Have you ever considered a chemical peel? Perhaps your best friend, co-worker, or favorite influencer has raved about them and how they transformed their skin, and you’re wondering if it would work for you too. Chemical peels work by mimicking the skin’s natural exfoliating process by breaking down the bonds between the skin cells on the outer layer of the skin. As the top layer of your skin begins to peel, new cells are produced revealing a healthier, brighter complexion.
Not all peels are suitable for everyone. The terms light, medium, or deep describe how deeply peels penetrate the skin. Here we’ve broken down the differences between light, medium, and deep chemical peels to help you, along with your skincare professional, make an educated decision on what type will benefit you the most.
Light Peels
As the name would suggest, these peels are the gentlest option. One of the advantages of this kind of peel is that it doesn’t require downtime to heal. It is often recommended for skin brightening and can also help improve hyperpigmentation and the appearance of acne.
At Faces, PLLC, we offer a lactic acid solution for our light or superficial peels. Lactic acid is derived from milk and is generally one of the most tolerated, gentlest ty