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by Anonymous on April 11th, 2005

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How can I stop my skin from peeling after a sunburn?

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  • by Jillifish on April 14th, 2005

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    If your skin has been burned, peeling is inevitable. But you can put it off for awhile and let the skin beneath the affected skin mature more before the affected skin makes its departure. By moisturizing your skin you can keep the burned skin from drying too fast and flaking away. Aloe based moisturizers are good, as are many other moisturizers. Another thing to do is not rub your skin while applying the moisturizer, just smooth it on and let it sink in, which will leave your troubled skin intact and unirritated. It goes without saying that you should avoid the sun as much as possible, or when you do go out, use a high level of protection or cover up. The longer you can keep this top layer, the less sensitive the next layer will be, and the less likely you are to get a more serious burn the next time you go out.

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  • by Anonymous on August 31st, 2007

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    school glue?!?!?! omfg... u can't be serious lol. ur skin can't breathe with glue all over it. that's classic. regardless, props for sayin school glue lol.

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  • by Roger Kovaciny on July 22nd, 2007

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    I've answered this so often--just keep it soaking wet for eight to ten hours. There will be no pain, peeling, or blistering.

    If you are truly grateful for this advice, you can contribute to my upkeep at UkrainianBible.org.

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  • by Galeanda on July 22nd, 2007

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    Rub aloe on the burn to get it healing faster. It will still peel probably but you still need to get the new skin underneath coming quick. Then to help the pain, wring out some towels in a half and half water and vinegar solution. You could also grate some potato and squeeze the juice on the burned area. It's cooling and helps the pain for some people.

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  • by Nelson L. Squeeko on July 21st, 2007

    Nelson L. Squeeko

    If its already burned, its going to peel. Unless (and I haven't tried this) you cover your burn with White School Glue. Just glue down all your skin, and then it can't peel off. I think this may work.

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  • by DRLAURAHATER on July 21st, 2007

    DRLAURAHATER

    Rub aloe lotion on your sunburn. And If you have or can get real aloe leaves and split them in half and rub the juice on your sunburn that is the best. Not only will you not peel but it will ease the pain of the sunburn faster.

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  • by dpnii1990 on July 21st, 2007

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    What i do when i think i am going to peel is put cocoa butter lotion on where ever i think it will peel and i have not peeled yet. I have sunburn now and i have had the sunburn for 4 to 5 days and i keep putting cocoa butter on it and it hasen't peeled yet. Apply cocoa butter lotion to it 2 to 3 times a day. Once when you wake up,afternoon, and right before you go to bed. Cocoa butter is not oily once you put it on like other brands of lotion. The only spot it will be oily is your hands, but just wash them with soap and water. Hope i answered your question clearly and throughly.

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  • by angelzz on July 9th, 2009

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    Once peeling starts, it's gonna keeep going until you're out of your old snake skin :)
    But right after a day of sun exposure, I use lotions, moisturizers, and aloe vera on the effected area. It moisturizes and takes out the heat.
    It prevents from peeling.
    But if you have already started peeling, just use aloe vera to heal it and moisturize.
    Stay safe :D

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  • by RC loves ice cream on July 9th, 2009

    RC loves ice cream

    You don't. Just moisten it and gently use an exfoliating scrub in the shower.

    Oh, and be more careful in the sun next time.

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  • by Anonymous on July 9th, 2009

    Anonymous

    I've been peeling for 2 weeks now. I feel like a reptile, not to make u feel worse but Ive put lotion, aloe based, cocoa butter..everything and yet here i am still peeling and there are spots that have already peeled that u can see are going to peel again. Sorry its just inevitable. Wear a long sleeve shirt if ur embarrased or just tell ppl to shove it. Thats what i do. its natural and there is nothing u can truely do to make it go away. DONT TRY HARD EXFOLIATION EITHER...Trust me...makes it worse and look awful

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  • by ash on July 9th, 2009

    ash

    aloe vera gel

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  • by Anonymous on October 27th, 2008

    Anonymous

    to stop peeling, have baths in QV bath oil.. its used for serious burns and is an intense moisturiser..

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  • by Grant aka Guybrush Threepwood on July 9th, 2009

    Grant aka Guybrush Threepwood

    don't get sunburned in the first place. wear sunblock & reapply regularly.

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  • by lilamay on October 4th, 2008

    lilamay

    I'm not sure you can stop the peeling, but i find using a aloe vera based gel that i've put in the fridge for a couple of hours helps.

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  • by clinton27 on September 3rd, 2010

    clinton27

    I tested the school glue, amazingly it really works. Sydney, Australia.

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  • by Corey_S118 on January 12th, 2011

    Corey_S118

    ummm...i got burnt a week ago and i am peeling and have tired everthing above!i dont think you can stop it!i mean its just going to happen for new skin to come!Trust me:)

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  • by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on September 3rd, 2010

    DA BEN DAN yanggui zi

    You can't

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  • by clinton27 on September 3rd, 2010

    clinton27

    I tested the school glue, amazingly it really works. Sydney, Australia.

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  • by ixcanaan on August 19th, 2010

    ixcanaan

    The best thing I have ever used for a sunburn, or for any type of burn, is lavender oil. On a sunburn, you can either drop a few drops on your fingers and spread it over the burned area, or mix it with a carrier oil, like coconut oil or any good vegetable oil. I usually use it straight. It burns for 30 seconds, than takes away all the pain, and if used the first day of the burn, will usually stop the after-effects, like blistering and peeling.

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  • by Stacey_S2218 on January 18th, 2011

    Stacey_S2218

    hi i got sunburnt today and im already peeling, is this natural? if not how do i stop this?

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  • by Jonah_P on February 19th, 2011

    Jonah_P

    I ate the school glue, and I'm seeing great results.

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  • by dumdum on October 4th, 2008

    dumdum

    Too late. You can apply lotions, powder to relieve some of the discomfort; peeling going to happen.

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  • by Gelli1 on October 4th, 2008

    Gelli1

    I know this sounds a lil weird but i recently got quite badly burnt and i have been puttin on Talc powder or bady powder i found it very soothing and so far i have seen no peeling. Give it a try [ you have nothing to lose except some skin haha ]

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  • by Taylor on April 16th, 2008

    Taylor

    I have a sunburn, and unfortunatly its peeling. It didn't peel after four days that I have had it. First i had it peeling on my forhead, and I repeatidly put moisturizer on it every time I saw the peeling coming back.
    Now I have in on my chest, and I keep putting aloe vera babyoil on it. As far as I can tell, it is helping.
    Of course, next time I will put sunscreen on my skin before I lay out in the sun for hours! Hope this helps!
    :)

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  • by glen.sarver on February 22nd, 2011

    glen.sarver

    motor oil, lather it on then wash it off in about 2 minutes you dont want it on long, and you cant really get it all off so whats on is on and i havent seen peeling yet, its been about 4 days since i was burnt and 2 days since i got it dumped on my head at work on accedent.. no joke but yea i got burned pretty bad... lobsterized

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  • by Defective_Brain on August 11th, 2010

    Defective_Brain

    in the words of the great boz lerman "Wear sunscreen!"
    if you don't burn you won't peel

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