New York specialist offers tips for protecting your skin from the No. 1 source of premature aging: Sun damage

An estimated 90% of skin aging is caused by exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun’s rays or artificial sources, such as tanning beds, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. The types of damage caused by repeated, cumulative exposure to UV light include: Freckling Hyperpigmentation or brown spots Dry, leathery texture Broken capillaries (telangiectasia) Premature laxity, lines and wrinkles Additionally, some splotches may be something much more nefarious than an “age spot”; they can be pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions. Protecting your skin from sun damage in New York City and elsewhere depends on a mix … Continue reading