Best At-Home Peels For Brighter, Fresher Skin

The best part? They’re derma-approved.

Oct 9, 2020

To peel or not to peel? That is the question.

When it comes to skin care, it’s understandable for most people, especially those who aren’t beauty-savvy, to be scared of the words “peel” or “acid.” Chemical peels, after all, have been known to be quite harsh on skin, sometimes resulting in redness, rawness, or even skin burning.

But the skin care industry has come a long way in perfecting peel formulas, utilizing more gentle and skin-respecting ingredients that exfoliate effectively and without stripping skin raw. In fact, using an at-home peel is actually one of the fastest and easiest ways to enjoy smoother, clearer, and brighter-looking skin without having to get a facial or a professional treatment.

Aside from stimulating the renewal of skin to slough off old skin cells and make way for new ones, peels can also work to lighten dark spots, improve the skin’s tone and texture, minimize pore size, and even prevent breakouts.

If you have sensitive or problematic skin, though, it’s best to consult with a dermatologist first, specifically a Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) Board-certified Fellow or Diplomate, for proper evaluation and treatment. You can book a virtual consultation with Dr. Maxmin Navarro, a PDS fellow and co-founder of Bella Pelle Philippines here.

Also important: Don’t skip the sun protection especially right after an at-home peel. Choose a sunscreen with at least SPF 30, and which provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Ahead, check out three of our derma-approved peel picks for different skin concerns:

Best for targeting dullness and hyperpigmentation

Mesoestetic Brightening Peel Booster, ₱3,000.00

Peel Power: It’s powered by 10% glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid that stimulates cell renewal and significantly increases hydration in the skin, coupled with 2% phytic acid, a chemical exfoliating agent that delivers depigmenting and antioxidant action.

Skin-Saving Benefits: This renewing and brightening gel targets dark spots, uneven tone, blemishes, and the signs of aging. It also boosts cell turnover, improves skin moisture, and minimizes pore size, for clearer, brighter, and more even-toned skin.

Pro Tip: For best results, use with the Mesoestetic Glycolic E+F Ampoules, P3,500 (10 ampoules), an intensive weekly treatment that further provides exfoliating action while nourishing with Vitamins E and F.

Mesoestetic Glycolic E + F Ampoules, ₱3,500.00

Best for rough, oily or acne-prone skin

Mesoestetic Resurfacing Peel Booster, ₱3,000.00

Peel Power: Designed for oily and acne-prone skin, it’s infused with 10% glycolic acid to trigger exfoliation and 2% salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid that works to keep pores clear to treat and reduce acne breakouts.

Skin-Saving Benefits: A retexturizing and anti-aging gel, it works to eliminate impurities and other debris, manage sebum levels on the skin, unify the skin texture, and reduce pore size.

Pro Tip: This is best used with the Mesoestetic Glycolic E+F Ampoules for additional skin-renewing ingredients and moisture-boosting nourishment.

Best for anti-aging + brightening

Neoretin Discrom Control Lightening Peel, ₱2,600.00

Peel Power: This home peeling system contains six concentrated exfoliating and lightening pads featuring a mix of active ingredients—including RetinSphere® Technology, glycolic acid, citric acid, salicylic acid, and stabilized Vitamin C—to give skin a quick refresh.

Skin-Saving Benefits: The infused pads give a gentle mechanical peeling while delivering ingredients that help remove dead skin cells, diminish the appearance of spots, and trigger cell renewal. It also enhances the action of your other brightening products for optimum results.

Pro Tip: After wiping the face with the pads, leave on for 20 minutes or overnight before washing off with water. Follow up with your depigmenting products.

Best for rough, uneven or mature skin

Neostrata Smooth Surface Daily Peel, ₱3,400.00

Peel Power: This high-strength exfoliating treatment features 10% glycolic acid and aminofil, an anti-aging amino acid derivative, to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots while smoothening the skin surface and reducing pore size.

Skin-Saving Benefits: A great top-up for your anti-aging regimen, this boosts the effects of your current routine, speeding up the skin renewal process. This formula is ideal for oily skin, normal skin, and combination skin.

Pro Tip: Start with once-a-week usage then gradually work up to every other day or daily, as tolerated.

To learn how you can maximize the benefits of your peel or to customize your own skin care routine, you can book an online derma consultation with Bella Pelle Philippines here.

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