Why the skin on the face is peeling [reasons and what to do]

In itself, peeling is the appearance on the skin (often on the cheeks, nose or chin) of small dry “scales”. Sometimes, due to excessive dryness, this process can be accompanied by unpleasant itching. One of the main reasons why the skin on the face is flaky is damage to the protective barrier – the so-called hydrolipid mantle of the skin.

If the hydrolipidic barrier ceases to fully fulfill its functions, the structure of the stratum corneum suffers, the connection between cells in the upper layers of the epidermis is disrupted, moisture begins to evaporate too quickly … And, as a result, the skin can become dehydrated and flaky. Both external and internal factors can provoke this process:

• Aggressive environmental impact: it can be both difficult climatic and weather conditions (frost, wind, hot sun), and domestic factors (dry indoor air, bad water).
• Incorrect skin care: incorrect selection of cosmetics according to skin type, excessive use of scrubs and peels, cleansing the skin “to a squeak”, insufficient moisturizing.
• Vitamin deficiency: vitamins E, A, C and group B are especially important for the skin. It is better to establish their possible deficiency with the help of tests and choose the best way to fill the vitamin and mineral deficiency with the help of a dermatologist.
• Improper drinking and food regimens: insufficient water intake, excessive fast carbohydrates and other dietary errors.
• Various skin diseases: in this case, it is important to get a face-to-face consultation with a dermatologist in order to establish the causes of peeling and determine the treatment tactics.

1. Try to wash your face with cool (not hot) water and use mild cleansers that are suitable for your skin type.
2. Observe the drinking regime (it is better to give preference to clean water), be attentive to your diet (you should avoid fast carbohydrates, fast food, include foods rich in vitamins, minerals and polyunsaturated fatty acids in the diet).
3. During periods of active peeling of the skin on the face, it is better to refrain from multi-layer makeup, intensive cleansing procedures, the use of aggressive scrubs and peels.
4. It is important to protect sensitive and flaky skin not only from the sun, but also from cold, wind and sudden changes in temperature, especially in autumn and winter.

• clogging of pores with dead particles and the possible development of imperfections on the skin;
• dull complexion;
• uneven skin and difficulties when applying makeup.