Jessner peeling: types and features of

Peel treatments are becoming increasingly popular with women lately. Peeling is a stimulation of the process of renewal of the upper layers of the skin, thanks to which it is possible to get rid of dead cells, stimulate the production of collagen, get rid of a number of cosmetic defects. Jessner's peeling has a similar effect.

Jessner peeling is a procedure aimed at cleansing, rejuvenation and healing of the skin. The second name "Hollywood peeling" procedure received thanks to the popularity among Hollywood divas. This type of peeling is referred to as chemical, because the effect on the cells of the epidermis is carried out by means of a special composition applied to the skin. The procedure owes its appearance to the doctor by the name of Jessner.

He first began to use a similar composition as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory aftershave lotion. For the first time it was tested by sailors, submariners, whose blooming appearance caused a more detailed study of the composition of aftershave. Later, cosmetologists adopted this tool, starting to use it as a peeling.

Peeling Jessner can be performed in the cabin or at home. However, in the latter case, it is important to observe sterility, have the necessary cosmetic knowledge and skills, as well as accurately determine the needs of the skin.

Resorcin (Resorcin) demonstrates exfoliating, antibacterial and whitening “abilities”, and also activates the remaining 2 components, enhancing their effect. In the mixture for peeling, resorcinol takes 14%.

The presence of this component is indicated by the inscription Lactic Acid on the composition for a Hollywood procedure, it takes 14% of the composition of the mixture. Sometimes the recipe suggests the presence of this ingredient in an amount of 20% of the composition, in which case the latter has a more pronounced exfoliating effect.

Lactic Acid is responsible for moisturizing and toning the skin, helps exfoliate dead skin cells and stimulates the production of skin's own collagen. Acid also helps to eliminate age spots, scars.

It is designated as Salicylic Acid and has anti-inflammatory and drying effect (this makes it especially useful for oily and problem skin), acts as an antiseptic, helps prevent itching after the procedure. The maximum allowable amount in the composition - up to 14%.

The solvent in the composition of Jessner is ethyl alcohol, which is the reason for the strong alcoholic aroma that appears during the procedure. Modern manufacturers introduce additional components into the composition for a more pronounced effect of a procedure. Thus, the addition of citric acid in the composition helps the tool to better deal with wrinkles and age-related skin changes. To neutralize the composition can not use water, but should - a special liquid.

For sensitive skin with a superficial procedure, you can choose compositions that, in addition to the essential components, include enzymes papaya, pumpkin, glycolic acid. These ingredients make the procedure less aggressive.

When the surface peeling effect occurs at the level of external skin cells, thereby improving skin color, eliminating irregularities, fine wrinkles, minor defects. As a rule, surface peeling is used to take care of young and mature skin without significant problems, as well as using the surface procedure as a preparatory procedure before more serious cosmetic procedures (deep peeling, plastic surgery). After superficial peeling, the skin recovers fairly quickly, as a rule, it takes 3-4 days. At this time, a slight peeling is possible.

Median peeling implies an effect on the deeper layers of the skin, due to which the effect of the procedure is better. It manages to smooth out rather noticeable wrinkles, to cope with post-acne, increased pigmentation. After such a procedure, there is always a noticeable peeling of the skin, and the healing process stretches to a week.

As for the technology of the procedures, they differ only in the depth of penetration of the composition for peeling under the skin. The intensity of the penetration of the latter is regulated by the number of applied layers. With the surface procedure, one layer of the mixture is applied, with a deep layer the number of layers increases to 2-3.

The popularity of Hollywood peeling due to a number of advantages that characterize it:

• the composition is safe, does not cause burns, rarely provokes allergies and contains anti-inflammatory components, which facilitates the rehabilitation process;
• the procedure is relatively painless, does not require mechanical action, the use of painkillers, the composition does not cause a burning sensation;
• universality of the composition, which solves a multitude of skin problems, suitable for both surface and deeper effects, for people with different skin types;
• fairly rapid rehabilitation without the need to change the habitual way of life (with superficial peeling, the skin does not flake much, the woman does not have to limit her meetings with other people);
• efficiency of the procedure, sufficient availability of the procedure regarding the price;
• noticeable and lasting result, pronounced lifting effect after a few hours after the procedure.

A couple of days before peeling, it is recommended to apply special formulations with fruit acids to the skin. They will help to soften the top layer of the skin, which will further increase the effectiveness of the peeling.

Cleansing is done in 2 steps - first, particles of dirt, dust, cosmetics are removed from the skin. To do this, use a soft makeup remover with a neutral or close to the level of acidity. The second phase of cleansing - skin degreasing using alcohol lotions.

