Facial gommage - what it is, the advantages of this skin cleansing technique and the opinions of those who have tried it. Gommage: what is it? Gommage for sensitive skin

Peeling is a necessary procedure for caring for the epidermis. Facial gommage is used to eliminate various skin problems that arise due to improper cleansing of dead cells.

What it is

Gommage peeling for the face is a new type of cleanser that uses special chemical components rather than abrasive particles to remove dead cells. Often these are fruit acids that allow you to gently and carefully cleanse even sensitive and fading epidermis.

This aqua-exfoliant is similar in its effect to a peeling ray, but it uses exclusively chemical components to cleanse the skin. Gommage uses only ingredients of plant origin. This can be grape extract, apricot extract, tartaric acid and others.

Advantages of gommage:

Instructions for use

Cleansing gommage is a simple cosmetic procedure that can be easily performed at home. Before starting cleansing, you need to remove makeup and wash the epidermis with foam or gel without soap.

Step-by-step instructions on how to use exfoliant Bioderma Sebium Gel gommant purifiant (Bioderma):

1. The face is cleansed and steamed. This is necessary to more effectively clean pores and eliminate dead cells;
2. Exfoliating gommage is applied in a circular motion. The mixture is gently rubbed into the skin in the décolleté and neck area;
3. Afterwards you need to leave the mixture for a few minutes to harden. During this time, a thin crust forms on the treated areas, which will begin to roll off upon contact with water;
4. The gommage should be carefully rolled up and then washed with clean warm water to remove any remaining mixture. This is a very gentle type of cleansing, so it is recommended to use it twice a day.

Please note that this method of cleansing can be used even on damaged skin (with purulent pimples or acne), just in this case the gommage does not need to be rolled up. After the crust hardens, it is carefully washed off with water.

Review of gommage brands

Many manufacturers offer to buy facial gommage cream with various additional functions, in addition to cleansing. This is hydration, nutrition, oxygen saturation. To choose the best exfoliant, we suggest comparing the most well-known products:

