What should you know about Dennis Gross chemical peel?

These products loosen bonds between surface skin cells, allowing dull or rough cells to shed. Formulas may contain alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid, alongside other exfoliating ingredients. The result can be a smoother feel and a more even-looking surface, but irritation can occur when the skin barrier is already dry, inflamed, recently shaved, or exposed to other strong products.

A peel may support care for acne-prone skin, comedonal acne, keratosis pilaris, melasma, sun-damaged skin, sun spots, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It cannot remove every cause of discoloration, and active inflammation can make pigment changes more noticeable.

Follow the product directions and start with less frequent use if your skin is sensitive. Apply only to clean, completely dry skin, keep it away from the eyes and broken areas, and moisturise afterwards. Do not combine it in the same routine with several other exfoliants, retinoids, or irritating acne products unless a clinician has advised you to do so.

Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day because exfoliation can increase sensitivity to sunlight. Stop if you develop persistent burning, swelling, blistering, or a worsening rash. A dermatologist can help choose an appropriate strength and schedule, especially for darker skin tones or a history of pigment changes.

Seek medical advice for facial swelling, marked pain, blisters, weeping skin, eye exposure, or colour change that continues after stopping the product. Arrange an assessment if acne, melasma, or dark marks are spreading, recurring, or leaving scars; the underlying condition may need a different treatment.

Ask whether the ingredients suit your skin condition, which products to pause, how often to use the peel, and whether a professional peel or another approach would be safer for your goals.