Amber peeling: properties and methods of implementation

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Superficial amber peeling is a procedure for cleansing and rejuvenating the skin with preparations based on succinic acid, which is an antioxidant, supplies cells with energy and improves cellular respiration. Amber peeling, according to reviews, has an anti-inflammatory, restorative and strengthening effect on the skin, and in addition, activates local blood circulation. Under the influence of succinic acid, the skin is saturated with oxygen and nutrients, acquiring a fresh and healthy appearance. Peeling with succinic acid has no seasonal restrictions, it is suitable for all skin types, even for skin with spider veins (rosacea). This mild chemical peeling can be used by clients of all ages - an experienced cosmetologist will select formulations that take into account the characteristics of both young and mature skin. Succinic acid combines well with gluconic acid, which helps moisturize and smooth the skin; this peeling is called gluconic-succinic peeling.

Amber peeling: indications

• Unhealthy, dull complexion;
• smoothing the skin surface;
• decreased turgor;
• dry skin;
• age-related changes;
• fresh age spots;
• acne and post-acne;
• swelling;
• tendency to allergic rashes;
• redness of the skin.

How to peel with succinic acid

Preparing for amber peeling. No preliminary multi-day preparation of the skin for amber peeling is required. Immediately before the procedure, the skin is cleansed of dirt, secretions of sweat and fat glands, as well as decorative cosmetics. Oily skin is additionally treated with a degreasing lotion. Next comes vaporization - a warm compress is applied to the face or it is treated with steam . This is necessary to soften the epidermis and expand the openings of the sebaceous glands.

Amber peeling procedure. The skin is dried with a napkin and a cleansing composition is applied. Next, the cosmetologist manually, using a gauze swab, cleanses the skin or uses hardware techniques, for example, brushing or vacuum cleaning. After 5-15 minutes, the peeling mask is washed off with water and a tonic is applied. Thanks to peeling with succinic acid, skin permeability improves, so it will be useful to immediately make a soothing moisturizing mask with vitamins and microelements . At the end of the procedure, sunscreen is applied.

Skin care after peeling with succinic acid. Amber peeling is a gentle superficial peeling that does not have strict recommendations for skin care during the post-peeling period. However, in the first days after the procedure, you need to protect your face from direct sunlight. In addition, creams with UV filters should be used throughout the month . According to reviews, after amber peeling there is a risk of pigmentation, so you need to pay special attention to protecting the skin.

Amber peeling at home

There are various ways to use amber in cosmetology. Most of them are so simple and safe that they can be used for home skin care of any type.

Peeling-brossage to get rid of the stratum corneum of the epidermis

After removing makeup and treating the surface of the face with a degreasing agent, apply a warm compress to the skin for 10 minutes. Wet skin is blotted with a napkin, and ground amber is applied on top in an even layer. A light superficial facial massage is performed with a cotton pad for 3-5 minutes. Work should only be done along massage lines; you must try to prevent the appearance of stretch marks. The remainder of the scrub is removed with a moistened soft sponge. After completing the procedure, the epidermis is blotted with a towel and a light moisturizer is applied.

This amber peeling removes dead skin cells from the surface of the face, along with them microcracks disappear and unevenness is smoothed out. The epidermis is cleansed of skin waste products, acne, sebaceous plugs, and inflammatory processes are prevented. Toxins are removed from the thickness of the skin, and recovery processes occur faster.

If there is acute inflammation, it is better to postpone the session. Spider veins and visible capillary mesh are contraindications for the procedure.

Peeling mask with amber

We dilute a teaspoon of crushed amber with two tablespoons of water and stir for 2-3 minutes to obtain a homogeneous composition. You can place these components in a small jar, close the lid and shake well; the desired slurry will be obtained almost instantly. If it is necessary to add the effectiveness of chemical peeling to the composition, then water can be replaced with a special amber tonic. Apply the resulting mass to the skin in a thin layer using a special cosmetic brush. After a quarter of an hour, when the product has dried, we begin to remove it with our fingertips or a cotton pad. Wash off the remains with water, dry the skin, apply moisturizer.

Amber peeling with the properties of a mask cleanses, tones, soothes, rejuvenates and revitalizes the epidermis. Oily skin problems become less pronounced after the first manipulation. With regular use of the composition, you can get rid of age spots, spider veins, and wrinkles. The product allows you to reduce the severity of the consequences of acne and sebaceous plugs. The face is disinfected, inflammatory processes go away, and infectious lesions are prevented.

The peeling mask has a tightening effect, corrects the oval of the face, normalizes skin elasticity and tension.