Cosmetic products	Note
Faberlic Air stream oxygen balance (Faberlic)	This is more of an oxygen scrub mask than a gommage. It needs additional rinsing with water. It does not roll off, but cleanses the skin thoroughly thanks to abrasive particles. Suitable for dry and aging skin, but will not cope with oily skin problems.
Verbena Faberlic VERBENA	Cream similar to the previous one, but enriched with verbena extract. Evens out facial skin and eliminates minor wrinkles (with regular use).
Delicate bark with phytoenzymes	Reduces age-related changes and restores firmness and elasticity to the epidermis. At the same time, it perfectly cleanses pores and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Contains phytoenzymes from papaya, pineapple and lemon.
Arnaud rituel visage creme de gommage (Arnaud)	Gel gommage from the French company Arno is designed specifically for sensitive skin. Lays down gently and gently exfoliates dead cells. Contains apricot.
Planet SPA gommage mask from Avon - wonderful facial restoration (Avon)	Avon offers a whole line of exfoliants that can solve a variety of epidermal problems. Miracle recovery is a new product with Chinese ginseng extract. Gently cleanses and washes off with water.
Decleor Aroma Cleanse Phytopeel Natural with essential oils (Deckleor)	Professional cleanser for dry and sensitive skin. Contains active oils that promote deep cleansing, eliminate facial wrinkles and restore turgor.
GamArde “Tenderness” (Gamard)	Ideal for problematic and rosacea faces. Consists of cellulose powder. The composition also includes argan tree, lemon, and sunflower oils. Propeller is considered a more budget-friendly analogue.
Clarins Doux Nettoyant Gommant Express (Clarins)	This is something between a scrub and gommage. Clarens contains small abrasive particles that gently cleanse pores. Refers to professional cosmetics, the price is a little more than $15. The gentle composition allows you to use the product 2 times a day.
Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal (Yves Rocher)	Suitable for body and face. It is a powerful moisturizer while also serving as an effective cleanser. Contains plant extracts and vitamins. Its analogues for problematic epidermis are Sebo Specific or Radiance of Freshness of the same brand.
Fruit peeling-gommage Holy Land Peeling (Holy Land)	Israeli cosmetics with Dead Sea minerals. Provides deep soft cleansing, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Helps against blackheads, acne, rosacea and other problems.
CHRISTINA Peeling Gommage with Vitamin E (Christina)	Moisturizing and rejuvenating product with vitamin E. In addition to this component, the gommage also includes Dead Sea minerals, vanilla and kelp extract, wheat germ and rose oils.
Chanel Gommage Microperle Hydration Gentle Polishing Gel (Chanel)	A unique gommage with artificial pearl particles and hibiscus extract. Used for dry and dehydrated skin with signs of flaking and exhaustion. Lumene Radiant Touch (Lumene) is very similar in action to it.
Cattier Paris	This exofoliant contains white clay. Kaolin is known for its cleansing and tightening properties. Cosmetics are completely natural and hypoallergenic. Its more affordable analogue is Teana.
Frais Monde REGULAR (Fre Monde)	This is a scrub that contains grape seeds and plant extracts. The roll is provided with wax based on jojoba oil. The product is used for normal and combination skin.
Uriage Hyseac Gentle Exfoliating Mask (Iseac from Uriage)	Soft peeling roller with hibiscus extract and fruit AHA acids. The product can be used every day. The product is intended for sensitive and dry facial skin. The action of the domestic Black Pearl is similar to it.
Shiseido Pureness Pore Purifying Warming (Shiseido)	Quickly and effectively cleanses of blackheads, pimples, dead cells. Enriched with rosemary extract and tocopherol. It has a thermal effect, due to which cell regeneration occurs faster and stronger. The action is similar to Lancome cleansing gel.
Mizon push out volcanic gommage (Mizon)	This company has enriched its product with volcanic ash to cleanse pores and eliminate blackheads. The difference from numerous other rays is that the product is applied to dry skin. Ash absorbs fat and shrinks cells. The product is suitable for problematic and oily skin.
PAYOT Doux Gommage Granule-Free Exfoliator (Payote)	Double action facial peeling with papaya extract and vitamins. Does not contain abrasive particles. The gel-like structure on the skin dries quickly, providing deep cleansing.
Shary charm	Delicate gommage with lavender extract. Used to cleanse the face, neck and décolleté. Like Sephora Gommage Corps Scrub, this is more of a scrub.
Sisley Creme Gommante Gentle Facial Buffing (Sisley)	Sisley is a gommage cream for dry, dehydrated and damaged skin. Moisturizes, nourishes and cleanses the epidermis. Helps normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Homemade gommage recipes

It’s very simple to make an effective and completely natural exfoliant with your own hands. For this you will need fruit acids, vitamins and essential oils. If possible, plant extracts can also be used.

#1: How to make chocolate gommage:

1. Part cocoa butter;
2. Two parts rice flour;
3. Blue clay mixed in equal proportions with water.

This product is suitable for problem skin. All components are combined and applied to the face. It should be noted that in any case, you will have to use water for rinsing. Massage the mass onto your face for no more than 5 minutes. Repeat 2 times a day.

2: An excellent recipe for dry and depleted facial skin with orange flour. To prepare it, you need to grind dry orange peels in a coffee grinder. To one spoon of powder add a spoon of chamomile decoction and the same amount of oatmeal. Use 3 times a week exclusively on steamed skin.

Photo - Orange peel

#3: The salt gommage for the face with algae has excellent reviews. You need to use this product carefully - microscopic particles of salt can scratch the surface of the epidermis. To prepare it you will need:

• Ground Himalayan salt (it is the most saturated with minerals);
• Kelp juice (can be obtained by buying seaweed in a store and squeezing a small amount of liquid out of it);
• Part of kaolin.

If the mass turns out to be very thick, then you need to add a little water. This roll quickly cleanses even the most problematic areas, saturates cells with useful minerals and vitamins. Apply with massage movements for 3 minutes, then leave as a mask for another 5. Repeat 3 times a week.

The most popular methods of deep skin cleansing in salons and at home are scrub and peeling. The first method is based on mechanical cleaning, the second is a chemical effect on dead cells. Gommage has become a successful combination of these popular products, incorporating their best properties.

The concept of “gommage” refers both to the product itself (often called a gel or gommage mask) and to the cosmetic procedure for cleansing the skin. The key to the success of this procedure was the successful combination of fruit acids with the smallest abrasive particles. Fruit acids dissolve dead cells, freeing the skin from impurities. Abrasive particles gently massage the skin, improving blood circulation and eliminating minor defects, and they are much softer than scrub particles.

