Retinoic yellow peeling - a good cosmetic procedure with a short recovery period for the skin. In addition to a short rehabilitation period, the procedure is characterized by a low likelihood of complications and minimal trauma to the dermis during a chemical peeling session.
After applying yellow peel, cellular processes are activated, stimulating the synthesis of the intercellular matrix of the skin and epidermal lipids.
Why are masks containing a high concentration of vitamin A and its components used? It is impossible for retinolic acid to accumulate in all tissues of the body. Its high concentration is necessary only in the middle layers of the skin.
By influencing the epidermis with retinoic acid, which is part of the yellow peeling, it is possible to:
- normalize the production of elastin and collagen;
- reduce the number of atypical cells.
As a result of yellow peeling, thanks to the antioxidant effect of the drug, the aging process of the dermis is slowed down, its texture and relief are improved, and the skin is brightened and rejuvenated.
Of course, there are cosmetic products containing retinoic acid in microscopic doses. By using them, you can achieve the desired effect in six months to a year. The median retinol peeling procedure allows you to shorten this period and get the effect of rejuvenation, getting rid of facial wrinkles quickly, in several sessions.
The procedure is as safe as possible for the patient, but you should be aware of the indications for it and contraindications. If your skin has excessive pigmentation, freckles, acne, or expression lines, you can do yellow facial peeling. It will help with photoaging or normal skin aging, with insufficient elasticity and firmness of the skin.
Why "yellow"?
The official name of this facial peeling is retinoic , but people call it “yellow” because a yellow mask remains on the face during the procedure.
It is also called a “weekend peel” due to the rapid healing of the skin. It takes two days. Therefore, many women sign up for the procedure on Friday, and on Monday appear at work refreshed or as if they had flown to the sea on the weekend.
Possible complications after yellow peeling
Cosmetologists are well aware of such unpleasant sensations after retinoic peeling, such as an unpleasant feeling of tightness and dryness of the skin. To neutralize them, they recommend using special cosmetics. In rare cases, minor swelling or redness may occur, which will subside in two to three days.
More serious complications arise when the procedure is performed at home. Burns, inflammatory processes and unbearable itching develop due to incorrect calculation of the concentration of the active substance. That is why this procedure should be carried out by a professional cosmetologist.
Pros of yellow peeling
Fast recovery
We have already named the main one - a short rehabilitation period. If after harsher formulations skin restoration lasts at least a week, then after yellow peeling it takes only 2 days.
Held all year round
Due to the short recovery period of the skin, this type of peeling can be performed all year round, without interruption during the summer holidays. But still, summer is summer - discord. During periods of solar activity, it is better not to perform facial peels at all. Pigmentation has never graced anyone.
Retinol is vitamin A, which in any case increases photosensitivity, sensitivity to sunlight. Procedures carried out in the summer require powerful photoprotection, but there are basic recommendations to avoid this
Soft effect
Yellow peeling is considered the most gentle and can therefore be performed even on young skin, thin and sensitive skin.
Effective but superficial
According to the methods of implementation and the patient’s sensations, yellow peeling is considered superficial, but in terms of effectiveness it is equal to the average. It has a powerful effect on the skin of the face, while being quite soft.
How to care for your skin after Cosmoteros treatments?
The appearance of tightness after exfoliation turns into redness and flaking of the skin. During this period, dead cells exfoliate, giving way to young tissue. Experts do not recommend facilitating this natural process.
After Kosmoteros retinoic peeling, it is prohibited to use scrubs. Abrasive particles can damage developing young cells, leading to scar formation. Cosmetologists allow the use of creams with a moisturizing effect and masks with enzymes. The use of products with a sun protection factor is a prerequisite if exfoliation was carried out in the spring and summer.
The first seven days after exfoliation with retinoic acid, Cosmotherios is not recommended:
- Take a steam bath or sauna, go to the gym. During these procedures, intense sweating occurs, which interferes with the natural process of exfoliation and the formation of new tissue. Moisturized skin is a fertile environment for the development of bacteria, which can cause inflammation. In addition, steam baths and exercise prolong the period of skin redness.
