20 Best At Home Peels For Hyperpigmentation (2023 Updated)

This stuff works! I have severe keratosis pilaris on my face and arms. Nothing seems to control the bumps, even my prescription retinoids. However, this peel shows results in as little as one use. I used it all over my face one night and then as a spot treatment on my bumps another night.

While nothing is going to magically fix your skin overnight, I had at least a 50-60% improvement in just 2 uses. Will definitely be repurchasing when I run out. A few things to note- this did cause a stinging sensation on my face.

However, I’m used to this side effect because I’m a frequent user of salicylic acid products. If you’re new to salicylic acid and/or peels, be careful with this! Another thing is the consistency of the product- it is thick (almost like a gel).

Because of this, the dropper is basically useless. I’ve been just dipping the dropper in the bottle and then I rub the product off the sides of the dropper with a cotton round or swab. I’m thinking about transferring the product to a different container entirely that is easier to use.

Despite these negatives, it’s still so worth it for me. I was using the Paula’s choice 9% salicylic acid but it’s $30-$40 for barely any product. This product is more cost effective and I even think it works better.

I bought this because I had had expensive pumpkin peel facials before, and it worked without irritating my sensitive skin. I cleanse my skin normally before using this, I do not follow the suggestion to clean twice or use alcohol first because my skin reacts to everything.

I read all of the instructions thoroughly before use, with the magnifier on my phone. The first time I used it I left it on for one minute, and I the results were minimal and comparable to using my konjac sponge.

But it was important that I test my reaction to this product and so I’m glad I did that short trial run. I waited two weeks and then used it again last night, I left it on for 2 1/2 minutes. The burning increased the whole time and I was afraid I’d over done it.

I used a wet, cold washcloth 3x to remove the product, and then applied a light moisturizer as the directions specify not to over moisturize. My skin was immediately smoother and more radiant. I was concerned that a couple of small pimples were an angry bright red.

However! When I woke up this morning, those little pimples were gone. PLUS, one of my deep horizontal forehead wrinkles was gone, and the other is nearly gone as well. My entire skin tone and texture is more even and some old acne scars are less noticeable.

Today my powder foundation looked just like natural skin. I also applied some on my forearms to lighten sun spots and left it on for 5 minutes — they have definitely faded after only one application.

I am very excited about the results from this product and I will continue to use it every two weeks! I’d like to step it up to weekly, but better safe than inflamed. Maybe with my next bottle I can use it every week.

I actually purchased this to use in my homemade facial masks. It’s very natural and made up of mostly natural fruit enzymes. I love that they chose to use pumpkin, pineapple, papaya enzymes instead of lemon or orange (citrus really dries my skin).

It also has cucumber, chamomile, comfry and green tea. I did not use this mask full strength. I made a homemade mask with 1 part this, 1 part vegetable glycerin and added a few essential oils(helichrysum and german chamomile ).

Even at half strength this mask/peel performed beautifully and left my skin very smooth. I do want to note that this peel does contain SD alcohol, propylene glycol, and a few other preservatives. They are at the bottom of the list, with the natural ingredients first.

I took a photograph of the ingredients for reference. Love the product and will definitely purchase stage 1 again, but I am not intrested in the other stages, as this one seems to be the most natural of the bunch.

I’m really happy with this peel. I was afraid it would not be strong enough for me as I normally use a 55% lactic acid peel but I was pleasantly surprised when I felt that tingle when I first put it on.

I smoothed it on and was impressed with the gel texture. The peels that I normally buy from MUAC are much more runny and hard to control. This has a nice gel like consistency which means it you can control it better.

My issues at 44 are more with sunspots and skin damage than acne or wrinkles and I’m hoping that this does a good job. I’ve only used it once (yesterday) so I’ll update my review with repeated use. I did put 2 layers on 2 minutes apart and left it on for a total of 4 minutes.

My skin seemed very tight yesterday and today so I know it’s working. No peeling yet, but I usually don’t peel on my lactic acid peels either. Just a little flaking around the nose and chin. I would definitely purchase from this company again.

I’ve been using this product daily for about a year. My skin is clearer than it’s ever been. I use it after I was my face before using the M-61 Hydraboost moisturizer with spf. Doesn’t burn or irritate my skin and doesn’t dry me out.

I have extremely sensitive skin that can get rashy at any moment and this product has never caused me any problems. Sometimes I switch it up with a tanning pad but usually just use this. Pro tip: use it if you don’t have a chance to shower or wash your face for whatever reason.

