Skin Damage: The Top 5 Causes
Your skin is one of your most vital organs and is one of the most important to protect. Skin damage changes your appearance and can indicate underlying health issues. Here are the top 5 reasons your skin is damaged:
Sun Damage
There are two main types of sun damage to the skin, sunburn and photoaging. Sunburns immediately affect the skin with swelling, redness, and pain. Photoaging is the effect of being exposed to the sun for extended periods. It can result from multiple sunburns and general overexposure to UV rays. Some side effects include wrinkles, sunspots, changes in pigmentation, and even skin cancer.
Prevention of Sun Damage
Use face sunscreen daily with an SPF of 30 or higher. Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Wear sunglasses or protective coverage.
Monitor your skin post-sun exposure.
Lack of Sleep
Sleep is essential to rejuvenation and protection of the skin. Lack of sleep leads to the breakdown of the skin's protective barriers, causes inflammation and breakouts, and creates darkness and puffiness under the eyes. This may lead to both short-term and long-term damages.
Prevention of lack of sleep skin damage:
Receiving 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
Creating a relaxing environment to help your sleep pattern.
Have a set evening skincare routine that will relax you and your skin.
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Over Exfoliation and Using Harsh Products
Exfoliation can be amazing for the skin when done properly. When overdone or with the use of harsh products, you may experience skin damage and irritation. Harsh products and over-exfoliation can strip the skin's barrier and less protected. This can leave the skin red, irritated, or dry.
Prevention of over-exfoliation and harsh products:
Only exfoliate 2-3 times a week.
Choose less abrasive exfoliants and avoid physical scrubs.
Choose more hydrating products.
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Smoking and Nicotine Use:
Smoking restricts blood flow to the skin and also causes dryness. This leads to premature aging, sagging, and wrinkles. Smoking and nicotine use are one of the quickest ways to age your skin.
Prevention of skin damage from smoking and nicotine:
Quit smoking and reduce your exposure to secondhand smoke.
Stay hydrated and maintain a proper skincare routine.
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Poor Diet and Dehydration
What you intake has a lot to do with the health of your skin. If you are not putting anything beneficial in your body for your skin, it will not be as healthy as it could be. If your diet is high in sugar, you are at risk for inflammation and breakouts. Water intake is crucial for the health of your skin. Dehydration can lead to dry skin that can cause dry spots and flaking. This also affects your skin elasticity which can lead to wrinkles.
Prevention of skin damage from poor diet and dehydration:
Eat a balanced diet with plenty of skin-beneficial nutrients (vitamins A, C, and E, Omega-3s, and healthy fats).
Drink plenty of water throughout your day to remain hydrated.
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If your skin has already received damage from any of these causes, there are treatments to rejuvenate and restore your skin. BBL® HERO™️Treatments and Moxi™ by Sciton Treatments are both sessions offered at Glow With Leah. These treatments can both be used to reverse the side effects of sun damage/pigmentation, melasma, wrinkles, uneven skin tones, skin texture, signs of aging, and enlarged pores. They can be used on more than just your face but also your hands, neck, chest, and many other places on your body that may be exposed to the sun.
These sessions can provide you with younger, more healthy, and glowing skin.