- Visit pools, swim in open water. These objects are sources of infection for skin weakened by chemical exposure.
- Visit the solarium, the beach. Injured skin has increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, which can lead to pigmentation.
The retinoic peeling procedure has a short recovery period. In 2-3 days, redness and peeling disappear, and the woman can enjoy the result.
Cons of yellow peeling
The use of yellow peeling has its own characteristics. Depending on the protocol of use, it can be one-day or two-day.
In the first case, it is applied only in the afternoon and then it is not washed off; the person leaves the cosmetologist with a cream retinoic mask on his face. This can cause certain inconveniences (embarrassment in front of strangers, not being able to travel by public transport, driving a car is also inconvenient, etc.).
The second, two-day, is carried out in two stages, each lasting several hours, so it requires a lot of free time to carry out the procedure.
Where to go
Many clinics, salons, and beauty studios offer this service and have a flexible system of discounts. In any of the institutions, an experienced specialist will serve you and give you all the necessary recommendations on skin care.
In Moscow
- Network of clinics "Capital" Moscow, Bolshoi Vlasyevsky lane, 9, metro station Smolenskaya tel.
- Salon “Beauty Season” Moscow, metro station “Technopark”, business center PORTPLAZA, Projected Prospect No. 4062, no. 6, building 16, floor 1, office. No. 13 tel.
- Clinic of medical technologies "Vector" Moscow, m. Universitet, st. Krupskaya, 19/17 tel.
In St. Petersburg
- Network of clinics “Laser Doctor” St. Petersburg, st. Gorokhovaya, 28, metro station Sadovaya tel: +7 (812) 701-0-701 (+1).
- Aesthetic cosmetology by Oksana Balanova St. Petersburg, Zagorodny prospekt, 36, metro station Zvenigorodskaya tel.
- Center for medical cosmetology on Zhukovsky St. Petersburg, st. Zhukovskogo, 14 tel.
In Kyiv
- Clinic of intensive cosmetology “Edit” Kyiv, per. Bekhterevsky, 8, metro station Lukyanovskaya tel: +38.
- Laser cosmetology studio “Estet Studio” Kyiv, st. Saksaganskogo, 30-B tel: +38.
- Medical Kyiv, st. Sribnokilskaya, 1 tel: +38.
Types of yellow peeling
As we have already mentioned, yellow peeling can be two-day or one-day. Both types are approved and recommended by the drug manufacturers.
One-day facial peeling
It is more popular because the recovery period is milder and there is less swelling.
It consists of two stages: the first procedure is carried out in the clinic (lasts from 30 minutes), the second the patient can carry out at home independently (apply peeling in the evening and leave until the morning).
The number of applications is individual for each patient (from 1 to 10) and depends on the condition of the skin.
Two-day facial peeling
With the classic peeling scheme, application takes several hours. Peeling is applied, washed off, reapplied, washed off again - and so on several times. This can last up to 4 hours.
All this happens under the supervision of a doctor, who looks at which areas need to be treated less and more intensively. The last application is left on the face, the patient goes home and there, after 2 hours, the peeling is washed off.
Day 2 – repeated peeling procedure, it differs from the first day and largely depends on what the reaction was on the first day.
The number of applications, again, is individual. Many doctors recommend performing several procedures at intervals of 10 to 14 days.
Video about the procedure:
The result of using retinoic peeling is noticeable after the first procedure, however, dermatocosmetologists recommend a full course consisting of four to five sessions (they are carried out at intervals of one week).
The Ego Estetic clinic uses two types of retinoic peeling:
- Block Age Peel Gel from the Russian company Martinex. It contains a 5% solution of retinoic acid and demethyl sulfoxide, which increases the permeability of cell membranes;
- depigmenting peeling Cimel (Spain) based on retinol, which is suitable for patients with sensitive skin.
The duration of the course, as well as the use of a specific composition, depends on the individual characteristics of the patient’s skin and is determined by the clinic’s dermatocosmetologist after examination and medical history to identify possible contraindications.
