How to do a chemical peel at home, according to a dermatologist
by Louise Whitbread
Jun 17, 2024
3 minutes
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Chemical peels are often deemed a controversial skin treatment, with videos of flaking skin falling off people’s faces popular across TikTok and Instagram. However, the reality is much more subdued. Chemical peels are an exfoliating procedure that can improve texture, slough off dead skin cells, boost radiance and even skin tone. They can also be used to treat acne, age spots and sometimes freckles.
They can be found in two places; in-clinic and in . DIY peels are the more economical choice, of course, but also tend to be gentler and often require little to
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