The feeling of the summer coming, rising temperatures and the sun rays on the skin is really joyful. The sun instantly changes the mood of the people. It is no secret that many people prefer summer over the colder months, and all of that has to do with the sun. But, as lovely as the sun can be, it can have a damaging effect on the skin. While the sun is the most natural source of vitamin D that you absorb through the skin, the UV rays can be quite harmful to the skin cells.
Sun damage is considered to be the main cause of premature aging. This comes from breaking down the collagen and the elastin in the cells. The latest research has shown that almost 80% of the photodamage and the aging for that matter are caused by environmental factors, including the UV rays and the pollution. This process is called photo aging and as such, it leads to the appearance of premature wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and changes in the texture of the skin. The skin might not instantly feel these effects, the process will make the skin experience it at a faster rate.
Because of the natural process of aging, the skin becomes more prone to this type of aging. It experiences the effects more intensively because it cannot handle them so well. It is thinner and does not produce as much collagen as it should, as well as fat that keeps the structure in place. Keeping the skin healthy and safe during different decades in life is crucial so that it will maintain its youngish look. Here is how to treat skin damage during different decades.
In the 20s
During this decade, the sun damage might not so manifest as it will accumulate in it. The skin in the 20s is healthy, but improper care can lead to worse damage. To prevent and treat further sun damage, it is best to find a suitable sun care product that will be great on the skin. The application and the reapplication of the sunscreen will do the work.
In the 30s
For women in their 30s, the sun damage can manifest itself in subtle ways, through fine lines and wrinkles. This happens because the sun is thinning out the collagen and the skin becomes thinner. There might be some small pigment changes. These are the years when the retinol should enter the daily skincare routine, as well as powerful night serums.
In the 40s
The 40s are the real years when the skin starts to show off the changes on the skin, like sagginess, sallowness, pigments changes, etc. Those are the years when the skincare routine should include peptides, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, etc.
In the 50s+
The 50s, 60s, and 70s require an equal and the same approach when it comes to treating skin damage. At this point, the damage is already manifested on the skin, there are deeper wrinkles, dark spots, and rougher texture. The best treatment here is an advanced skincare routine, rich in peptides, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acids.
