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7 Best Home Remedies For Peeling Skin On Face
Avoiding sun exposure and using sunscreen when the skin is peeling can help to a great extent, so will moisturising your skin. You can also try these home remedies:
1. Aloe vera
Aloe Vera is anti-inflammatory and has cooling properties, so it can provide relief from itching and reduce inflammation associated with peeling skin.
2. Ice and no hot water
Rub ice on the affected area to calm the skin and reduce redness, and avoid using hot water. It would further burn and irritate the skin.
3. Olive oil
Apply a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil to the affected area. It helps to moisturise the skin and prevent further peeling of the skin.
4. Milk
Soak a clean cloth in cold milk and place it on the peeling skin for 10 to 15 minutes. The lactic acid in milk can help to gently exfoliate and hydrate the skin.
5. Oatmeal bath
Put a cup full of finely ground oatmeal to a warm bath and soak in it for 15 to 20 minutes. This can help to soothe and moisturise peeling skin.
6. Tea tree oil
Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with a carrier oil such as coconut or jojoba oil, and apply it to the affected area. Tea tree oil has anti-microbial properties and can help to reduce inflammation.
7. Cucumber and yogurt mask
Blend half a cucumber with two tablespoons of plain yogurt to form a paste. Apply the mixture to the peeling skin for 15 to 20 minutes. Cucumber and yogurt can help to moisturise and cool the skin.
