Dry skin is no new to us. Sometimes skin colour changes and make us look our other self, which gives a disturbing concern.
Weather sometimes cheat us through the skin, when the weather is harsh then the skin tend to suffer from it.
A dry skin that peels can be very annoying and unattractive which hugely turn us off.
Avoiding Dry and Peeling Skin
Why is My Skin Dry And Peeling
It is important to understand the cause of skin peel and dryness.
Sunburn
According to bustle.com, sometimes infection, medication or allergy is the cause. But if you have no idea why your skin is peeling, or if you have skin blisters or severe irritation, consult your doctor or dermatologist before any home treatment.
Relax
If you notice your skin has started to peel off, the first thing you should do is take a cold shower or bath. The cold water will help your skin cool down and slow the peeling process. When you are drying your skin, be sure to pat it dry with a clean, soft towel and avoid rubbing. By rubbing your skin, you can actually speed up and spread the peeling of your skin.
Avoid Scratching
You should avoid scratching your skin when it’s peeling. You can actually do permanent damage to your skin in the form of scars. If you get the urge to scratch, the best thing to do is to use ice to dull the sensation. Put ice in a piece of soft cloth and gently place the cloth on top of the area of your skin that itches. The itch should subside once the ice begins to cool down the skin.
Moisturise Your Skin
Moisten and smoothen the injured or severely-dry skin by placing a cool compress on the skin, or taking a bath or a shower. If the area needs to be cleaned, use mild soap. Pat dry with a towel and avoid rubbing. Once you get out of the shower and dry your skin, apply a moisturising lotion. Look for a moisturiser that is specifically designed to work on sunburned or peeling skin. Generally, the lotion should contain aloe vera, which will cool your skin, reduce inflammation and slow the peeling.
Drink Lot Of Water
Now that you have cooled your skin from the outside, it’s time to start working on your skin from the inside.
Nothing helps your skin as much as glass cups of water. Healthy skin needs to stay hydrated. When your skin is outstressed after the day's work then water becomes a necessity. Drink lot of water to give your skin all it needed to repair and revive itself. If you notice your skin beginning to peel, be sure to drink eight to 10 glasses of water daily.
Don’t peel it
Dry and peeling skin can also lead to an infection. While you may be tempted to remove the peeling skin as quickly as possible, this should not be the priority.
Premature removal can cause irritation, pain and risk infection. It’s important to allow time for the new skin underneath to heal.
Peeling skin can be infected if you scratch or try to forcefully peel the skin. If there is a segment of dead skin that is hanging off and you want to remove it, don’t pull on it, no matter how tempting it is. Instead, get a small pair of scissors and carefully cut away just that section of skin. Be sure you are only cutting away dead skin and you don’t tear skin that is trying to heal. Once you cut away the dead skin, apply an antibacterial ointment to the area.
Prevent Itching
Reduce the itch associated with peeling (and moisturise your skin) by taking a cool bath containing colloidal oatmeal. You can find this fine oatmeal in most pharmacies. To help prevent scarring, promote healing and reduce long-term skin damage, take antioxidant supplements vitamin C and vitamin E. Also apply a topical vitamin E cream to reduce the chances of scarring.
Be Prepared
Prevention they say is better than cure. Plan ahead and don’t get sunburned in the first place. By the time your skin starts peeling, the damage has already been done. Before you go out into the sun, always wear sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays. If you are going into the water, be sure to reapply sunscreen each time you get out. When applying sunscreen, don’t forget about hidden areas, such as behind your ears, which are often forgotten and end up burned.
Seek Expert Advice
If your skin is recovering from a burn, rash or allergic reaction, seek advice from your doctor about proper skin care. Seek medical care right away if you have a severe burn or if you have signs of infection, including a fever, drainage of pus or red streaks coming from the injured or irritated area. Also see your doctor if you have a severe skin injury, if your skin is peeling for no apparent reason or if your skin is red, warm, swollen or painful.
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"Hannah Do is the founder of Thank Your Skin, a beauty blog dedicated to providing honest skin care advice and information. She aspires to help her readers achieve their most beautiful skin by sharing personal tips learned through both years of experience and thorough research. You can find her on Twitter, Pinterest and Face