For mechanical exfoliation, apricot kernel powder, ground olive kernels, bamboo particles, kiwi seeds and even mica particles are added to the gommage composition. Some companies produce gommage masks that do not contain abrasive particles at all.

The role of chemical peeling is performed by fruit acids: galacturonic, malic, glycolic, tartaric, citric, and so on. Almost all manufacturers add oils to the roll that nourish and moisturize the skin.

Effect on skin

With regular use, the gommage mask successfully combats many problems inherent to the skin:

• deeply cleanses pores;
• gets rid of blackheads;
• smoothes out fine wrinkles and irregularities;
• eliminates age spots;
• improves blood circulation;
• nourishes and moisturizes the skin;
• evens out complexion.

The gommage procedure is carried out for both facial skin and body skin, but the composition of the product for each zone is different. More gentle formulations are used for the face so as not to injure delicate skin.

Mode of application

Gommage received its popular name - rolling - due to its method of application. The uniqueness of the product is that it does not need to be washed off with water; it rolls off the skin, collecting impurities and dead skin particles.

• Wash your face with any cleanser. This is done in order to degrease the skin and remove coarse impurities from it, as a result of which the effect of gommage will increase.
• If necessary, you can steam the skin using herbal infusions.
• Apply a thin layer to dry skin, massage gently and leave for 5-7 minutes. It is important that the product does not dry out, otherwise it will be difficult to remove.
• When the gommage dries, gently roll it from top to bottom, holding the skin with your fingers.
• At the end of the procedure, you can rinse your face with warm water to remove any remaining residue and apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream.

It is not necessary to roll the product off the skin. If this procedure does not suit you for some reason, you can simply wash off the product with warm water like a regular mask. However, it is the rolling that gives excellent results.

Attention! The method of using gommage directly depends on its composition! Before using the product, carefully read the instructions from the manufacturer.

Review of manufacturers

Today, almost all manufacturers have included a gommage mask in their products, but only a few companies have become truly popular. The reason for this unpopularity is simple and banal - the rolling is a new product, customers have not yet had time to truly appreciate it and see the difference between peelings, scrubs and gommage. We will present you a small hit parade of gommages, based on research on the Internet.

Shiseido

The Shiseido company has pleased its admirers with only one product: Shiseido “Green Tea”. The composition of the skating rink includes green tea extract, vitamins, glycerin, purified water, potassium, and fatty acids. There are no abrasive particles in it. The product has received a lot of positive and even enthusiastic reviews, but it is not easy to buy it in Russia, so we will leave the Shiseido roll only in third place.

Yves Rocher

In second place in popularity in our small ranking is gommage from Yves Rocher. The company offers four options for rolling:

• Facial gommage “Fresh Radiance”
• Fruit Gommage for Face “Ripe Apricot”
• Gentle Facial Gommage with Bamboo Particles
• Cleansing Gommage

However, none of the above products are intended for rolling. The instructions clearly state the need to rinse off any residue with plenty of water.

The entire line from Yves Rocher has a huge number of positive reviews, which indicates the quality and effectiveness of the products.

Mizon

The undisputed favorite of our hit parade is the skate from the Korean company Mizon. The Push Out Volcanic Gommage peeling-gommage based on clay and volcanic ash received the most reviews. Women who have tried the product on themselves say that the pores are perfectly cleaned, there are fewer blackheads, and unevenness and flaking are erased from the skin. Suitable for any skin type. So Mizon gommage comes out on top among cleansing products on the Russian market.

After the procedure, it is very useful to make various masks.

We offer mask recipes:

The term “gommage” refers to the skin care product itself and to the cosmetic procedure of deep facial cleansing through which this care is carried out. This is a relatively new technique in cosmetology. Gommage combines the properties of the two most popular means for cosmetic skin treatment - peeling (mechanical cleaning) and scrub (chemical effect on dead epidermal cells).

Gommage - general information.

Let us define what facial gommage is and for what purposes this product is used.

Gommage is a product in the form of a thick cream for cleansing and rejuvenating the face based on plant acids in combination with abrasive particles. Fruit acids dissolve dead cellular structures of the skin, freeing the epidermis from impurities and leaving only living young cells. Abrasive components perform the function of scrubs, but do so in a softer and safer way.

