Pimples after peeling

Dreamed of smooth and radiant skin, but got a pimple-strewn face? This is not such a rare surprise after peeling. Let’s talk about the reasons for such injustice and how to avoid it.

Why do acne appear after peeling?

Paradoxically, it is true that peeling is one of the most popular methods of dealing with acne. Without regular exfoliation, according to cosmetologists, it is quite difficult to cope with the problem of acne. Removal of the upper layers of the epidermis cleanses the pores of sebum and dead cells, which create a breeding ground for opportunistic bacteria.

Why then do acne occur? The reasons are conditionally divided into three large groups.

Violation of the rules for peeling

The procedure breaks the integrity of the skin. Therefore, strict adherence to the rules of antiseptics during peeling is necessary. As well as:

  • careful selection of peeling;

  • compliance with the protocol of the procedure;

  • compliance with the rules of skin care after peeling.

Preparation for peeling, care after it, the procedure itself – all this requires a very serious attitude from both the patient and the cosmetologist.

Our behavior

Alas, some of us act frivolously.

  • They touch the defenseless skin after peeling with their hands – far from always clean.

  • Separate scales on their own.

  • Wrong face care. For example, they clean it with aggressive lotions or use inappropriate creams.

  • Violate post-peeling rules of conduct. Under the ban – a bath and a sauna, a pool with its chlorinated water, sports loads “up to a seventh sweat”, going outside without sunscreen.

Touching your face with your hands, especially if they have not just been washed, is, in principle, a very bad habit. And after peeling, this is a completely right way to such a complication as acne.

Individual features of the body

Force majeure is possible in the form of:

  • allergic reactions to the components of the drug;

  • undiagnosed diseases that, with a decrease in immunity (and peeling is still stressful for the skin and the body), can declare themselves, for example, problems with the intestines, latent infections;

  • hormonal fluctuations, manifested by inflammatory reactions.

“Peeling should not be treated as a simple procedure,” warns Ekaterina Turubara, Vichy brand expert. – It is prohibited for any existing skin damage: abrasions, scratches and cuts, squeezed pimples. The presence of various rashes caused by allergies, eczema, herpes, etc. (with the exception of comedones and acne) is also a reason to refuse the procedure. The exception is already healed and formed scars and scars – they may become less noticeable after a peeling course.
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Acne after peeling: what to do

There is only one answer: do not engage in amateur activities, but make an appointment with a dermatologist.

  • The doctor will understand the causes of acne.

  • Prescribe appropriate treatment.

  • Corrects the rules of skin care.

Acne after peeling can indicate a latent infection, so the doctor may even prescribe an antibiotic.

Even if the face itches and itches, it is strictly forbidden:

  • squeeze out pimples;

  • peel off the scales yourself;

  • touch your face with your hands, comb your skin.

All this can increase inflammation, lead to scars and pits, which are difficult to get rid of later.

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Acne Prevention

Recall that the formation of acne after the peeling procedure is not a side effect, but the result of non-compliance with the rules during the procedure, as well as incorrect post-peeling care.

To reduce the risk of trouble, follow these simple tips:

  • do peeling only in the clinic with a beautician;

  • after the procedure, do not touch your face with your hands;

  • take proper care of your skin: wash your face with thermal water, apply soft soothing, moisturizing and regenerating creams;

  • observe the post-peeling regime: refuse to visit the bathhouse and pool, excessive physical exertion;

  • go out only “under cover” of sunscreens with SPF 50.

The frequency of the peeling procedure is determined by the specialist.
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Skin care after peeling

We immediately warn you: if acne has already appeared, only a dermatologist or cosmetologist will help you choose care. And in our review – a list of remedies for those who do not suffer from acne yet.

Moisturizing rich cream for dry and very dry skin Aqualia Thermal, Vichy – this comfortable “isotonic cocktail” includes vegetable sugars from maple, birch and beech wood and hyaluronic acid. The skin is restored, soothed, hydrated for 48 hours. Recommended for use in the morning and evening.

Multi-repair treatment for skin irritated by overdrying products, Effaclar H Iso-Biome, La Roche-Posay Apply morning and evening to cleansed skin. Lipids, vitamins B3 and E work on the restoration and protection of the epidermis, as well as the elimination of inflammation.

Intensive moisturizing regenerating mask Hydrating B5 Masque, SkinCeuticals maintains the moisture balance and healthy appearance of the skin thanks to its rich composition, which includes hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, components of the natural moisturizing factor. Use 1-2 times a week.

Moisturizing face cream Aquasource, Biotherm attracts moisture and accumulates it inside, smoothing the skin. The effect is provided by the extract of thermal plankton. Suitable for normal to combination skin, apply in the morning to protect against environmental aggressors and in the evening to restore.

Moisturizing face cream Ultra Facial Cream, Kiehl’s – Comfort, balance and fullness of the skin are guaranteed by squalane, obtained from olive oil, and the glycoprotein-antioxidant antarcticin. Recommended for use in the morning and evening.

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