Peels can refer to the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable, or to a cosmetic procedure called a chemical peel:
- Peel of a fruit or vegetable: The outer protective layer of a fruit or vegetable that can be peeled off.
- Chemical peel: A cosmetic procedure that uses acids to remove damaged skin cells and exfoliate the skin. There are many types of chemical peels, including:
- Glycolic acid peel: Exfoliates the skin by breaking down the molecules that hold dead skin cells together.
- Lactic acid peel: Can be used on its own or combined with other peels. Lactic acid exfoliates the skin and has skin whitening effects.
- TCA peel: A medium-depth peel that removes the top layer of skin and a small amount of the underlying layer.
- Pigment peel: A superficial chemical peel that can help smooth and brighten the skin.
