Itchy, peeling skinneed I say more?
Ahead, experts weigh in on how to get rid of peeling skin.
Why does skin peel?
What to do about it.
That said, the best thing to do is wait for the skin to heal on its own.
Keep out of the sun.
On that note, check that to keep your peeling skin away from the sun’s rays.
So you’ll want to shield the vulnerable skin from the sunand confirm to diligently slather onsunscreen.
Focus on moisture.
“One should really keep skin care simple and baby the skin back to a healthy start.
After all, baby skin is forming underneath,” says Aguilar.
And baby skinloves moisture.
Use gentle, fragrance-free products.
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Do not exfoliate.
Once your skin starts to peel off in flakes, you might naturally want to reach for the exfoliants.
Best to scrub the dead, damaged skin off, no?
“Definitely avoid this,” she told us.
Take cooler showers.
Plus, cooler water can help soothe any inflammationthat’s why expertsrecommend cold compresses for sunburns.
Pat your skin dry.
And, remember, exfoliating your sensitive skin right now is a majorno.
Blot your skin post-wash, and perhaps leave it damp before slathering on a moisturizer or cream.
Don’t peel!
See a derm.
As always, consult a dermatologist if you have any lingering concerns about those flakes.
