To turn back the clock...
Whilst there are many factors affecting the ageing of the skin including genetic make-up and general lifestyle, what we all know is that exposure to the sun is a major cause of skin damage. 95% of UV rays that reach the earth's surface are UVAs which penetrate deep into the skin causing long-term damage. It is proven that UVAs accelerate the skin's natural ageing process. They find their way into the dermis and destroy its collagen and elastin fibres. The skin begins losing its elasticity which results in sagging cheeks and facial wrinkles, as well as skin pigmentation and brown spots later in life.
Dermatologists recommend that sun screen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 25 should be used as a minimum for intense sun exposure with sun screen of SPF 15 used all year around to protect from UVAs which are present every day, in every season. If this advice comes to you too late, we at Woodford Medical have a range of highly-effective, non-invasive treatments to turn smooth out the wrinkles, remove unsightly pigmentation and turn back the clock: