Sun damage and pigmentation

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Solar UV radiation unquestionably is the single major factor responsible for skin ageing. This specific damage occurs by chronic (multiple) exposure of the skin to UV light. Clinically, the skin becomes coarse; epidermis thickens (hyperplasia) initially and then thins (atrophy), there is laxity, sallowness with wrinkles.

Good skin texture is even, smooth, and healthy-looking. Enlarged pores, acne, oily or dry skin, and roughness will all follow severe sun damage.

Dark spots on the skin, also called hyperpigmentation, occur when melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its colour, is overproduced in the skin, and is often caused by sun exposure, age, hormonal influences, and skin injuries or inflammation. Freckles, age spots, and melasma caused by pregnancy are common forms of hyperpigmentation.

Retinoids: Wonder Products

The retinoid family: tretinoin, retinol, retinaldehyde — a class of synthetic and naturally occurring Vitamin A compounds and derivatives. Tretinoin was originally developed as an acne treatment in the 1960s.

Retinoids produce significant changes in epidermal and dermal skin cells and tissues. Users not only see a real improvement in their acne, but also with fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and roughness.

Select the strength according to your individual needs. Acne usually requires at least Tretinoin 0.025%

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)

As we age, the skin naturally tends to show more signs of photoaging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. One of the ways the skin can help keep itself renewed and healthy-looking is with antioxidants like Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid). Vitamin C helps reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, which results in more youthful-looking skin.

Vitamin C also keeps skin hydrated by enhancing moisture content. Adding Vitamin C serum to a daily moisturiser will help skin stay fresh-looking and moisturised.

Topically, L-Ascorbic Acid comes in concentrations of 10%, 15%, and 20%. Apply a few drops of the serum to the face, neck, and chest every morning before your moisturiser and sunscreen.

Select products according to your individual needs

Bi-Mineral Contour Complex™

ELASTIderm® products with patented Bi-Mineral Contour Complex™ (two minerals, zinc and copper peptides, with malonate) supports skin elasticity so it can bounce back from the signs of aging, resulting in firmer-looking, more resilient skin.

Ingredients are suspended with FlexFluid™ technology, creating a soft, elegant and lightweight product experience that increases signs of skin elasticity in just 24 hours.

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SUN Protection

Solar UV radiation unquestionably is the single major factor responsible for skin ageing.

This specific damage occurs by chronic (multiple) exposure of the skin to UV light. Clinically, the skin becomes coarse; epidermis thickens (hyperplasia) initially and then thins (atrophy), there is laxity, sallowness with wrinkles, and irregular hyperpigmentation.

More profound changes occur in the dermis, where photodamage is characterised by degeneration of collagen and deposition of abnormal elastotic material, reflected by wrinkles, furrows, and yellow discolouration of the skin.

The microcirculation is also affected by sun exposure. Blood vessels become dilated and twisted, causing broken capillaries, permanent redness, and rosacea.