The chemical peel is a type of cosmetic surgery used to smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing the damaged outer layers of skin; the three types of chemical used in the chemical peel are Phenol, trichloroacetic acid and alphahydroxy acids. Usually the face peel is performed when having a face-lift although the procedure can be done alone to help you look younger by smoothing away wrinkles and blemishes.

Although the chemical peel is primarily performed purely for cosmetic reasons it can also help with removing pre-cancerous skin growths, soften facial scars brought on by severe acne or it might even be used as a way of controlling acne.