Reverse Sun Damage.. It Is Possible!!!

We've all been told or have heard.... "protect your skin from the sun's damaging rays. It's for your own good...really!" You may have also heard, "If you don't, you're putting yourself at risk for skin cancer, which can be deadly." What's more, you're subjecting yourself to premature skin aging. Which means; wrinkles, sun spots, dry, dull skin. 

Be that as it may, we've all walked out of the house with out applying any protection what so ever, before hitting the beach, or going to outdoor sporting events.  Instead of beating yourself up now, tackle your sun damage issues in one of these many ways. 

Let it be said again... prevent damage with a SPF sunscreen of at least 30, and one that's water-resistant and blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Apply it every day, no matter how cloudy, and never, ever neglect the skin on your face. Plus, if you opt for one of the following treatments, SPF is essential to maintain your results. 

Lighter and brighter skin can be achieved without the use of potentially harmful lightening ingredients. Take the natural approach and consult with your beauty expert to find the best take home products that will lighten and brighten skin. There are several lines of skin care products that can significantly reduce hyper-pigmented areas. DNA Health Institute products use 100% natural plant phenols and phytonutrients whose main objective is to suppress melanin production. These MediClear Skin Lightening Serums and MediClear Skin Lightening Washes gradually and effectively lighten heavily pigmented areas in mature and photo damaged skin. Use them with MediClear Vitamin C Crystals. This powerful accelerator boosts results and contributes anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits. When combined with one of the MediClear lines medical strength clarifiers or DNA's anti-aging  treatments Medi-C will promote a polished, even skin tone, increase collagen production and, as reported by the FDA, help rebuild healthy skin tissue.     

Ask your dermatologist about a prescription of hydroquinone, the go-to treatment for dark spots caused by the sun thanks to its ability to block the enzyme that activates melanin production. Use it with vitamin C and retinoids (your derm can direct you) for a well-rounded skin-care regime. 

For particularly stubborn spots, consider chemical peels or non-ablative lasers that remove the top layer of skin and improve discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles. 

And finally, very dark spots can be ablated with another intensity of lasers that break up discoloration deep in the skin. The treated spot will take a week or so to fully heal and you'll see final results in a few months. 

How Important is What/When You Do.... to Your Skin???

A Day & Night Skin Routine... 

During the Day

Need a hot shower to start the day? That's a good start, because the steam of a morning shower will open your pores and allow your cleanser to work better. 

Don’t use the same soap you do at night though. Your skin isn't as ‘dirty’ in the morning as it is at the end of the day. So, if you use the same routine in the morning, you run the risk of stripping essential oils from your skin. Choose a gentle clarifying cleanser like Kiss My Face Potent & Pure Creamy Face Cleanser for your a.m. washes—if your skin feels uncomfortable and tight afterward, your cleanser is still too strong.

Dark under-eye circles can make you look tired. Deal with them by applying an eye gel or cream containing caffeine 100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean - Caffeine Eye Cream. Blood in the capillaries can pool under the eyes and cause the shadowy look, but products with caffeine can make a huge difference in the microcirculation around the eye. Also use your ring finger to apply, as it will exert the least amount of pressure and pulling on the sensitive eye area.

Because skin takes much more of a beating during the day than at night, take steps to protect it from the elements. Use a sunscreen Kiss My Face Face Factor w/SPF 30 for Face & Neck with broad-spectrum protection (to block both UVA and UVB rays) before you apply moisturizer, or look for an SPF/moisturizer combo 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Tinted Moisturizer. It contains hefty antioxidants like vitamins C and E for extra fortification to fight against the barrage of free radicals you’ll face throughout the day.

During the Night 

Any evening routine must first undo the damage done throughout the day. Remove makeup first with an oil based product Aubrey Organics Herbessence Makeup Remover, then Kiss My Face Potent & Pure Creamy Face Wash gets rid of remaining dirt and grime with a heavy-duty cleanser DNA Creme of Nectar Soothing Wash. Slough off dead skin cells with a gentle exfoliant like DNA Phyto-Lipid Hydrating Scrub. Exfoliants remove the top layer of skin so reparative night products can penetrate the skin more effectively. 

When choosing a nighttime moisturizer Aubrey Organics Rosa Mosquetta Night Creme W/Alpha Lipoic Acid, look for heavier creams and oils with anti-inflammatory, soothing ingredients like white tea and chamomile.

After focusing on your face, don’t forget the rest of your body. Spend a couple of extra dollars to exfoliate your entire body with a loofah to increase circulation and glow. Then apply a therapeutic hair and scalp oil before bed Aubrey Organics White Camellia Oil Soothing Emollient. Oil left in the hair or scalp for 6 to 8 hours can do stressed scalps and hair a world of good. Patients will notice softer hair and healthier scalps after shampooing oils out of their hair in the morning. 

Finally, get a good night’s sleep! The more you sleep, the more time your body has to work on creating new skin cells, so all the treatments and ingredients you feed your body can work effectively.