Let's list all the cosmetic and health effects of gommage:

• cleansing facial skin of dead tissue;
• gentle facial massage with abrasive elements;
• stimulation of metabolic processes in the skin;
• stimulation of blood circulation in the soft tissues of the face;
• increased skin sensitivity to other drugs (creams and masks);
• improving the protective function of cells;
• enrichment of cells and tissues with oxygen;
• elimination of minor facial defects.

As a result of a lack of vitamins or due to the unfavorable influence of the environment, the processes of natural cleansing of the dermis slow down, and due to the presence of dead scales of the epidermis, the skin of the face takes on a dull and lifeless appearance. These same transformations occur as a result of age-related skin aging. Gommage provides a pronounced effect of smooth and youthful skin, comparable only to drug injections.

The word "gommage" translated from French ("gomme") means "eraser". In terms of its softness, this method really resembles the process of carefully erasing or rolling the top layer of a paper sheet without damaging its basic structure. Sometimes the gommage procedure is even called “rolling”.

The product itself, like a facial scrub, belongs to the class of exfoliants - that is, cosmetic preparations that remove the top layer of skin. Unlike a scrub, the effect of gommage is more gentle, so the product can be recommended to people with sensitive, prone to irritation and allergic reactions, thin, dry, aging skin. Gommage is suitable for treating the face, neck, and décolleté.

How to perform facial gommage.

The frequency of application of the procedure depends on the skin type: for women with combination and oily skin, it is recommended to use the product three times a week; for normal or dry skin, the product can be used once a week.

Method of application.

1. Before use, you need to lightly steam the skin - you can take a warm shower or wash your face with any hygienic cleanser: the main task is to degrease the skin and remove coarse impurities so that the effect of the procedure is enhanced.
2. The product itself, which has the appearance of a cream, is applied to the face in a thin layer with soft massaging movements. (Eyes should be avoided.)
3. The gommage is left on the skin for 5-10 minutes: it is important not to let it dry out, otherwise it will be difficult to remove the product.
4. When the gommage cream dries slightly, roll it with gentle movements of the palms from top to bottom, supporting the skin with your fingers.
5. At the end of the procedure, the face and neck are rinsed with warm water to remove any remaining tarnish.
6. In salons, after cleansing, a moisturizing or nourishing cream is applied to the face.

If the skin has minor damage or there are pustules on it, it is better to wash off the gommage rather than roll it off.

Exfoliation of keratinized skin particles during the procedure is carried out not due to mechanical action, but due to the influence of fruit acids and compounds included in the product and acting on dead cells in a softening and dissolving manner.

After applying and removing the product, the skin becomes elastic, fresh and takes on a well-groomed, youthful appearance. However, during the day after the procedure, the face should be protected from insolation (exposure to the sun). That is, visiting the beach after gommage is not recommended. It is not recommended to expose your skin to wind and cold. Visiting a solarium on the day of the cleansing procedure is also undesirable.

Recipes for gommage at home.

Gommage is actively used in beauty salons, but it is possible to carry out this procedure at home. The algorithm of actions is similar to that described above. At the same time, it is not necessary to purchase products from a specialized store; you can prepare it yourself.

Creamy gommage for cleansing oily skin.

Compound:

• barley flour (2 parts);
• rice flour (1 part);
• dry cream (1 part).

All ingredients are mixed with water or your favorite cleanser until a uniform consistency is formed. The mixture should be viscous so as not to run off your face immediately after application. Next, we apply homemade gommage to the face using standard technology.

Orange gommage (for normal and dry skin).

Compound:

• 1 part oatmeal or ground rolled oats;
• 1 part orange powder (to prepare it, you can grind dried orange peels in a coffee grinder);
• 2 parts semolina.

You can do it even simpler: grind the rolled oats in a coffee grinder and soak it in milk.

Home gommage is slightly inferior in effectiveness to professional cosmetics, but also has a pronounced cleansing and rejuvenating effect. The mixture is applied to the face for a couple of minutes, then you can massage the skin a little and rinse off with warm water. You can carry out this procedure for the whole body: to enhance the effect, add a little natural ground coffee to the oatmeal.

The relevance of gommage in modern cosmetology.

Gommage for facial rejuvenation and cleansing has become so relevant and in demand that almost all well-known brands in the cosmetology industry began to produce this product. However, not all manufacturers managed to make this drug super popular. The reason is that the product is still relatively new on the cosmetics market: not all customers have yet managed to understand the difference between scrub, peeling and gommage.

