Sunburn peeling is a common, but painful experience for anyone who has spent the entire day at the beach, or in the hot sun, without the use of a strong sunscreen. Unfortunately, sunburn peeling not only causes a lot of discomfort, it can also be very unsightly. It is quite difficult to stop sunburn peeling, as it is the body’s natural way of getting rid of the cells that have been damaged. However, there are some steps that could be taken to minimize the effects of skin peeling from sunburn.
Sunburn Peeling Treatment
Given below are some of the most common forms of sunburn peeling treatment that couuld be tried at home:
• Rub a generous quantity of Aloe Vera lotion on to the burnt skin, as soon as possible. This not only eases the discomfort caused, it also helps in keeping the skin moisturized. Well moisturized skin is less likely to peel.
• Use an ice pack directly on to the burned area. Ice has a great numbing effect, which soothes the area and reduces the pain. Another advantage of using ice is that it reduces the swelling that results from sunburns. This in turn reduces the stretching of the skin, which makes it peel less.
• Oatmeal baths have been used for years to reduce sunburn peels, as it is regarded as one of the most effective remedies. Take some unflavored oatmeal and grind it in a blender, to form a fine powder. Place the oatmeal powder in a piece of cloth or preferably an unused, white sock. Fill your bathtub with cool to lukewarm water and drop the oatmeal-filled sock in it. Allow the sock to soak in the bathtub for a few minutes. Then get into the tub and stay there for at least half an hour. Stand up and rinse the residual oatmeal from your body, using cold water. Do not rub your body vigorously with a towel; instead pat your body dry. In case the sunburn has caused the skin on your face to peel, you can make a face mask, using cooked oatmeal, an egg white and a drop of olive oil.
• There are several lotions that prevent the skin from going through a sunburn peel, even though they do not reduce the pain or any of the discomfort.
Drink a lot of water, to keep your skin well hydrated as dry skin tends to peel more. In case you notice blisters on your skin, it may be best to get in touch with a doctor and to know what painkillers and ointments can be used to deal with sunburn peeling skin.