Peels are the nearest thing in a bottle or jar to getting a skin do-over. Chemical peels made at home are a secret weapon for overcoming a long list of skin problems that are less costly than lasers and more effective than everyday skin care products: irregular texture, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, dullness, acne scars and sun harm.
Here’s a quick primer on which ingredients in a DIY peel to look for:
Beta Hydroxyacid (BHA): Unblocks pores and removes lesions from acne. The most popular salicylic acid is that.
Alpha Hydroxyacid (AHA): AHAs such as glycolic acid , lactic acid and mandelic acid exfoliate dead cells of the skin and are good for maintenance. Strength is determined by the percentage and duration of application.
Fruit Enzymes: These gentle enzymes are extracted from papaya, pumpkin, and pineapple and give skin an instant glow.
Ahead, shop at-home peels excellent for maintenance.
Dr. Jart+ Dermask Ultra Jet Peeling Solution
Sheet mask fanatics will love this dullness-eliminating, pore-minimizing solution that immediately wakes up skin with papaya enzymes. Because of a hit of salicylic acid, it also keeps pimples at bay.
L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Bright Reveal Peel Pads
Target wrinkles and sunspots with these mild glycolic acid-powered peel pads which are formulated for daily use at a low concentration.
Dr. Oracle A-Thera Tea Tree Peeling Sticks
Every pack contains a dipped jumbo cotton swab in a solution formulated to remove blackheads and prevent breakouts.
Versed The Shortcut Overnight Facial Peel
Good glycolic acid and lactic acid come together in a lotion-like solution that lifts off dead skin cells when snoozing (no need to rinse it off).
Neogen Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Wine
These exfoliating pads have a pocket that makes application a breeze for your fingers. The AHAs and lactic acid derived from resveratrol are buffs away dead skin cells and blur any unwanted pigmentation.