The Five Signature Signs Of Sun Damage
We all know that sun damage doesn’t happen overnight. For those of us who love to be in the sun, I am sorry to reveal that the reality about our skin is the fact that repeated exposure to UVA rays is one of the most powerful factors responsible for the aging of our skin. Because these UVA rays are capable of penetrating and breaking down collagen, they directly inhibit the production of healthy elastin that is needed to maintain our skin’s youth. To keep us all on top of the changes we see over time, it is important for us to recognize and understand the kinds of damage that is caused by sun exposure and what can be done to revitalize the skin.
Here are the five signature signs of sun damage:
1. DRYNESS
Since the sun literally sucks out moisture and natural oils that lubricate the skin, years of repeated sun exposure can leave your face looking dehydrated and flaky.
2. TEXTURE CHANGES
Constantly exposing your skin to the sun causes it to become thick and almost leathery, because of the depletion of collagen. Rays can also cause other texture irregularities, as well as skin cancer and pre-cancerous lesions.
3. AGE SPOTS
The sun revs up melanin production, causing age spots, which can be brown, black or even gray. The are usually found on the forehead, near the temples, on the chest, shoulders and hands.
4. BROKEN CAPILLARIES
As the sun’s harmful rays come into contact with your skin, they break down the structural walls of the tiny blood vessels in the face. The more the walls are broken down, the more rupturing there is, resulting in red, broken capillaries. Excessive sun exposure can contribute to the development of Rosacea most commonly found in patients of Northern European descent with fair skin – which leaves the skin red, blotchy and irritated.
5. LINES AND WRINKLES
Because the sun breaks down collagen and elastin, fine lines and wrinkles result. Deeper folds and wrinkles, especially around the mouth, are commonly associated with years of sun exposure, too.
The truth is that most creams and serums are not able to completely reverse the signs of sun damage, as they are simply not powerful enough to physiologically change the existing damaged cells, or inspire new collagen production. Wearing sunscreen is a must to keep from incurring further exposure and damage from the sun, but repairing and revitalizing the cells is what will truly help rid the skin from the unsightly damage that has already taken place. American Medical Aesthetics has specifically developed Advanced Holistic Laser Protocols that are not only incredible for reversing the signs of sun damage and premature aging of the skin, they inspire and help the skin to physiologically operate as if it was years younger and protect your skin from developing skin cancers in the future.
