Chemical peels are often used to greatly enhance a variety of skin conditions and improve the appearance of acne scars, dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, liver spots, warts, freckles, lip creases, stretch marks, and many other blemishes. It will also diminish or fade tattoos over time through repeated treatments depending on the concentration of the solution and the depth of the tattoo, resulting in a permanent removal.

Glycolic Peels
Glycolic acid chemical peels are in the same family of peels as AHA peels. They can often be referred to as a "lunch time peel" as they can be done quickly with no downtime. Glycolic acid itself is a form of alpha-hydroxy acid and is naturally found in sugarcane, pineapple, grapes and other fruits. Glycolic acid peels can be used in at-home kits in concentrations lower than 10%.

While these peels are generally considered mild, they can be more acidic and therefore stronger. These peels are very effective for acne breakouts as well as some mild rejuvenating affects which last for about a month or so.

TCA Peels using Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA)
The TCA peel is a light to medium skin peel ranging in concentrations from 8% to as high as 35% (by weight) for facial peels. The higher the concentration, the deeper the skin peel. Trichloroacetic acid chemical peels is an upcoming and very popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed by dermatologists, estheticians, cosmetic surgeons, and other licensed physicians. Each procedure can cost between RM300-RM700 and more.

For procedures using lower levels of TCA concentrations, you will be able to carry on with your daily regimens and resume normal activities without taking off time from work. However, for TCA concentration of 25% or higher for a facial peel, a 1-2 week recovery period can be expected.