Prolonged and unprotected sun exposure can accelerate the aging process and leave your skin looking blotchy, dull and tired. Fortunately, with the right skincare routine, you can repair and rejuvenate sun-damaged skin. Here’s how you can tackle the effects of sun exposure and restore your skin’s glow.
How Does the Sun Damage My Skin?
- Hyperpigmentation: One of the most common effects of sun damage is hyperpigmentation, which manifests as dark spots or patches on the skin. These spots occur when the sun triggers an overproduction of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.
- Fine Lines and Wrinkles: UV rays break down collagen and elastin fibers in the skin which are essential to maintain skin's firmness and elasticity. Sun exposure can lead to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Rough Texture: Sun damage can cause the skin’s surface to become rough and uneven, resulting in a dull, lackluster appearance.
- Loss of Moisture: The sun dehydrates the skin, stripping it of its natural moisture and leading to dryness and flakiness.
How Can I Repair Sun Damage?
Repairing sun-damage requires a targeted approach with products that exfoliate, brighten, and restore the skin’s natural barrier. Revercel offers a range of powerful options to help you achieve a smooth, even complexion.
- Exfoliate and Renew with Glycolic Acid
Exfoliation is the first step in repairing sun damage. Glycolic Acid is an effective exfoliator that helps retexturize uneven skin tone by lightening brown spots, removing dead skin cells and promoting the production of new, healthy ones. Perfect Glycolic Gel Cleanser contains 15% glycolic acid, peptides, vitamin E and botanicals such as eucalyptus and lavender extracts to effectively clean, exfoliate and brighten the skin. It removes oil, dirt and makeup without stripping the skin of essential moisture. Perfect Glycolic Treatment 15% promotes collagen production while aloe vera and algae and mugwort extracts soothe irritated skin. Start with the 15% concentration and then step up to Perfect Glycolic Treatment 25% for even greater efficacy.
- Block Free Radicals Formation with Vitamin C
Oxygen and other free radicals are strong, aggressive oxidants that damage cells and cause premature skin aging. Antioxidants such as vitamin C block the formation of free radicals caused by UV exposure. Vitamin C also helps prevent sun damage – in other words, the skin is better protected if vitamin C is applied topically before you apply your sunscreen. Vitamin C also encourages collagen production and helps reduce brown spots. CE Serum is formulated with vitamins C and E and ferulic acid to significantly de-age the skin.
- Even Out Skin Tone with Skin Brightening Lotion
Combat hyperpigmentation and achieve a more uniform skin tone with Skin Brightening Lotion. This lightweight lotion is formulated with a blend of natural brightening agents such as licorice and green tea extracts that help fade dark spots and improve skin clarity. Regular application will help to restore your skin’s natural radiance and even out discoloration caused by sun exposure.
- Hydrate and Replenish
Repairing sun damage isn’t complete without keeping your skin hydrated. After using active ingredients like glycolic acid and vitamin C, it’s important to use a moisturizer such as AM Daily Moisturizer SPF 45+ which contains hyaluronic acid to replenish the skin’s barrier. PM Anti-Aging Moisturizer provides optimal moisture while restoring elasticity and firmness. It contains peptides to promote collagen synthesis and CoQ10 to help prevent oxidative stress.
Repairing sun damage may seem daunting but, with the right approach, you can effectively repair and rejuvenate your skin this Fall.