Chemical peel is a non-surgical procedure in which certain chemical agents are applied to skin that is wrinkled (like stretchmarks), scarred, or otherwise damaged. A solution, applied to the skin, causes it to form blisters and eventually peel, leaving a smoother surface.

There are 2 types of chemical peel techniques:
one is a light peel used to remove superficial wrinkles; the other, a deep peel, which is often indicated for more severe conditions. Bandaging may be required for the deep peel but is not used with the light peel.