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Sun Damage: What You Need to Know About Sunspots
Reversing the Signs of Sun Damaged Skin
Spending all of those lazy hours in the sun with unprotected skin can lead to patchy brown spots – usually on the face. And while these spots can be covered with makeup, this is just masking the real problem at hand – sun damage.
What Are Sunspots and Why Do We Get Them?
Sunspots are a common skin condition, particularly for people over the age of 40, those with fair skin, and those who are genetically prone to sun damage.
They appear as flat brown spots on the skin following a period of excess sun exposure and can look similar to large freckles.
Sunspots can vary in shape and size and will typically appear on areas of the body that receives the most exposure to the sun, such as your face, shoulders, forearms, and backs of your hands.
What Causes Sunspots to Develop?
As we know, UV radiation damages our skin, and after being exposed to too much sun, your skin’s melanin production increases in order to combat UVA/UVB damage, resulting in dark patches on the skin, known as sunspots.
What Can Be Done to Prevent Sun Damage?
Even if you don’t tend to burn easily, protecting your skin from damaging UV rays is also incredibly important to help fight the signs of premature aging, as well as potential skin cancers.
Sunscreen is the best way to combat the damaging effects of the sun, so be sure to choose a sunscreen that has:
- No nano particles
- Ease of application
- Minimal systemic absorption
- Little to no allergenic potential
- Mineral ingredients such as zinc and titanium dioxide
- Full spectrum coverage from UVA and UVB damaging rays
To further prevent sunspots and other effects of sun damage, also make sure to:
- Always wear an SPF on exposed areas while enjoying the sun.
- Wear protective clothing (long sleeves, long pants) and a wide brim hat when outdoors for long periods of time, especially in the middle of the day when rays are at their strongest.
- Wear sunglasses that filter UV light.
- Apply a serum or topical product containing Vitamin C under your sunscreen. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor, which slows down the production of melanin and prevents sun damage.
How to Treat Sunspots
While sunspots are harmless and noncancerous, they can be bothersome and therefore treated for cosmetic purposes.
Check out our most effective treatments and products offered at SKINS that can help eliminate sunspots!
Limelight/IPL Treatments
This non-invasive photofacial treatment works by delivering intense pulsed light (IPL) to the target area, causing unwanted veins to coagulate and collapse. This also causes the brown pigments from sunspots and other red pigments in your skin to slough off or break down for reabsorption into the body.
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Picosure Focus Therapy
With the latest technology in laser skin revitalization by PicoSure®, we take advantage of your body’s natural ability to help refresh your skin, restoring and enhancing youthful look and feel. This brand-new technology allows you to effectively rejuvenate the targeted treatment area in no time.
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Chemical Peels
Chemical peels at SKINS offer a range of advanced skin treatments, all focused on producing radiant results. These gentle formulas provide comfortable, refreshing skin exfoliation while stimulating the body’s natural collagen growth and hydrating your skin, leaving you with renewed skin you can feel confident about.
Alumier MD Peels
Vitamin Infused Environ Facials
Ground-breaking formulas successfully engineered with vitamin A and coupled with the DF machine facial’s electro-sonic pulses facilitates penetration of vitamins into the cells for beautiful results. Before your appointment, a short skin analysis is required so you can receive the ultimate Environ product that best suits your skin and needs.
Learn MoreBest Products for Sun-Damaged Skin Available at SKINS
Environ Vitamin A
Environ’s revolutionary skincare system is infused with vitamin A, a cornerstone ingredient in the brand’s philosophy. Scientifically perfected and backed by years of research, these impactful products are unparalleled when it comes to delivering rejuvenated, youthful-looking, glowing skin.
Alumier SPF
Alumier SPF is a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 40. Its silky, sheer texture is light on the skin but tough on protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. With a combination of vitamins and minerals like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and vitamin E, your skin will feel fresh and replenished with powerful antioxidants.
Vivier Vitamin C
Vivier Vitamin C serums breakthrough formulas are curated using medical-grade ingredients that offer long-lasting results. Their elite delivery system ensures that the Vitamin C penetrates into the skin’s layers, leaving you with nothing but beautifully radiant skin free of sun damage.