Peeling with fish, or fish peeling, is a unique procedure with the participation of special small fish, which is carried out in cosmetology salons. "Authorship" of such an exotic method belongs to the Japanese, then fish peeling has become widespread in Europe, and more recently it is used in our country.
Fish that make peeling
The peeling procedure is carried out by live fish garra rufa (Garra Rufa), belonging to the family of carp, a class of ray-fin. These are small, harmless fishes of gray color with a red fin on the tail, a length of 2 to 10 cm, without teeth. In nature, garra rufa feed on algae and organic residues, which are dissolved with the help of secreted enzymes.
They dwell in the warm waters of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, as well as in the thermal springs of the Kangal gorge (Turkey). Today these fish are specially bred for use not only in cosmetology, but also for medical purposes. The matter is that the fish of garra rufa, also called fish-doctors, can cure some dermatological diseases, for example, psoriasis, eczema, fungal diseases .
The procedure for peeling fish
With the help of the oral sucker, garra rufa removes the deadly layer of cells, thereby carrying out a natural skin peeling. That is, these fish are able to feed on dead cells, which should be disposed of, without causing harm to the healthy.
The most common fish peeling feet, but also exercise and peeling the fish hands, face and whole body.
To carry out fish peeling, the body or parts thereof after preliminary cleansing from dust and cosmetics are placed in special tanks filled with warm water (about 37 ° C). The keratinized skin layer softens, and the fish are taken for "work". At the beginning of the procedure, unusual, but absolutely painless sensations arise-slight tickling and tingling. But after a few minutes discomfort disappears, you get used to this feeling, there comes a relaxation, and the procedure delivers only pleasure.
Fish peeling can be compared with a light massage, which normalizes the blood supply of the surface layers, which increases the elasticity of the skin, and there is relaxation, which helps to relieve physical fatigue and nervous tension. In addition, it has now been scientifically established that the enzyme released by fish has antiseptic properties, improves skin regeneration, promotes wound healing, restores the natural balance of microflora.
The procedure of fish peeling lasts about half an hour. It is worth noting that the water in the pool is filtered and processed by special devices and changes after each session.
The effect of fish peeling
In addition to the inexpressible sensations of a kind of "communication" with fish doctors, after which the fatigue is removed and a sense of ease comes, the clients of the exotic procedure are waiting for the following results:
- healthy, smooth and velvety skin;
- getting rid of the coarsened skin, calluses and corns on the legs ;
- lightening pigment spots, getting rid of freckles on the face.
It is worth noting that the effect is noticeable after the first procedure, but it is usually recommended to conduct a course of 5 to 10 sessions depending on the skin condition.
Contraindications to peeling fish
Since fish peeling is a natural process, it eliminates the risk of allergic reactions and irritation. An exception may be unless the individual intolerance of the enzyme released by the fish.
It is time to stop with the procedure for infectious diseases of the skin before they are cured, and also in the presence of open wounds.
Absolutely contraindicated procedures in the presence of malignant formations, thrombophlebitis, psoriatic erythroderma, lupus erythematosus.