chemical peel

[ kem-i-kuhl peel ]

noun

1. a cosmetic treatment used to eliminate wrinkles, blemishes, etc., in which an acid is applied to the face, neck, or hands, causing a layer of skin to peel off.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chemical peel¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Nidah Barber-Raymond, owner of chemical peel company The Peel Connection in Beverly Hills, California, and New York, doesn’t plan on making any immediate changes to her banking at Bank of America, but said the bank collapses were a wake-up call.

From Seattle Times

"When we fire the laser at it, the carbon will come off and it will pull a dead skin cell layer with it. And what that does is it accomplishes the effects of a chemical peel without actual and any downtime, redness or peeling effect," Weiser said.

From Reuters

Chiu: In the past we would do a chemical peel to rejuvenate the skin — shrinking the pores, tightening the lines a little bit.

From Fox News

Ms. Palmer’s skin was being corroded in real time by acid from a pre-V.M.A. chemical peel.

From New York Times

Doing extractions or aggressive exfoliation or trying a chemical peel on your own are big no-no’s when it comes to at-home skin care.

From Los Angeles Times