It is an umbrella term that encompasses several different types of chemical treatments used to remove the surface layers of the skin. The common misconception about it is that there is some "peeling" involved. The idea in actual is to remove one or several layers of skin depending on the specific treatment involved. The treatment is most commonly used to treat the results of photo-aging or in simpler words any damage that has occurred on our skin because of the rays of the sun. It can also help to reduce sun spots, wrinkles, acne, and acne scars. All this is possible because peeling encourages cell regeneration and collagen development, both of which improve the appearance of the skin.
