Best Chemical Peel At Home

Your question is an excellent one. I have seen 'at home' kits on ebay using the same medication that I would use in my office with very close follow up and the possibility of severe complications. There are some at home chemical peels which can be used along the lines of glycolic acid or alpha hydroxy acid peels. These help to exfoliate the skin but will not do anything for dark spots or wrinkles. Before you use any of these, I would suggest talking with your facial plastic... more

Most do-it-yourself home health products are so mild that you trade essentially no results for safety. If you pay a lot for these products, shame on them for offering so little improvement for such high cost, and shame on you for thinking high cost implies stronger or better. That being said, there are huge numbers of products that are relatively safe and give minimal degrees of improvement that consumers still find (more) attractive than the more expensive and more effective spa,... more

There are hundreds or thousands of different types of chemical peels. Very light peels offered by a spa can improve skin texture for a very short period of time, exfoliating the skin to make it feel softer and smoother. This type of peel is very inexpensive with no downtime and limited results. Very deep chemical peels can get rid of acne scars, smokers lines and turn back the clock 10 - 15 years. This kind of peel is very expensive with general anesthesia required, several weeks of... more

All peels (whether they are chemical, laser, or mechanical) create a mild burn, somewhere between first and second degree. The body's response to the burn is what yields the results. With chemical peels, the depth is determined by the agent used, concentration of agent, and time applied. The "at home" products are weak agents, as they have a wide safety margin. They also yield a minimal result. Deeper peels give more of a result because they result in a deeper second... more

Hello, "At Home" kits aren't as strong as the in-office agents your surgeon will provide. If you use "At Home" stuff, I tell patients to take it easy and rely upon repetition to provide results. Your chances of hurting yourself are greater when you do it yourself sometimes. Just be careful. Your results won't equal what I can do in the office, but then again they aren't professional strength and that might OK. The best things patients can do with less risk for... more

Most peels designed for home use are very mild and the improvement is minimal. When you compare the cost of the peel to the outcome, you may decide the value is minimal. I suggest medical grade peels in a plastic surgeon or dermatologist office. Medical grade peels will stimulate more collagen and improve the skin overall.

Dont try it! Get on a good regimen. Dermatologists who dispense from their offices have a lot of great products which can allow you to get into the action at home without sacrificing your skin's beauty! Its better to be on a regimen of advancing glycolic acid strengths (such as glytone, citrix line, Obagi's line) and/or use a retinoid to achieve the results you want in a controlled, continous fashion. A "home peel kit" amy seem like a good quick fix but, remember, one... more

There are chemical peels designed to be administered by professionals, and chemical peels designed to be used at home by untrained people.  The difference?  The at home peel has to be weaker, ie safer, as it will be in the hands of someone who has not been trained.  The effects will be less dramatic.  Unless you have a skin condition, a product designed to be used at home may be safe to use as long as you follow the directions.  Don't expect, however, the... more

At home products are designed to minimize adverse events for the user however this also means they are usually not that strong or that efficacious.  The best peel is one delivered by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has experience with peels.  If you go to a spa, make sure you carefully examine the credentials of the person doing the peel because an inexperienced person can leave you with hyperpigmentation or burns from an incorrectly applied peel.