FDA Warns Against Buying, Using Chemical Peel Skin Products
Published on July 31, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 30 warned people not to buy and use chemical peel skin products unless they receive supervision from a dermatologist or another licensed practitioner. Chemical skin peel products can be found in various stores and online. They are marketed as products to fight acne, wrinkles, and other issues. None of the products are approved by the FDA and many contain ingredients in concentrations “that are too high to be used safely at home” without supervision from an expert, the FDA said in an alert. Using the products can lead to serious injury from chemical burns, according to the regulatory agency....