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Skincare for Sun Damage | Repair & Protect Your Skin

Reverse the effects of sun damage with professional skincare. Shop products designed to fade dark spots, repair damage, and protect your skin from future UV exposure

Revision Injection Perfection Trial Regimen 4-piece Kit
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Revision

Revision Injection Perfection Trial Regimen 4-piece Kit

$194.00

Injection Perfection Limited Edition Trial Regimen - Enhance and prolong treatment results with this distinctive regimen of professional-grade products formulated to pair perfectly with in-office injections and fillers. Calm and soothe skin while...

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EltaMD

EltaMD UV Stick Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ - 1.3 oz

$38.00

Looking for a sunscreen that you can take with you on-the-go, wherever you go? We’ve got you covered. EltaMD UV Stick is easy-to-apply, mess-free, residue-free sun protection that’s Dermatologist tested and formulated for the whole family and...

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La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 1 fl oz
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La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 1 fl oz

$44.99

This anti-aging pure retinol face and neck serum leaves skin feeling smoother, hydrated, and renewed. As a result, the look of lines, wrinkles and premature sun damage is reduced. This retinol serum combines concentrated pure retinol and vitamin B3 for...

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Dermalogica Oil Free Matte SPF 30 - 1.7 fl oz
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Dermalogica

Dermalogica Oil Free Matte SPF 30 - 1.7 fl oz

$58.00

Broad spectrum sunscreen helps prevent shine and skin aging on oily, breakout-prone skin. Lightweight, ultra-sheer formula contains an advanced blend of Zinc Gluconate, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Biotin and Yeast Extract. Oil absorbers help maintain an...

EltaMD

EltaMD Skin Recovery Serum 1 fl oz

$66.00

EltaMD Skin Recovery Serum is a gentle yet powerful solution designed to soothe and revitalize sensitive or compromised skin. Enriched with antioxidants such as niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate, it helps to calm irritation, improve skin texture,...

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EltaMD

EltaMD UV Active Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 3 oz

$38.00

EltaMD UV Active Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ is a superb choice for those with active lifestyles, offering powerful protection against UVA and UVB rays, in addition to HEV (high-energy visible) light. Its water-resistant formula ensures durability...

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EltaMD

EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50

$31.00

EltaMD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes and is specially formulated for active lifestyles. This sunscreen will not rinse off in water or drip into the eyes and sting. Images may vary from the prouduct you...

Revision

Revision Bodifirm 8 oz

$296.00

Skin on the body is radically different than the skin on the décolletage and face. Because of this, Revision created BodiFirm™, Revision’s first skincare product formulated especially to address body skin concerns. Designed to visibly...

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La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum 1.0 fl oz.
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La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum

$39.99

Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Acid Serum ANTI-WRINKLE CONCENTRATE, REPAIRING, REPLUMPING This ultra hydrating hyaluronic acid serum leaves skin feeling plump to the touch and repairs by replenishing skin's natural moisture barrier. Formulated with hyaluronic...

Revision DEJ Face Cream 1.7 oz
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Revision

Revision D.E.J Face Cream

$165.00

Inspired by the Dermal-Epidermal Junction (DEJ), a critical factor in skin aging, D-E-J Face Cream® is a skin-renewing moisturizer that lifts, soothes, and firms skin. This comprehensive, one-of-a-kind moisturizer is formulated to deliver...

SkinMedica

SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35 8 oz

This sheer, lightweight, mineral sunscreen gives you the highest level of UVA protection available, along with UVB coverage to protect you from damaging rays. Protects against damaging UVA and UVB rays Will not clog pores Apply to your entire face,...

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A beautiful sunny day can perk up anyone’s mood and put a smile on your face. Too much of that sun, though, is not so kind to your skin and you can end up with major skin damage. It’s a good thing there are plenty of skin care products that can help with prevention and repair.

How Does Sun Exposure Damage Your Skin?

When you think about the risks of too much sun exposure, skin cancer is probably the first thing that comes to mind. In this case, the UV radiation from the sun damages the DNA in your cells in a way that causes tumors to form. From a skin care and aesthetics standpoint, though, sun damage usually refers to the visible signs of sun exposure. Those types of damage include brown spots (AKA age spots) and changing the texture of your skin to be tougher and more leathery. Sun damage also breaks down the proteins that keep your skin firm and smooth, so sun damage leads to premature wrinkles and sagging skin.

Can You Undo Sun Damage?

This is a common misunderstanding in skin care. Technically, you can’t undo the damage that UV radiation has done to your skin and your skin cells’ DNA. You can, though, repair the visible effects of that damage to some extent. You can do this through skin care products or professional skin treatments (or a combination of both).

These products and treatments don’t take away the sun damage but they can address specific symptoms of sun damage. For example, some products can reduce age spots and give your skin a more even tone while others can smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

How Do You Prevent Sun Damage to Your Skin?

Since there’s only so much you can do to repair sun damage after it happens, prevention is the name of the game. The obvious way to protect your skin from sun damage is with sunscreen, but there are some other strategies you can use too.

A wide-brimmed hat can do a great job of shading your face from the sun. Large-rimmed sunglasses can protect the fragile skin around your eyes from sun damage (and look stylish at the same time, of course).

Pro Tip: Sun Damage Doesn’t Just Happen on Your Face

Most people think of sun damage as it applies to their face, understandably because that’s the area of our skin that’s most visible and noticeable. But sun damage can happen anywhere on your body, especially in areas where your skin is exposed most of the time. The hands and chest are common places where people end up accumulating visible sun damage without realizing it, so take the extra few minutes to put sunscreen on these and other areas too.

Enjoying a sunny day is one of life’s little pleasures that everyone can love, and you don’t have to lock yourself inside to prevent sun damage. Just take some precautions and invest in quality skin care and you’re good to go!