Sun Damage causes up to 80% of all visible signs of aging on the skin. It also has the unfortunate turnover time of approxiamately 20 years. What this means is that what you do in the sun with your skin today will take 20 years to become visible on the surface of the skin. This is why most women between the ages of 35 - 40 will notice the start of significant changes in their skin. This puts all the sun exposure they had up to the ages of 15 - 20 now starting to come through, and of course the accumulation keeps building from there. If the turnover time was 24 hours and what we did today in the sun showed up tomorrow then nobody would be trying to get some "healthy" color ever again! Regrettably 20 years is just too long for most of us to fully realize the degradation of the skin that we cause by our own negligence.
Once we accumulate a certain degree of sun damaged cells in the skin this begins a domino effect of damage that does not appear aesthetically pleasing and can also be very dangerous in the deeper layers of the skin. These are cells that in later years have the potential to turn into either pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions. On the surface it leads to a severe loss of elasticity, discoloration, unattractive texture, and exposed capillaries. In short, premature aging! The good news is that nobody is a lost cause and we live in a time of great research and development in the field of skin care. There are many treatments available to reverse this damage and restore your skin to a healthier and more youthful version of itself.
Living and working in the Overland Park, Kansas area I find that when we do have nice weather we want to be outside to enjoy it! And unfortunately, when the days are long and cold, many turn to tanning beds as an alternative to the sun. The key is to understand the physiology of how the sun works with your skin and then learn how to be safe in the sun! We recommend having an educated professional in your area assess your levels of sun damage and guide you through the proper restoration and home care protocols to heal your skin safely and effectively.
Kenlee Livingston
Kenlee Livingston, Owner of Kenlee's Skin Shop located at Lulu Salon & Spa in Overland Park, Kansas
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