Prolonged exposure to UV, UVB, and HEV light can visibly impact our skin, accelerating the appearance of skin ageing. Photodamage is responsible for a host of concerns, including fine lines, discolouration, and dryness. We are now more aware than ever of the impact that sunlight and blue light exposure can have on our complexions, emphasising the need for daily sun protector factor (SPF) protection.
But, what is photoageing? And, how do we prevent it? This blog will act as a comprehensive guide for practitioners looking to treat photoageing in their clients. We will outline all suitable treatment methods, and explain why they are suitable for addressing photoageing in the skin.
What is Photoageing?
Photoageing, or sun damage, is the process whereby the sun damages the skin. Aside from having potentially serious health implications such as skin cancer, photoageing prematurely ages the skin, leading to undesirable results such as sagging, dryness, and dullness. When the skin is overexposed to UV, UVB, and HEV light, our DNA can change at a cellular level, leading to the breakdown of collagen and elastin, two essential structural building blocks in the body.
In the absence of collagen, the skin will significantly lose its structure and begin to sag. As we age past 30, our collagen production drops drastically. However, sun damage accelerates this process, causing visible signs of ageing in the skin prematurely.
Additionally, UV rays from the sun also penetrate below the dermis, reducing levels of hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is an essential ingredient for keeping the skin hydrated and maintaining a youthful complexion. When photoageing causes levels of hyaluronic acid to drop, the skin can become dry and dull.
How to Prevent Photoageing
One way to prevent photoageing is by advising your clients to take precautions to keep their sun exposure to a minimum. This could include wearing a high-factor SPF and covering their skin from the sun. However, there are also aesthetic treatments that can prevent photoageing, including skin boosters and polynucleotides. Both of these treatments intensely boost hydration below the skin’s surface and encourage the production of new collagen and elastin to rejuvenate and renew the complexion.
Skin boosters are typically formulated with the hero ingredient, hyaluronic acid (HA), to provide a moisture surge deep below the dermis. By intensely hydrating the skin, skin booster treatments can prevent photoageing by increasing the amount of HA below the dermis.
Named The Next Generation Skin Booster, Seventy Hyal 2000 is formulated with one of the highest molecular weights of HA formulations on the market (>2000kDa) to deliver unparalleled levels of hydration. Practitioners can buy Seventy Hyal 2000 online.
Polynucleotides are formulated with fish DNA to restore the skin on a cellular level. These innovative injectables are renowned for their bio-stimulating properties that can both reverse and prevent the visible effects of sun damage.
Market-leading polynucleotide VITARAN is available exclusively at Fox Pharma and is the first 100% quality-controlled and CE marked polynucleotide injectable in the industry.
Whilst these treatments can reduce the risk of premature signs of ageing, they will not lessen the risk of any health concerns caused by sun damage. It is therefore important to advise your clients to avoid overexposure to the sun and wear a high-factor sunscreen.
Reverse Photoageing With Chemical Peels
When it comes to photoageing, patients often have three main concerns: fine lines, texture, and discolouration. Chemical peel products can help address these concerns by exfoliating and removing dead cells that contribute to dullness, uneven texture, and discolouration. Chemical peels come in various different strengths, ranging from surface-level skin penetration to deep skin penetration. They produce a smoother and more radiant complexion, ideal for patients with sun-damaged skin.
The New Wave of Chemical Peels, SKINPROJECT, is a revolutionary line of chemical peels formulated to exfoliate and remove the top layer or layers of the skin, allowing for a total transformation of the complexion. Exclusive to Fox Pharma, SKINPROJECT peels promote the healing and rejuvenation of the skin through safe, comfortable, and controlled chemical burns to remove dull and dead skin cells.
Qualified practitioners can buy SKINPROJECT at Fox Pharma.
Restore Volume With Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are a great choice for restoring volume lost through photoageing. Typically formulated with hyaluronic acid (HA) of a gel-like consistency, fillers can be used to sculpt, add volume, and enhance areas of the face. They are designed to combat sagging skin, loss of elasticity and loss of structure as a result of depleted collagen and elastin levels. Moreover, dermal fillers provide instant results with minimal downtime by smoothing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, like REVOLAX, can offer natural-looking volume and plumpness.
REVOLAX Fine is ideal for reducing the appearance of fine lines that can occur due to prolonged sun exposure. As the lightest filler in the REVOLAX product range, REVOLAX Fine is ideal for treating superficial lines, including crow’s feet, glabellar lines, and neck wrinkles. For deep wrinkles and nasolabial folds, REVOLAX Deep is the optimal treatment option. It helps to combat the effects of volume loss. REVOLAX Sub-Q, however, is intended for treating severe wrinkles and augmenting the chin, cheeks, nose and jawline. The REVOLAX range offers a dermal filler product to suit photo-induced lines and wrinkles of varying severity. This range of products works together to create the appearance of a smoother and more youthful-looking visage.
Qualified practitioners can buy REVOLAX at Fox Pharma.
Reverse Photoageing with PLLA Stimulators
PLLA stimulators, also known as injectable poly-L-lactic acid, are innovative injectables that work to stimulate the body’s collagen production to naturally restore volume lost through ageing. As photoageing causes significant depletion of collagen levels, PLLA bio-stimulators are a great way to reverse visible signs of ageing such as sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen stimulators offer more natural-looking volume restoration when compared to dermal fillers, so they are ideal for those looking to achieve more natural results.
The leading PLLA stimulator brand, aesPlla is available exclusively through Fox Pharma. Qualified practitioners can buy aesPlla online.
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