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Dear ,
As the warmer months come around, you always hear about the importance of sunscreen. But sunscreen isn't only to protect you from skin burns, and sun exposure is also the #1 cause of aging skin.
Fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discoloration happen naturally as you age. Even though you don't feel it, your skin absorbs ultra-violet radiation from the sun, which causes DNA damage to skin cells. Long-term damage from ultra-violet radiation from the sun is carcinogenic to humans.
Your Skin Loses Its Ability To Repair Itself
"Photoaging" is the term used to describe the damage the sun exposure causes to your skin. If sunlight repeatedly makes contact with your skin over time without the necessary precautions you should be taking; your skin loses its ability to repair itself.
Studies show that repeated UV exposure breaks down collagen and limits the growth of elastin fibers. Without the skin's supportive connective tissue, your skin loses its flexibility, strength, and youthful appearance.
The Skin Doesn't Forget
Unfortunately, the epidermis doesn't forget previous sun damage. Think of it as a "diary" that keeps track every time you're exposed to those harmful UV and UVB rays. The changes may not happen overnight, but they
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