What Are Chemical Skin Peels?
Chemical skin peels are one of the most commonly used skin rejuvenation treatments. They are powerful exfoliants and work by removing the outermost layer of skin which reduces the troughs which cause wrinkles, smooth out pits and remove oil-filled pores. Skin peels thus cause a smoother, more youthful appearance.
There are several different types of skin peels including trichloracetic acid (TCA peels) and glycolic acid peels. TCA is used for deep peels whilst glycolic acid is used for more superficial peels.