Jessner's Peel is a refreshing peel for the face, chest, hands etc.

Lenore Sikorski, MD answers: What is a Jessner's peel?

An aesthetician told me i needed a jessners peel for sun damage i have on my cheeks. From what research i've done, i can only gather that a jessner peel is a blend of chemical peel types. what is the jessner and when is it used on the face?


Lenore Sikorski, MD
2 months ago
By Lenore Sikorski, MD - Orange County Dermatologic surgeon

Jessner's Peel is a combination of superficial peelings agents ie. sal acid, resorcinol and lactic acid.  It goes a little deeper than a glycolic peel.  The peel goes thru the epidermis to the junction of the epidermis and dermis.  It is also used as a  first coat in deeper peels such as a 35% TCA with Jessners. 

I like the Jessners peel as a reliable, safe peel for rejuvenating sun damaged skin.  The peel can be done on non-facial areas as well since it is a superficial peel.

Good Luck!

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