Diamond microdermabrasion of the face - what is it, devices, creams for enzymatic micropeeling. Procedure price

Diamond microdermabrasion is a gentle skin resurfacing using devices with diamond-coated plates. Such a procedure minimally traumatizes the skin, is applied on various parts of the body, smoothes stretch marks and scars.

What is diamond microdermabrasion?

Diamond microdermabrasion is such a removal of a dead skin layer, during which the activity of the sebaceous glands is normalized, blood flow improves, the skin gets rid of deep impurities.

Diamond peeling is a superficial procedure. Its task is to renew the upper layer of the skin.

Pros and cons of the method

Advantages of diamond peeling:

• will suit every skin type;
• used on different areas of the skin;
• complete cleansing without injury;
• hypoallergenic, hygienic;
• can be used on skin with acne: helps to fight acne;
• removes small scars, age spots, ingrown hair;
• rejuvenates the skin;
• does not cause discomfort during and after skin treatment.

The diamond peeling procedure will not heal the skin from infectious and allergic rashes. Diamond cleaning cannot be carried out in the event of an inflammatory process in the body and skin damage. The procedure is expensive.

After microdermabrasion, you cannot:

• be in the sun, wind and frost;
• overheat the skin;
• use alcohol products.

Differences between diamond dermabrasion and microdermabrasion

Diamond dermabrasion differs from microdermabrasion in the depth of impact on the skin. Microdermabrasion - removal of the superficial keratinized layer of the skin. The cleaning procedure does not cause unpleasant sensations, the skin has a normal appearance immediately after cleaning.

Diamond dermabrasion involves a deeper cleansing of the pores of the skin, is used in difficult cases, causes microtrauma, the recovery period after such cleaning is 7 days, after the diamond dermabrasion procedure, the treated areas turn red and swell.

Indications for

Diamond microdermabrasion is a direction of the facial cleansing technique, in which the thinnest layer of the upper epidermis is removed.

Diamond skin resurfacing has the following indications:

• dull skin color, pigmentation;
• skin irregularities: scars, wrinkles, stretch marks;
• clogged enlarged pores, acne;
• loss of tenderness of the top layer of the skin;
• the initial stage of cellulite;
• tattoos;
• age-related changes in the skin.

Contraindications

Diamond skin cleaning should not be carried out in the following cases:

• intolerance to the effects of diamond crystals;
• not restored immune defense after recent illness;
• skin damage;
• dilated small blood vessels;

  

• the presence of moles and oncological neoplasms;
• epilepsy, asthma;
• pregnancy;
• skin rashes caused by viruses and fungi.

Preparation for the procedure

The peeling specialist prescribes medication to soften the dead skin layer. One week before the diamond peeling procedure, you must stop using products with glycolic acid. Immediately before undergoing microdermabrasion, the master examines the areas of the skin to be treated. A plastic cap is put on the head.

Stages of the

Diamond cleaning of the facial skin is carried out in the following stages:

1. Preparatory stage: the skin is cleansed of makeup and dirt, degreased, scrubbed, steamed. Large sebaceous plugs are removed mechanically.
2. At the main stage, the specialist treats the skin with an apparatus with replaceable nozzles with the smallest particles of diamonds.
3. At the final stage, regenerating creams, masks, serums are applied to the skin.

Cosmetologists recommend performing microdermabrasion no more than once a week.

The usual course consists of 6 procedures. Deep wrinkles, tattoos, serious scars will go away after 10 treatments. To maintain the result, it is enough to repeat the diamond peeling every 3 months.

Rehabilitation period: rules for facial care and recovery

Rules for regenerating skin care after diamond microcrystalline peeling:

• immediately after diamond cleansing, the skin is moisturized with a cream;
• after the moisturizer, sunscreen is applied;
• at first use such creams several times a day;
• frequent drinking;
• avoid open sun for a week;
• during the first days, do not use preparations with glycolic acid and alcohol, do not visit swimming pools, solariums, gyms;
• do not wax depilation;
• do not apply decorative cosmetics on the face for a week;
• do not use a scrub.

Selection of peeling creams

When choosing a peeling product, the main thing to pay attention to is the composition of the cleaning components. It must strictly correspond to this type of skin.

The peeling creams include:

• fruit and lactic acid;
• ascorbic, carbolic, salicylic acids;
• resorcinol, polymers, fragrances;
• small particles of pumice, salt, almonds, apricot kernels;
• vegetable oils, hyaluronic acid, collagen, elastin.

It is recommended to apply peels after 15 years. The purpose of peeling at a young age is to get rid of fat, dirt and dead cells. At the age of 40, they begin to use peeling creams containing active acids.

Peeling creams have no contraindications, because they contain a meager amount of aggressive components.

For young skin (up to 25 years old), superficial glycolic peels are suitable. Their action is aimed at painless removal of keratinized cells, healing the skin, slowing down aging.

