Although for some it is mild with only a few pimples or "zits" occurring every so often, almost every teenager has suffered acne at some point. In more severe cases though, the acne can be a variety of spots called whiteheads or blackheads, or even worse they can be large red, inflamed spots termed cysts. These skin pimples, spots and cysts can change the tone of the skin, leaving a darker tone and severe acne can in some cases leave scarring.

It can leave scars, but acne is not dangerous. Oil glands located under the skin connect to the pores (tiny holes) in human skin. Follicles are like small canals that connect the pores to the glands. An oily liquid called sebum is produced in these glands. Dead skin cells are brought to the surface of the skin by the sebum carrying them through the follicles. A small hair grows through the follicle out of the skin. Oil accumulates under the skin when these follicles get blocked, resulting in pimples. Acne is common in teenagers as the hormonal changes during puberty can cause excess oils in the skin. Adults can also develop acne later on in life, which is called adult acne, so it's not just teenagers who suffer from acne.

For some adults, breakouts are a result of hypersensitivity or overproduction of androgens (male hormones). When both male and female hormones (estrogen) are imbalanced, it also results in a breakout. This can happen during a woman's pregnancy, perimenopause, or menopause. Some medications, such as corticosteroids, and cosmetics can also contribute to the development of acne.

A very good treatment for mild and moderate adult acne is a chemical peel. By exfoliating the skin, chemical peels take effect; this process cleanses the skin of the dirt and removes dead skin cells which have clogged the pores. This reduces the formation of acne pimples and spots. In addition, chemical peels can take away some of the uneven skin tone and skin discolouration that acne causes.

For acne treatment, chemical peels are a very cost effective option. For acne, they are also a very safe treatment. Superficial chemical skin peels are applied to the affected areas to exfoliate and cleanse the top layers of the skin, removing the dead skin cells. A course of six peels is usually recommended, each performed at least one week apart. A reduction in the amount of acne breakouts will be noticeable, and skin texture will improve too.

Make sure to approach a credible skin care clinic for your chemical peel acne treatment. It is important to consult a reputable clinic to obtain advice on how the chemical peel treatment will benefit your skin type, before embarking on treatment with chemical peels for acne.