End of Summer- How to address sun damaged skin

Let’s face it, some of us may not be the best about making sure our skin is protected from UV rays from an SPF 30 all of the time, and some of us are, but for those who are not, it is time start being more conscientious sun exposure. UV rays can cause fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. The UV rays alter your skin’s DNA each time it is exposed to UV rays. 

Luckily, it is not too late, you are actually capable of reversing sun-damage to an extent when you start using products to help protect your skin from the sun. Here are 5 steps to start treating your sun-damaged skin:Exfoliation: Use a daily exfoliator that will suit your skin type, whether it be an AHA or BHA exfoliator and leave it on for 1-3 mins and then rinse and you guessed it follow with an SPF 30 daily. You can also use a scrub 1-2 times a week to get an even deeper surface exfoliation.

Daily serum and moisturizer to brighten the skin daily: We recommend an Alpha Arbutin based serum and moisturizer. We do not recommend hydroquinone based products as it has been proven to make dark spots and discoloration darker after discontinuing usage. If a serum and moisturizer with this base is used on a daily basis, you will start to reverse and lighten up dark spots

Apply SPF Every day: Apply at least an SPF 30 every day to start to protect your skin from UV rays. Apply the SPF 30 a half hour before sun exposure and reapply once every 2 hours to achieve maximum protection.

Diet: Make sure you are eating antioxidant rich foods such as Blueberries, purple, red, and blue grapes, dark green veggies such as broccoli, kale and collard greens, to assist your body in producing the best natural skin melanin protection

Nightly use of products: After exfoliating, apply topical creams in the evening to help stimulate and protect collagen and elastin from free radicals that can enter the skin which cause fine lines and wrinkles. These topical creams that are rich in antioxidants can also communicate with the DNA to help alter the skin to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Also applying creams and serums containing Vitamin C will help reduce dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles caused by sun-damage.

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