In the modern conditions of total race for beauty, a rare beauty does not know what gommage is for the body and face. But, for those who are just beginning their acquaintance with the means for skin cleansing, we will explain. Gommage is a means for soft and gentle exfoliation of the upper layer of the skin. The word is of French origin, literally it means "erasure by an eraser". And, indeed, the action of this tool not only cleans the skin of dead cells, but also cares for it.
Who needs nutritious gommage?
Exfoliation of the upper layer of the skin is a necessary process. And not only on the face, but on the whole body. Due to some factors, this natural process is broken and there is a need to help the skin regain softness and radiance. Such factors include:
- improperly selected means for hygiene and care;
- unbalanced nutrition, lack of vitamins and minerals necessary for skin beauty and health;
- stressful situations;
- frequent diseases;
- impact of environmental factors;
- age (with age, the protective functions of the skin are reduced, and self-cleaning mechanisms are slowed down).
Obviously, it is difficult to influence most of these factors, so periodic peeling with gommage is a simple solution to the problem.
How does Gommage work for the face and body?
Exfoliation of dead cells with the help of gommage is mainly due to a chemical reaction. It usually does not contain solid particles for mechanical cleaning, and only fruit acids have an effect. They affect the skin not only on the tissue, but also on the molecular level. Molecules of acids contribute to the enhanced peeling of the upper layer of the epidermis, they seem to dissolve the dead cells. In addition, alpha hydroxy acids accelerate the renewal of all layers of the skin and increase the content of natural moisturizing factors.
How to use gommage?
Gommage is a cream or paste, which is applied to the skin with a thin layer. After 15-20 minutes, when the layer dries, it starts rolling in soft circular motions. Together with the dried out substance, the dissolved, exfoliated cells of the epidermis also slide down. Due to the massage, blood circulation in the skin is stimulated, metabolic processes are accelerated, and protective functions are restored.
Since the correct gommage does not contain aggressive hard particles for the scalp and body, it is suitable for people with sensitive or problem skin . It will also be the best option for cleansing the skin during its aging. After all, after applying the gommage mask, the level of its susceptibility to various cosmetic creams and serums increases in the skin.
Use such a tool as gommage can be both in the salon of a cosmetologist , and at home. The salon procedure is certainly preferable, because the specialist will select the optimal tool from the professional line and will conduct the procedure in the best possible way.
You can also make homage at home. To do this, you need the following products:
- fatty cream or sour cream;
- semolina or oatmeal;
- egg;
- milled peel of orange or lemon.
The skin should be pre-cleaned and steamed, gommage applied for 10-15 minutes, avoiding the area around the eyes on the face, then rolls in a circular motion. After this, the skin should be rinsed with warm water.
Remember that cooking gommage itself has one significant disadvantage - the mixture must be prepared immediately before use and can not be stored for a long time, even in the refrigerator.