Is it possible to purchase Chemical Peels over the counter?

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When should I stop Retinol usage before a Chemical Peel?

Chemical Peels -2 answers

When should I stop Retinol usage before a Chemical Peel and how soon after can I begin treatment again?

Answer 1

Dr. Robert L. True

Published on Feb 02, 2018

Yes there are mild chemical peels you can purchase OTC and many different brands. You'll need to do trial and error to find the one that works best for you.

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Answered by Dr. Robert L. True

Yes there are mild chemical peels you can purchase OTC and many different brands. You'll need to do trial and error to find the one that works best for you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Answer 2

Dr. Pablo Rivera

Published on Jan 31, 2018

Hi,
There are some very light over the counter chemical peels. More than a peel, they will do a facial cleanse. There are many brands and are usually safe. Just follow box instructions and precautions. If you are looking for a deep peel the only place would be at a medical office.
Best of luck!!

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Answered by Dr. Pablo Rivera

Hi,
There are some very light over the counter chemical peels. More than a peel, they will do a facial cleanse. There are many brands and are usually safe. Just follow box instructions and precautions. If you are looking for a deep peel the only place would be at a medical office.
Best of luck!!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Answer 3

More About Doctor Rejuve

Published on Jul 07, 2010

You can purchase some types of chemical peels over the counter but they are usually not very effective for most skin problems. I would recommend you come in for a professional peel for best results.

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Answered by Rejuve (View Profile)

You can purchase some types of chemical peels over the counter but they are usually not very effective for most skin problems. I would recommend you come in for a professional peel for best results.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Answer 4

Celibre Medical Corporation

Published on Jul 07, 2010

The answer to the issue of safety depends on the strength of the chemical peel. While you should be able to purchase some form of at home chemical peel program, these would be weak in comparison to in office chemical peels because there is some risk with these procedures. Therefore any at home system would need to be relatively safe, which
means not as effective. If you are looking for a cheap alternative for chemical peels, this might be a good way to go. If you are looking for an effective chemical peel, you will probably be wasting your time with an at home solution.

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Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation

The answer to the issue of safety depends on the strength of the chemical peel. While you should be able to purchase some form of at home chemical peel program, these would be weak in comparison to in office chemical peels because there is some risk with these procedures. Therefore any at home system would need to be relatively safe, which
means not as effective. If you are looking for a cheap alternative for chemical peels, this might be a good way to go. If you are looking for an effective chemical peel, you will probably be wasting your time with an at home solution.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Is it possible to purchase Chemical Peels over the counter?

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