. , aesthetician and founder of , uses chemical peels in her in-office treatments and touts a variety of peels for anyone to try in her skin care line.
Whether you want to to treat hyperpigmentation or acne, an at-home peel is worth a try. “If anyone wants to start a treatment, I will always put them on some kind of active that they can use at home,” says Shaheen.When choosing a peel, it’s worth understanding what each active ingredient is meant to achieve. “Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) such as tend to treat the top layer, so you can use them quite consistently, and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) like salicylic acid are for going a little bit deeper and cleaning pores,” she says.
Shaheen likes to combine AHAs and BHAs for acne-prone skin. Ultimately, your pores are clean and everything feels tighter, says Shaheen.
One important tip from Shaheen: Consistency will make sure you see and maintain results.From highly effective multistep treatments to easy-to-use products crafted by professionals, there is truly an acid out there for every skin type.
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