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

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

Harsh physical scrubs or aggressive chemical peels can damage mature skin and cause more harm than good. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026

Both dermatologists agree that the best in-office treatment for dark circles caused by hyperpigmentation likely involves a chemical peel or lasers. —Caroline Shannon Karasik, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026

Obtaining optimal results with a chemical peel not only depends on the performance itself, but also on how the skin is cared for thereafter. —Essence, 8 Jan. 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