Leech Therapy - Leeches in Cosmetology

The methods of slowing skin aging with the application of leeches have been known since ancient times. The blood from inside of the leech, when smeared all over the face, was believed to bring a healthy look to the skin and to make it look more firm. After later examination, it was revealed that in the leech saliva there were some compounds that had beneficial effects on the skin: improvement of its elasticity, texture, blood circulation and oxygenation.

The mask should remain on the skin for about 10 – 20 minutes (until it dries). After that time, it needs to be washed off with pure warm water (without any detergents). The effects of the treatment are visible immediately after washing off the mask; the complexion looks younger, radiant and smooth.

The application of leeches and their saliva in slowing skin aging is considered to be the most exclusive and expensive hirudotherapy technique. It is now experiencing a true renaissance all over the world.

WHY ARE THE EFFECTS VISIBLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE TREATMENT? 

The visible and immediate effects after such a treatment is caused by the fact that leeches contain skin rejuvenating ingredients in the saliva glands secretion (SGS):

HYALURONIC ACID – has a very strong anti-wrinkle effect

STEROID HORMONES - are responsible for the young appearance of the skin

LIPIDES and PHOSPHATIDIC ACIDS - strengthen the skin's protective layer

PHOSPHOLIPASES - support the healing of the leech wound itself and improve the metabolic functions of the skin

ELASTIN and COLLAGENASE - increase the penetration of skin compounds

ANTIELASTASE - slows down the aging process of the skin

LIPASES and ESTERASES - break down fats 

STEROID HORMONES - cortisol, testosterone, progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, androsterone, estradiol

Leeches also produce neuropeptides, such as endorphins commonly called ‘hormones of happiness.’ Endorphins have a calming effect, improve mood, and make an individual more happy and peaceful.

WHY IS A BLOOD MASK SO BENEFICIAL TO OUR SKIN?

Application of the blood mask gives our skin only natural ingredients, without any chemicals, parabens or preservative products which are in the majority of ready creams and masks.

The blood mask is 100% natural, and is recommended for women and men of every age group.