Gommage is a relatively new word in the beauty industry that performs the function of a scrub. It has its advantages and disadvantages. It is important to understand that gommage is not a separate cosmetic product. At its core, this is a whole procedure aimed at deep cleansing the skin.
Gommage is recommended for violations of the physiological process of skin exfoliation, which can be caused by many reasons: non-compliance with hygiene rules, age-related changes, lack of useful minerals and vitamins, stress and more.
- For oily skin
What is gommage
Facial gommage is a creamy substance that does not contain visible abrasive particles. This is its main difference from a scrub. Special chemicals have a cleansing effect. Thanks to them, the top layer of the epidermis gets rid of excess fat, sweat, dust, dirt and other negative components.
Differences between gommage and scrub:
- the first does not contain rough and hard exfoliating particles;
- the scrub is applied to moistened skin, and gommage is used only on a dry surface;
- after use, the composition must be left on the skin until it dries, while the scrub must be washed off after a short massage;
- During the gommage application session, the skin is actively saturated with vitamins.
The cleansing procedure using this product goes well with the subsequent use of masks or caring creams.
Functions of facial gommage
Facial gommage has many advantages over other cleansers. In their composition, they do not contain hard, cornerstone particles that can injure the skin during massaging movements. In addition to the gently cleansing function, they perform a number of tasks aimed at improving the condition of thin, sensitive skin:
- gentle cleansing of pores from dead cells, sebaceous deposits, toxins, dust, dirt and other harmful substances that prevent the skin from breathing freely;
- Gommage products are universal: initially, peeling-gommage was created for those with thin, delicate, overly sensitive skin, but this does not mean that other girls with a different skin type cannot use its highly effective cleansers;
- include in their composition components that remove, and do not scratch out dirt from the depths of the skin, i.e., they have highly effective cleansing properties without injuring the dermis, injuring it and scratching it through abrasive particles contained in conventional scrubs;
- homemade gommages usually contain many mineral elements and vitamins, as they are prepared from natural products and oils, so they perfectly nourish the skin;
- owners of dry skin, especially if it is covered with flaky spots, know how difficult it is to clean the pores of impurities without damaging the dermis: gommage is useful in this case, especially since it is considered one of the best moisturizers;
- After a properly carried out gommage procedure, the skin texture is smoothed, getting rid of shallow wrinkles, the complexion improves and becomes natural, so that the rejuvenation effect with regular use of such cleansing is ensured.
The complex effect on the skin at the cellular level, versatility, softness of contact with the upper layer of the dermis and many other advantages make this homemade cosmetic product truly unique. However, many still remain unaware of what gommage is. As always happens, the word is new, the procedure is old. Anyone who is familiar with the technology of using scrubs and peeling masks will easily master this miracle of modern cosmetology.
Facial peeling using gommage
At home, peeling-gommage is recommended for those who are contraindicated in conventional scrubs that are quite harsh and contain abrasive particles. Creams, masks, gels with a gommage effect are most useful for high-quality, deep cleansing of sensitive, thin, delicate skin, which is injured at the slightest contact with hard, rough, sharp material in the form of seeds, nut shells, zest particles, etc. To All these remedies were to your liking and did not cause any unpleasant moments, just follow a few simple rules.
- Gommage products should not contain solid particles or lumps: the ideal consistency of such products is liquid-thick, reminiscent of a cream. To achieve it, it is better to beat all the components indicated in the recipe with a blender.
- Just like any other cosmetic product, check the prepared gommage to see if it will cause an allergic skin reaction. The mixture is applied in a small amount to an area of sensitive skin (the inner bend of the elbow, for example) and the reaction is monitored for 1–2 hours.
- Usually the skin is steamed before any cosmetic procedures at home using effective medicinal herbal steam baths. If you have delicate, sensitive skin, it is better to skip this stage of the cleansing procedure. For everyone else, it is advisable to use pharmaceutical chamomile or calendula, which will only increase the overall effectiveness of the entire gommage procedure.
- The mass is applied to the face from top to bottom, starting from the forehead and ending with the chin. It is better to apply with your fingers to simultaneously massage (very gently and carefully) the upper layer of the dermis.
- After applying the mask (scrub), the face needs to rest for 10–15 minutes. Relax, lie down, read, watch TV.
- After the product dries (this will be indicated by a feeling of tightness on the face), it needs to be “rolled” with your fingertips, like a rug. At the same time, you need to be prepared for the fact that dried pieces of the gommage mask may fall down (it’s better to lay something down). If you feel that the product has literally dried to the skin in some place, you do not need to make an effort to peel it off: moisten this area with water, and it will easily separate from the skin.
- Homemade gommage cream is completely absorbed into the skin and does not require rinsing.
