Home remedies for peeling skin

Peeling skin is the loss and damage of upper layer of the skin commonly known as the epidermis. The disorder is accompanied by rash, itching, dryness as well as other irritating skin complications. It may be caused due to skin diseases and complications or even medical conditions. Some of the causes include skin infections, overexposure to the sun, extreme weather conditions, broken blisters or wounds, skin rashes, immune system disorders and excessive perspiration. In some cases, toxic shock syndrome, ringworms, nutrition disorders, toxic shock syndrome, or side effects of some medications among others can cause the disorder.

 Symptoms of a peeling skin include flaking and thickening of the skin, itching, rashes and inflammation. When these signs and symptoms appear, it calls for intensive care in the early stages to prevent further skin infections that may follow. Additional symptoms like joint and muscle pain, constant fatigue, fever, weight loss and general ill health calls for a need to see a medical doctor.


The following easy and simple home remedies can be used to help control or cure peeling off the skin.

Olive oil
Apart from the various other effective benefits of olive oil, it has been widely used as an effective remedy for the treatment of peeling skin. It provides instant relief when applied directly to the affected areas.

Cucumber
Peel off the upper layer of cucumber and crush the fleshy inner part to form paste. Apply the paste on any body part including the face. After 15 minutes, wash it off subsequently with warm water. Practice the same procedure daily to get an effective positive result.

Papaya
Papaya is proven to be rich in its antioxidant properties useful in healing related skin disorders. Mash papaya completely and applies it to the skin. In case it is applied to the foot, then it should be covered using a cotton cloth. The papaya paste will remove all the dead cells hence exfoliating the dry skin.


Honey
Honey has effective healing and medical properties that are proven to cure any peeling skin. Massage any of the affected areas of the skin with honey for 5 to 10 minutes and then wash the body using warm water for a wonderful result.

Lemon
Mix some lemon juice with sugar and use the solution to scrub the skin. You can also rub the skin directly using the lemon. It helps in the removal of all the dead cells leaving the skin smooth and admirable.