chemical peel

American  

[kem-i-kuhl peel] / ˈkɛm ɪ kəl ˈpil /

noun

1. a cosmetic treatment used to eliminate wrinkles, blemishes, etc., in which an acid is applied to the face, neck, or hands, causing a layer of skin to peel off.

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Etymology

Origin of chemical peel

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Chiu: In the past we would do a chemical peel to rejuvenate the skin — shrinking the pores, tightening the lines a little bit.

From Fox News • Mar. 30, 2021

To be clear, North Korea—a rogue state that probably has nuclear weapons—isn’t suddenly a land of milk-and-honey baths, and woe betide anyone who requests a chemical peel at a Pyongyang hotel.

From Time • Aug. 18, 2016

To be clear, North Korea isn’t suddenly a land of milk and honey baths, and woe betide anyone who requests a chemical peel at a Pyongyang hotel.

From Time • Jul. 29, 2016

There were, among other things, two nose jobs, three face-lifts, a chemical peel, a breast reduction, cheek implants, an eyeliner tattoo and bonded teeth.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2012

Among her procedures: a facelift, eye lift, breast augmentation and a chemical peel.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2010