Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it is one of only two that can regenerate themselves, your liver is the other. That makes it an impressive structure. But, it still needs to be looked after.
One of the biggest issues your skin faces is the constant exposure to harsh sunlight and contaminants in the air. It can burn the skin or dehydrate it, which creates dry skin and dry or damaged skin is more likely to peel.
You should note that if you have peeling skin, picking at it is likely to cause an infection. That’s why you need to understand the treatment options available to you for dry and peeling skin.
Moisturizing Creams
The first step in your battle with dry and peeling skin is to purchase high-quality moisturizers and cover your skin morning and night. This will introduce moisture to the skin, helping it to hydrate. Hydrated skin is automatically softer, feels fuller, and is less likely to peel.
Of course, as it is hydrated it won’t be dry anymore.
Peeling Solutions
You can buy peeling solutions over the counter but you are better off speaking to a reputable cosmetic doctor Brisbane. They can advise you regarding the best option for your skin and how to use it.
Peeling solutions effectively peel off the top layer of your skin. You have seven layers of skin which are constantly regenerating. Taking the top layer off removes the damaged and dry cells, allowing the next layer to come through.
It’s normal to have a little redness after a skin peel but this should fade in a day and allow you to inspect your new skin.
Allergy Treatments
A surprisingly common cause of dry and peeling skin is allergies. You may not even realize that you’re suffering from allergies but your doctor can help diagnose this and then provide you with the appropriate allergy medication.
It can quickly make a difference to your skin.
Hydrate
The average human should drink eight large glasses of water a day. That amount goes up in hot weather and when you’re physically active. If you’re not drinking enough water you will be mildly dehydrated and this will be evident on your skin.
Try drinking more water and see what difference it makes to your skin.
Reduce The Shower Temperature
Hot water pulls the moisture from your body, resulting in dry skin. If you’re already suffering from this issue then it can make it worse. Try showering at a lower temperature, you may be surprised at how much difference it makes.
Humidify Your Home
Sometimes, especially in winter, your skin dries out because of how cold the air around you is. It’s hard to change the temperature of the air during winter. But, you can add a humidifier in your home which will boost the moisture levels in the air and help your skin hydrate. It effectively repairs the damage done to your skin during the day before it develops into peeling skin.