Harley Cosmetic Clinic

SUN DAMAGE

It's well known that serious skin disorders are caused by
sun damage. People should still be aware that sun damage
can be a problem no matter what the weather. Even on
cloudy days, harmful rays can still reach the epidermis.
The damage done isn't always seen on the surface. The
sun damage could lead to serious skin problems later in
life, as well as adding 10-15 years to our appearance.
The good news is that sun damaged skin can be repaired.

The TCA Peel (Trichloroacetic Acid), a medium peel, is
one of the gold standards for treatment of sun damaged
skin conditions. Trichloroacetic Acid treatments can be
used in varying concentrations from as low as 10% to as
high as 50% - the higher the concentration, the deeper
the skin peel. When used in a controlled fashion, TCA
peels produce improvement in collagen and elastin in the
skin and reduction of fine lines, acne scars, dark spots,
and a variety of other conditions

Sun Damage Prevention

1. Protect Yourself
Protect yourself against daily sun damage by applying sun
protection prior to every time you are going to be in direct
or indirect contact with the sun. The American Academy
of Dermatology recommends choosing a product with a
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. It should give
broad-spectrum UVA and UVB treatment. Daily sun defense
with a moisturizer is the best selection for defending against
incidental UV exposure. Sun protectant ought to be applied
to the face, ears, lips, and neck. Do not forget to protect
your scalp if you have bald spots or your hair is thinning.
Put the protectant on 20 minutes before you will be in UV
contact. For extended or intentional exposure when you
are working, exercising, or relaxing outdoors, sun protectant
should be reapplied every 2 to 3 hours.

2. Take Cover
In order to minimize sun exposure, you should search for
shade on every possible occasion. Firmly woven, loose-
fitting, full-length clothing, and a wide-brimmed hat can
offer additional protection. To help avoid damage to your
eyes, sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of UV rays
should be worn.

3. Avoid The Afternoon Sun
UV rays are at its strongest between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
Avoid the sun during these hours. This will limit the effects
of being in contact with harmful UV rays.