If you like being outdoors, you probably enjoy the summertime, but too much sun can damage your skin, even if you apply sunscreen. It’s not uncommon to notice signs of aging such as fine lines, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation, after years of soaking up the sun. So how can you repair summer sun damage.
How can I repair summer sun damage?
Chemical peels are a great way to repair summer sun damage, because they target a variety of skin concerns, and require minimal downtime. Chemical Peels exfoliate dead, damaged skin cells from the outer surface of the skin, to reveal healthy, glowing skin (learn more).
A medical grade chemical peel using Alpha hydroxyl acid is often recommended for sun damaged skin. AHAs soften fine lines, reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots, and even out skin tone, making the skin smoother and more youthful. AHAs are derived from milk and fruit.
How chemical peels work
The chemical solution is applied to the skin and creates a controlled wound, and the dead skin cells on the surface peel away over the course of several days. Once this process is complete, a fresh layer of skin is revealed, so the skin looks clearer, brighter, and more youthful.
Chemical peels also enhance cell turnover and stimulate the production of collagen. This makes the skin smoother, plumper, and firmer (read more).
Most patients notice significant improvement in the appearance of their skin about 2-3 weeks after a chemical peel.
Interested in a chemical peel to repair sun damage? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.
If you are in the Toronto or Mississauga, ON areas, Skinatomy Laser Clinic is our featured practice.
You can reach them at www.skinatomylaserclinic.com, or by calling (647) 697-7602 (Toronto) or (289) 512-0188 (Mississauga).