Saturday 16 November 2013

How do I get rid of peeling, sunburned skin?

The key is to exfoliate several times per week to buff away any dead skin cells and moisturise twice daily so you can restore your skin back to a smooth surface.
When you shower, use a loofah sponge or brush to exfoliate every inch of your body.
Follow this up with a nourishing, gentle body wash. If the skin is particularly sore, use a damp washcloth instead, and rub it on the peeling areas in soft, circular motions for a quick fix to gentle exfoliation.

Once you're out of the shower, pat your skin dry, and while it's still slightly damp, slather on a good, hydrating moisturiser.  Do this morning and night, until peeling skin has finally come to a halt.
Another trick is to drink looooooads of water. Overdose on the stuff! You'd be surprised what kind of replenishing effect this will have on your dermal layers.

For any inflamed areas, treat with gentle aloe vera gel or vitamin E oil which cures pretty much any problem area in a snap, thanks to healing, restorative properties. Whatever you do, don't scratch away at your skin which can potentially lead to scarring. If your skin does feel irritated, try running an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth over any problem areas to dull the sensation.

Remember, nothing protects your skin more than a good broad spectrum SPF, so don't skimp on the stuff while out in the sun!

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