Let’s be real, I’m a guy that doesn’t usually wear makeup and sometimes go to bed without washing my face. This used to make me break out. But now I use a pad when I’m not able to wash my face before bed and my breakouts are next to nil.

Buy the 60 packs. They’re cheaper and you can give them out to your friends who will also love them.

I got this as a sample to try and wasn’t sure what it was or what to expect. When I tried it, I thought, “well that’s pretty tingly! I hope I don’t have a chemical burn in the morning. ” I didn’t pay much attention bc I flew the next morning.

But once I got home that day and the next morning, it was like I had a new face! All the dead skin and imperfections were gone. I was amazed! I used all my samples and then ordered a big box for myself.

I’ve even given friends samples bc I was so impressed! I have sensitive skin and rosacea and this wasn’t too much to handle.

I always read reviews and never write them, so I wanted to provide a review to hopefully help someone else out there. I, like many of you, wanted to up my skin care game during quarantine. I purchased a retinol/vitamin c moisturizer which made my skin purge back in March.

It works great, except that it left a section of clogged pores on my chin. I tried revision black mask several times a week, exfoliating masks but PTR, AHA/BHA clearing gel by PTR, and nothing could get rid of this cluster of clogged pores.

I was looking up face pads and had heard about the dr Dennis gross ones, but never pulled the trigger. I decided to try these because I liked they were one step and I could still use my retinol/vitamin c moisturizer after.

I have super, super sensitive skin, rosacea on my cheeks, and an oily and problematic t-zone as far as acne breakouts. I used this pad one night and held my breath, waiting to be super allergic, or for it to burn so badly I had to wash it off.

But that didn’t happen. I felt a tingle for sure, but it was tolerable. Now I’ve used these for 3 days, and my cluster of clogged pores are being brought to the surface and are going away. If these pads make you breakout initially, I would encourage you to stick with them because there’s a high chance your skin is purging.

I am seriously shocked at how well these have worked for me so far, and I’m a skin care junkie who researches new products for weeks before buying. I also cut my pads in halves of fourths to make them last longer.

I’ve incorporated this product into my daily skincare routine over the last month and it’s been a game changer for me. Before this product, my skin had that uneven, micro-bumpy texture. When I wore medium to full coverage foundation, I felt that my skin texture was even more obvious that it was uneven and a little rough.

A Sephora Agent suggested this product to me, they told me that after I use it my skin will “look like glass”. They weren’t kidding! My natural skin looks and feels smoother overall and dewy around my cheekbones.

Now, I feel even more confidence while wearing makeup as well as when I go bare faced, it’s filter flawless. Additionally, because this product has salicylic acid in it my occasional acne is well managed.

To this day, I have guests at the restaurant I work for compliment my skin [without foundation] and ask me about my skincare routine. I tell them that this product [and few others] is the reason. I’ll recommend this product to everyone, all day, everyday.

I’ve been using this for two weeks and I’m pleased with the results. I use all the other Murad products in this range, and I can honestly say that I’m hooked. They actually work! So I had high hopes for this too.

It’s gentle on my skin which is blemish prone, with acne scars and large pores, and I also have psoriasis as well as super delicate skin due to a genetic malformation of collagen. To say I’m scared of peels and acids is an understatement, but my skin texture needs help.

I’ve had no reaction or sensitivity with this and I use it every night, and I’m also starting to see subtle changes in texture and colouration. So far I’m very pleased and will be continuing to use it.

I love this contains ingredients that’re found in chemical peels & can save a lot of money. I had one 8. 5 years ago when turning 40 end of May & went to mountains with family. I will caution to make sure that you wear sunscreen everyday & reapply if spending longer time outdoors plus wear a hat ! I am fair skin & when I did this before didn’t reapply or have hat on figuring I was in mountains.

It’s the alpha hydroxy acid content along with being a glycolic lactic acid peel which means it’s exfoliating away dead skin cells & toxins while rejuvenating new skin cells plus stimulating collagen.

That’s how you can get sunburn & did get a bit of sunburn. Main issues I have with my skin are : dry skin, hyperpigmentation with some freckles, uneven tone, concerns with fine lines, wrinkles & lately have had oily area on forehead.

I noticed a improvement much like what I saw doing chemical peel but for a lot less money. Skin looked like it was not tired. It felt better & didn’t like the pale tired self I’d seen. I like that bottle last for 20 facial peels.

If you have other skin care regime with cleanser, mask, moisturizer & night cream. I would use it 1 time a month & maybe 2 times a month when skin is in need of it due to being more dry. I like that this comes with 90 day money back guarantee made in USA in FDA facility, cruelty free.

