At-home peels might sound scary to newcomers, but they’re essentially supercharged exfoliants that reveal a fresh, new complexion. There are peels for a multitude of uses, from tackling dark spots to getting glass skin. We rounded up the at-home peels we think are best for mature skin, vetting their safety and efficacy in the areas that matter most to women over 50, like fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
At-Home Peels With Benefits for Mature Skin
Eadem Cashmere Peel ($42)
This peel lives up to its inviting name, offering gentle exfoliation that promotes smooth, soft skin. The milky exfoliant, made with melanin-rich skin in mind, specializes in clearing hyperpigmentation with the brand’s proprietary FastFade complex. The active acids are paired with skin soothers like rice water and colloidal oatmeal to ensure skin stays nourished throughout the peel.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads ($92)
The reigning king of peels, Dr. Dennis Gross, has a few formulas to choose from. We like the Universal Daily Peel Pads for mature skin since they're great for first-time peel users and fine lines and pores, but you could always opt for the Extra Strength or Ultra Gentle variations depending on your skin type.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel ($118)
This anti-aging peel with an eight percent Tri-Acid Complex is clinically proven to help with signs of aging. After four weeks, 100 percent of users agreed it improved skin firmness and elasticity and made skin look more youthful and radiant. More specifically, 93 percent noticed a dramatic reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Dermalogica Liquid Peelfoliant ($65)
Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant is a viral bestseller with tons of acclaim to its name, so it’s no wonder their Liquid Peelfoliant, a previous NewBeauty Award winner, also has stellar results. It’s clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles in three weeks, and while you’re waiting for that it’ll work its magic evening skin tone and minimizing pores.
U Beauty Resurfacing Flash Peel ($188)
This chemical exfoliator provides results in a flash, promoting resurfaced, renewed, restored skin with clinical-grade results in mere minutes. As for long-term effects, it enhances cushion and optimizes skin’s natural collagen and elastin levels for ongoing benefits like smoothed fine lines and wrinkles.
Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel ($105)
Kate Somerville’s clinical-grade peel is beloved for its glass skin results, but it also knocks out wrinkles, fine lines, texture and hyperpigmentation. The brand says it helps control your skin aging density, and reviewers say, “Man, you can see the difference in your face.”
Perricone MD No Rinse Exfoliating Peel ($45)
This powerful peel is proven to increase surface cell renewal by 100 percent after three weeks, which we know is one of the biggest keys to anti-aging. It promotes plumper skin and reduces fine lines while rebalancing hydration for a more radiant complexion.
Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Peeling Gel ($49)
Meet the ultimae degunker. It visibly removes impurities to reveal a smoother, fresher, more youthful complexion. It doesn’t dry out skin, so it’s the perfect peel to have in your routine a few times a week as a deep clean.