However, the popularity of the product is growing every day. Having tried this cream once, most women continue to use it in the future, abandoning more traditional means. Improved gommages of the new generation, in addition to the cleansing effect, stimulate the lymphatic drainage and circulatory system, and help smooth out the relief of the face. Products containing sea salt and seaweed have these characteristics. These same cosmetic preparations also remove excess moisture from the body and promote weight loss.

The beauty industry is constantly developing and offers more and more new products and formulas, which are not so easy to understand. Gommage has become very popular lately. This is a special facial care product. It can be used for any skin type, if you know some of the features of use, it allows you to achieve maximum cleansing, restoring the skin a healthy, rested appearance and eliminating visible imperfections.

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What is gommage, its advantages

This is a skin cleansing product. It allows you to gently remove impurities without violating the integrity of the epidermis, due to which it is not injured, and the glands that secrete sebum are not stimulated. As a result, the face does not look greasy and does not begin to shine after a few hours, which is especially important for those with problem skin.

Facial gommage helps to achieve several effects at once in one procedure. The most significant include:

• removal of dead cells;
• cleansing pores;
• removal of toxins;
• skin softening;
• nutrition and hydration of the skin;
• getting rid of peeling;

The components are able to penetrate the epidermis, starting the process of its renewal. This product is suitable even for sensitive and thin skin. It does not cause irritation and does not cause microtrauma. This is due to the absence of abrasive particles in the composition. Therefore, the product is considered universal and is widely used by women all over the world for gentle cleansing.

Why use gommage

The skin creates a protective barrier against dust and germs that settle on it during the day. If they are not removed before bed, they will clog the pores and cause inflammation. This is how pimples appear on the face. To prevent this from happening, you need to use the right cleaning products.

Gommage is ideal for the face, as it does not contain large particles that can damage the skin. It can be used as a salon or home remedy. Both methods of application are quite effective.

While it is on the skin, the product collects dust and germs that have settled on the face. It also allows you to remove dead cells and sebum released during the day. The product also absorbs toxins released by the skin. Then it is collected into small films and removed with massage movements.

During the procedure, nutrients penetrate the skin, which further moisturize it. This is how gommage differs from peeling: it combines cleansing and care, which replaces two products at once. The effect is enhanced by facial massage.

Features of application

Gommage is suitable for any skin type. But each case has its own characteristics:

• For dry skin, use once every 6-10 days is suitable;
• on normal skin can be used once a week;
• for combination, care is suitable once every 3 days;
• on oily and problem skin can be used 2-3 times a week.

Gommage belongs to the group of peelings, but is more gentle than its classic representatives. It is necessary to observe the frequency of application so as not to worsen the skin condition.

Terms of use

On dry skin, gommage will remove flaking, clear normal skin of impurities, and on oily skin it will draw out toxins and cleanse clogged pores. For older women, it will help remove fine wrinkles and even out the complexion.

Before using the product, be sure to wash off visible dirt from the skin. To do this, use micellar water or hydrophilic oil, then wash with foam or gel. On skin prepared in this way, gommage will work better, and the achieved effect will be stronger.

You can steam your face to open the pores. To do this, use special devices or prepare a water bath: pour water or a decoction of herbs into a pan, and then hold your head over the steam. This is a very dangerous procedure, so it must be carried out carefully. You can replace it with taking a hot bath, to which you add calendula petals, chamomile or linden flowers, and mint leaves.

Apply the product onto dry, prepared facial skin with your fingers and distribute using massaging movements, starting from the top and moving downwards. It is left for 10-15 minutes according to the instructions. Then the resulting films are carefully removed, barely touching them with your hand. In this case, you need to draw small circles with your fingers. It is not necessary to wash your face after the procedure, but it will not cause any harm.

After everything, it is advisable to make a moisturizing mask. It will help restore pH balance and relieve skin from drying out. The described procedures are combined on one day or alternated.

ADVICE! Those with sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions are advised to conduct a test. To do this, the composition is applied to the neck area or the inside of the elbow and left for 2-3 hours. If there is no burning, redness or rash, you can safely carry out the procedure.

