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A peeled skin is usually a prominent sign of skin damage and particularly, the loss of upper layer of the skin. Peeling is often accompanied by dryness, itching, rashes and other skin problems.Peeling skin in itself is a symptom but it happens due to several underlying skin ailments and medical conditions. A few conditions include excess exposure to sun, excess perspiration, extreme weather conditions, rashes and allergies caused due to chemicals, broken blisters and wounds.  Peeling can also be a result of immune system disorders, certain types of cancer, toxic epidermal necrolysis, athlete’s foot, eczema, psoriasis and ringworm.Usually peeling is accompanied with symptoms like thickening and flaking of the skin, rashes, itching, and inflammation. If not treated on time, it might lead to severe skin infections. Several home-based treatments can definitely resolve the problem of peeling skin. We have listed down few such remedies for you. Read on!

1. Olive Oil

Olive oil is a great moisturizing agent. Therefore, it is an excellent treatment for peeling skin. Moreover, olive oil is also helpful in treating several other types of skin ailments. To use it, all you need to do is just dab some of this oil on your dry and peeled skin. Then massage your skin gently in circular motion. This will nourish your skin thoroughly and provide quick relief.  Just follow this remedy daily for best results.

2. Egg Yolk

Egg yolk too is considered to be a great nourisher. Its application can thoroughly moisturize your skin, thus leaving it soft, supple and glowing. To use it, just prepare a mixture by adding olive oil, lemon juice and rose water to one egg yolk. Beat the concoction to get a smooth paste. Now apply this paste as a mask and then allow it to dry. Later wash off with lukewarm water. Do finish with a good moisturizer.

3. Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil too possesses healing and nourishing properties. Its application will surely heal your dry and peeled skin. This oil is abundantly available in the market so you need not worry about its availability. Just mix it with some base oil like olive or coconut and then, apply it on our skin. Massage till the oil gets absorbed completely. Repeat this treatment daily for best results.

4. Cucumber

Cucumber contains healing and soothing properties and therefore, can reduce inflammation, itching and irritation caused due to peeling. Just take a cucumber and peel its skin. Either grate it to extract its juice or blend it to get a paste. Now either apply the juice or paste on the affected skin. Let it dry up and then wash off with tap water. This remedy also helps in lightening dark and uneven patches on the skin. Do it daily for getting a smooth and clear skin.

5. Sandalwood Pack

To heal a peeled skin, all you need to do is add one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric powder in some honey. Also add a few drops of olive oil to get a smooth paste. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and then dab some of it on the affected skin. After half an hour, wash the skin with lukewarm water. Besides, sandalwood soap is also a great remedy to cure peeling skin.

6. Papaya

Papaya is a powerhouse of antioxidants, which are extremely helpful in healing several types of skin ailments, particularly peeled skin.To use it, take a slice of ripe papaya and mash it completely. Then apply this pulp on your skin. Also, if you are using it as a foot mask, cover your foot with cotton so that the pulp does not fall down. Once the mask dries up, exfoliate your skin by rubbing it slightly. This will help in removing dead cells and promote regeneration of new ones. Later, wash your skin with lukewarm water. Finish with a good moisturizer. Follow this remedy at least thrice a week.