Can I Do a Chemical or Acid Peel At Home?

Can I Do a Chemical or Acid Peel At Home? (0:19)

It's fine to do a chemical or acid peel at home—as long as you're smart about it. In this video, Dr. Oz guest Anne Chapas, M.D., offers a helpful hint for safe do-it-yourself peels.

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There are many new products out that help you to do a chemical, or acid peel at home. Most of them use slightly less strong ingredients than I use in the office, so that they're safe to use at home. But that being said, I would start gently, leave it on for just a few minutes, and make sure I inactivate after that.

Anne Chapas, MD

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About Anne Chapas, MD

Anne Chapas, MD is a New York City-based dermatologist and dermatological surgeon who specializes in cosmetic surgery, laser surgery and Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancers.

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Can I Do a Chemical or Acid Peel At Home?