Chemical peels: myths and benefits
Common myths about chemical peels, and what a peel really does for your skin. Below: what the treatment involves and what to expect.
Chemical peel myths and benefits: what Dr Syeda Khunsha Khalid says
Many people ask what a chemical peel does, or worry that it is a dangerous treatment. It isn’t. A chemical peel targets concerns such as acne, pigmentation, melasma and uneven skin tone, so most people with one of these concerns can have it. How it goes depends a lot on the doctor doing it. There’s little downtime, and you can go back to your usual routine and make-up after 24 hours.
Is Glycolic Acid Peel right for you?
A glycolic acid peel is a gentle, superficial chemical peel made with an acid from sugar cane that clears away dull surface cells to reveal brighter, smoother skin. A face peel takes 20–30 minutes with little downtime, and peels start from about Rs 4,800 a session in a course of 3.
Best for dull skin, uneven tone, mild pigmentation, acne marks and fine lines.
Glycolic Acid Peel at a glance
- Skin specialists & dermatologists
- Female doctors at every clinic
- Genuine, sealed products
- 12 clinics, 7 cities
- Sessions
- 4–8 peels, 2–4 weeks apart
- Appointment
- 20–30 minutes
- Downtime
- Little: redness for a few hours
- Results show
- Brighter skin after the 1st peel
- Results last
- Months, with top-up peels
- Comfort
- Tingling or mild stinging
- Price from
- Rs 4,800 a session in a course
Read the full Glycolic Acid Peel guide
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