To exfoliate or not to exfoliate peeling skin?

So summer is here in full swing and you went to the pool without sunscreen.  Ouch!  Now your face is peeling.  Exfoliate or not? 
 
If you are red, exfoliation can only inflame the skin more. Instead, try a plain lotion without fragrance or anti-aging agents. Apply thickly, like you would icing on a cake, then let it sit as a mask for five minutes.  Remove with a damp cloth, which gently deflakes. Try Dermalogica's After Sun Repair.
 
Not red? Go ahead and buff. Exfoliating cleansers let you wash and slough in one step.  Try philosophy's the microdelivery exfoliating wash.
 
And for your next pool day, don't forget your sunscreen!  Try Peter Thomas Roth Uber Dry Sunscreen SPF 30.

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