This study attempted to determine the effects of a chemical peeling agent on skin conditions such as skin moisture and sebum
after administering glycolic acid and lactic acid peel treatments to women aged 25-35 with a dry skin type once a week for six
weeks. In terms of changes in moisture and sebum levels in the T and U zones, a statistically significant change (increase in
moisture and sebum levels) was found in both lactic acid and glycolic acid peels. In terms of changes in scales, a statistically
significant decrease was observed in both peel treatments. Regarding pores, no statistically significant change was detected in either
group. When it came to changes in wrinkles, no statistical significance was found in either the lactic acid peel or the glycolic acid
peel. However, the former was greater than the latter in terms of anti-wrinkle effects. In changes in pigmentation, no statistically
significant decline occurred. However, the lactic acid peel was greater than the glycolic acid peel in terms of decline in post-peeling
pigmentation. Even though both peels were administered at the same concentration over the same period of time, there was almost
no difference in the improvement of moisturizing, anti-wrinkle or whitening effects. Because glycolic acid peeling can easily cause
irritation to dry skin, lactic acid, which has equal effects with less irritation, would be more effective.