{"id":1123798,"date":"2023-08-04T03:02:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T03:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thespotlyte.com\/?p=12992"},"modified":"2023-08-04T03:02:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T03:02:33","slug":"chemical-peels-for-deeper-skin-tones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thespotlyte.com\/1123798\/chemical-peels-for-deeper-skin-tones\/","title":{"rendered":"If You Have a Deeper Complexion and Want to Try a Chemical Peel, Read This First"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Many of us might shudder at the thought of applying a chemical peel, with a few picturing Sex and the City<\/em>\u2019s Samantha Jones\u2019s infamously red-faced results that she tried to keep hidden at Carrie\u2019s book launch. Thankfully, peels \u2014 and our understanding of them \u2014 have come a long way since then. In fact, many formulas have proven to have the power to smooth, brighten, and clear up our complexions (without irritation!) as they target a number of skincare woes. These range from acne, uneven tone and texture to fine lines and wrinkles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As appealing as they may seem, they still come with some risk \u2014 and not just for sensitive skin types. Complexions of color, especially tones that experience hyperpigmentation following a bad breakout or other damage, could make those dark spots and melasma much worse. Even though that\u2019s the exact opposite function that peels are supposed to have, it\u2019s a possibility because of the concentration of the acids used. \u201cThe chemical the peel is based on is less important than the depth the peel is designed to exfoliate to,\ufffd? explains New York City-based, board-certified dermatologist\u00a0Dr. Maryann Mikhail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n