Review of manufacturers

Gommage is produced by most major cosmetic companies. Among the most famous are:

• Clarins;
• Christina;
• Gentle Buffing Cream from Caudalie;
• Expert Faberlic with essential oils;
• Mezo peeling roller from Bielita;
• Gommage with Dead Sea minerals from Avon.

A number of companies have released a product that can be used on the entire body. These include Bourjois Paris, Cora, Yves Rocher. Sometimes they contain abrasive particles, but they are small and have soft edges. The universal product can be used by those with normal skin; for everyone else, it is better to separate it for the face and body.

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Precautionary measures

Despite the mildness of the effect, gommage is not recommended for use in some cases. These include:

• presence of injuries on the skin;
• thinned epidermis;
• rosacea;
• acute dermatological problems;
• summer season with high levels of UV radiation;
• recent laser resurfacing, aggressive peeling or scrubbing;
• surgical operations at the site of application, if 30 days have not passed after them.

If you use the product in these situations, skin problems may worsen. Most contraindications are temporary. The procedure can be carried out after getting rid of them.

Home Recipes

It is not always possible to purchase a finished product, and some simply do not trust synthetic cosmetics. In this case, you can prepare the product yourself at home. There are several recipes for this:

1. From flour: for 2 tbsp. l. Take 1 tbsp of barley flour. l. from rice and the same amount of dry cream, to which warm low-fat milk is added to the consistency of sour cream.
2. From oatmeal: for 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal you need to take 2 tbsp. l. semolina and 1 tbsp. l. orange powder (made from crushed dried peels), take heated fatty kefir and dilute it to a cream.
3. From coffee: for 1 tsp. crushed and brewed coffee take 2 tbsp. l. oats flour and 2 tbsp. l. warmed milk.
4. From honey: for 4 tbsp. l. take 1 tbsp of heated honey. l. finely ground sea salt and mix until completely dissolved.
5. From green clay: for 1 tsp. green clay take 2 tbsp. l. ground dried tangerine peel, 1 tbsp. l. citrus pulp, 1 tbsp. l. warmed almond oil.

Homemade gommage is different from store-bought. It does not form a film and does not roll off, so it must be washed off. But the effect of such procedures is in no way inferior. Therefore, fans of natural cosmetics can safely use these recipes to maintain the beautiful appearance of their skin.

Gommage is suitable for any age category. The product perfectly removes impurities even from problematic teenage skin. It is recommended to start using it immediately after the rash appears. This will reduce their number and improve the appearance of the face.

ADVICE! To achieve maximum effect, it is better to use gommage on the face simultaneously with other cleansing products. It is also worth regularly making masks that suit your skin type. However, combining it with scrubs is not recommended. This will unnecessarily dry out the skin, which will cause a lot of inconvenience in the form of peeling and a feeling of tightness.

Gommage is considered a universal remedy that should be on every woman’s shelf. It will help you have healthy and beautiful skin, and also prevent rapid aging. This product can be used simultaneously by both mother and daughter, and even the male half of the family, since their face also needs cleansing no less than the female. And whether to buy a product ready-made or to make it yourself - everyone makes this choice for themselves, depending on their preferences.

Video: Preparing gommage at home

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Content

Dead cells, secretions of the sebaceous glands, and remnants of cosmetics must be removed from the face in time so that the skin can breathe and properly perform its functions. Now there are many cosmetic products aimed at solving this problem. Facial gommage is one of them. This product is a soft peeling that can cleanse the skin without injury.

What is gommage and how does it work?

The word “gommage” is translated from French as “eraser.” Indeed, it performs its function similarly to a stationery attribute. It contains very small natural scrubbing particles, which makes it safe in terms of skin injury. The main ingredient of this product is fruit acids, which act at the level of tissues and molecules. They practically dissolve dead cells, so removing them from the skin with the remains of the product is not difficult.

The ability to exfoliate without injury makes the gommage composition the best product among its analogues. Experienced cosmetologists often recommend its use to those with dry, tired skin who find it difficult to find suitable cosmetics. After facial treatment using peeling, the surface becomes velvety, becomes smoother and more receptive to masks and creams. The frequency of use of the product largely depends on the skin type and its condition:

• If you need to maintain dry and aging skin in proper condition, this cleansing method should be used 1-2 times a week.
• Combination skin requires more frequent cleansing, so gommage should be applied up to 3 times a week.
• And cosmetologists advise owners of large pores to resort to peeling every other day or every day.

