There are three types of chemical peels: light, medium, and deep. A phenol peel is the most intense of the three. Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images You may have grown up seeing your mother ...

Learn about phenol peels, one of the strongest chemical peels, from a board-certified dermatologist. We break down the risks, benefits, and recovery. Skip to main content. Popsugar.

In its pure state, phenol is a toxic and potentially deadly substance. But it’s routinely used in tiny quantities as a preservative for food and to treat various medical conditions. Learn more ...

Biologique Recherche’s P50 1970 toner goes against everything modern “green” beauty obsessives stand for. The active ingredient is phenol, an acid banned from cosmetics in the EU, and the ...

“Phenol peels can range in cost from $1,000 to $6,000,” says Dr. Garshick. This, of course, will depend on a variety of factors like where you go, if sedation is required, and how much surface ...