Chemical amber peeling

To carry out the peeling procedure, you need to prepare a special tonic. Dilute a teaspoon of succinic acid, purchased at a pharmacy, in a glass of warm boiled water and stir until the product is completely dissolved. Add two drops of jasmine or lavender essential oil (does not depend on skin type). Wipe the skin of the face and neck with the resulting tonic twice a day - morning and evening. After a couple of days, slight peeling may begin; we do not stop treating the skin with tonic. The cleansing process can take place completely unnoticed. Just every day your face will become cleaner and fresher. No more areas of peeling! You can only use light texture moisturizers or serums. The peeling will gradually go away on its own.

This toner can also be used to soften the skin on the back of your hands, elbows and knees. It neutralizes peeling, softens rough areas, and restores blood flow.

Amber peeling with fruit acid

To prepare the peeling base, you need to mix ground amber and lemon or orange zest in equal proportions. Dilute the resulting dry mixture with amber tonic or cool boiled water until a homogeneous paste is obtained. Apply the mixture to the skin in a thin layer, leave for five minutes, then apply another layer. We perform a light massage, carefully working out areas where acne and sebaceous plugs accumulate. We do not massage in places where wrinkles form! After the procedure, remove the mass with a cotton pad, rinse the skin with cool water and blot with a towel. Additional hydration is required only for dry epidermis.

There is another option for preparing this composition - diluting amber powder with orange juice. This is a more aggressive option that can only be used to cleanse oily or problematic skin.

Regular amber peeling with fruit acids gently cleanses the epidermis of all excess, saturates the tissues with vitamins and microelements. The skin becomes fresher, its surface is evened out, wrinkles are smoothed out, cosmetic defects and age spots disappear.

Amber peeling: it's interesting

1. Succinic acid strengthens cell membranes , which become a reliable barrier to toxins and free radicals. In addition, succinic acid “pulls out” harmful substances accumulated in the skin.
2. In succinic resins, the concentration of succinic acid reaches 8%.
3. Due to the small size of the molecules, succinic acid easily penetrates the epidermis and revitalizes the vital processes occurring in the tissues.
4. Peeling with succinic acid at home can be done using a ready-made cosmetic composition, for example, “Multi-acid peeling with succinic acid 5%, pH 3.5” (Alpika, Russia) - there are many positive reviews about this drug on the Internet.

Basic properties

The main biologically active ingredient is succinic acid. It is present in our body, where it comes from sour berries, fruits and oysters. For normal well-being, you need a little of it, but even a minimal deficiency immediately affects the condition of the skin, since it affects the synthesis of proteins and also provides cells with oxygen. That is why athletes often take it additionally.

Here's what happens when succinic acid levels normalize:

• the walls of capillaries and small vessels are strengthened;
• visible manifestations of rosacea are reduced;
• metabolic processes are normalized;
• the activity of the sebaceous glands is regulated;
• pimples and acne go away;
• the level of natural skin protection increases;
• inflammatory processes are stopped;
• skin turgor increases;
• bruises and bags under the eyes are eliminated;
• the oval of the face is slightly tightened;
• its color is refreshed and evened out;
• contours become clearer.

Succinic acid helps detoxify the skin by binding free radicals and neutralizing toxins, which are then eliminated from the body naturally. The results are most noticeable on thin, problematic and hypersensitive skin, the condition of which quickly improves.

The main thing about peeling with succinic acid

Home methods

But not everyone has the time and money to visit a salon regularly. And to obtain significant results, one amber peeling procedure is not enough - a course of at least 5-8 sessions is required. Therefore, many people prefer to do it themselves at home. You don’t have to crush amber for this - you can easily buy acid at any pharmacy.

General rules

The first step is to thoroughly cleanse your face of makeup. Succinic acid molecules are not able to penetrate too deeply, and if the pores are clogged, the effect will be very superficial. After makeup removal, the skin is rinsed with clean water, blotted with a towel and wiped with tonic.

A necessary step is light steaming. This is done so that the pores open slightly and the product works better. For those who plan to do peeling with succinic acid constantly at home, it is advisable to purchase a portable vaporizer or sauna mask. But as a last resort, you can hold your face over a bowl of hot water for a few minutes.

A good warming up option is an infrared massager. It activates subcutaneous blood circulation and delicately opens pores. Ideal for people with mild rosacea, for whom an amber peeling procedure is beneficial, but a facial sauna is not.

Next you need to prepare the mask according to the recipe chosen in advance. This should be done only immediately before use in order to preserve all the beneficial properties of the components. The composition is applied in an even layer and left for 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the type and condition of the skin.

After the peeling is removed from the face, the skin must be additionally moisturized. Although it does not dry out the epidermis too much. This will reduce the feeling of tightness and make subsequent exfoliation softer, almost unnoticeable.

Effective recipes

Based on succinic acid, there are several simple but quite effective recipes that allow you to get results at home comparable to a salon procedure:

Based on succinic acid, you can also prepare a mask, which contains: cosmetic clay, natural oils, mumiyo, aloe extract or pulp. There are many recipes. But remember that they will be able to show their full potential only after 2-3 weeks of regular use (twice a week).