North Dakota Cosmetology Practice Exam

Chemical peels involve the application of a chemical solution to the skin, which helps to remove the outer layers and promote cellular turnover. One of the most common side effects of this procedure is redness and peeling of the skin. This occurs as the skin undergoes the healing process after the chemical solution is applied. The redness indicates that blood vessels in the skin are responding to the treatment, and peeling is a sign that the old skin cells are being shed to reveal fresher, healthier skin underneath.

While improved skin texture, increased elasticity, and reduced acne scars may be potential benefits of a chemical peel, they are not immediate side effects. These positive outcomes generally emerge after the skin has had time to heal and recover from the initial redness and peeling. Therefore, the transient nature of redness and peeling unequivocally positions it as a common and expected side effect of chemical peels.