Best Chemical Peel At Home

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 downtime and amazing results for the right patient.
This is why all chemical peels are not created equal and why the type of peel you use depends on the type of results you desire. There's nothing to prevent you from solving your skin problem with a facial peel at a spa. But if it doesn't work to solve your problem, understand that there are much more effective solutions available at a medical facility.

Any chemical peel solution that you can purchase for home use is going to provide a very light peel with minimal effectiveness. These peel solutions are very mild, which leads consumers to regard them as safe for home use. However, every chemical peel has the potential risk for complications such as pigmentation changes or scarring, and these risks are much higher when a chemical peel is performed by someone without proper training and experience in skin care and chemical peels in particular. I recommend that you seek consultation with a board-certified physician who specializes in treatment of the face in order to evaluate your particular concerns and select the treatment that will provide you with the results you desire. Best of luck!

You would really need an inperson consultation with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to get advice on which peel would work for you. The peels available at medical offices contain medical-grade ingredients that are only available for use at a doctor-supervised facility. This means that they tend to be more intense than those you find for home use. But this isn't to say that the ones at home don't work - they can but without skin knowledge it's difficult for you to choose which one is best for your skin.

As convenient as these home peels seem, I
would strongly recommend that you avoid them.
Peels can have many side effects that can, in some cases, be
permanent. A proper medical consultation
is always recommended prior to performing even a light peel.

When you have a peel done at your doctor's office
you will have a consultation which will make sure you are a good candidate. You'll also learn about any potential risks involved so you can make an informed choice as to whether you'd like to proceed with treatment.
The acids used in these offices will be in their purest form, and this will
minimize any chances of added ingredients that can potentially cause allergic
reactions. A professional will asses
your skin once the acid is applied and give you a personalized treatment versus generic instructions that came from a box.
Medical aestheticians are professionally trained and deal with all skin
types and skin concerns. I would recommend you see one prior to choosing any
skin treatment, even if you choose a home peel.

At home chemical peels are going to be less effective than one from a licensed professional due to the at home chemical peels having a lower percentage of active ingredient and a higher ph balance. Therefore they deliver less exfoliation and are not as strong as a in office peel and will not reduce hyperpigmentation effectively.  It is always best to see a professional who can recommend the proper Chemical Peel for your skin type.

Not all peels are created equal. Home kits contain lower concentrations of acids/peeling agents. For your safety, home kits are designed to be “fool-proof” with low risk. If your goal is to effectively remove hyperpigmentation and sun damage, most likely a home peel will offer minimum to no results. Your best bet is to schedule a consultation with a medical spa. After a thorough analysis of your skin’s condition, a treatment plan will be determined. Also, plan on receiving a series of peels to achieve your desired result. Important: beware of medical grade peels being sold online. Logically, if a peel is labeled “medical grade” or “professional strength” play it safe and leave the treatment up to the medical professionals and licensed spa professionals.

There is no strong effective chemical peel for safe home usage.  The type of peel at a spa is usually very superficial and will help the skin for a short period of time. However, the stronger peels should be done in the office so that they can be monitored closely during the procedure.

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, clinic, or physician services.

If you are trying to affect skin pigmentation and lesions associated with sun damage, most home products would be too weak and ineffective at doing much more than emptying your purse or wallet! See a Board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for expert advice.

Thank you for your question. The reality is that most at home peels are very mild and generic in order to safely address a wide array of skin conditions and concerns without assessment. In my experience the results are minimal and are best use to maintain a healthy glow and prevent breakouts. If you are interested in a peel, whether at home or in-office, start with a physician consultation that outlines your specific skin needs and concerns including sun damage and hyper pigmentation. During the consultation you will learn about all the potential side effects or risks of the various peels available and what concerns they address. Peels done in-office are made from pure ingredients and are monitored once applied to create a very "controlled burn" that suits your specific skin condition. Start with an in-office consultation and map out a strategy with your cosmetic doctor that allows for a Peel in office and ongoing maintence at home. 
Best Regards, Dr. Bector 

Home chemical peels are not a good idea. Peeling is an art and understanding where you are in the skin layer by layer, level by level is key. In my practice, I see many many patients who come to me after a burn, scar, pigmentation, or other complication done by a home peel. Get peeled by a professional.