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The 17 Best At-Home Chemical Face Peels for Baby-Soft Skin
Including best sellers from The Ordinary, Paula's Choice, and Kiehl's.
For super-soft skin and clear pores, it’s important to have one of the best exfoliants in your skincare routine. And one surefire way to get the softest, smoothest, clearest skin in a flash is with an at-home chemical peel. Essentially a toned-down version of the peels used at spas and dermatologist offices, at-home peels offer serious exfoliation benefits in just a few minutes.
"While it’s definitely best to leave the pro-strength peels to the professionals, the beauty of using an at-home peel is it can deliver dramatic benefits without the downtime and discomfort, and in the comfort and convenience of your own home," Tammy Yaiser, the VP of product development at Algenist, says.
There are a few things to know before you try a peel, however. First, following instructions and starting off slow is key. (These are, after all, still chemical solutions we're dealing with.) You may also want to take a step back and look at your entire skincare routine to eliminate or skin-cycle products that might react with an at-home peel. For example, if you're using retinol as part of your daily regimen, peels powered by glycolic acid—especially in higher concentrations—can cause chemical burns, leaving behind hyperpigmentation, especially on darker skin tones. Not sure if you can use products together? Check with your derm or esthetician.
Ahead, we compiled 17 of the very best at-home chemical peels, selected by experts and editors alike. Plus, read on for expert tips from Azadeh Shirazi, a board-certified dermatologist at La Jolla Dermatology in La Jolla, California.
The Best At-Home Chemical Peels
Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.
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