“A phenol peel is a deep chemical peel that acts on skin's outer epidermis and the superficial part of the dermis,” explains Patricia Oyetakin, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in ...

Oyetakin. “I don't say this to be facetious, but it's one of the strongest and deepest peels available,” she says. The two main reasons why someone might want to get this treatment are ...

A chemical peel is a cosmetic treatment that uses a solution to dissolve the first layer of skin. This stimulates your skin to regrow and helps reduce wrinkles, acne scars, and dark spots.

Skin peels are generally classified as superficial, medium depth and deep peels depending on the depth of exfoliation, and are done under a dermatologist’s supervision. Chemical peels are used ...