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Peeling skin could be the result of different reactions.

Here's why your skin is peeling and the home remedies to treat it | Pulse Ghana

Berlinda Entsie

Peeling skin is a condition that may occur because of direct damage to the skin, such as from sunburn or infection. It may also be a sign of an immune system disorder or other diseases.

However, it is important and advisable that you go for a medical checkup in other to know the cause of the peeling skin, especially when you are not certain it's an issue that can be overlooked.

As previously mentioned, peeling skin could be the result of different reactions.

It could be your body telling you that you need to drink more water, your skin’s rejection of one or more skincare products, or radiation poisoning.

Peeling skin could also be an allergic reaction to some sort of food.

Infections, which include Staphylococcus, fungal, and genetic disorder can also lead to this condition.

It could also be as a result of a rare skin disorder called acral peeling skin syndrome that causes painless peeling of the top layer of skin.

Nevertheless, there are specific diseases and conditions that can cause peeling skin, and they include:

Overexposure to the sun and extreme weather conditions

Reactions to the skin caused by chemicals

Broken blisters or wounds on the skin can lead to peeling during the healing process

Home remedies for peeling skin:

Studies have shown that olive oil has skin-nourishing fatty acids that work as an excellent moisturizer for dry skin.

The oil helps coat the skin and locks in moisture. And the vitamin E helps the body fight free radicals that are often responsible for skin ageing.

Being a natural astringent, cucumber contains plenty of water that helps keep the skin hydrated, as well as alleviating irritation and itching.

In addition, the vitamin C contained in it helps to reduce sunburn and facilitate skin repair.

Lemon is a strong astringent with the ability to dissolve dead skin cells and help reduce peeling. It also contains healing and soothing properties that are good for the skin.

And when combined with sugar, it becomes a wonderful natural scrub for the skin.

Here's why your skin is peeling and the home remedies to treat it

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