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Best Clinical Home Chemical Peels & Exfoliators for Hyperpigmentation, Wrinkles, Fine Lines, Acne & Large Pores
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AHA Exfoliants: Glycolic Acids
Home Chemical Peels
AHA Exfoliants: Lactic Acid
BHA Exfoliants: Salicylic Acid
Azaleic Acid
PHA Exfoliants: Polyhydroxy Acids
AHA Exfoliants: Glycolic Acids
Excellent topical exfoliant, especially for dry, skin types at a great price.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Slightly higher concentration of glycolic acid than The Ordinary and at a great price point.
The INKEY List 10% Glycolic Acid Toner 3.4oz
The most gentle of the glycolic acid toners at 3.5%, combined with galactomyces ferment for hydration, brightening, & barrier support.
Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner 120ml
Great glycolic acid toner between The Ordinary and Inkey List in strength and at a great price point. Available online.
Minimalist Glycolic Acid 8% Exfoliating Toner
If you need a 10% glycolic acid but prefer the easier to control gel over a liquid this is the one for you!
Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10%
Home Chemical Peels
Chemical peels effective and safe for home use.
The chemical peel professional's trust! Start low and go slow & follow recommended protocols…these products don't disappoint!
Platinum Skin Care Certified Chemical Home Peels - Treat Acne, Wrinkles & ...
Once your daily skin care routine is locked in, start your weekly chemical peel routine with this gem! Perfect bridge to stronger, deeper peels (see Platinum Skin Care Peels)
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution ...
AHA Exfoliants: Lactic Acid
Gentle, exfoliating & moisturizing serum with a high concentration of lactic acid.
Lactic Acid 10% + HA: High-Strength Exfoliator for Dry Skin
BHA Exfoliants: Salicylic Acid
2% encapsulated salicylic acid toner that also includes bioactive fruit acids. Competitively priced with Paula's Choice but more than drug store options.
Naturium Salicylic Acid (BHA) Skincare
My first “big girl” skincare product and the OG salicylic acid/BHA liquid toner! Still the foundation of my acne, oily skin routine along with Retin-A (tretinoin)for decades. A little pricey but still the queen!
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid
Great option for those who love pad application of 2% salicylic acid.
First Aid Beauty Acne Treatment Pads 2% Salicylic
Probably the best budget salicylic acid/BHA product on the market and easy to find in your local drug stores and online everywhere.
PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant 2% Salicylic Acid
Azaleic Acid
Perfect, gentle exfoliant for acne, rosacea & pigmentation. The quiet, all-around, workhorse for sensitive skin types. Budget friendly option.
Naturium Azelaic Acid Derivative Complex 10% for Uneven Skin Tone
The original, over-the-counter, cream formulation of azelaic acid for acne, rosacea and pigmentation.
Paula's Choice BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid Cream
PHA Exfoliants: Polyhydroxy Acids
Gentle exfoliation from poly hydroxy acids with hydration at a great price point! Available online.
Minimalist PHA 3% Face Toner for Hydration
Polyhydroxy acids (PHA) are the most gentle exfoliating toner option for everyone. Great product, great price!
The Inkey List Gentle Toner for Sensitive Skin | 3% PHA Exfoliant
Pricier, gentle, PHA tonic (toner) option that also includes enzyme activators & ingredients for hydration, barrier support and even skin tone.
Medik8 Press & Glow Toner
Mixed Acid Exfoliants
Excellent combination product to target acne. Includes aha/bha for exfoliation. Also adds niacinamide, ceramides & hyaluronic acid for barrier support, even skin tone & hydration…all at an excellent price point and available everywhere!
Acne Control Gel: Targeted Treatment
Great mix of 2, gentle, alpha hydroxy acids. Perfect for sensitive skin types who can't tolerate glycolic for regular exfoliation.
Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic + 2% Lactic Acid
Excellent product that combines salicylic, lactic and glycolic acids to target acne.
Peach Slices Acne Exfoliating Toner - Salicylic, Glycolic & Lactic Acids
Gentle AHA/BHA combination product you can use up to 3 times / week.
Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment 30ml
A little pricier, derm created, gentle glycolic & lactic acid milk toner that includes enzymes & hydrating ingredients. For sensitive skin types this is absolutely worth it!
Prequel Multi-Acid Milk Peel - 7.6 fl oz
Great option for glycolic & lactic in a pad delivery system.
First Aid Beauty Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads
AHA Exfoliants: Mandelic Acid
Great serum for gentle exfoliation that also evens skin tone (dark spots) & hydrates.
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA: Improve Skin Clarity and Texture
Excellent fragrance free serum that includes some PHAs but only to augment the benefits of mandelic acid. As a bonus arbutin is included (in beta not alpha form) to further assist with evening skin tone.
Good Molecules Mandelic Acid Serum 30ml
Super high concentration of mandelic acid in an elegant formulation!
Naturium 12% Mandelic Acid
Non-Hydroxy Acid Exfoliants
If you can't tolerate alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, mandelic), poly hydroxy acids (gluconolactone, lactobionic) or beta hydroxy acids (salicylic), this product is for you! Gentle exfoliation & hydration.
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner