Posts Tagged "sun damage"

We’re extending our halo special thru the end of April! We recommend treating your skin to a Halo treatment every 1-2 years to help slow the aging process and keep your skin bright and glowing.

Ditch the filters and get the HALO GLOW! Halo hybrid fractional resurfacing eliminates years of accumulated sun damage within the skin to restore a more youthful glow. Our patients see improvement in texture, pore size, fine lines and sun spots with minimal downtime compared to other resurfacing lasers.

How do you know if you’re getting too much sun exposure? That question can be challenging to answer because spending any amount of time outdoors can result in the absorption of harmful UV rays. You can use these benchmarks to improve your sun safety. Check the UV Index The UV Index is an international guideline […]

Over time, sun damage may lead to small brown, gray, or black spots on the skin. These small, flat areas, often called age spots or sun spots, are caused by UV rays and typically occur on parts of the body that get the most sun exposure, such as the face, shoulders, back, arms, and hands. […]

The long, hot days of summer are the perfect time for fishing trips, beach vacations, and lounging by the pool. However, in the middle of having fun, it can be easy to forget to apply and reapply sunscreen. Fortunately, there are more options for sun protection than ever before. This year, don’t get burned. Try […]

Beach vacations are a summer staple, but a long day in the sun and sand can wreak havoc on your skin. In fact, the reflection of the sun off the ocean makes sun damage even more likely than in other locales. Knowing how to take care of your skin at the beach is an essential […]

While you may not feel the intense rays of the sun beating down on your skin in winter, the sun still has the potential to cause skin damage and even cancer during the winter months. Therefore, it is essential to keep your skin protected throughout the year. Here are some tips on sun protection in […]

Broadband light (BBL) treatments involve lamps that emit wavelengths, which can target and help improve many skin conditions. BBL addresses issues of aging as well as skin damage from the sun or other causes. Top Three Benefits of the Treatment It’s fast. It’s possible to complete the process within only about 30 minutes, depending on […]

While many people limit sunscreen to the warmer months, sun protection is important all year round. Products that protect the skin from the sun’s UV rays prevent signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles—and reduce skin cancer risk. However, it’s important to choose the right products and apply them properly. Here are four of […]

The need for sunscreen dates back to ancient times when the Egyptians were concocting various potions to protect and heal their skin from skin cancer. Among their discoveries was rice bran, from which gamma oryzanol is extracted today for its capabilities of absorbing ultraviolet rays. Major Discoveries By the 19th Century, scientists were making significant […]