A chemical peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers. The skin that grows back is smoother. With a light or medium peel, you may need to undergo the procedure more than once to get the desired results.

Chemical peels are used to treat wrinkles, discolored skin and scars — usually on the face. They can be done alone or combined with other cosmetic procedures. And they can be done at different depths, from light to deep. Deeper chemical peels offer more-dramatic results but also take longer to recover from.

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Normal healing from a chemical peel involves redness of the treated skin. After a medium or deep chemical peel, redness might last for a few months. 

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After a chemical peel, your skin will be red, tight, irritated or swollen.  Use sun protection, cleansing, moisturising and applying protective ointments to your skin. And avoid picking, rubbing or scratching your skin. 

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