Do not try the phenol peel at home. To treat acne and prevent future breakouts, Rachel Westbay, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Marmur Medical in New York City, suggests looking for peels ...

While many mild chemical peels can be done safely at home with little to no downtime, phenol peels don't qualify. “This type of peel creates wound injury to the full epidermis and part of the ...

which typically include glycolic acid—phenol peels penetrate much deeper into the skin and should never be done at home, but ...