How to Heal Peeling Skin Overnight

Possible Causes and Home Remedies Of Peeling Skin

This post discusses the possible causes and home remedies of peeling skin. This is a condition of the skin 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 its an issue that can be overlooked.

Possible causes of peeling skin

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 a one or more skin care products, or a 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.

Causes of peeling skin:

• Excessive perspiration
• Overexposure to the sun and extreme weather conditions
• Skin rashes
• Reactions to the skin caused by chemicals
• Broken blisters or wounds on the skin can lead to peeling during the healing process
• Certain types of cancer
• Dehydration
• Athlete’s foot
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Contact dermatitisCutaneous
• T-cell lymphoma
• Dry skinHyperhidrosis
• Jock itch
• Kawasaki disease
• Medication side effects
• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Pemphigus
• Psoriasis
• Ringworm (body)
• Ringworm (scalp)
• Scarlet fever
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Staph infections
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Sunburn
• Toxic shock syndrome
• Peeling skin syndrome(genetic)

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Home remedies for peeling skin

1. Olive oil

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

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

How to use olive oil for peeling skin

1. Slightly warm some extra-virgin olive oil in a microwave and rub gently on the affected area till the oil penetrates deep into the skin.
2. Do this three times daily until your condition improves.
3. You can also mix two tablespoons of salt with enough olive oil to create a thick paste and use it as a body scrub to exfoliate dead skin cells.

Do this twice a week until your skin heals completely.

2. Cucumber

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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.

How to use cucumber for peeling skin

1. Grate one cucumber and apply the paste on the affected skin. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, and rinse it off with warm water afterward.
2. Do this twice daily for one or two weeks to maintain adequate skin moisture.
3. You can also mix one peeled cucumber and two tablespoons of aloe vera gel in a blender to make a smooth paste and apply the paste on the peeling skin.
4. Leave it on for 10 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water. Do this once daily until the problem is resolved.

3. Lemon and sugar scrub

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Lemon is a strong astringent with an 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.

How to use lemon and sugar scrub for peeling skin

1. Mix one-half cup of sugar, juice from half a lemon, and one tablespoon each of honey and olive oil.
2. Gently apply the mixture on the affected area of the skin and let it rest for few minutes before washing with cold water.

However, it is advisable to repeat this remedy once or twice a week.

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