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Why is my Skin Peeling on My Face?
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Why is my Skin Peeling on My Face?
Skin is the largest and one of the most critical organs in our bodies. It protects our internal organs from harsh environmental exposures, UV rays from the sun, and infections. However, when it is damaged from constant interaction with the outside world, it must initiate a healing process that can lead to unsightly, peeling skin. Although this process is normal, it is both preventable and treatable. Continue reading to learn more about the potential causes and treatments of skin peeling, particularly on the thin and sensitive skin of our faces.
Why is my skin peeling?
What causes peeling skin?
What are the causes of flaking and peeling skin on my face?
Is peeling skin good or bad?
What should I do if my skin is peeling?
People with dry skin and sensitive skin are more prone to develop flaky and scaly skin, and hydrating products are recommended for these skin types. Changes to your products or skin care routine can help with peeling skin. For example, consistently cleansing your face with a gentle daily cleanser that won’t strip or over-exfoliate the skin of its natural hydrating oils can prevent unnecessary damage to the skin barrier. Applying a moisturizer focused on keeping skin healthy can also prevent skin peeling and protect areas from further damage. If you’re looking for a gentle daily cleanser that doesn’t disruphttps://www.oneskin.co/products/os-01-facial-cleansert the skin’s microbiome or barrier function, consider trying PREP, formulated to provide a gentle cleanse and promote the skin’s optimal function.
Additionally, OneSkin’s OS-01 FACE is a Topical Supplement designed to improve the skin’s health at the molecular level and clinically validated to improve the skin’s barrier function by +15% on average*. OS-01 FACE is powered by the OS-01 peptide, which has been scientifically proven to**:
- Support cellular repair and barrier function, which helps prevents skin peeling
- Increase epidermal thickness and firmness, which helps protect the skin from damage
- Support hyaluronic acid production, which boosts hydration
*Shown in a 12-week clinical study performed by a third-party CRO
**Shown in lab-grown ex vivo human skin models
Sources:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8358280/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01282.x
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/peeling-skin/basics/causes/sym-20050672 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921757/
- https://www.jidonline.org/article/S0022-202X(18)32042-6/fulltext
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajmg.a.38468)
- https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(14)01181-6/fulltext
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01282.x
Skin is the largest and one of the most critical organs in our bodies. It protects our internal organs from harsh environmental exposures, UV rays from the sun, and infections. However, when it is damaged from constant interaction with the outside world, it must initiate a healing process that can lead to unsightly, peeling skin. Although this process is normal, it is both preventable and treatable. Continue reading to learn more about the potential causes and treatments of skin peeling, particularly on the thin and sensitive skin of our faces.
Why is my skin peeling?
What causes peeling skin?
What are the causes of flaking and peeling skin on my face?
Is peeling skin good or bad?
What should I do if my skin is peeling?
People with dry skin and sensitive skin are more prone to develop flaky and scaly skin, and hydrating products are recommended for these skin types. Changes to your products or skin care routine can help with peeling skin. For example, consistently cleansing your face with a gentle daily cleanser that won’t strip or over-exfoliate the skin of its natural hydrating oils can prevent unnecessary damage to the skin barrier. Applying a moisturizer focused on keeping skin healthy can also prevent skin peeling and protect areas from further damage. If you’re looking for a gentle daily cleanser that doesn’t disruphttps://www.oneskin.co/products/os-01-facial-cleansert the skin’s microbiome or barrier function, consider trying PREP, formulated to provide a gentle cleanse and promote the skin’s optimal function.
Additionally, OneSkin’s OS-01 FACE is a Topical Supplement designed to improve the skin’s health at the molecular level and clinically validated to improve the skin’s barrier function by +15% on average*. OS-01 FACE is powered by the OS-01 peptide, which has been scientifically proven to**:
- Support cellular repair and barrier function, which helps prevents skin peeling
- Increase epidermal thickness and firmness, which helps protect the skin from damage
- Support hyaluronic acid production, which boosts hydration
*Shown in a 12-week clinical study performed by a third-party CRO
**Shown in lab-grown ex vivo human skin models
Sources:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8358280/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01282.x
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/peeling-skin/basics/causes/sym-20050672 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921757/
- https://www.jidonline.org/article/S0022-202X(18)32042-6/fulltext
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajmg.a.38468)
- https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(14)01181-6/fulltext
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01282.x
Reviewed by Alessandra Zonari, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Co-Founder of OneSkin
Alessandra earned her Master’s degree in stem cell biology, and her PhD in skin regeneration and tissue engineering at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil in collaboration with the 3B’s Research Group in Portugal. Alessandra did a second post-doctoral at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. She is a co-inventor of three patents and has published 20 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals.
Reviewed by Alessandra Zonari, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Co-Founder of OneSkin
Alessandra earned her Master’s degree in stem cell biology, and her PhD in skin regeneration and tissue engineering at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil in collaboration with the 3B’s Research Group in Portugal. Alessandra did a second post-doctoral at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. She is a co-inventor of three patents and has published 20 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals.