What is a Chemical Peel?
If you are considering treatments for sun damage, wrinkles, and uneven pigmentation, you may have heard about chemical peels. A chemical peel uses a solution of gentle acids to peel away the top layers of skin, making imperfections less noticeable. The depth of the peel depends on a few different things: What acids are used in the solution How long the solution remains on the skin How the solution is applied — lightly or heavily The lightest solutions are made from alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA) like lactic acid or fruit acid. AHA solutions may be used on a weekly basis. … Continue reading