{"id":12459,"date":"2024-09-06T14:59:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T14:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=12459"},"modified":"2024-09-06T15:25:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T15:25:03","slug":"how-to-use-chemical-peels-at-home-according-to-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=12459","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Chemical Peels at Home, According to Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The F.D.A. recommends against using the skin care products without professional supervision. Experts explain the risks.<\/p>\n

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When Laura Messina, 43, wanted to lighten the dark spots under her eyes this summer, she tried a chemical peel she bought online from a department store.<\/p>\n

Hours later, her face was covered in rough, red, burning splotches. The irritation lingered for days, so she rushed to a dermatologist who prescribed a cream that she applied twice a day for two weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was silly of me to even try it,\u201d she said. \u201cThis was a lesson for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chemical peels, procedures where liquid is applied to skin to remove outer layers, are typically administered by dermatologists and other licensed professionals. There\u2019s evidence<\/a> that peels help manage pimples, discoloration, scarring and signs of aging.<\/p>\n

While at-home versions are widely available, they can come with some risks, experts say. In July, the Food and Drug Administration warned consumers against<\/a> buying chemical peels with high concentrations of certain acids and urged consumers to use peels only under professional supervision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For those who want to try peels themselves, dermatologists said it\u2019s crucial to be safe.<\/p>\n