Peeling for sensitive skin: how not to make a mistake in the choice
Non-acid peels in the practice of a cosmetologist
Clients with sensitive skin, which is especially responsive to changes in pH as a result of chemical peelings, appear more and more often in the practice of cosmetologists. A professional must diagnose this skin condition and choose one or another peeling technique to solve certain aesthetic problems.
Speaking of peelings, we must remember that, on the one hand, acids give an obvious and long-lasting effect, and on the other hand, they turn the cosmetic product into persona non grata for a certain part of consumers. Even in cases where the concentration of acids in the formulation is too low to cause a chemical burn, it can trigger neurogenic inflammation in some clients. And then non-acid peels come to the cosmetologist's aid.
Peeling is a controlled manipulation of removing certain layers of the skin along with existing flaws and provoking a reaction of tissue reconstruction and their restoration in a new, improved quality. The essence of this method is to remove the "old" skin, making way for a new one.
Exfoliation - exfoliation of the stratum corneum. Accelerated exfoliation of corneous scales occurs through the influence on intercellular contacts in the epidermis at a depth of 5-10 microns.
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