From 25 to 35 years old, peels containing fruit acids and glycolic acid are used. Such peels fight the first age-related skin changes and age spots.

After the age of 35, the skin requires deeper cleansing; for this, medium chemical peels are used. Such products remove deep wrinkles from the skin, improve complexion, and promote the production of collagen and elastin.

At the age of 50 and older, the skin undergoes major changes:

• deep wrinkles;
• loss of elasticity;
• gray complexion, pigmentation.

To combat such troubles, deep peeling is used, which destroys the first 2 layers of the skin. Deep peels tighten the face contour, remove wrinkles, scars and age spots.

Popular peeling creams:

1. Lactolan Peeling Cream, the product contains vitamins and minerals necessary for the skin, salts and lactic acid. The cream does not contain harsh abrasive particles, can be used on sensitive skin, acts superficially, thoroughly cleanses the skin.
2. Gentle Refiner Exfoliating Cream, which contains two types of unnatural abrasive particles and plant extracts.The product provides gentle and effective cleansing of the skin from sebaceous plugs, the skin surface is smoothed, and a healthy complexion returns.
3. Microdermabrasion It contains salt crystals, lactic acid, natural ingredients. High quality home remedy that gently exfoliates and revitalizes the skin.
4. Peeling cream by MagRuss includes in its composition plant and mineral components, proteins, chemicals to remove dead skin layers and deep impurities. The cream does not contain abrasive particles, is suitable for sensitive skin, prevents fluid loss.
5. Peeling product by Vichy contains abrasive particles, jojoba extract, vitamins to activate cell metabolism and preserve youthful skin. The product is very gentle on the skin, therefore it is suitable for every type. The cream gently and deeply cleanses the skin, softens and moisturizes.
6. The natural composition of Caudalie Vinoperfect peeling cream effectively exfoliates dead cells, smoothes and smoothes the surface, normalizes the production of sebum.
7. Clinique Self-Cleanser it contains smooth particles that do not damage the skin, natural and soothing ingredients. The cream returns youth to the skin, moisturizes and nourishes, saturates cells with oxygen, renews.
8. Peeling Cream by GiGi Cosmetic Labs contains natural oils and stearic acid. The active ingredients of the cream delicately remove the top layer of cells, enrich the skin with nutrients and moisture, and improve the complexion.
9. Popular peeling cream of Russian production Stopproblem with salicylic acid is suitable for any type of skin, eliminates acne, normalizes the water-lipid balance, hides spider veins. It is used for superficial and medium skin cleansing.
10. The composition of the German Janssen enzyme peeling includes fruit ingredients and healing clay. Before use, the product is mixed with an activator and applied to the face for 20 minutes. The tool effectively fights wrinkles, improves blood circulation.
11. A variety of Danne enzyme masks: for minor wrinkles, for deep wrinkles, for pigmentation, against acne.
12. Mirra enzymatic peeling does not contain preservatives and harmful substances, economical. Apply to the skin for 20 minutes. After application, there is a slight tingling sensation.
13. Lirene is a Polish-made enzyme peeling. The drug is packaged in packages for single use, inexpensive. Produces an exfoliating effect, tones the skin, tightens pores. It is applied on heated skin.
14. Peeling Mizon contains malic and hyaluronic acids. Suitable even for hypersensitive skin, moisturizes, nourishes, gently removes the stratum corneum.

Which devices are suitable for home use?

When choosing a device for self-cleaning skin, you should pay attention to:

1. Power. The higher the power, the deeper the effect on the skin. It is better to choose devices with adjustable power.
2. Dimensions of the device. Facial cleaners should be lightweight and compact.
3. Multifunctionality. Peeling devices with additional features will not only produce high-quality skin cleansing, but also massage, tighten the oval of the face, and carry out ionization.
4. Production and price. It is better to buy devices from trusted manufacturers with a warranty card and a quality certificate.

Self-contained microcrystalline face peeling is performed using the following devices:

• peeling device Gezatone lonic-Ultrasonic m360;
• device for vacuum cleaning Gezatone Super Wet Cleaner;
• ultrasonic device for peeling Gezatone KUS 2000;
• multifunctional device GezatoneBeautyIrism708;
• peeling device Galvanic Beauty SPA m777;
• multifunctional device for home skin care LW-006;
• Skin Doctors is a complete set consisting of an apparatus working together with a scrub and a skin care cream after cleansing;
• RoC Renewex is an electric micro-peeling device and cream with alumina particles.

Peeling at home

Diamond microdermabrasion is such a delicate peeling action that can be carried out at home using special devices.

Before the deep cleansing procedure, make-up is removed from the face, the skin is cleansed of dirt, degreased. Then a special peeling gel is applied to the face in a thick layer.

