- 1). Examine your skin daily. Look for odd-shaped moles, new freckles or wrinkles. The earlier you can catch sun damage, the better your odds of treating it with minimal time and money. Deeper skin damage can be costly and require the help of a licensed physician.
- 2). Learn all you can about how your skin reacts to the sun's harmful UV rays. The sun gives your skin required nutrients such as vitamin E; however, too much of a good thing can quickly turn bad. Too much sun damages your skin cells and collagen, increasing risk of sunburn and wrinkles. It also depletes your skin's natural moisture balance.
- 3). Protect your skin even on cloudy days. Your goal is to decrease worsening of your already sun-damaged skin. Wear sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher when going outdoors. Long sleeves, wide-brimmed hats and other protective clothing also helps protect your skin. Opt for makeup with built-in sunscreen.
- 4). Consult your physician to determine the extent of sun damage you are suffering. Minimal damage can be treated through use of retinoids that remove the damaged top layers of skin. Moderate to severe damage may result in prescription creams and treatments such as dermabrasion or laser therapies.
- 5). Eat healthy. A diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables give you the nutrients your body needs to reverse skin damage. Vitamins such as vitamin C are touted to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, while increasing collagen production.
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