chemical peel
noun
: a cosmetic procedure for the removal of facial blemishes and wrinkles that involves the application of a caustic chemical and especially an acid (such as alpha hydroxy acid) to the skin
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Keep in mind that not all chemical peels are made the same (or look and feel as scary as a phenol peel)—they range in strength and in price, and can also be done safely at home using over-the-counter options formulated with alpha hydroxy (AHA) and beta hydroxy (BHA) acids.
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Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Aside from laser treatments and certain injectables, one of the most popular in-office treatments that doesn’t take much time to employ but does require a bit of downtime, is a chemical peel.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
However, without the brand and consumers knowing, the influencer has been getting routine chemical peels for their dark circles — rendering the content, in and of itself, a false advertisement.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Most recently, Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge underwent a brow lift in addition to having a CO2 laser and a blue chemical peel done.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Aside from laser treatments and certain injectables, one of the most popular in-office treatments that doesn’t take much time to employ but does require a bit of downtime, is a chemical peel.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
However, without the brand and consumers knowing, the influencer has been getting routine chemical peels for their dark circles — rendering the content, in and of itself, a false advertisement.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Most recently, Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge underwent a brow lift in addition to having a CO2 laser and a blue chemical peel done.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Chemical peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemical%20peel. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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