The use of gommage peels gives amazing results. The skin is cleansed, does not become covered with a shiny film during the day, over time, shallow wrinkles are leveled out and blood flow increases. Even those with a gray, tired face will eventually develop a blush on their cheeks and the color will take on a natural appearance. To achieve the desired result in a short time, gommage does not need to be supplemented with other cleansing methods. Chemical peels and scrubs are best used on other days, because together they can harm epithelial cells.

How to use: instructions

1. Before using the product, it is recommended to steam your face well to open all the pores. To complete this stage, a steam bath with herbs (chamomile, calendula) is suitable.
2. Squeeze the gommage peeling out of the tube and warm it on your fingertips. This way the product will not cause discomfort when in contact with hot skin.
3. Distribute the cream with massaging movements and leave for a quarter of an hour.
4. Roll the dried layer with light movements. Along with it, dead cells and dirt filling the pores will roll off. It is highly not recommended to wait until the gommage composition dries well and turns into a hard crust. During its removal there is a risk of damaging the skin or stretching it.
5. Rinse your face with clean water and pat dry with a dry towel.

If there is inflammation, the gommage should not be rolled up, but washed off like a mask. Experts also recommend following this procedure in autumn, winter, and the first month of spring, because it should not be combined with high activity of sunlight. Starting from the second half of April, put the gommage on the far shelf.

Recipes at home

Most women who take care of themselves know how to prepare a facial scrub at home. This way they manage to maintain beauty without wasting money and time on visiting cosmetologists’ offices. Facial gommage is also no exception. And if you have all the necessary ingredients on hand, you can quickly prepare a gentle peeling at home. There are many recipes for gommage peelings for all types. For example:

For dry and sensitive

1. In a bowl for masks, combine 1 tbsp. l. orange powder (grind several dry peels of this fruit in a coffee grinder), 1 tbsp. l. oat flour, 2 tbsp. l. decoys. Dilute the mixture with full-fat kefir to the required thickness, stirring well. Then use it like any other gommage. It is not recommended to store this facial peeling at home, so it should be used immediately after preparation.
2. Mix 2 tbsp. l. semolina, ground oatmeal with 1 tbsp. l. sour cream, 1 tsp. olive oil. Add yolk, 2-3 drops of chamomile oil, 0.5 tsp each to the resulting mixture. aloe juice, parsley. Let the mixture stand for 15-20 minutes so that the semolina can swell. At this time, clean your face and dry with a towel. Then use the mixture as required by the instructions. Semolina is not capable of scratching the skin, like oatmeal, but this does not prevent them from removing dead skin cells well.

For fatty

1. Mix 1 tbsp. l. dry cream, rice flour with 2 tbsp. l. ground barley grains into flour. Dilute the dry mixture with low-fat milk to the required viscosity. Next, apply the mixture to your face, hold for 15-20 minutes, roll with your fingertips, and rinse your face with clean water. This peeling will provide deep cleansing of pores at home without significant financial expenses. Almost all of the ingredients listed are available in every kitchen, which simplifies the task of preparing this recipe.
2. Take 0.5 liters of kefir (0.1%), apply in several layers (each layer should dry) onto cleansed skin using a soft brush. Wait half an hour, roll up the mask with your fingertips. Next, rinse your face with water, pat dry with a towel and moisturize with cream. This method of cleansing the face will appeal to business girls and women who do not have enough time to prepare more complex mixtures.

For combined

1. Mix 1 tsp. sour cream, ground salt with 1 tbsp. l. natural ground coffee. Apply the resulting mixture to the skin and wait until it dries to a soft crust. Roll with your fingers and rinse your face. If you replace a simple coffee face scrub with this gommage, the effect will be no worse.
2. In a bowl for preparing masks, mix 1 tbsp. l. semolina, olive oil, ground carrots and freshly squeezed carrot juice. Apply gommage to cleansed skin, leave for a few minutes, and roll. Carrot peeling removes dead cells well, moisturizes and stops the aging process.

From blackheads

Melt 4 tbsp. honey in a water bath and mix with 1 tbsp. ground sea salt. In this state, apply to a clean face, without touching the skin around the eyes, and leave for 15 minutes. Remove the composition with gentle massage movements and wash your face with clean water. With regular use, blackheads gradually become a thing of the past. However, such a remedy will not be able to clear the skin of acne and inflammation, so to solve the problem with acne, you should consult a dermatologist.

