by Debi G | Jul 16, 2015
Fiction: While the source of sun damage is UV radiation, the actual damage occurs for several hours following exposure. So just because you stepped out of the sun’s rays, doesn’t mean you’re in the clear when it comes to protecting your skin.
A 2015 study at Yale University found that sunlight continues to damage people’s skin and increase the risk of cancer for four hours after they leave the beach and head indoors. The Yale team showed in the journal Science that the melanin in our skin absorbs the UV radiation and then sets off a series of chemical reactions, which release the energy—similar to what happens with fireflies when they produce light and glow with their energy.
The result is ongoing damage to the skin’s DNA for over four hours after the UV exposure. “Half or more of this kind of DNA damage is not happening on the beach,” says the lead researcher, “It’s in the car on the way home.”
Even though sun exposure may be inevitable some days, arm yourself against the harmful UV radiation by applying a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day, wearing protective clothing and avoiding peak UV exposure hours.
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by Debi G | Jul 10, 2015
Ever find yourself tempted to skip your nightly skincare routine and fast-forward to dreamland? You’re not alone. A UK survey, as reported in the Daily Mail, found that a third of women go to sleep at least twice a week without cleansing their face, and 75 percent of readers in New Beauty admitted they’ve done this too. But sleeping in your makeup can lead to some not-so-pretty consequences for your skin, inside and out.
When a Daily Mail reporter decided to see what would happen if she abstained from cleansing her face at night over a 30-day period, her skin became extremely dry and sensitive, her eyelashes fell out in clumps and her pores grew by 5 percent. She also developed “eyelash dandruff.” The reporter noted that wrinkles on the sides of her face had grown worse, possibly due to her drying talc-based makeup.
Skipping your pre-bedtime face wash may not only cause you to look older, it could lead to problems that run more than skin deep. According to a study published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology in June 2015, heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium found in cosmetic products may act directly on the skin or be absorbed through the skin into the blood, where they can accumulate in the body and exert toxic effects in various organs.
Why risk it? Help your skin stay healthy and get the most out of your ‘beauty rest’ by washing your face before you snooze. For best results, use a cleanser designed to address your unique skin concerns—wrinkles, acne, redness or discoloration. In a pinch, remove makeup with REDEFINE Eye Cloths, which deposit anti-aging peptides to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and puffiness.
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by Debi G | Jun 16, 2015
Fiction. Although one blistering burn when you are young can double your chances of developing skin cancer as an adult, sun damage is cumulative throughout your life. By age 18, you’ve acquired only 23% of your lifetime dose of UVA.
Protect yourself year-round from harmful UV radiation by applying and reapplying broad-spectrum sunscreen throughout the day, wearing protective clothing and avoiding peak UV exposure hours. Here are a few more suncare tips to remember:
- Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before going outdoors to allow the active ingredients time to absorb into the skin.
- Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to those often forgotten areas, like ears, neck, backs of knees, and between toes and fingers.
- Make sure you reapply sunscreen when you arrive at your destination if you’re going to be exposed to UV rays for any length of time.
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by Debi G | May 31, 2015
The UVA and UBA rays of the sun are the top cause of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. Plus, these powerful beams can prematurely age and damage the skin. Follow these sunscreen dos and don’ts to stay safe. (Thinkstock/iStock)
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by Debi G | May 21, 2015
Myth: Of course, everyone ages, but the way in which your skin ages is largely up to you. While dermatologic procedures can have a big impact, they can also entail significant expense, time spent in a doctor’s office and downtime after you leave.
Fortunately, you can also get consistent, long-term results from an at-home regimen without costly appointments or going under a knife or a needle.
If you are considering a fractal laser resurfacing treatment, for instance, you might try 
an at-home alternative, like REDEFINE AMP MD™ Micro-Exfoliating Roller, which offers firmer-looking skin with a noninvasive at-home tool.
If you are thinking about going to the derm office for a microdermabrasion treatment, you may consider REDEFINE MACRO Exfoliator™, a handheld microdermabrasion device for extreme smoothness and radiance.
Or, perhaps you’re thinking an injectable is your only option for smoothing wrinkles and 
expression lines, when, in fact, there are at-home, noninvasive alternatives, like ACUTE CARE™ Skincare for Expression Lines.
Inspired by dermatologists’ in-office treatments, these and other at-home products can help delay the signs of aging without the cost or pain of injectables and plastic surgery.
Technology is giving us lots of options without the risk of looking nipped and tucked.
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