I Tried a Chemical Peel For Acne and Dark Spots - Now, It's My Holy Grail

Over the years, I've left virtually no stone unturned in my quest for clear, even, and glowing skin. Spanning lasers and radiofrequency microneedling to Korean skin boosters like skin Botox and even the infamous salmon sperm facial, I'm compelled to throw an outsized portion of my income to anything that might keep my hormonal acne at bay and fade the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that's always left in its wake. I'd love to report that each and every treatment has been worth the cost - and sometimes, the pain, discomfort, and downtime - but the truth is that more often than not, I'm left . . .