10 Things You Should Never Put on Your Face

Glycolic acid

At-home chemical peels to improve your skin may seem like a great way to save time and money, but they can permanently harm skin. “That’s the number-one problem we’re seeing right now,” says Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist based in New York City and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology. “Probably twice a week, we have people come in with dark burns from chemical peels. They’ll get a really strong glycolic peel, but glycolic acid is not always the best for darker skin types, because it’s a little more unpredictable,” he says. Instead, he recommends that people with darker skin tones try masks with salicylic acid, which is much more gentle. Before using an at-home chemical peel, you should check with a dermatologist. Check out these 17 skin-care tips that dermatologists use themselves.

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