1. Mix 0.5 tbsp. l wheat or oat flour with 1 tbsp. l. simple gel for washing. Beat the resulting mixture well and apply to your face for 20 minutes. Roll the film with your fingers.

Review of the best brands

The cosmetology industry does not stand still, replenishing the “flotilla” of created cosmetics with new “ships”. This is how gommages for the face and body appeared, which are used by girls and women of all ages. Finding such a product is not difficult now, since there are many good options from popular brands.

Cleansing from Faberlic

An excellent product that does its job no worse than a homemade facial scrub. This gommage makes the skin smooth, moisturized and pleasant to the touch, because it carefully removes dead skin cells and provides a light massage. Suitable for those with dry skin that requires special care. Girls over 20 years of age are allowed to use it if necessary. If young skin is able to cope with problems on its own, there is no need to interfere with the process and accustom it to cosmetics, otherwise in the future its cells will not be able to do without help.

• Ingredients: Novaftem-O2™ complex, white clay, essential oil complex. The first ingredient is responsible for saturating cells with oxygen, the second absorbs sebum, and essential oils relieve irritation, accelerate the process of cell restoration, and increase the protective barrier of the dermis.
• Use: apply gommage 1-2 times a week on a clean face to make it easier for the active components to reach the deep layers of the epidermis. After a quarter of an hour, roll the film with your fingers, performing gentle circular movements, and wash your face.

There are no dangerous chemical ingredients in this peeling, so it is safe for any type. Many girls and women who have no time to prepare a natural facial scrub choose it for many reasons. It is gentle, like a gel, thoroughly removes dead cells from the surface of the skin, filling it with energy. Another big plus is the delicious aroma, invigorating like coffee.

• Ingredients: the formula contains coffee powder, olive oil, organic green coffee bean oil, macadamia nuts and other healthy ingredients. Powder of ground grains ensures effective cleansing of the skin, while oils provide maximum hydration.
• Usage: the gommage composition is applied to a clean face and after a light massage is washed off with warm water. With regular use, the surface of the skin acquires a healthy color, and its structure is gradually evened out.

A unique gommage aimed at solving several important problems. It painlessly removes dead epithelial cells, smoothes the texture and enhances the effect of moisturizers. For those looking for the best facial scrub, this product is a good option. The peeling contains pineapple extract, which is responsible for cleansing the epidermis, allantoin and special micro-granules. The smell is neutral. The gentle effect of the product makes it ideal for those with very delicate skin.

Avon gommage mask

A gentle product created using Dead Sea minerals. This peeling has gained the attention of many women because it cleanses the face, stimulates metabolic processes between cells and blood flow. The use of the product does not cause redness or allergic reactions, therefore it is suitable for those with sensitive skin. It will not be out of place on the shelf of women whose skin is beginning to age. Dead Sea minerals are able to revive it and slow down the inevitable aging process at the cellular level.

From Yves Rocher

This popular brand offers several cleansers that have gained popularity among women of all ages. Among them were especially noted:

• “Hydra Vegetal fresh radiance - refreshes the skin, gives it radiance, exfoliates with bamboo microgranules.
• Fruit gommage “Ripe Apricot” - includes apricot kernel powder, aromatic orange essential oil, glycerin and chamomile extract, so it removes dead cells well and soothes.
• Air Stream “Oxygen Balance” – smoothes the surface, improves the functioning of the sebaceous glands, removes dead cells, cleanses pores.

Contraindications

Gommage is considered the most gentle scrubbing product, but, like other products in the cosmetic industry, it has certain contraindications. For example, this remedy is not recommended for use in the presence of diseases such as psoriasis, herpes, and some types of molluscum contagiosum. You should refrain from using it if you have sunburn or a fresh tan. If the epidermis lacks elasticity and has visible signs of aging, gommage should be used very carefully, because there is a risk of stretching it even more.

To prevent this from happening, it would be better to refuse to lightly rub the peeling along the massage lines, replacing it, for example, with patting movements. In this case, the skin will be thoroughly invigorated, and the nutritional components of the gommage will penetrate into its deeper layers. For rapidly aging skin, this is extremely important, because its old cells are not able to quickly respond to skin care products.