Resolutions for The New Year

How many times have we thought to ourselves “I wish I would have been better about protecting my skin from the sun”? Well, it is never too late to start. Make 2006 the year to take care of your body’s largest organ…..Your Skin!

Here are two very simple things we can all do every day to not only protect our skin from “photoaging”, but also correct the sundamage that has already occurred.

1. Wear sunblock every day; rain or shine.
Did you know the most damaging UVA rays can penetrate cloud cover and the glass in our cars? Here are a few of our favorite sunblocks.

DDF Mate Finish Photoage Protect SPF 30
Completely Shin and oil-free. Contains PARSOL 1789 and a powerful antioxidant complex for maximum protection from the sun. Ideal sunblock for people with:

Oily skin
Acne
Rosacea
Sensitive skin

Skinceuticals Physical UV Defense 30 spf
Optimal for sensitive or traumatized skin, and safe for children. Physical UV Defense is a true broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunblock perfect for daily use. This cosmetically elegant sunblock contains 5% transparent zinc oxide and 10% titanium dioxide, two non-irritating active ingredients ideal for use on:

Dry and sensitive skin
Normal skin type

Skinceuticals Ultimate UV Defense 30 spf
A true broad-spectrum sunblock that contains 7% zinc oxide in combination with a moisturizer. This is a great choice for those who prefer a moisturizer and sunblock combination.

Skinceuticals Sport UV Defense 45 spf
For people with active lifestyles, this broad-spectrum sunblock is both waterproof and sweat proof. This sunblock delivers maximum protection during outdoor activities. Sport UV Defense contains transparent zinc oxide as well as other active sunscreens to help protect against damaging UVA rays proven to cause premature signs of aging. And, we have numerous reports from patients who love their Sport UV Defense because it does not sting or irritate their eyes during exercise!

2. Apply topical antioxidants to your skin every morning after cleansing.
More and more research in cosmetic dermatology shows both the protective and corrective benefits of topical anti-oxidants such as vitamins C and E.
What we recommend:

Skinceuticals C E Ferrulic
This revolutionary antioxidant combination delivers an unprecedented 8 times protection from sundamage. It contains 15% l-ascorbic acid 1% alpha tocopherol and 0.5% ferrulic acid. The following are many of the proven benefits of daily use of C E Ferrulic:

Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Stimulates collagen synthesis
Fades and eliminates hyperpigmentation such as sun/age spots,
        freckles, and melasma
Prevents thymine dimmers which are cellular mutations associated
       with the formation of skin cancers
Reduces sunburn cells by up to 96%
Once absorbed it can not be washed or rubbed off, thus remaining
       protective for up to 4 days.

For more information on these and our other physician prescribed skin care products, call us at 541.386.5066 or stop by our office.