exposure, which damages living cells. Damage to the deep layers of the epidermis causes irritation, redness, swelling, peeling, to which the body reacts by activating restoration processes. During the recovery period, “new” skin appears in place of damaged “old” skin, and the increased production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid for healing helps maintain the tone and moisture of the renewed skin.
After the recovery period, you can notice a quick and pronounced result from the procedure - a general lifting effect, smoothed relief, even tone, reduction of wrinkles and reduction of excessive sebum production.
Pros and cons of the line
Most GiGi products, as with their Obagi counterparts, are intended for professional use. This is both a plus and a minus of the drugs. The positive side is the high quality of procedures performed by a cosmetologist. Negative point for consumers of services: increased cost of intervention. Analogues of yellow, salicylic, glycolic peeling can be performed with no less quality, but at a lower price.
GI products are recommended to be preferred by those who have tried a lot of options, but could not solve the existing problem. GIGI brand peelings in the skillful hands of a cosmetologist always give positive results.
We must not forget that a single procedure rarely brings the desired results. To maintain the effect, you will need to review your care regimen. This is always a considerable expense.
Types of medium peeling
In cosmetology, medium peeling is divided according to the depth of its effect on:
- mid-superficial – based on fruit, glycolic, retinoic acids;
- medium-deep – based on TCA, salicylic acids.
According to the method of influence there are:
- chemical - removal of dead cells is carried out using masks based on acids: salicylic, retinoic, glycolic, ferulic and others;
- hardware – carried out with a special laser and ultrasound device;
- physical - carried out using physical influence on the skin: vacuum devices or film masks.
Opinion of cosmetologists
Doctors regularly use GiGi in their work. Professional cosmetics allow you to really achieve your goals. Treatments with brand variants are offered to patients regularly, but the high price of GIGI products is often the deciding factor for consumers.
The cosmetologist offers treatment using GiGi peeling.
The cosmetologist offers an option from GiGi.
The cosmetologist likes GG products, but considers the price too high.
What problems does it solve?
Medium peeling can permanently rid the skin of imperfections, so it is used to correct serious cosmetic defects, such as:
- fuzzy oval face
- uneven skin texture
- dull color
- wrinkles of varying depth and intensity
- acne and post-acne
- photoaging
- dark spots
- stretch marks, scars, scars
- excessive sebum production
In addition, medium peeling improves the penetration of beneficial substances from creams and serums into the skin.
Patient reviews
GiGi cosmetics are professional and allow you to get positive results. Moreover, professional cosmetologists work with the products. Patients are satisfied with the effect, but given the costs, they often expect more.
The patient sees results from GIGI Multipeeling but expected more.
The patient did not like the effect of GiGi peeling.
Kava
The manufacturer states that this option applies to autumn-winter and promotes mid-cleaning of the skin for buyers after 35 years. The active components of the composition are extract of the kava pepper plant, acids, urea and phenol. Peeling is aimed at stimulating cell regeneration, eliminating the stratum corneum, increasing elasticity, intensely moisturizing, smoothing the surface, preventing the appearance of signs of aging, healing wounds and lightening dark pigment spots.
Cosmetologists in reviews of GiGi peeling note that it must be evenly distributed with a brush and left for 10-15 minutes, then rinsed off with cool water. Thanks to this application, all ingredients penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and have maximum effect. It is worth noting that this remedy can be used to eliminate various dermatological diseases at home.
The essence of the procedure, principle of operation
This term refers to one of the types of chemical peeling. The main component is crotonic acid. It is obtained from the oil of the seeds of a special tree - croton. This crop grows in China and Sri Lanka.
According to numerous studies, the oil helps to cope with wrinkles and make the skin smoother. People living in these areas have been using the product for anti-aging purposes for many years.
Crotonic acid is a basic carboxylic acid. It has a pungent odor and a pronounced irritating effect. If the dosage is violated, the substance can cause dangerous consequences.
When used correctly, crotonic acid helps achieve the following results:
- cleanse the skin of dead cells;
- activate the synthesis of proteins and glycosaminoglycans;
- provoke the destruction of melanocytes;
- activate the functions of various substances;
- stimulate collagen synthesis.
Contraindications
Despite its wide range of uses, croton has its certain limitations.
Thus, it is prohibited to exfoliate with crotonic acid in case of individual intolerance to the components, diseases of infectious origin, during the menstrual cycle, with burns, or while taking hormonal medications that increase the photosensitivity of the skin.
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In addition, contraindications to peeling are considered to be the period of pregnancy, increased body temperature, lactation, herpes at the stage of exacerbation or relapse, pathologies of the liver and kidneys, persistent rosacea, mental disorders, and heart failure.
It is also necessary to postpone the procedure if less than a month has passed since other cosmetic procedures.
Preparation for the procedure
Each procedure requires careful preparation. Start preparing for croton peeling
recommended 3-4 weeks in advance. To reduce the likelihood of age spots appearing, you need to use skin whitening products for 2-3 weeks.
It is recommended to do fruit peeling 1 month before the session. This will help improve the efficiency of the procedure. You should also use moisturizing products that contain hyaluronic acid for 2-3 weeks. 3 weeks before peeling, you should apply sunscreen with an SPF factor of at least 30.
It is important to undergo an examination to identify pathologies of the heart, kidneys and liver. The cosmetologist needs to be notified about the medications you are taking. 3-6 months before the procedure, you should stop using retinoids. They thin the skin and increase its photosensitivity.
Features of care after the procedure
During the recovery period, you need to use soothing and moisturizing formulations. They are selected taking into account the type of dermis. In addition, it is worth using vitamins and antioxidants. Sometimes antibiotics and analgesics need to be used.
Manipulation imposes certain restrictions on lifestyle. After its completion, it is prohibited:
- on the first day, wet the treated areas;
- sunbathe for a month;
- use decorative cosmetics for several days;
- remove crusts;
- touch your face with your hands.
Composition of Gigi multi-peel
The cleanser from the Israeli cosmetic brand contains:
- Lactic acid . It softens and moisturizes the skin well.
- Salicylic acid . The component gently cleanses pores and regulates sebum secretion.
- Phenol . The substance frees the epidermis from dead cells and stimulates its regeneration. Phenol also disinfects the skin and relieves inflammation.
- Urea . Softens the surface, making it more susceptible to the action of alpha and beta hydroxy acids.
- Plankton extract . The component increases local immunity, restores the protective forces of the epidermis, and counteracts the formation of free radicals.
- Biosera . Relieves inflammation, normalizes the functions of the sebaceous glands.
Consequences
Side effects in the form of redness, peeling, and slight swelling occur in all patients and are considered a normal reaction to the chemicals used. Such symptoms disappear on their own within 2-3 days.
More serious complications include hyperpigmentation, the development of an allergic reaction, exacerbation of herpetic disease, rashes, and burns. The reason for such consequences may be non-compliance with the rules for exfoliation, incorrectly selected composition of the products used, as well as failure to follow recommendations for further skin care.