- The gommage mask is recommended to be used to cleanse oily skin - 2 times a week, normal skin - once, dry and sensitive skin - once every 10 days.
- Indications: sensitive, dry, flaky, problematic, mature, aging, wrinkled skin, acne, allergic rash.
- Contraindications: recent stitches after facial surgery, open injuries, wounds, rosacea.
This instruction applies to any products with a gommage effect: masks, scrubs, gels and creams. It is almost universal, so now you can safely plunge into a variety of recipes and choose the most effective and efficient ones.
Review of cosmetic gommages from different companies
There are many types of gommages. When choosing a product, you need to start from individual characteristics.
The most popular products are from the following companies.
Yves Rocher
It offers 3 types of gommage:
- fruity “Ripe apricot”;
- cleaning;
- "Shine and hydrate."
The last option, which comes in the form of a gel, received the greatest number of positive reviews. Women participating in the survey noted a significant improvement in their skin condition after using it.
Christina
This company offers for use peeling-gommage “Christina”, which is additionally rich in vitamin E. It very gently cleanses the skin, removes dead skin particles and nourishes.
Most of the reviews about this product are positive. However, some women did not get the desired effect.
Faberlic
offers 2 types of gommage:
- "Verbena";
- "Oxygen breathing."
The first version of the cleansing product involves use on skin with age-related changes. The oxygen line is more aimed at mattifying and improving complexion.
Both products are intended for different age categories of women. Each of them collected a lot of positive feedback in their group. Women note the low price, which is an additional advantage in the eyes of consumers.
Kosmoteros
In the line of products of this company, Kosmoteros “Peeling-gommage”, which gently cleanses the skin, occupies a worthy place.
During the procedure, mechanisms are launched that stimulate skin microcirculation. This significantly increases the effectiveness of subsequent use of creams and masks.
Organic Shop
The company offers gommage “Morning Coffee”. This product contains natural coffee in the form of powder. It is this that performs the function of the abrasive component.
This gommage makes the skin very smooth, nourishes and saturates it, and also deeply moisturizes it. A special feature of the product is the absence of parabens, silicones, dyes and fragrances. It is also characterized by an affordable price.
Clinic
Among the products there is “Menthol Gommage”, which, in addition to cleansing, also stimulates all skin renewal processes.
A distinctive feature of all products from this manufacturer is hypoallergenicity.
Review of popular brands of gommage
Among all brands and manufacturers, the following can be distinguished:
- Faberlic "Verbena". The product resembles an oxygen scrub mask. Enriched with verbena extract. With regular use, it evens out skin color and smoothes out small wrinkles.
- Avon Planet SPA “Wonderful recovery”. Product with Chinese ginseng extract.
- Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal. It has both a cleansing and moisturizing effect. Suitable for both face and body. Includes vitamins and medicinal plant extracts. For problem skin, the same brand has an analogue, Sebo Specific.
- Holy Land Peeling. Fruit peeling-gommage. Israeli cosmetics rich in Dead Sea minerals. Eliminates excess sebum secretion, gently but deeply cleanses pores. Useful for rosacea, acne, blackheads and other problems.
- Shary charm. Delicate product with lavender extract. Contains scrubbing particles, used to cleanse the face, neck, and décolleté.
Recipes for making gommage at home
The choice of gommage recipe should take into account the characteristics and type of skin.
The following options for preparing the product at home are popular.
For oily skin
One of the homemade gommage options suitable for oily skin is a product based on barley flour. To prepare it, you need to mix the following components in one container until smooth:
- 2 tbsp. l. barley flour;
- 1 tbsp. l. rice flour;
- 1 tbsp. l. dry cream.
Skim milk is used as a liquid component, which is added to the mixture until a creamy consistency is obtained.
For dry skin
The peculiarity of dry skin is that it is extremely capricious in the choice of cleansing procedures and is considered very sensitive. Therefore, it is important not to overdry it, otherwise it will cause peeling and irritation. A good option would be egg gommage. To prepare it you will need 1 egg and 1 tsp. sour cream. Necessary:
- Separate the white from the yolk.
- Grind the shells into flour using a coffee grinder.
- In a separate container, mix the yolk, sour cream and ground shells.
For combination skin
This skin type requires combined cleansing and moisturizing. Coffee-sour cream gommage can provide these processes. Necessary:
- Take 1 tbsp. l. sour cream, 1 tbsp. l. finely ground coffee, 1 tsp. sea salt and 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil.
- Mix all components until smooth.
Reviews
I have problem skin, for which it is difficult to find a good skincare product. After learning about this method, I decided to try it. I am satisfied with the result, my face is fresh and renewed.
Liliya, 31 years old, manager
It’s too expensive for me to regularly visit a beauty salon, but this procedure is affordable and, as it turns out, effective. One application a week is enough for me to keep my skin soft.
