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5 TIPS TO COMBAT PHOTOAGING

by YEOUTH Team 03 Sep 2021 0 Comments
5 TIPS TO COMBAT PHOTOAGING

WE ALL LOVE GORGEOUS, SUNNY WEATHER. NO MATTER THE SEASON, A SUNNY DAY IS ALWAYS WELCOME!  HOWEVER, WHEN IT COMES TO OUR SKIN, THE SUN IS THE OUR WORST ENEMY. WHILE IT DOES HAVE SOME BENEFITS AND IS PROVEN TO BOOST VITAMIN D THAT THE BODY NEEDS, IT CAN ALSO DAMAGE SKIN CELLS THAT CAN HARM OUR HEALTH AND CAUSE PREMATURE SKIN AGING.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WE CAN STILL LOOK GREAT AND FEEL CONFIDENT BY LEARNING HOW REPEATED SUN EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE SKIN AGING AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO PREVENT AND MINIMIZE THE EFFECTS! 



WHAT IS PHOTOAGING

Photoaging, sometimes called extrinsic aging, is the premature aging of our skin as a result of continuous and repeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun. It can also be caused by exposure to artificial UV sources like blue lights from TV, computers, cellular phone screens, UV lights and tanning beds. Our skin structures are disrupted and altered by the various damaging effects of UV rays. It can even affect our health when we develop skin cancer as a result of overexposure to these UV rays! 

Photoaging appears on parts of our body that are most exposed to the sun. It becomes very prominent on our face, neck, chest area, even on our lips, and the back of our hands.  

UVB and UVA Radiation 

UVB radiation penetrates the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, and damages our DNA. This results in changes in the skin cells and the appearance of early signs of photoaging. Later on, skin cancer may also develop.

UVA radiation also damages the epidermis but it penetrates deeper into the dermis level underneath and damages the skin’s blood vessels, collagen and elastin fibers. 


PHOTOAGING VS. NATURAL AGING 

Natural Aging 

Aging is a natural process that is unstoppable, unchangeable, and dependent upon time and our genes.  And as we add years to our body system, our skin also accelerates at showing signs of aging. Collagen, elastin fibers and fatty tissues become less and less resulting in significant thinning of the skin. These fibers are important in making the skin firm, toned and elastic. 

Thin skin usually occurs in the face, neck and chest area in most aged individuals because these parts of the body are also those that are exposed to the sun and other environmental factors most often.


The skin also becomes dry when a person ages because it loses its ability to retain moisture. All those years of muscle activity of the face, through our facial expressions, also result in the development of facial wrinkles and lines! The aging of our bone and skeletal structure also contribute to skin sagging in the face and other parts of our body.  

Signs of aging that appear on our skin are also caused by normal hormonal changes we experience biologically during our teens, with birth control use, during a woman's monthly period, or when women undergo menopause. 

Read our blog: Caring for your Skin During Menopause 

Photoaging 
One’s skin type, genes and the amount of sun exposure determines the level and amount of  photoaging effects on the skin.  People who are fair skinned and who work outdoors are usually more susceptible to, and with higher risk to suffer the effects of photoaging.  Those with darker skin show less signs, but they also develop wrinkles. 

Photoaging generally occurs among those who are under 30 years old, while natural skin aging starts to become visible around 40 years old and above

You can try to compare the texture, feel and color of your skin in sun-exposed and non-exposed areas, to see and feel the effects of what photoaging can do to our skin! 



WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF PHOTOAGING 

  • Hyperpigmentation that includes freckles, solar lentigines also known as age or liver spots, uneven skin tone and other forms of skin blemishes.
  • Loss of skin tone and elasticity especially in the highly exposed areas.
  • Development of more wrinkles around the eyes and mouth area, forehead lines become deeper and appear more prominent.
  • Development of Actinic Keratosis also known as solar keratosis.  These are rough, red and scaly patches that usually appear on the face, lips, scalp, back of the hands or the neck. If left untreated, it may develop into a squamous cell carcinoma - a type of skin cancer.
  • Spider veins that appear on the nose, cheeks and neck.

 

5 SKINCARE TIPS TO PREVENT AND TREAT PHOTOAGING 

The effects and signs of photoaging may appear later or sooner on our skin depending on the depth and frequency of our exposures. It’s never too late to prevent and treat the harm that UV exposure and damage can do to our skin and our health! 

Abrasive methods, laser treatments and filler injections are available to treat the deep seated effects of photoaging.There are skincare treatments that are also recommended and safe to use.  However, it is still best to consult a dermatologist, especially if a skin problem appears and may require a more serious medical treatment. 

Repair and reclaim healthy and radiant skin damaged by the sun with these 5 simple skincare tips:

 

1. A PROPER SKINCARE ROUTINE

No matter what our age, gender, skin type, skin problems and conditions, adopting and maintaining a skin regimen is always the core in caring for our skin.  A simple and basic skincare routine can do wonders at keeping the skin healthy, nourished and younger looking! In fact, the simple act of washing the face properly to make it clean already makes a yeouthful difference!

