Solar radiation pursues a person always and everywhere, not only in summer, but also in winter. Along with natural necessity, the sun is dangerous for the skin, accelerating the natural aging process. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, the skin loses its tone, moisture and all signs of aging appear. This process is called photoaging and differs from the physiological aging of the skin by its mechanism of manifestation.
To eliminate the effects of photoaging, at the initial stage, cosmetic procedures are used, individually selected depending on the quantitative and qualitative changes in the skin. If photoaging on the skin has not yet fully developed, sun protection products (creams, emulsions, oils) should be used. Find out in this article how protection against photoaging of the skin is provided.
What is skin photoaging
Under the influence of the environment and natural internal processes in the body, the skin ages, becomes covered with wrinkles, spots, senile acne. Distinguish between premature aging of the skin or photoaging and age-related changes in the epidermis. These two processes differ in signs and factors that stimulate aging.
Photoaging is the premature aging of the skin and the appearance of wrinkles or pigmentation due to sun exposure. It is under the influence of ultraviolet rays of type A (UVA) that the cells of the epidermis are renewed – keratinocytes, which are involved in the process of keratinization and division. If the normal natural process of development and renewal of keratinocytes is disturbed, significant changes occur in the deep layers of the skin, leading to the launch of tissue wear.
For starters, the process of "solar elastosis" begins; – destruction of elastin fibers with subsequent inflammation and stagnation of blood in the capillaries. All this leads to significant changes in the skin and aging of epidermal cells without the possibility of regeneration.
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Key signs of photoaging
What are the signs of photoaging that become apparent when exposed to aggressive solar radiation:
- vascular changes;
- hyperpigmentation;
- deepening of the skin pattern;
- wrinkle deepening;
- appearance of neoplasms;
- pathological changes in skin turgor;
- lentigo (brown and light brown spots);
- acne.
The listed signs of photoaging can develop in parallel with the natural aging of the skin. Photoaging is characterized by qualitative and quantitative changes in the skin. Why are these changes taking place?
The cause of photoaging is long exposure to the sun without proper protection on the skin (cream, emulsion, oil). In addition to direct sunlight, tanning also causes premature aging of the skin.
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Cosmetological procedures as prevention and protection against photoaging
The presence of premature skin deformities on the face, arms, neck or décolleté indicates that protection against photoaging and elimination of existing changes is necessary. This will help cosmetic procedures, which are the prevention of photoaging and salvation from irreversible skin aging.
Cosmetologists recommend choosing the procedure that can help in a particular case, in order to get rid of the unwanted effects of photoaging and protect the skin from drying out.
Dermabrasion
Protection against photoaging with dermabrasion consists in accelerating the process of cell regeneration and resuming the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and collagen. Dermabrasion can be performed using diamond particles, crystals, nozzles made of abrasive materials.
Struggle with:
- hyperpigmentation;
- wrinkles;
- enlarged pores;
- scars;
- scars.
Chemical Peeling
Chemical peeling (using glycol and retinol) is used as a preventive measure and to eliminate the effects of photoaging. This procedure is designed to increase the synthesis of collagen in tissue fibers to accelerate the renewal of the epidermis.
Chemical peels are actively used to combat:
- age spots;
- freckles;
- bumps.
Biorevitalization
It is hyaluronic acid and the biorevitalization procedure that are aimed at eliminating the signs of photoaging of the skin. Provides maximum hydration of the epithelium, cell renewal and increases turgor. The introduction of hyaluronic acid injections is carried out at the first age-related changes in the skin.
This procedure is not one-time, the introduction of acid must be carried out after 3-4 months, as it is absorbed in the body.
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Photorejuvenation
This treatment involves exposing the skin to pulsed light. Photorejuvenation effectively fights skin aging, normalizing skin metabolism, accelerating regeneration, increasing turgor, smoothing wrinkles.
Mesotherapy
Special cocktails based on therapeutic preparations help to get rid of the negative manifestations of solar activity on the skin. Cocktail recipes are selected individually based on the situation and the required therapy.
Struggle with:
- hyperpigmentation;
- dry skin;
- wrinkled mesh.
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How to protect the skin of the face, neck and décolleté from photoaging
Depending on the deterioration of the environmental situation and the increase in solar activity, it is necessary to constantly protect against UV radiation using special means. Even simple and minor precautions can protect the skin from premature aging.
If a daily cream is used as protection against photoaging, make sure that the SPF is above 10. When relaxing, be sure to use sunscreen sprays or emulsions (with a sun protection of at least 50), in the evening after a shower, moisturize and nourish.
After your summer vacation at the sea, take the time to visit a beautician and perform all the necessary procedures to restore the skin after prolonged exposure to the sun. And remember that photoaging also includes the effects of a sunburn, after which the skin recovers for a long and painful time.
Protection against photoaging is a must at any time of the year and at any age.
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