Peel Types
Chemical Peel Depths Explained: Superficial, Medium and Deep
Peel depth, not the name of the acid, is what decides your downtime, your results and your risk.
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Peel Types
Guides to each peel by acid and depth, from superficial glycolic and lactic peels to medium TCA and Jessner peels and deep phenol peels.
Peel Types
Cosmelan Peel: Melasma Results & Cost
A Cosmelan peel treats melasma and stubborn dark spots at the source. Learn how it works, what results look like, recovery, cost, and safety.
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Enzyme Peel vs Chemical Peel: Which Is Right for You?
Enzymes digest dead surface cells and acids dissolve the bonds between them, and that difference decides which one you need.
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Jessner’s Peel: Results & Aftercare
A Jessner’s peel combines salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol to treat acne, pigment, and texture. See results, downtime, cost, and aftercare tips.
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Lactic Acid Peel: Benefits & Results
A lactic acid peel gently exfoliates and hydrates for brighter, smoother skin. Learn benefits, results, cost, and safety, then find a qualified provider.
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Mandelic Acid Peel: Benefits & Results
A mandelic acid peel is the gentlest AHA option for sensitive and melanin-rich skin. Learn benefits, results, cost, and safety, then find a provider.
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Obagi Blue Peel: Results, Cost & Uses
The Obagi Blue Peel is a physician applied TCA peel for wrinkles, texture, and pigment. Learn results, recovery, cost, and how it compares to Blue Radiance.
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Perfect Derma Peel: What It Is, Results and Downtime
A branded, provider-applied medium depth peel marketed for pigment and tone, with about a week of visible peeling.
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Pyruvic Acid Peel: Benefits, Candidates and Recovery
An oil-loving alpha keto acid peel that clinicians use for congested, acne-prone and sun-damaged skin.
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Retinol Peel: How It Works & Who It Suits
A retinol peel works at the cell receptor level, not by dissolving skin. Learn why peeling starts on day 2 to 4, who it suits, and what a series costs.
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Salicylic Acid Peel: Benefits & Uses
A salicylic acid peel is a gentle BHA peel that clears pores and calms acne with minimal downtime. Learn benefits, cost, and results, then find a provider.
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TCA Peel: Uses, Results, Before & After
A TCA peel is a medium-depth chemical peel for sun damage, wrinkles, and acne scars. Learn uses, recovery, results, and cost, then find a qualified provider.
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VI Peel: How It Works, Results & Cost
A VI Peel is a blended medium depth chemical peel for dark spots, acne, and fine lines. Learn how it works, results, recovery, and what it costs per session.
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