Solar ageing: advanced solutions to regenerate the skin

Solar aging, whether from the sun or UV lamps, is the main cause of facial skin decline. This is because UV rays cause the degradation of elastic and collagen fibers in the dermis, resulting in the formation of wrinkles and sagging. Other damage caused by solar aging include sunspots, the thickening of the corneal layer, dilation of pores, appearance of warts, and abnormal pigmentation. Solar aging usually begins in childhood when an individual stays in the sun for too long, often due to the false sense of protection provided by the application of sunscreen. By the age of 30, the first signs of solar aging are already evident in both men and women.

Solar aging: treatments to avoid

Many people think that the roughness and sunspots caused by solar aging can be improved through ablative treatments such as laser therapy. After ablation, it’s true that the skin will regenerate, looking toned and blemish free. However, this improvement is short lived, as the thermal damage caused by laser treatments starts premature and irreversible skin aging. This is also true for other thermal treatments, such as pulsed light, radiofrequency and plasma. DermaClub does not, therefore, recommend these treatments.

Photoaging and makeup

It’s normal for many people to try to mask imperfections caused by solar aging with makeup. However, this only worsens the skin’s condition, forcing people to use even more makeup to cover the increasing number of blemishes, which creates a vicious cycle to the detriment of the skin.

Micropeeling and combined micropeeling

Micropeeling with Glicosal Lotion Micropeeling with Glicosal Lotion stimulates the entire cutaneous area, which helps reduce damage from sunlight and promotes skin regeneration. After a few months of micropeeling the skin will appear more luminous and firm. Solar spots will have faded, pores will have minimized and
the corneal layer will have thinned, reducing the appearance of folds and wrinkles.
In some cases, combined micropeeling can be adopted. This involves using tretinoin (retinoic acid) lotion once a week instead of Glicosal Lotion for added friction.

For combined micropeeling to work properly:

• In the evening, cleanse the face with Eudermic Cleansing Wash.
• Before going to bed, massage the face with Glicosal Lotion on a makeup remover disk to give some friction.
• In the morning, apply sustainable, light reflecting makeup (Argillina Sole and Argillina Skin Color).