Unfortunately, you cannot stop it unless you stay completely OUT of the sun. Photoaging is caused from years and years of sun exposure. A person must stop to deliberately tan and use at least an SPF-15 every single day.
The usage of Alphahydroxy Acid Products (AHA) can help treat photoaging. AHA are products that contain one or more of the following: glycolic, lactic, tartaric, malic, betahydroxy (BHA) salicylic and citric acid. These products should be in at least 10 percent concentration for home care and a pH no lower than 3.5, according to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review, a special group of scientists and dermatologists. Less than that is not as effective, but higher concentrations can cause irritation. Around the eye area, a person should use a lower percentage since this is a thin fragile area that should be treated gently.
Sunscreens are very important and help block the sun. An SPF 15 or higher is recommended – creams for dry skin, lotions for oily skin. Sunscreens that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are great choices.
The use of “night hydrators” over the AHA product at night is recommended. Hydrators like hyaluronic acid, sodium PCA, glycerin, or sorbitol combined with emollients help to provide moisture replenishment overnight.
A person should understand that home care in addition to salon care is necessary for best results. Certainly the basics: cleanser, toner, sunscreen, night cream, and eye cream. But it won’t help if a person is using a great night cream and washing the face with a stripping bar soap! Salon care should include AHA peel treatments. The AHA series will help get rid of cell build-up, refine fine lines, improve discolorations and help to better hydrate the skin. Normally, a series of six visits, twice a week for three weeks is the best way to start a program. Depending on the skin and its progress, you may then move on to maintenance and hydrating facial treatments, accompanied by once or twice a month AHA treatment.
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