What should you know about samantha chemical peel?

Peels vary in strength and depth. A clinician selects the solution and contact time according to your skin, concern, and treatment history. Glycolic acid is one possible ingredient; learn more about [Glycolic Acid](/materials/glycolic-acid/). Peels may be considered for [Acne](/conditions/acne/), [Comedonal Acne](/conditions/comedonal-acne/), [Keratosis Pilaris](/conditions/keratosis-pilaris/), [Melasma](/conditions/melasma/), [Sun Spots](/conditions/sun-spots/), or [Sun-Damaged Skin](/conditions/photoaging/), but suitability differs between people.

Tell the clinician about retinoids, recent procedures, cold sores, eczema, medicines, pregnancy, and any tendency to dark marks after irritation. Do not apply a peel at home unless a qualified clinician has given specific instructions. After treatment, expect some stinging, redness, dryness, or peeling depending on depth. Use the recommended bland moisturiser and broad-spectrum sun protection, and do not pull at peeling skin. Irritation can sometimes trigger [Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation](/conditions/post-inflammatory-hyperpigmentation/).

Contact the provider if pain is strong or increasing, blisters develop, swelling spreads, or the skin becomes increasingly tender or weepy. Seek urgent care for facial swelling with breathing difficulty, eye involvement, or a severe reaction. A darkening patch that persists should be reviewed rather than treated with more exfoliation.

Ask which peel and strength are planned, what preparation is needed, how your pigmentation risk will be managed, and which products or procedures should be paused.