Read Full Article HereOver time, the sun’s rays can add years to your looks. Fortunately, some of that damage can be reversed.
We spoke with four skin experts about the unwanted effects of sun exposure, and the different steps that can be taken to prevent or actually reverse the damage. Here’s what they had to say. …
Laser skin resurfacing devices shine short, concentrated beams of light at affected areas on the face. “This creates a wound that encourages new collagen production. As the skin heals, it tightens, thus eliminating wrinkles or signs of sun damage,” says dermatologist Dr. Kathryn Celeste Durham, from Fort Worth, Texas. …
Prevention is better than treatment
For any person wanting radiant-looking skin, a daily skincare regimen that includes the use of sunscreen is an absolute must.
The harsh UV rays not only lead to premature skin aging, but can also damage DNA in skin cells and increase your risk of developing skin cancer.
“Sometimes sun damage affects certain genes that control how skin cells grow and divide,” Dr. Durham explains. “If these genes no longer work properly, the affected cells have the potential to become cancerous. Adequate use of sunscreen can cut back on risk of developing skin cancer (melanoma) by approximately 50 percent!”
Therefore, the best advice is to avoid sun damage in the first place. And if you already have sun damaged skin, you need to prevent further damage from occurring.
Regardless of whether the sun is shining bright or not, “when you’re outside, always wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Avoid the sun during peak hours from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., when ultraviolet rays are strongest. And wear protective clothing – including long sleeves, pants, a wide-brimmed hat and UV-filtering sunglasses – to help provide additional protection,” Dr. Durham says.
Source: ZWIVEL – How To Reverse Sun Damage: 4 Experts Share Their Top Tips
