How does your skin peel after a sun burn?

Question

I don't know how to phrase this question, but simply how does your skin peel. I know that Ultraviolet radiation damages the skin cells's DNA, and then repairs itself using enzymes.

But what is the process and how does the skin peel?

Answer 1

The biggest reason skin peels is because once it is burned, it no longer has any moisture and it simply dies.

Answer 2

The skin from the sunburn becomes very dry and dies, causing it to become very flakey - making it peel.