9 Best Chemical Peels to Use at Home for Soft, Glowing Skin

Save this story Save Story Save this story When it comes to the best chemical peels for at-home use, today’s options make it easier than ever to achieve smoother, more radiant skin that rivals the glow of an in-office peel. More powerful than your average face exfoliator , “the benefits [of over-the-counter peels] can include dark spot fading , evening complexion, collagen building, natural tone-enhancing, and exfoliating,” says Mona Gohara , MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Hamden, Connecticut. That’s why many dermatologists recommend at-home peels between professional treatments like microneedling , lasers , or extractions, because they help extend those results by further exfoliating, brightening, and fading lingering discoloration—while also smoothing skin. “I’m very hesitant when it comes to chemical peels—especially when there’s a 30% acid blend label staring right at me—so you can imagine my surprise when I didn’t feel my face tingle or burn at all as I worked Dermalogica’s Liquid Peelfoliant into my skin. (I used it multiple times to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.) Of course, non-irritating is great and all (and the bare minimum,…