Health

Why You Should Never Peel Sunburned Skin

Don't touch that sunburn!

Many of us simply can't resist peeling sunburned skin when it starts to flake. If you forgot to apply sunscreen and ended up with a bad sunburn, peeling skin is a natural consequence. It's tempting to pull at those loose flakes—it's almost addictive! But it turns out that doing so is actually a very bad idea.