OUR PICKS: 

Vitamin C Facial Cleanser ($18.95)
Balancing Facial Toner ($15.95)
Retinol Serum ($19.95)
Day / Night Cream ($22.95)

 

2. SUN PROTECTION = SKIN NUTRITION!

Now that we know the damage that too much sun exposure can do to our skin, there is absolutely no excuse for us to protect ourselves from harmful UV rays!  So wear your sunscreen, use protective clothing and accessories, embrace the shade and avoid the sun as much as possible. 

Learn how to properly apply sunscreen in our blog:  4 Easy Tips To Slow Skin Aging

If you’re looking to add more Vitamin D into your routine for skin nutrition but are scared to get your daily dose of sunshine, you can also get the needed nutrients from various food sources and also from healthy dietary supplements!

OUR PICK:  Vitamin D3 Liquid ($34.94)

YEOUTH Vitamin D3 Liquid. Vitamin D3 is the stable and active form of Vitamin D needed by the body to carry out many important metabolic processes. Among all forms of Vitamin D, Vitamin D3 stays in our bloodstream the longest which increases its efficacy in the body more quickly. It optimizes your absorption of nutrients and minerals, strengthens your skeletal structure and muscle function, fortifies your immune system and more. This supplement will help build and keep strong bones and maintain healthy calcium levels. 

 

3. SET YOUR SKIN FREE WITH VITAMIN C!

Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that is actually present in the dermis and epidermis of the skin.  As the skin ages and slowly becomes damaged, Vitamin C and collagen are also diminshed. Thus, Vitamin C as an ingredient in skincare comes in to supplement the dwindling natural supply in our skin.

Vitamin C is an effective collagen booster and has the ability to protect skin from UV rays. It helps hydrate the skin and keeps it firm, and it is considered an essential ingredient that can brighten and even out skin tone.  It is a super ingredient that can effectively fade away dark spots!

Experience a fountain of Yeouth with our family of Vitamin C-filled skincare!

Vitamin C&E Serum  ($15.95)

Vitamin C Facial Cleanser  ($18.95)

Hyaluronic Acid Plus with Vitamin C & Tripeptide 31 ($29.95)

Neck Firming Cream with Vitamin C and Green Tea  ($25.95)

Hyaluronic Acid Cream with Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid & Tripeptide 31 ($29.95)

Anti-Aging Super Serum with Vitamin C&E, Ferulic Acid & Hyaluronic Acid ($29.95)

 

4. CHANGE IS REAL WITH A CHEMICAL PEEL 

Studies show that chemical peels are effective treatments at reducing the signs of photoaging like hyperpigmentation and roughness, by inducing and increasing epidermal thickness and collagen production.  Chemical peels vary in their depth of application depending on the severity of skin damage and condition. There are chemical peels you can safely and effectively use and incorporate in your skincare routine, and peels that you can even do at home!

Learn how to properly use chemical peels in our blog: How to Layer Acids and Other Ingredients in Your Skincare Routine

OUR PICKS:  Glycolic Acid 30% Gel Peel  ($24.95) or Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel ($24.95)

 

Our YEOUTH Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel is your ultimate Acne fighter while our Glycolic Acid 30% Gel Peel puts dark marks away for good!

 

5. YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL WITH RETINOL!

Retinol is scientifically proven to increase collagen production in skin and help improve the epidermal thickness of photodamaged skin.  It is highly recommended and a very essential treatment in healing the epidermis when the skin suffers the damage of harmful UV rays. 

Choose your Retinol from these wrinkle-fighting collection:  

Retinol Serum ($19.95)

Retinol Eye Cream ($18.95)

Retinol Moisturizer for Nighttime ($19.95)



THE TAKEAWAY 

The sun is a friend and a foe.  And our skin is our ultimate shield to catch the sun’s health benefits, and to fight off the sun’s damaging effects as well.  So it is really up to us to prevent the harm and damage that overexposure to UV can have on our skin.  

Most importantly, it’s never too late for us to reclaim and re-experience the yeouthful radiance and beauty of our skin that we lost to photoaging!  We can still look great and feel confident with proper skincare treatments and skin routines.  

Retinol Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E and Aloe Vera ($19.95)

 


Our YEOUTH Retinol Serum is a powerful wrinkle-fighting serum that will deliver dramatically visible results from signs of photoaging while hydrating and brightening the skin at the same time! Re-experience yeouthful glow with smoother, firmer skin, less lines and wrinkles and smaller pores! 



DO YOU PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM SUN AND ITS DAMAGE?  WE’D LOVE TO TELL YOU MORE ON HOW YOU CAN PREVENT AND TREAT SUN DAMAGED SKIN!  WE’D BE GLAD TO HEAR FROM YOU IN THE COMMENTS.

 

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