Ways to repair sun damage?!
Question: i used to go on sunbeds occasionally for 3-4yr between ages of 18 & 22 at one point for about 2mt more reguarlly. I totally regret it. i used to hate the sun and love the winter but now i feel the cold more and have more pigmentation. How can remove this pigmentation or lessen it? i am now 26 and always use sunblock and wear t-shirts.
Answers: i used to go on sunbeds occasionally for 3-4yr between ages of 18 & 22 at one point for about 2mt more reguarlly. I totally regret it. i used to hate the sun and love the winter but now i feel the cold more and have more pigmentation. How can remove this pigmentation or lessen it? i am now 26 and always use sunblock and wear t-shirts.
try one of the fade out creams - boots, superdrug etc all sell them.
i have darker patches on my skin and found that these lessened with use of the fade out night time cream. makes the skin tone more even.
bio oil is supposed to be good as well - i tried it, but prefer the cream to the oil just texture wise, not because of results.
i also avoid the sun whenever i can and use factor 800+ if possible!!
The damage is irreversible but you can lessen the appearance
ceratin cremes can be prescribed by dermatologists that will lighten the skin , the problem you run into is that damage can linger and cause skin cancer for a long time get checked every year
how about microdermabrasion, its work like a peeling but not so hard on your skin,, treatment cost is about $100- $150 per treatment, sometimes you see results after the first treatment...check out a local medical spa for a complete tour and they will also tell you about other solution s that might be bettter for your skin.
right now sun damage can be prevented but it cannot be repaired.
Some dermatologists are experimenting with laser treatments to treat sun damage but no one is sure yet if it is only lessening the appearance of it or if it is actually renewing the skin cells.
in the meantime, stop tanning. avoid exposure to the sun between 10am and 4pm as much as possible. Wear a sunblock with SPF of 15 or higher (if you have fair skin then SPF 30 or higher). if you do burn moisturize with aloe gel.
Talk to a dematologist about what kinds of lotions or body gels you can use to minimize the appearance of your sun damage.