Dealing to Sun Damage

Sick of slathering your skin in foundation and concealer everyday? A more permanent solution for a flawless complexion is possible.

When considering what makes a woman appear beautiful, top of the list would certainly be a clear, healthy and fresh looking complexion. However many New Zealand women suffer from a ruddy and uneven skin tone thanks to our active, outdoor lifestyle.

While the type of skin we have and its reaction to the sun is genetic, changing the appearance of our skin is certainly possible.

There are a number of effective treatments to deal with sun damaged skin (think brown patches, broken capillaries, age spots, enlarged pores, red veins) as well as rosaeca (facial redness).

So what are your options?

Skin care
Prevention is best. Application of SPF30 with UVA and UVB protection is essential every day, and often needs to be reapplied throughout the day. Sun block won’t be the most expensive skincare product you purchase, but it is certainly the most important product in your skincare regime.

If you avoid sun block application because you don’t like the greasy feel, it’s time to go shopping. These days facial sun blocks needn’t feel oily or smelly at all! Invest in a sun block that feels great on your skin so you want to slather it on every day.

The damage is done. You spent your youth worshiping the sun and now your face is paying for it? Deal to hyperpigmentation (brown sun spots, blotches and an uneven skin tone) with a treatment product that contains hydroquinone to fade uneven patches. It’s important to apply a thin layer over your entire face (not just to problem spots) to get the best results and the product must be used regularly.

Murad products, sold at Caci clinics, containing hydroquinone include Age Spot & Pigment Lightening Gel, Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel and Lighten & Brighten Eye Treatment.
It is essential to continue to protect your skin from the sun after using these products otherwise all the good-work you have done will be reversed.

Professional Treatments 

Microdermabrasion
A microdermabrasion treatment exfoliates the top layers of skin and simultaneously sucks away the dead skin cells. A series of treatments can be effective in smoothing fine lines, brightening a dull complexion, refining open pores and improving blemishes.

You will be able to feel the difference in your skin after just one treatment but a series of treatments is required to get the very best results. Ask Caci about the special Microdermabrasion treatment program for the best value.

Photo Rejuvenation

VPL (variable pulsed light) Photo Rejuvenation pulses high energy light through the skin’s surface to help fade pigmentation, scars, reduce broken capillaries, red veins and promote the production of collagen in the skin. VPL also improves the skin’s overall texture.

Photo Rejuveantion is considered one of the best non-invasive treatments for hyperpgimentation and between two to four treatments can provide very good results. It is essential to apply an independant sun block every day after treatment.

What’s right for me?

Depending on the extent and variation of your skin concerns, one or all of these treatments may be suitable. Caci have recently developed the Reformaskin™ program that combines Photo Rejuvenation, microdermabrasion and topical treatments spread over a 48-week treatment plan.

Reformaskin™ simplifies your treatment regime and also offers easy payment options.