Are Fruit Peels Better Than Chemical Peel?

Dear Jinabarba Chemicals scare people so it is much less scarier to talk about fruit peels. Mild alpha hydroxy acids derived from processing fruit provide one source for this types of mild acids. The actual concentration of the fruit acid determines how mild or strong these products are. This is also known as a glycolic acid peel, which is usually derived from processed cane sugar. Citric acid is also a fruit acid used in the preparation of these products. These products exfoliate... more

Hello, Peeling does scare some people, but some people think of fruits as "natural" and therefore safer. Most fruit acid peels are either Glycolic (sugar based) or Lactic (milk based) acid. These are generally mild with low healing times, but offer little change after it all. They can help with acne control and skin texture. When repeated they can also help a bit with pigment. Best peel choice really depends upon what exactly you are looking to improve and the type of skin you... more