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There are amazing new discoveries made every day to rejuvenate aged skin. With the help of these amazing discoveries you can now find all sorts of treatments that range from topically applied cosmeceuticals to new surgical techniques. But, how can you decide which is best for you?

Well, a complete understanding of how skin changes as we age and how these changes are related to solar exposure, can help you decide which treatment is best.

Sun Damage - How Can I Keep my Skin Healthy?

We can't always blame wrinkled skin on our age. Most of the wrinkles that appear on younger skin are from excessive exposure to sunlight.

The only real way to keep skin safe from UV rays is staying away from the sunlight. But, that's near impossible.

4 Simple Tips to protect your Skin from UV Damage:

- Avoid sunbathing or going to tanning parlors

- If you are in the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. make sure to wear protective clothes

- Rub on sunscreen lotion and reapply every 2 hours

- Check your skin often for signs of skin cancer. If you notice a spot that worries you call your doctor right away

Treatments for Photodamaged Skin

Patients can now receive a wider range of treatments. Solutions that that go from surgical interventions to all natural skin care treatments. The treatment will depend on the condition and the patients needs.

Cases that require more drastic measures may need to be intervened with chemical peels, dermabrasion or laserabrasion. These treatments may be used in combination with surgical procedures to treat moderate to severe degrees of skin aging caused by photodamage.

A Natural Treatment for Damaged Skin

Surgical treatments aren't always the solution. Any treatment offered should be individualized according to the patient's facial characteristics and cosmetic concerns.