Svetlana, 23 years old, student
I don’t tolerate salon peeling well, but after using gommage there are no side effects.
Moreover, the procedure is quite simple. Tatyana, 27 years old, housewife
How to use it correctly
The procedure includes the following steps:
- Cleanse skin of makeup and visible dirt.
- Rub the product between your palms to warm it up.
- Apply in circular motions over entire face.
- Leave until a crust appears (average use time is about 15 minutes).
- Using wet fingers, remove excess from the skin using massaging movements.
The frequency of use of gommage completely depends on the type of skin. For oily skin, it is recommended to cleanse 2-3 times a week. For dry skin, it is enough to apply peeling no more than once a week.
DIFFERENCE WITH SCRUB AND PEELING
Gommage for body and face differs from other peelings in its delicacy.
- It is not intended for deep cleansing and will not eliminate serious dermatological defects.
- However, gommage is indispensable for regular gentle care, allowing you to maintain your face and body in good shape.
The use of gommages is advisable in the following cases:
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The effect of gommage is also comparable to rolling. But, unlike rolling sheets, it rolls not due to cellulose fibers, but due to the natural hardening of the composition.
Indications and contraindications for use
The peeling roll is recommended for use for the following symptoms:
- skin texture;
- the presence of pigments and heterogeneities;
- dryness and flaking;
- the presence of open and closed comedones;
- excess sebum secretion, large pores;
- atonicity of the skin;
- small wrinkles.
Gommage should not be used in the following conditions:
- mechanical damage to the skin;
- the presence of herpetic plaques;
- skin diseases in the active phase;
- the presence of individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
With couperose mesh, only a specialist can choose the optimal composition and time of exposure to the skin. Independence in this matter will lead to even greater problems.
After eliminating the above conditions, the use of gommage becomes possible.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of peeling-gommage are:
- gentle, non-aggressive skin cleansing;
- universality of use for all skin types;
- use during skin diseases such as rosacea and acne;
- low level of skin irritation during and after the procedure;
- easy application and removal;
- no effect of drying the skin and, as a result, peeling;
- additional nutrition, hydration and soothing of the skin.
The only disadvantages noted are individual intolerance to some component of the gommage.
The relevance of gommage in modern cosmetology.
Gommage for facial rejuvenation and cleansing has become so relevant and in demand that almost all well-known brands in the cosmetology industry began to produce this product. However, not all manufacturers managed to make this drug super popular. The reason is that the product is still relatively new on the cosmetics market: not all customers have yet managed to understand the difference between scrub, peeling and gommage.
However, the popularity of the product is growing every day. Having tried this cream once, most women continue to use it in the future, abandoning more traditional means. Improved gommages of the new generation, in addition to the cleansing effect, stimulate the lymphatic drainage and circulatory system, and help smooth out the relief of the face. Products containing sea salt and seaweed have these characteristics. These same cosmetic preparations also remove excess moisture from the body and promote weight loss.
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Effect after using gommage:
Firstly, you get a gentle and deep cleansing of any impurities such as sebum deposits, cosmetics, dust and dirt.
Secondly, after the first use you will notice that the skin has become velvety, since the layer of keratinized skin has been removed in small particles.
Thirdly, healthy skin tone. Thanks to gommage, blood circulation improves and the skin looks healthy.
And, of course, tone and elasticity! Regeneration processes are launched, massage movements have a positive effect on the condition of the skin as a whole.
Let's talk about our personal top. And which method do we prefer?
Application
The composition may contain components of plant origin that contribute to the occurrence of allergies. To avoid negative consequences, before starting to use the chosen product, it is recommended to test it - to do this, apply a little of the composition to your wrist.
If after 15–20 minutes no redness, rash or itching appears, you can safely use the product.
Gommage can be used both on the face and on the entire body; it is important to follow the recommendations for use to obtain visible results.
For face
Rules for using a gommage mask for facial cleansing:
- First remove dirt and steam the skin, then warm a little cleanser in your palms to body temperature.
- Distribute the mask in a thin layer over the entire face with your fingers or a cosmetic brush, leave until it dries.
- Gently roll the resulting film with massage movements starting from the chin and moving upward, while holding the skin to avoid stretching it. If all the product cannot be removed in this way, the residues are washed off with warm water. If there is inflammation or wounds, the entire mask is simply washed off with water.
- For better effect, apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream to the cleaned areas.
After the procedure, you should avoid being in direct sunlight, frost or strong wind for 24 hours. It is also necessary to refrain from using cosmetics and visiting the sauna, solarium or swimming pool for 2-3 days.
For body
Body gommage contains solid particles - this is necessary for better renewal of the epidermis by enhancing the effect of exfoliation of the stratum corneum. It is recommended to do such cleansing in a salon, since better results can be achieved with a massage during the procedure.
