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The Truth About At-Home Chemical Peels: Are They Safe?


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Are at-home chemical peels safe, or are they doing more harm than good? In this episode of The Skin Report, Dr. Simran Sethi, board-certified internal medicine doctor and medical aesthetics specialist, breaks down everything you need to know about at-home peels. She discusses which ingredients to look for, what strengths are safe, and who should avoid them altogether—especially those with darker skin tones or melasma.

Dr. Sethi also explains why some at-home peels can actually worsen pigmentation and cause skin barrier damage. Tune in to learn when it’s okay to use a chemical peel at home and how to do it safely. Plus, if you’ve ever had a bad reaction to a chemical peel, Dr. Sethi shares essential tips on skin recovery.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ What chemical peels do (and what they don’t do)

✔️ Common misconceptions about peels and fine lines

✔️ The biggest risks of at-home chemical peels

✔️ Safe chemical peel strengths for at-home use

✔️ How often you should do a chemical peel

✔️ Why darker skin tones should be extra cautious

Have you tried an at-home chemical peel? Share your experience in the comments! Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for more expert skincare insights.

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