What is a chemical peel?

Chemical peel is a procedure where a solution ( containing a fruit acid) is applied to the skin, leftfor a few minutes and neutralised with a neutralising solution/water. Over the next 1 to 14 days, depending on the type of peel, the skin peels off at a cellular level, which is not visible to the naked eye in most of the peels. This procedure thus ensures that the unwanted skin, dead cells and pigmented skin is destroyed and fresher, healthier skin grows in its place.

The chemical solution applied is derived from fruit acids called alpha-hydroxy and beta-hydroxy acids. They are safe and are not like other commercially available acids.