Expert opinion
Anastasia Zaslavskaya
Dermatologist, cosmetologist
Before application, it is important to pay attention to which part of the body the product is intended to treat - use for other purposes may be ineffective or lead to deterioration of the skin condition.
For example, products for cleansing the scalp have a drying effect, and products for cleaning the feet additionally have an antifungal effect.
Feet care
A special exfoliant will help you get soft feet and pink heels. It will cleanse and nourish the skin of the feet, filling the cells with essential nutrients. Foot gommage has an even wider spectrum of action:
- Moisturizes;
- Heals cracks;
- Improves blood circulation;
- Removes the stratum corneum.
Pay attention to Soin Vegetal preparations. 2-3 procedures are enough to notice a positive result. Apply the product with massage movements onto steamed legs. After steaming, the microparticles penetrate deeper into the rough skin of the heels. After 5 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Gommage can be prepared at home
These are very simple recipes for the most common skin types. But they work great.
Gommage recipe for oily skin
Take 1 part of dry cream and rice flour, 2 parts of barley flour. By parts you can mean tablespoons or teaspoons. Stir and add water or your favorite cleanser to the mixture. The consistency should be thick enough so that the mask does not run off your face. We use the product according to the described technology.
Gommage recipe for dry skin
You will need 2 parts of semolina, 1 part of oatmeal and ground orange peel. Preparation and application techniques are the same as in case 1.
These homemade gommage preparations can be stored in a glass container, covered, in a cool place. If necessary, you just need to dilute them with liquid and they will be ready for use.
As a result of using gommage, you will receive the following beneficial benefits:
- Soft and delicate skin cleansing;
- Thanks to micromassage of its surface, blood flow will increase, the cells will receive increased nutrition;
- Congestion will be eliminated, as cellular metabolism will accelerate;
- The protective functions of the skin are activated;
- The water-fat balance is harmonized;
- On refreshed and renewed skin, small wrinkles will disappear, a gentle blush will appear, and makeup will look great on its soft velvety surface.
Isn't it worth a try? Your efforts will definitely be rewarded, because the female body is not only inquisitive, but also grateful. We are waiting for your feedback!
What results do manufacturers promise us?
Because Since the skin is the largest organ that removes toxins and waste from the body, it is recommended to clean it regularly. Waste products, once on the surface, accumulate and can lead to irritation and inflammation in the upper layers of the epidermis.
Taking all factors into account, manufacturers promise that a facial gommage mask, when used regularly, gives an amazing effect and promotes healthy skin. The benefits of air healing include:
- gentle smoothing of the skin surface;
- disappearance of spots and redness;
- healthy looking face;
- massage effect;
- smoothing out wrinkles;
- reduction in the number of stagnation phenomena;
- moisturizing, nourishing and restoring the surface of the epidermis;
- Possibility of use for acne and inflammation.
The gommage may contain essential oils and vitamin extracts from fruits, so the result will be visible after the first use. With regular use of the product, the fair sex will be able to do without foundation and skin tone-evening products, because the healing substance will cope with the problems of the epidermis, normalizing the supply of vitamins, microelements and oxygen to it.
Gommage brands
Beauty producers of the 21st century. offer women a wide range of medicinal cosmetics for face and body care. Having understood what facial gommage is, you need to know that you can’t always buy the product in your usual cosmetics stores.
To purchase a quality product, you need to contact specialized stores or distributors of world-famous brands of cosmetics.
Among the many means that have proven themselves well:
- Dr. Konopka's;
- Expert Faberlic;
- Natura Siberica Natura Kamchatka;
- Organic Shop “Morning Coffee”;
- Payot;
- Yves Rosher.
Dr. Konopka's berry facial treatment with chamomile and water lily gently cleanses, smoothes the skin and evens out its color. Gommage costs from 320 rubles.
The Faberlic company offers fans of its products a skin cleanser with essential oils. You can buy it for 500 rubles.
Gommage from Natura Siberica Natura Kamchatka contains raspberry, lingonberry, cloudberry and sea buckthorn oils. You can buy a cleanser for 170 rubles.
You can pamper yourself with the aroma of coffee in the morning or evening using the Organic Shop “Morning Coffee” gommage. You can enjoy a quick effect and deep gentle cleaning for 100 rubles.
Letual presented a product for the care of delicate epidermis called Payot. The air peeling contains cranberry, raspberry and black currant oils. You can buy a jar of the substance for 2,000 rubles.
Cosmetics manufacturer Yves Rosher offers the fair sex to take care of their faces using the “Ripe Apricot” gommage, made using Edulis cellular water. The gel does not contain dyes and consists of 95% natural ingredients. It costs from 520 to 550 rubles.
