The sun’s UV rays are the number-one cause of premature aging—or, what it’s more widely referred to as sun damage

Is important to say that while superficial repair is possible with the help of certain treatments and topicals, DNA damage can't be undone.

Sun damage is what happens when the skin is overexposed to the sun’s UV rays. The UV rays can penetrate the skin even in the deepest layers and cause changes to DNA at the cellular level. By affecting everything from the surface of the skin to the very depths of it, Green says that UV rays are able to negatively affect the aging process of the skin and, in some cases, lead to cancer.


Sun-damaged Skin


The tricky part about sun damage is that you can’t always see it in a way that would make you notice it right away. And, in some cases, your skin might look relatively flawless, but then you’ll visit a dermatologist, test out their UV photography, and gasp in horror at the results. That’s because many signs of sun damage take a bit to fully reach the surface of the skin.

It could take years for sun damage to become visible because of the depth at which the UV rays damage skin cells, noting that some of the visible signs of sun damage include brown spots, wrinkles, fine lines, loss of elasticity, and an uneven skin tone or texture.

If and when you start to notice these signs, there’s no need to be alarmed. Instead, take a deep breath and—with the help of the below tips of at-home and in-office treatments that we’ve compiled—feel confident that you know how to fix and prevent sun-damaged skin. 

Apply Vitamin C Daily


Incorporate an antioxidant-rich topical such as a Vitamin C serum or moisturizer to neutralize the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays, it will encourage the production of collagen and prevent further DNA damage. In addition, eat foods that are high in antioxidants like blueberries, leafy greens, watermelon, tomatoes, fish, nuts, and seeds to boost antioxidant protection from, within.

 

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Don't Be Afraid of Retinol


Topical retinoids are considered the gold standard in anti-aging skincare only second to sunscreen. Harmful sun rays degrade the collagen and elastin fibres in the inner layer of your skin. Retinoids promote cellular turnover and stimulate collagen production which helps improve discoloration, dullness, fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of photoaging.

 

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Consider Adding OTC Chemical Peels to Your Routine


A chemical peel can help eliminate dark spots, improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and facilitate skin cell turnover as it stimulates new keratinocytes and fibroblasts that make collagen.

If the very words "chemical peel" scare you in combination with thoughts of your face, allow us to put your worries to rest. Chemical acids can actually do wonders for your skin. In fact, adding acid solutions to your skincare routine whether you opt for mandelic, glycolic, salicylic, or trichloroacetic acids can help turn back the clock on sun damage.

 

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Extra tips to reverse the sun damage


Here are a few other ways to treat some of the reversible signs of photoaging, according to derms:

1. Consider in-office skin treatments: Microdermabrasion is a great way to remove the damaged outer layer of the skin and stimulate collagen growth. In-office procedures such as laser and blue light therapy or energy-based treatments may also help regenerate collagen as well as reverse some of the damaging and cancer-causing pathways caused by sun exposure.

2. Seek shade when possible: While many of us look to the sun as a natural source of vitamin D, according to the National Institute of Health, as little as 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure is sufficient to help synthesize the "sunshine vitamin." So avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight from 10 am to 4 pm when the sun's rays are most intense. 

3. Stay hydrated: Hydrate your skin by using topicals that contain hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin to help draw in and lock in moisture. And up your water intake to hydrate from within.

 

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