Post-peeling care
After the yellow peeling procedure, it is advisable to cleanse the skin with neutral soap. To reduce peeling and moisturize the skin, apply Vaseline or doctor-recommended post-peeling preparations for the first 5-7 days after peeling. The frequency of application is determined individually, 2-4 or more days if necessary.
In order to prevent hyperpigmentation, it is recommended to use sunscreen; it is necessary to avoid excessive exposure to the sun for 1 month after peeling.
How the procedure goes:
The patient’s face is cleaned of contaminants and disinfected;
A composition in which the concentration of retinoic acid is 5-10% is applied to the treated area in several layers.
After 10-20 minutes, the composition hardens into a film and remains on the skin for 7-12 hours.
The film is washed off at home, and a cream recommended by a cosmetologist is applied to the skin.
Rehabilitation after this peeling is easier than after TCA; peeling lasts much less. 1 day - pinkish face, then within 4-5 days - peeling of the skin, transparent films, like after sunburn.
What's in it
Depending on the type of yellow peeling, the composition varies, but all of them are based on retinoic acid.
Retinoic acid penetrates well into the layers of the skin, stimulating collagen synthesis, enhancing the processes of moisturizing and nourishing the skin, and also prevents the formation of atypical cells and improves microcirculation in the capillaries (which means the delivery of nutrients needed by skin cells is enhanced).
In addition to retinoic acid, yellow peeling contains: azelaic acid, phytic acid, kojic acid, vitamin C.
Azelaic acid is used in aesthetic medicine to treat acne, reduce hyperfunction of the sebaceous glands, and eliminate hyperpigmentation.
Phytic acid is one of the most effective natural antioxidants. It has a brightening effect on the skin, prevents inflammatory reactions, inhibits the formation of pigment, and stimulates skin renewal processes.
Kojic acid is an antioxidant, has brightening properties, not only reduces melanin production, but also allows peeling to exfoliate the skin.
Vitamin C is necessary for collagen synthesis and maintains skin tone. It performs an antioxidant function, supports local immunity, promotes the healing of wounds, burns, and correction of dermatitis. With the help of cosmetic products containing vitamin C, complexion significantly improves and skin texture is evened out, dark spots caused by ultraviolet radiation, age-related and hormonal changes disappear; The formation of free radicals and skin aging slows down.
Indications for use of retinoic peeling
- presence of deep and fine wrinkles
- lack of collagen production
- disturbances in normal skin moisture
- presence of facial wrinkles
- lack of elasticity and firmness of the skin
- need for skin whitening
- excessive pigmentation from exposure to sunlight
- age-related and photoaging of the skin
- acne
- hyperpigmentation
- hyperkeratosis
Also, retinoic peeling effectively cleanses the skin surface of all kinds of impurities, has an anti-inflammatory effect, provides the skin with a healthy glow, improves the relief and structure of the skin and has a lifting effect.
How yellow peeling affects the skin
Many patients love yellow peeling because immediately after the procedure, the skin acquires a color like after tanning. This is followed by two days of active peeling, then a pink, fresh complexion and completely smooth skin are left. Spots, scars, post-acne, pores become less noticeable after peeling. The synthesis of collagen and elastin is activated. Small facial wrinkles disappear, the severity of deeper age wrinkles decreases.
Indications for use of yellow facial peeling
- Correction of fine and deep wrinkles.
- Prevention of age-related changes.
- Photoaging.
- Hyperpigmentation.
- Acne (possibly).
- Post-acne.
Contraindications to the use of yellow facial peeling
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Liver failure.
- Taking systemic retinoids (isotretinoin).
- Exacerbation of Herpessymplex and other dermatoses.
- Sensitive skin.
- Tendency to hyperpigmentation.
- Inflammatory elements at the peeling site.
- Rosacea.
- External use of adapalene and other retinol derivatives to avoid hyperreaction.
- Individual intolerance to components.
Possible complications
- Long-lasting swelling.
- Hyperpigmentation.
- Allergic reactions.
