Summer may be winding down, but it is important to uphold a protective skin care regiment – if you’re not taking proper care of your skin, those few seconds of enjoyment could lead to a lifetime
So if you want to avoid wrinkles, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation, it pays to take care of your skin now with the following tips:
- Wear sunscreen!: There’s a reason why this skincare tip is a mainstay – sunscreen is one of the best ways to prevent sun damage, as well as keep wrinkles and fine lines at bay. Make sure you’re wearing sunscreen above 30 SPF, as this protection can prevent both harmful UV and UA rays from harming your skin.
- Apply retinols: This advanced skincare treatment effectively increases cellular turnover, leading to fresher, younger-looking skin. However, make sure you wear sunscreen throughout the day, and apply your retinol creams at night.
- Invest in vitamin C: Vitamin C creams and supplements can help repair skin from any sun exposure, as well as minimize the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and even hyperpigmentation.
If you already have sun damage, not to worry – there are still treatments you can use to correct these complexion issues. At The Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery, founder and board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nia Banks offers a range of treatments designed to help correct sun damage. These treatments include:
- Fractional non-ablative skin resurfacing: This facial resurfacing treatment uses laser energy to help treat and stimulate collagen production deep within the skin. Regular laser skin resurfacing treatments can help minimize the appearance of sun damage, as well as keep skin looking younger and smoother.
- Photofacials: This IPL rejuvenation treatment uses intense pulsed light to minimize the appearance of sun damage, as well as acne scars and hyperpigmentation. Photofacial treatments can also stimulate long-term collagen production, leading to younger-looking skin that lasts for years.
- Chemical peels: Looking for a faster approach to treating sun damage? Chemical peels remove the top layers of dead skin, revealing smoother, clearer skin underneath. Chemical peels are a great option for clients that want to treat wrinkles, fine lines, and even brown spots.
Don’t let sun damage hold you back from achieving your best skin. Call (310) 880-7022 to schedule a sun damage consultation with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nia Banks at The Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery in Lanham, Maryland (also serving the greater Baltimore/D.C. areas).