Sunburn Relief: Remedies for Peeling and Pigmentation

Sunburn relief often requires soothing agents like Noxzema or glycerin to prevent painful peeling. Learn how to manage permanent pigmentation from burns and understand the effects of skin bleaching and pH on your recovery.

Why Does Skin Peel After Sunburn?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Heidi Moawad

After a sunburn, a thin layer of skin may flake or peel off from the damaged area. The peeling usually starts a few days after a sunburn and may continue for about a week. While a sunburn itself is painful, peeling typically is not as the shedding skin is dead.