New discoveries in skin rejuvenation are being made everyday. With these new discoveries cosmetic companies and medical professionals are now able to offer effective solutions. 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.

How do I Protect my Skin from the Sun?

Aging skin isn't solely due to old age. Old-looking skin isn't always due to old age, sometimes it's warranted by bad solar protection or too much sun.

To keep your skin protected from receiving any UV damage is keeping it away from the sun. 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. These are all treatments that cover a wide spectrum going from surgical interventions to all natural skin care treatments. Patients with signs of early skin aging may require nonsurgical treatment methods such as tretinoin, vitamin C, and alpha hydroxyl.

In other more drastic cases doctors may suggest 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 and Safe Treatment

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