Pick the right peel for you
“The most important tip I can say is to pick the right peel, which means you first have to know what you are treating, what your goal is and what your skin type is,” says Fort Lauderdale, FL dermatologist Dr. Matthew Elias. It’s important to remember that everyone’s skin is different, so you shouldn’t take a cookie-cutter approach to peels.
First, Davie, FL dermatologist Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD says you need to identify your own skin type, be it oily, dry, sensitive, etc. “The more oily and hearty a skin type is, the more it can tolerate the stronger home peel,” says Dr. Blyumin-Karasik. Then consider what skin concerns you’re trying to address and do a bit of research on which peel will suit your needs best. “If you are trying to treat pigment, AHA’s like lactic and glycolic acid will be best. If you’re trying to treat acne, BHA’s like salicylic acid will be a better choice,” explains Dr. Elias.