sun damage Archives - Willow Health and Aesthetics https://www.willowhealthandaesthetics.com/tag/sun-damage/ Botox, Cosmetic Skin Care, Medical Aesthetics in Eugene OR Sat, 16 Feb 2019 00:32:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.willowhealthandaesthetics.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-favicon-image-willow-black-on-white-32x32.jpg sun damage Archives - Willow Health and Aesthetics https://www.willowhealthandaesthetics.com/tag/sun-damage/ 32 32 Sun Damage Seen a New Way https://www.willowhealthandaesthetics.com/sun-damage-seen-a-new-way/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 00:32:42 +0000 https://www.willowhealthandaesthetics.com/?p=2845 UV (ultraviolet) photography is providing a whole new way to actually see how the sun damages

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]]> UV (ultraviolet) photography is providing a whole new way to actually see how the sun damages skin over time. UV photos are taken near the ultraviolet spectrum, below 380nm, and reveal what is invisible to the human eye.

UV Photo Comparison

Photo: Kolari Vision

In this article from the American Academy of Dermatology, a normal photo is compared with a UV photo beginning with a child at 18 months of age up to a woman who is 64 years old.

What you can see in the UV photographs is quite dramatic. If your skin has suffered from sun damage and you want to reduce the negative effects, call us to discuss your options. IPL is one option to treat sun-damaged skin. Right now IPL is currently available at a reduced price through February.

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]]> Don’t Forget These Skin Care Products https://www.willowhealthandaesthetics.com/dont-forget-skin-care-products/ Sun, 13 Mar 2016 01:58:00 +0000 https://www.willowmedicalspa.com/?p=1842 A recent article on WebMD.com reminds us that we often rely too much on the latest skin products to protect

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A recent article on WebMD.com reminds us that we often rely too much on the latest skin products to protect our skin from sun damage and overlook a few of the most basic products that can make a huge difference in reducing the effects of the sun’s harmful rays. Here are the five products that can keep your skin vibrant and beautiful.
 

 Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

  1. Wear a hat – with a nice wide brim to protect your face
  2. Use high-zinc sunscreen (7 t0 20%) – zinc blocks the full UVA spectrum
  3. Wear a swim shirt – also known as a rash guard and available now is colorful, stylish varieties.
  4. Use a good body scrub – relieves itching and leaves skin supple and soft
  5. Wear wrap-around sunglasses – helps prevent wrinkles around the eyes.

 

Read more about the 5 Powerful Skincare Products You May Be Missing.

 

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