Dislikes/disadvantages ~ consider your age & skin type. if you’re younger & skin produces collagen this is not really necessary as you’re not target market for this. If you’ve had skin damage early due to tanning which has changed skin or other skin conditions mentioned it may be a good thing for you.

Try a test to see how your skin reacts.

this mandelic acid for chemical peel makes the biggest difference for me here. A friend of mine was using it and let me try. I am using it to address my whiteheads and larger pores. I never had many blackheads in the first place.

I believe whiteheads turn to black ones. The peel slowly cleaned my whiteheads but I did not want to use it too strong. I followed the instructions for the final solution I used finally. I don’t want it to be too strong for my first time.

Now that I have experienced it, I can increase its strength as needed. It works even if I did not use it at its full strength.

This is actually the second bottle of the stuff that I have purchase. That is how much I love the stuff I actually bought a second bottle. When I first got it it took me awhile to use it. I was a bit intimidated at first because of the instructions and I had never done or used any kind of chemical peel before.

So fast forward to about two weeks after I get the first bottle. To me sitting at my vanity with a bowl of baking soda and water, a timer, and my bottle of Divine Alpha hydroxy acid skin Rejuvenation therapy.

I reread the instructions just to make sure that I don’t do anything I shouldn’t do and I decide I’m going to test a very small area on the bottom of my jaw. I dab a little bit on and wait two minutes.

I’m not feeling any pain so I went one more minute. Then I wipe it off with plain water. I decided to wait about half an hour before I made a decision. About a half an hour later, since I did not have any discomfort, I decided to test a little bit larger of an area.

I applied about a 50-cent piece size on my cheek and jaw. I waited 3 minutes and wiped it off with plain water. I did not experience any discomfort or any burning sensation so I decided I would do my whole face and neck.

The results were RIDICULOUS! It made my face look softer, cleaner, brighter! I wondered why I was so worried LOL. No seriously the instructions are scary, and I definitely recommend that you read all the instructions twice and follow them closely to make sure you do everything right.

Even though it is SUPER EASY, and very fast. At first I did not really notice any wrinkle reduction, but I’ve used it for quite some time now and it really does make a difference in the wrinkles as well.

As I said in the title description I LOVE this stuff! Seriously do yourself a favor and get this stuff. It does a great job and it’s not that expensive!.

When I first bought this product, I did the peel once a week last year in the fall. I tapered off in the winter to maybe 1 or 2 times a month and then maybe 1 or 2 times total in the spring. I really did not do any this summer and just used my retinoids.

It really improved texture and hyperpigmentation. So many people have complimented me on my skin. I just started to use it again more frequently for this fall- 2x a month is my goal. I clean my face, rub it w alcohol gauze, then I apply the peel with my fingertips, sometimes w gloves, sometimes without.

I leave it on 3 minutes and then rinse w water, then apply baking soda and water w a gauze to neutralize and then rinse again w water. Then I apply my serums and retinol. Sometimes I will have mild flakes a couple days later.

It’s been a good product for me. I’m 45 yrs old and it has improved fine lines for me.

I have paid a lot of money over the years for peels that don’t seem to be as effective as this one. It is so easy to do yourself as long as you are careful, do your research, and follow directions. I am 53 years old and never really took good care of my skin.

It has grown dull, uneven, and spotty over the years with lots of buildup. I never feel like I get good exfoliation, as if I have extra sticky cells that just don’t shed (if that’s even a thing!). This does the trick! I get a nice peel within a couple of days that leaves my skin looking smoother and fresher than it has in years.

The peeling is not too noticeable and only lasts a day or two. I only leave the product on for 1-2 minutes and neutralize with baking soda and water. I am currently using once every 2 weeks and will hopefully be able to just keep a once a month maintenance schedule once I achieve my desired results.

This bottle should last quite a while, too, so I feel like I am saving a lot of money and time by not going to a spa. Best advice I can give is start slow. More is not better when using chemical peels, especially if you are not used to them.

Start with leaving the product on 30 seconds and see what results you get. Gradually increase time as your tolerance increases.

My skin is sensitive, some rosacea flare ups (need to avoid some dairy & nightshade foods like eggplant), and lately clogged pores and breakouts from masks. What to do? After much research, azelaic acid, mandelic acid were added and worked well.

Still needed something to clear pores beyond 2% and 4% BHA. Wanted to do a deep cleaning sweep, and Perfect Image’s 20% Salicylic Gel kept popping up on best lists. Have used twice. Once for spot treat, with great results for clearing, also very smoothing.

