chemical peel

noun

: a cosmetic procedure for the removal of facial blemishes and wrinkles that involves the application of a caustic chemical and especially an acid (such as alpha hydroxy acid) to the skin

Examples of chemical peel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Home beauty routines have moved well beyond sheet masks and foot soaks, with LED panels, chemical peels and brow lamination kits all promising salon-level results. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Wendy Rose Gould, writing for Real Simple, described the category this way chemical peels are a skincare treatment that uses chemicals typically alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or enzymes to peel away the top layers of the skin. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

With no harsh active ingredients, hypochlorous acid is even gentle enough to apply post-laser treatments or chemical peels to speed up healing and soothe irritation. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 June 2026

At SkinLUX, her treatment menu includes neurotoxins such as Botox, fillers, chemical peels and microneedling. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chemical peel

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Medical Definition

chemical peel

noun

: a cosmetic procedure for the removal of facial blemishes and wrinkles involving the application of a caustic chemical and especially an acid (as trichloroacetic acid) to the skin