Providing an effective, gentle way to shed off dead skin and help reduce the signs of aging, glycolic acid-based chemical body peels have never been more in demand from consumers – or more recommended by dermatologists and skincare experts.

Following in the footsteps of chemical peels for the face, body peels harness the powers of Alpha Hydroxy Acids like glycolic acid to chemically exfoliate the skin. 

“At home body peels are becoming popular for the same reason at home facial peels are popular,” said Dr. Amy Taub to The Zoe Report. “To enable exfoliation and renewal, and to make skin look smoother and more radiant.” 

Typically formulated as a gel, serum, or lotion, a body peel is smoothed on the skin and then washed off after a prescribed amount of time. Peels work their magic by using AHAs, like glycolic acid, to dissolve the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin. 

By quite literally “peeling” off dry, damaged, or dead skin cells, glycolic acid based body peels help to reveal smoother, healthier skin after only a single use. And for consumers seeking out better complexions, head to toe, chemical body peels are the perfect, easy-to-use, at home solution.

Bodily exfoliation is most often associated with rough bristle brushes and physical scrubs that use small, grainy particles to manually slough off dead skin cells. But, with today’s increasingly educated skincare consumer, chemical body peels are experiencing a spike in popularity for their effectiveness – and their gentleness.

“Chemical peels use ingredients that break the bonds between dead skin cells, and cause them to slough off without the use of any physical force,” said Dr. Rachel Nazarian. “Traditional exfoliators are essentially using manual or physical force to rub off surface dead skin cells. This mechanism is generally too irritating for most people.”

For consumers with sensitive skin, chronically dry skin, or issues like eczema, glycolic acid body peels can also be an effective option for reducing flaky or red patches on the body.

Furthermore, glycolic acid based body peels are rising in reputation, thanks to the ability of these products to reduce signs of aging like discoloration, crepeing, and uneven texture. 

“Though glycolic acid is most known known for its chemical exfoliation abilities, the ingredient is actually even more versatile than is commonly understood. In fact, according to Dr. Shari Marchbein, a board-certified dermatologist and fellow at the Academy of Dermatology, glycolic acid can also “improve moisture content in the skin and improve the appearance of wrinkles and enhance collagen formulation,” explains Fashionista.

As a water soluble molecule, glycolic acid not only exfoliates the skin, but also draws in moisture, working to keep the skin properly hydrated over time. Moisturized skin looks plumper and firmer – and ultimately more youthful. 

Additionally, regular use of chemical body peels helps to ensure that other hydrating and anti-aging ingredients applied to the skin sink fully into the epidermis and work to their fullest potential.

For consumers seeking out better skin on their entire body, glycolic acid-based chemical body peels are the perfect products for revealing smooth, radiant skin – everywhere.

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