Second time, full peel, again great results, cleared blocked pores and additional smoothing of skin. I knew it would not peel like a TCA peel, even at 20%. Lighter peeling and flaking, easy to maneuver, but still very effective.

Also, this is not moisturizing like a lactic acid peel, but it also wasn’t overly drying, because I followed directions. The Perfect Image Salicylic 20% Gel peel was applied lightly (sheerness), not glumped on heavily.

Did get some mild stinging and redness which dissipated quickly. Results also included smoothing and lightening of an old scar. This is a keeper. Peels don’t have to always be a deep, “thick layer of skin shedding” kind of peel, to be effective.

Start slow, as they advise. It really did get the deep pore cleansing and clearing job, done. Used over time, I have no doubt that the improvements will continue.

I have Used this product off and on for at least 10 years. I believe it was when it first came out that I first tried this product and having been forced to have a complete hysterectomy at the age of 30, I have aged a lot faster than most women my age.

My fine lines and wrinkles are more like wrinkles and the Grand Canyon, when I’m not using this product! If I use this product consistently, I like to use it three times a week sometimes four. Although my skin has gotten used to me using it so I don’t have any issues with my sensitive skin.

I never haven’t had issues with this product and my sensitive skin. So for me, if I do not have this product in my regimen and I definitely looks at least 10 years older than when I am using it! Even though I’ve been using this product since before I had to have my hysterectomy I had good skin that I took care of with good products the only reason that my skin is still able to look at the age that it does represent mean less than my age is due to using Philosophy‘s products.

And especially using this in my regimen. I have tried other products that offer the exact same micro dermabrasion at home and they absolutely do not do anything close to what this product does for me.

I don’t have photos unfortunately when I have tried other products and my wrinkles were much deeper. So I wish that I did so that you could see the difference. Although I am not willing to give up on this products just so somebody else can see the photos! I suggest using this product no matter what age you are.

It’s a must have for me! So please don’t ever start making this product!.

This is one of my absolute favorite skincare products and something that I will continue to use forever… yes, it truly is that exceptional! I was introduced to this as a teenager and I’ve been using it regularly ever since! I credit this (and When Hope Is Not Enough Serum) for why people estimate me to be in my mid-late 20s (I’ll be 34 on 1/15)! This 2 step system is very easy to use and has never irritated my skin! It feels really good buffing my skin and then applying the activation gel! I always look forward to the day I get to use it because my skin is so incredible afterwards! It leaves my skin feeling fresh, new, super soft, smooth and supple… I always want to keep touching it! My skin also looks fantastic afterwards… glowing, fresh, youthful and bright! I love how my other skincare products apply afterwards (especially the When Hope Is Not Enough Serum), they just sink right in and my skin seems to drink them up! It does help my other skincare products to work better too because it’s getting rid of all the dead skin and buildup so that they can penetrate into my skin more easily! I’m so thankful that my mom introduced me to this as a teenager because I immediately loved the results and have been using it ever since (my mom and aunt too!)! A little of this product goes a long way, so it lasts for a really long time! It’s definitely worth the price considering the results you get, the scientifically proven to work ingredients (seriously, check them out if you haven’t already done so!) and how long it lasts! You will be blown away by the results… it’s unlike anything else I’ve ever tried! I very highly recommend this to everyone!.

I recieved this product a few weeks back and have used it weekly. It is very powerful. It makes my skin feel so nice. Be careful ot to get near the eye area. I mistakenly got some under my left eye and did not remove it because I have used other mask and did not have any issues.

As a result of NOT following the directions, it made that area red and slightly swollen. I in no way blame anyone but myself. So just be extremely careful! This stuff is very powerful and I will use it for years.

My skin feels so great after using it. It is expensive but it will last long time, I believe around a year if used as directed. But most important, it actually works.

Im a long time devotee of ASDMs glycolic peels and have been using them faithfully for years. Its always best to start with the lowest percentage and work your way up, to avoid irritation. I have oily/combination skin with fine lines and use the 40% glycolic weekly.

It does a great job of imparting a youthful glow and eliminating those pesky fine forehead lines that are beginning to appear as I age. I keep the 25% glycolic around the house and use it occasionally to resurface hands and feet.

These glycolic acids are a great product for a value price. Buy a few different percentages of these and give them a try. You wont be disappointed. !.

I had endured a severely hot coffee scald on my chest on Dec 15, 20. I was devastated by the huge scar it left behind. Although I took perfect care of the scar since the day of the burn , once fully healed it left behind a significant mark on my chest that was so unsightly I couldn’t bare to wear any clothing that showed my cleavage.