The composition of Jessner is applied on the prepared and cleansed skin with a thin uniform layer. You should use a special brush, moving from the forehead to the chin and applying the tool along the massage lines.

After 7-10 minutes, the effect of salicylic acid reaches its limit, as evidenced by whitish plaque and dullness on the surface of the treated skin. By this time, you need to apply another layer of the composition, if there is a median peeling, or to neutralize the existing layer.

The maximum number of layers with a deeper peeling - 5, with each subsequent increases the time of rehabilitation after the procedure.

Wash off the composition with water, after which a moisturizing mask is applied to the skin. Sometimes the mask is applied immediately on top of the peeling, in this case, after 3-4 hours, you need to wash with water and lubricate the skin with a moisturizing cream with a regenerating effect (usually panthenol is present as part of these products).

After the procedure, in addition to desquamation, redness and slight swelling of the tissues are possible, as well as increased sensitivity of the skin to heat and cold. This is a normal reaction, more precisely, the expected complications. They do not always appear and not at all, and with proper post-peeling care they pass without a trace.

After the procedure, the skin condition improves significantly - a healthy glow and a beautiful shade appear, the skin tone rises, a pronounced lifting effect is found. Problem skin becomes cleaner, greasy luster is eliminated, comedones leave. Peeling can be used as one of the components of the complex treatment of acne.

You can get an idea of ​​the effect of the procedure by analyzing customer reviews, as well as looking at their photos before and after the procedure. In this case, pronounced progress after a course of procedures in the treatment of acne is noticeable. After the procedure, the number of lesions decreased, inflammation and its characteristic redness were eliminated.

There is a rejuvenating effect of the Jessner composition - the skin after the procedure has become taut, fine wrinkles were smoothed, complexion improved significantly. As a result, the client began to look 5-7 years younger.

To obtain the maximum positive effect, as well as fixing the result, the procedure is carried out by courses. The number of procedures in the course is determined by a specialist. As a rule, about 8-10 procedures are required for oily and problem skin, 5-6 sessions are enough for dry and normal skin. Regardless of their number, sessions are held for 3-5 weeks. The important point is that by the time of the next session the skin should be fully restored.

As a rule, the first sessions are superficial peels. After the skin is prepared, perform the median procedure. The effect of the procedure lasts from a couple of months to six months.

Jessner peeling is recommended for skin that has lost its tone, with the appearance of small and medium wrinkles, the first manifestations of skin fading, dull color. Indications for the procedure can be used in the fight against oily and problem skin. Peeling will eliminate excessive greasiness, cope with seborrheic dermatitis, is effective for the treatment of acne and post-acne, elimination of black spots.

Hollywood peeling is shown for ingrown hair, to eliminate freckles, age spots, traces of scars. As for the time of the procedure, it is better not to do the Jessner peeling in the summer, postponing the procedure to the autumn and winter months.

Contraindications to the procedure apply to cases of allergies and individual intolerance to components for peeling. Acute infectious diseases, an acute period for chronic diseases - all these periods are also not suitable for the procedure. It should be abandoned if there are fresh inflammations on the face, large moles in the treatment area, wounds, skin integrity problems, couperose. Diabetes mellitus, mental abnormalities, HIV, and serious liver, kidney, and heart diseases should also be a reason for refusing the skin cleansing procedure.

It is unacceptable to carry out the procedure during pregnancy, with cancer, some dermatological ailments. If a cosmetic procedure was recently performed, and the skin has not fully recovered, the Jessner peeling (however, like any other) cannot be performed. The procedure is incompatible with the treatment carried out with the use of retinoids, menthol-based drugs, camphor. You can not apply the composition for peeling on top of a fresh tan.

During the period of menstruation, the pain threshold of the body may increase, so the procedure may seem painful. In addition, during this period, certain hormonal changes occur, so the result of peeling may be unexpected, and the composition - cause allergies. A similar situation is observed during the procedure during lactation and the use of hormonal drugs.

To obtain the maximum result from the procedure and its fixation, it is extremely important to provide the correct post-peeling skin care. For 1-3 months, you should refuse to visit the sauna and bath, do not sunbathe. Going into the street during the rehabilitation period, you need to apply a sunscreen with a high degree of protection.

During skin peeling, hot tubs should be replaced with a cool shower., temper physical activity and refrain from playing sports, so as not to cause excessive sweating. During the peeling of the skin, up to its full recovery, you cannot use decorative cosmetics, scrubs, creams, in addition to moisturizers. The latter should be composed of additional components that accelerate healing.

During peeling, you should strive to touch your face with your hands as little as possible. It is strictly forbidden to tear off the scaly skin particles, since such actions can cause scars.

How the peeling of Jessner is carried out, look in the following video.