Pollution, sun damage driving demand for chemical peels

"Chemical peels are very mild acidic agents. We use different kinds of acids for beautification. Pollutants affect our skin in our day to day life... the dermis level of the skin which bears the brunt of pollutants," Naren Pandey, an allergy and asthma consultant, told media. "Pollution as well as the sun are the major factors influencing the popularity of chemical peels... sun is one of the biggest culprits wreak havoc on skin. Bad sun rays are affecting our skin," Pandey said. Pandey said peels can be used to tackle pigmentation, dead skin cells and also as a cosmetic procedure to enhance skin glow for face, neck and hands. Physicians apply alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), trichloroacetic acid (TCA), or phenol to the skin.