Not to boast, but prior to the burn I had perfectly even toned, clear skin so this was a blow to my self esteem like nothing else. I researched how to get rid of scars and acid peels was an option a lot of people had success with.

So I looked into which products were successful and highly rated and came across your glycolic acid so I gave it a try. To my amazement it started to work after a month of use. I only used once a week for about 5 minutes each time and the layers of my scar start to fade.

This was only noticeable after a month. The next month I started to leave on for about 10 min and only use twice a month and saw fantastic results as well. It’s been 9 months and the scar is almost completely gone.

Peels work if you are patient and careful. This stuff works wonders. Great product.

This product has been on the market for many years now, almost a decade actually. At the time it was quite innovative and fun to do on your own in your time at home but we have grown since that time and this product no longer reflects the best of what today’s exfoliants or scrubs can do for skin.

Don’t get me wrong the product still works quite well but I don’t the price reflects the best of what you COULD be getting. Personally, I now prefer to use leave on liquid chemical exfoliants as they are more gentle to the skin and exfoliate more efficiently, also you don’t have to do anything.

However, for those that can’t use chemical exfoliants and just prefer a scrub, this product still has its place. I would recommend you try a fantastic dupe at the drugstore from OLAY. It’s their OLAY MASKS Vitamin C + AHA Resurfacing Peel.

I’ve tried it and I must say it is just as good if not better, and almost half the price. Give it a whirl and compare the two! With gritty scrubs like this one there is a possibility you could overdo it so please use a light hand, don’t scrub but simply buff over the skin with the crystals which actually just turns out to be plain ol’ baking soda!.

The first thing you should know is that this vitamin oxidizes very easily, that is why now we must start using it on the face and not wait for the sun to press hard. Why? The darker pigmentation spots are sun damage, and vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that reduces the number of cells burned by the sun and damages the skin inversely related to age.

The use of vitamin C in the skin regularly protects against the development of dark spots and fine lines. Dermatologists recommend using it directly on the skin for greater effectiveness. In addition to promoting the formation of collagen, vitamin C illuminates as nothing else does.

I recommend continued use in low percentages, but sometimes a shock treatment with products like the vitamin C phase duo Erno Laszlo White Marble is very good. This is an over-the-counter product, you can use eleven a week for a general glow, or target areas (my forehead) 2-3 times per week to be more aggressive and get faster results.

It gives a light to the face that you do not believe. It is a very novel product and I love it for being it. This set costs $ 100 and it seems that you will get many treatments from a purchase because the size is quite generous.

A two step lightening skin gently polishes the skin as dark spots and discoloration disappear. Step 1 exfoliates gently; Step 2 activates illuminating and moisturizing assets: it simply separates to reveal the instant glow.

YOU NEED to place step 1 on the top of step 2. Therefore, exfoliate for 3 minutes by rubbing step 1 on the skin, then 3 drops of step 2 go up and mix with the previous product. The result of this White Marble Duo Phase Vitamin C Peeling leaves your skin instantly as good as new.

The skin is softer and lighter. Protective antioxidants and collagen enhancers combine to refine and renew the skin, as age-defying and illuminating active ingredients. I received this product as a free sample.

I was incredibly excited to receive this product when I saw that two of the main ingredients were lactic acid and vitamin c. I definitely recommend this product for anyone that wants to add another product to a skincare regimen aimed at evening skin tone and texture.

However, I don’t believe this would be an effective measure to combat those things ON ITS OWN. Immediately after opening the lid to the peel, you get hit with a strong scent of oranges (loved this!!).

I do have a couple issues with the product though: I wish that the instruction paper inside the package did not include directions for so many different products. The combination of that plus the instructions in different languages made finding the right directions to read from tedious.

I would much prefer if only the instructions for that specific product were included to make it easy for the user. This is also important for people that are not confident about how to use a peel product (I sure wasn’t); I also don’t know if I “massaged” the product into my face with too much force, because rather than lightening and brightening, the immediate affect after massaging looked like it made my skin aggravated from the exfoliation/massaging.

After applying step 2 and rinsing, my skin did look really nice and definitely felt very smooth, though. I’ve used this product three times so far and I have had nice results each time. It has brightened my skin overall, but I can’t see a difference in dark spots just yet.

I will continue to use this because it has the ingredients I’ve been looking for. I received this product free for testing!.

It’s a good product. I would rate this product five on five. This skin peel is very gentle. It gently exfoliates my skin. I love to use it. It’s not too much hard on my skin like other skin peels. The price of the product is also very low according to its benefits and quality.

My skin gets clear and looks radiant as well as glowy after using it. I loved this skin peel.