A Chemical Peel is a cosmetic treatment method that involves applying a chemical solution to the skin's surface to induce the peeling of aged, damaged, or pigmented skin, revealing a renewed skin layer. This process helps improve the appearance of the skin, including reducing wrinkles, fading spots, addressing acne scars, brightening skin tone, and enhancing skin texture.

The fundamental principle of a chemical peel lies in the reaction between the active ingredients in the chemical solution, such as alpha-hydroxy acids, salicylic acid, or trichloroacetic acid (TCA), and the skin's outermost layer of dead skin cells. This results in the exfoliation of damaged skin, stimulating collagen production, promoting cell regeneration, ultimately leading to a new, more youthful, and smoother skin surface.