Melasma is a rather recalcitrant condition to treat. Superficial and medium depth peels are recommended for treatment of melasma in dark skinned patients .Conventional peels such as glycolic acid peels,trichloroacetic acid peels,Jessner’s peel and salicylic acid peels have been used successfully over several decades for melasma.However,they are also associated with several complications,such as postpeel hyperpigmentation.There is always a scope for newer combinations of peels ,which may improve the tolerance of these agents.Several alpha hydroxy acids are used in combination along with chelating agents and antioxidants.Newer innovations also including self neutralizing and more cosmetic elegant peels. However ,the actual peeling effect of some of these may be questionable due to the addition of several cosmeceutical ingredients as well.