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How To Repair
Wrinkles and Damage caused by Sun Exposure
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Aging Effects of the Sun and Wrinkles
Exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA or UVB, from the Sun accounts for over 85% of the symptoms of premature skin aging. Most of the photoaging effects occur by the age of 20. The amount of damage to the skin caused by the sun is determined by the total lifetime amount of radiation exposure and the person's pigment protection. To prevent this damage happening in the first place protect yourself with sunscreen containing the proper ingredients, apply it properlyCLICK HERE for sunscreen info. Also, wear UV-protective clothing, designed to protect you.CLICK HERE for further information on UV-protecting clothing products.
Primary Repair Treatments
The primary repair treatments available to reduce the appearance of wrinkles are Alpha and Beta Hydroxy acids. With increasing research into what causes wrinkles and the effects of photoaging (exposure to sunlight) alpha hydroxy acids have increased greatly in popularity. Hydroxy acids are a very common additive to numerous skin care products including cleansers, moisturizers, masks, toners, and other products.
Alpha
Hydroxy Acids
Remember Cleopatra? Alpha hydroxy acids have been used for thousands of years as a skin rejuvenating product. She is reported to have bathed in sour mild milk (lactic acid) to improve her already beautiful complexion.
Alpha hydroxy acids are derived from milk and fruit sugars. The most commonly used alpha hydroxy acids are lactic acid and glycolic acid because they have a special ability to penetrate the skin. They also have the most scientific data on their effectiveness and side effects.
How
Alpha
Hydroxy Acids Work
Alpha hydroxy acids work mainly as an exfoliant, allowing the dead skin cells to be removed, making room for regrowth of new skin.
Beta
Hydroxy Acids
There is only one beta hydroxy acid - Salicylic Acid. Beta hydroxy acid also works mainly as an exfoliant. Research indicates that Beta hydroxy acid found in skin-care products works best in at a pH of 3 to 4 and a concentration of 1% to 2%.
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What's the Difference Between
AlphaandBetaHydroxy Acids?
The main difference between alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acid is their lipid (oil) solubility. Alpha hydroxy acids are water soluble only, while Beta hydroxy acid is lipid (oil) soluble. This means that Beta hydroxy acid is able to penetrate into the pore which contains sebum and exfoliate the dead skin cells there too. Because of this difference in properties, Beta hydroxy acid is better used on oily skin with blackheads and whiteheads. Alpha hydroxy acids are better used on thickened, sun-damaged skin where breakouts are not a problem.
Side Effects of
Alpha&BetaHydroxy Acids
The two major side effects of alpha and beta hydroxy acids are irritation and sun sensitivity. Consult your dermatologist.
It is clear that anyone using any Alpha or Beta hydroxy acid must use a good sunscreen that contains UVA and UVB protection.
Article written by COEGA Sunwear brand manager Roger Hall
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