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The chemical peel of the skin is a procedure that can improve the skin's appearance based on the idea of removing the outer layer of the epidermis, the stratum corneum. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, which makes it "blister" and eventually peel off. The new skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Chemical peels can be done on the face, neck, or hands. They can reduce fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth, treat wrinkles caused by sun damage and aging, improve the appearance of mild scars, treat certain types of acne, reduce age spots, freckles, and dark patches (melasma) due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills. After a chemical peel, skin is temporarily more sensitive to the sun, so sunscreen use is recommended every day for several months. Generally, fairskinned and light-haired patients are better candidates for chemical peels