Fun fact: Cleopatra, the infamous last queen of Egypt, reportedly took daily baths in donkey milk to maintain her smooth, glowing skin. This might just seem like a crazy beauty hack used before things ...

Organic acids, though, have carved out a curious exception. Chemicals such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid ...

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When I first heard about using lactic acid for skin, I had a moment of confusion—isn't that what builds up in your muscles during a workout and causes soreness later? Turns out: more or less, yes! I ...

Cleopatra reportedly bathed in milk. French courtesans soaked in wine. Exfoliation has always been the move, and chemical ...

Chemical peels have a bad reputation. Conjuring up thoughts of red raw skin, the treatment has television to thank for its dubious image — most famously Sex and the City's Samantha, whose facial gone ...

Last weekend, my friend asked me where she could find a good facial peel. After scouring the beauty shelves, we were not very happy with the lack of variety. Chemical peels, which are usually done by ...

Ever wondered how some people seem to glow effortlessly? Well, let us let you in on a little skincare secret: chemical peels. These treatments can sound a bit scary, but we can assure you that they ...

As a person in my late 20s, getting a chemical peel is something that's been recommended to me by beauty publications, friends, and coworkers alike. However, the treatment has always sounded utterly ...

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