What is a Dermaceutic Peel?

I read somewhere about a new kind of peel called a "dermaceutic peel" (sp?) that has been popular in Europe. What makes this peel different from a regular chemical peel?

There are so many hyped-up peels I have a hard time differentiating what makes one more special than another.

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Makenzie in Seattle, WA

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Please avoid any peel with a catchy name. There are only a few types of chemical peels with any legitimate research behind them.

Please avoid any peel with a catchy name. There are only a few types of chemical peels with any legitimate research behind them. These include glycolic acid, Jessner's, TCA, and phenol peels. When someone is promoting a "new" type of peel or one with a name attached, hold onto your purse. Your best course is to see an experienced dermatologist who specializes in chemical peels.

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pepseegrl 4 Dec 2012

I got dermal melasma after the birth of my twin girls 4yrs ago which was progressively getting blotchier while my skin and complextion took an overall nose dive. I bit the bullet on July 2012 & spent $300 on a VI Peel. It was a complete waste. My skin showed no improvement whatsoever. I had zero results. My esthetician (in a Plastic Surgeon's office) told me about the Spot Peel & suggested that I should be their test client. I did a ton of research on my own and on Sept 2012 I did it. LOVE the results! I had a follow up peel Nov 2012 and I keep looking better. The blotches reduced by about 80%; pores minimized; skin is clean, clear, refreshed glowing. I'm no longer piling on concealer with mortar-type foundation to hide. I walk holding my head high again. I'm a happy Mommy now.

tracywar 27 Jul 2012

The name of the peel is called Spot Peel. My dermatologist offered it to me to try because they were introducing it in the states. Because i had done TCA peel and Jessners peel and nothing really worked. TCA made melasma worse. I had little hope this Spot Peel would be any different but it changed my whole face for the better. I no longer look in the mirror and cringe. Everyone has commented on how much better my face is. It is amazing. I am doing a follow up peel in a few weeks although my spots are barely visible. Ask your local dermatologist about this.

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