Your facial skin may peel for a variety of reasons. Some of the causes are quite straightforward--burns, eczema, psoriasis, even scarlet fever. Other causes are more difficult to determine, involving lesser-known skin diseases and conditions. Facial skin peeling is sometimes treated by treating the skin directly, other times by treating the underlying condition. Doctors often treat facial skin conditions with pharmaceuticals and steroids, so it is a good idea to try some simple treatments first.
Instructions
1 Review whether any of the following common things could be causing your facial skin to peel: heavy perspiration; fluid-containing blisters between two skin layers; rashes; extreme weather conditions (both hot and cold weather); allergies; or the presence of skin irritants in the environment.
2 Try natural home remedies for treating your skin. These include the following topical applications: grated cucumber; fresh mint juice (boil fresh mint leaves in water and let them cool first); a paste of cooked oatmeal; a paste made of equal parts honey and olive oil, with some tumeric and sandalwood. Sandalwood can be purchased at a health food store. Tumeric is a spice, available at supermarkets.
3 Use tea tree oil, a natural tincture that is extremely effective on skin conditions. Mix one drop of tea tree oil with five drops of olive oil, coconut oil and almond oil. Add this mixture to a half cup of warm water and smooth it on your face.
4 If a sunburn or any other burn caused the skin to peel, apply products that contain aloe vera (or some of the juice from the plant) directly to the affected area.
5 Watch your diet. Peeling facial skin can be positively affected by increased doses of Vitamin A (fish, liver, carrots and eggs), Vitamin B (red meat, whole cereal grains, liver, eggs, yeast and dairy products), Vitamin C (citrus fruits, tomatoes and peppers), proteins (red meat and chicken, fish, whole grain cereals, nuts, lentils, pulses and dairy products) and iron (red meat, broccoli, beets, almonds, kidney beans, peas, dried fruits and whole grains).
6 Purchase a commercial skin moisturizer.
7 Drink plenty of water--10 to 12 glasses daily. Hydrating the skin is vital to maintaining healthy skin and treating facial skin peeling.
8 Don't use harsh soaps. Use only soaps that are specifically for use on your face.
9 Stay out of the sun. If being outside in the sun is necessary, wear a hat and use sunscreen to prevent your facial skin from sustaining further damage.
10 If none of these remedies are successful in treating the facial peeling, consult with a skin doctor.
