Let's start by first establishing what sun damage typically looks like:
It can show up as new dark or brown spots on the face or body
It can show up as red patches or spots on more sensitive skin types
It can look like more defined wrinkles or lines around the eyes, mouth, or lips
It can look like dry patchy spots on the face or body with skin peeling
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What to do to get rid of sun damage? Read on for 3 helpful tips:
Tip 1: If you have sun damage then start using products with ingredients that target getting rid of it! We like to call these preventative products. Vitamin C is a major prevention ingredient. Not as strong as sunscreen alone BUT... when used in addition to sunscreen Vitamin C (or ascorbic acid) helps the skin to fight off harmful UV rays that cause sun damage and wrinkles. Think of Vitamin C as an extra layer of protection for your skin. Other key ingredients to help get rid of sun damage include glycolic, retinol, lactic acid, green tea, turmeric, licorice root, niacinamide,
TIP #2: Book yourself a professional facial treatment that targets eliminating sun damage. This may include popular professional treatments like a vitamin c facial, LED light therapy, microdermabrasion, collagen induction therapy, chemical peels, IPL, or in some severe cases laser treatments for heavy sun damage. Many of these treatments can reverse some or in some cases all of the sun damage, although it might take multiple treatments before progress is made.
TIP #3: And last… If you are in the process of working to get rid of your current sun damage then APPLY AND REAPPLY SUNSCREEN! It makes the most sense to protect your skin while treating your skin problems! A broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher is recommended for full protection. (SPF 15 is not enough). Remember, sunscreen wears off after a couple hours from water, sweat, and oil so reapplying is necessary if you plan to be exposed to the sun for long periods of time. (yes even during the winter time) some states get sunny winters and humidity so SPF protection is even more key in those areas.
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So in this New Year commit to protecting your skin every single day! Preventative skincare is key. It takes more work to correct sun damage or other skin concerns later compared to putting in the effort now and reaping the long term benefits!
