What is the difference from peeling from a sunburn or chemical peel?

Peeling from a sunburn occurs when the skin's outer layer sheds due to damage from UV radiation, leading to inflammation and the body's natural healing response. In contrast, a chemical peel involves the application of a chemical solution to exfoliate and remove the outer layers of skin intentionally, improving texture and appearance. While sunburn peeling is a reaction to injury, a chemical peel is a controlled cosmetic procedure performed for skin rejuvenation. Both processes result in peeling, but their causes, purposes, and outcomes differ significantly.