We’re in the middle of summer and there is no better time of year to head outside and catch some rays. While you may slather on SPF before heading out, there are a few unexpected ways the sun could be hurting your skin.
If you suffer from any of the sun-related skin issues below, learn how you can help reduce damage from UV rays while taking years off your look!
Dryness
When you think of summer you think sweaty and sticky – but the summer heat and sun can dry out your skin. You may not see or feel it on the surface, but the damage is happening in the deeper layers of your skin and drying them out. When skin is dry, wrinkles and lines look worse, so keeping skin hydrated while spending time outside is crucial to seeing more youthful results.
When fighting dryness in the summer, you need to treat it differently than in winter. Opt for a lightweight but powerful moisturizer packed with peptides instead of applying thick moisturizers that can clog pores. This will deliver hydration not just to the top layer of your skin but will penetrate deep to help prevent and reverse wrinkles. You’ll be able to sit outside in the sun without worrying that your wrinkles are getting or looking
Free Radicals
Free radicals get talked about a lot in the skincare world and it’s for good reason. Free radicals can live on our skin but are completely invisible. They are the main cause of loss of collagen which leads to wrinkles, sagging skin, dark spots, and a whole other host of anti-aging problems. So how do you fight something that you can’t see in the mirror? By making sure you’re washing them away every morning and night.
Free radicals living in your skin will cause more damage the longer they are there. Instead of taking your chances and letting them destroy your skin, opt for a cleanser that removes 100% of free radicals. Oil cleansers work better than any other type of cleanser because they go deeper into pores to remove more dirt and free radicals. Just by washing your face, you’ll be protecting your skin from one of the top predators of accelerated aging.
Sunspots
Spending time outdoors is lovely until the next morning when you wake up with new spots all over your face. These are called sunspots and then can disrupt a clean and even complexion at any age. Sunspots are tiny signs of damage from the sun’s UV rays. When these rays hit your skin, it disrupts your pigmentation and can leave you feeling insecure and blotchy.
Some sunspots will go away on their own but others will stay permanently. Since you won’t know which is which, it’s best to treat all sunspots right away with a powerful blend of vitamin C. Skincare tools like our Dark Spot Corrector allow you to use it as a spot treatment or on your entire face. It won’t just help fight your sunspots but will brighten tired and dull skin that has been outside all day.