The movement of the handheld cleaner head is slow and light. The angle of inclination of the nozzle in relation to the skin should be 45 °. Problem areas of the skin are treated with the device 3 times. After finishing the treatment with the device, the remains of the gel are washed off with water. The skin is moisturized with a cream.

Properly performed home peeling is not inferior to salon similar procedures in terms of the quality of the result. The only downside to home peels is that cleansing and exfoliating products won't help with scars and scars.

Types of home peels: mechanical (using electrical devices for cleaning the skin or special soft brushes), chemical (using ready-made cosmetics) and natural (self-prepared formulations using natural ingredients).

When performing deep cleansing of the skin at home, you need to adhere to the following rules:

• before using a chemical cleanser, conduct an allergy test, strictly follow the rules for use;
• any exfoliating agent is applied to previously cleansed and defatted skin;
• peeling compounds are not applied to the skin around the eyes;
• do not use decorative cosmetics for several days after peeling.

Recipes for making facial peels at home:

1. Mixed in 1 tsp. crushed orange, lemon and tangerine peel, add 18 ml of olive oil, mix, massage on the skin, keep for 5 minutes. Washed off with warm water.
2. To prepare honey peeling cream, 30 ml of liquid honey is mixed with 45 ml of lemon juice, add 1 tbsp. l. bran, the composition is applied to the face for 30 minutes.
3. The rejuvenating peeling cream is prepared from pomegranate seeds, oatmeal, honey and kefir. Oatmeal for the mask will require 200 gr. Honey, kefir and pomegranate seeds - 2 tbsp. l. All ingredients are mixed in a blender. The mask is applied to the face for 3 minutes.
4. For a curd exfoliating and rejuvenating mask, you will need to mix 9 ml of olive oil, 5 g of rice flour and 2 tbsp. l. cottage cheese. The cream is rubbed into the heated skin, left for 15 minutes, washed off with water.
5. Excellent anti-aging peeling creams can be prepared independently on the basis of ground coffee, adding warm honey, fruit pulp, sour cream or yogurt, vegetable oils to it. The components are mixed, the mixture is applied to the face for 5 minutes.

For normal skin types, coffee and sour cream peels are prepared with the addition of honey, vegetable oils, salt, fruits and oat flour.

Peels are more suitable for combination skin, which include sour berry juice, orange and almond oil, sugar, yolks, oatmeal, salt, honey, clay. Oily skin will need soap and sugar, cucumber pulp and rose oil, clay and almonds for deep cleansing. For deep cleansing of dry skin, use cottage cheese, sour cream, oil and citrus zest, strawberries, bran.

Procedure results: before and after photos

Diamond microcrystalline peeling or microdermabrasion gives the following results:

• immediately after the cleaning session, the skin turns slightly pink, after a maximum of 2 days, the natural color of healthy skin returns;
• the pores of the skin are narrowed;
• the surface of the skin is smooth and soft;
• wrinkles are smoothed, the skin is more elastic;
• scars, scars, stretch marks become less noticeable;
• pigmentation is eliminated;
• the work of the sebaceous glands is normalized;
• eliminated oily sheen;
• make-up products lie flat, make-up lasts longer.

The cost of the procedure in Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions

The cost of the diamond micropeeling procedure:

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Reviews about the effectiveness of the procedure

Diamond microdermabrasion is such a removal of dead skin cells, which has a gentle effect on the skin.

Women who, among a huge variety of peels and cleanings, choose diamond micro-peeling, leave the following reviews:

• The first procedure is quite painful, reddening is observed on the skin. Redness disappears the next day. After 2 days, peeling of the upper layer of the skin begins. Peeling can last up to 5 days. After 5 days, the skin becomes smooth and firm.
• When undergoing the 2nd procedure of diamond microdermabrasion, pain is practically absent, redness is insignificant, the skin does not peel off.
• If you use diamond micro-peeling to remove blackheads on oily skin, the effect after the 1st procedure will be practically unnoticeable, only the complexion will improve due to the massage effect. Acne and acne marks will go away after several treatments.
• Diamond microcrystalline peeling is an effective anti-aging procedure. After such a delicate resurfacing, wrinkles disappear over time, massage stimulates collagen production. To get rid of wrinkles, you will need to go through at least 6 procedures.
• Microdermabrasion removes tattoos from the skin surface and corrects stretch marks. To reduce the tattoo, you will need to take a course consisting of 5 procedures. Unfortunately, stretch marks cannot be completely removed. Diamond resurfacing of the skin will help make them less visible.
• Diamond microdermabrasion is an expensive but effective procedure; 75% of women recommend it regularly.

Devices for diamond skin resurfacing work only on the surface, without penetrating into the deep layers of the skin. With this exposure, the risk of complications is minimized. Microdermabrasion gently renews the skin, and successfully fights unpleasant changes during a complex of procedures.

Author: Doroshenko E.N.

Article design: Mila Friedan

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