If you have darker skin, you should be careful with any resurfacing treatment you use. Chemical peels can be the safest but they are really best when delivered by someone who understands darker skin and treats these patients on a regular bases. The risk is hyperpigmentation, which means darkening the skin. Even though this is often temporary, it can be hard on patients. There are a variety of excellent chemical peel options for darker skin types; however, we precondition the skin for 8 weeks prior to doing a peel in order to improve the peel outcome and decrease the risk of hyperpigmentation.
I would not recommend using at home treatments unless it was prescribed by a doctor who is experienced and feels comfortable with the treatment they are offering.
