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Everything You Need to Know About Chemical Peels

Just about everyone can benefit from a chemical peel -- and the experience is easier than you'd ever imagine.

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Chemical Peels Can Treat Acne Chemical peels might not be the first treatment you think of for acne, but they can definitely help. While studies haven't been able to prove exactly why peels work for acne, doctors believe it has to do with rapidly exfoliating the skin to essentially remove surface acne and speed up cell turnover. They can also temporarily reduce oil production and calm inflammation. Superficial peels are used for visible breakouts while deeper peels are necessary to treat acne scarring.

However, certain types of acne respond better than others. "Adult onset acne does better," explains Dr. Pollei. "Hormonal acne is less responsive, and patients who had acne throughout their teen years are less likely to see a result."

Our peel candidate Audree started breaking out after college, so Dr. Pollei knew she'd see a great result. She was also bothered by scarring and texture, which the peels would treat. "I feel the need to cover up the scaring on my chin every day," says Audree.

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