What is the most intense chemical peel?

A peel removes or injures selected outer skin so the body can shed damaged cells and form new surface skin. Superficial peels target the outermost layer, while deeper preparations reach further and create more swelling, peeling, and recovery needs.

Formula, concentration, contact time, application technique, and skin condition affect intensity. Stronger treatment can increase prolonged redness, infection, scarring, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Have the clinician review medicines, cold-sore history, sun exposure, active rash, acne, and previous procedures. Do not use an uncertain-strength peel at home.

After treatment, use the recommended cleanser, moisturiser, and sun protection; let peeling shed naturally. Avoid picking, waxing, retinoids, and irritants until the barrier recovers.

Contact the clinic for worsening pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, blistering, eye symptoms, or swelling affecting breathing. Persistent colour change or scarring warrants review.

Ask which depth fits your goal, whether a gentler option could work, what recovery involves, how pigment risk will be reduced, and which products or medicines need a pause.