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.

Sunburn That Leaves Permanent Pigmentation

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Ellen Douglas

While several factors may contribute to irregular skin pigmentation, the condition often results from repeated episodes of sunburn, notes MedlinePlus. The look of patchy or mottled skin stems from an overproduction of the skin pigment known as melanin, which your body produces as a defense against the sun’s UV rays.