{"id":10204,"date":"2018-07-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeline.philips.com\/resources\/blog\/2017\/07\/3-healthy-senior-skin-tips-for-summer.html"},"modified":"2023-10-12T17:59:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T21:59:23","slug":"3-healthy-senior-skin-tips-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeline.com\/blog\/3-healthy-senior-skin-tips-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Skin Care: Summer Sun Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your skin is your biggest organ, and it’s the only one you can’t live without. So it’s important to take care of it. But what does that mean? It means protecting your skin from the sun! As we all know, blocking the UV rays of the sun is critical for slowing down the aging<\/a> process. Sure you\u2019re mindful of applying (and reapplying) sunscreen. But healthy skin requires more. We asked a few experts for 3 quick senior skin care tips.<\/p>\n

3 Senior Skin Tips<\/h2>\n

1. Block UV rays<\/h3>\n

\u201cAs we all know, blocking the UV rays of the sun is critical for slowing down the [skin\u2019s] aging process,\u201d says Chris Thiagarajah<\/a>, an oculoplastic surgeon in Denver. \u201cNinety percent of aging comes from sun damage.\u201d According to the National Institute on Aging<\/a>, \u201cTry to avoid being in the sun during peak times when the sun\u2019s rays are strongest.\u201d Don\u2019t be fooled by cloudy skies; the sun can still poke through. And remember that you can also get burned while in pools, lakes, or the ocean, so slather up!<\/p>\n

2. Deploy Antioxidants<\/h3>\n

Antioxidants help diminish free radical damage in the skin from daily UV exposure, says Tsippora Shainhouse<\/a>, a Beverly Hills dermatologist and clinical instructor at USC. \u201cUsed in the morning, antioxidants can prevent DNA damage by preventing oxidation during exposure,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd when used at night, they help repair potential damage from the day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pro Tip:<\/b> \u201cApply an antioxidant serum under your daily sunscreen \u2013 or use a sunscreen with antioxidants \u2013 as your next layer of skin protection against any UV rays that get past the sunscreen barrier,\u201d Shainhouse suggests.<\/p>\n

3. Exfoliate Regularly<\/h3>\n

Exfoliate Regularly. Exfoliating once or twice a week will help remove dead cells and make way for new ones to grow in their place\u2014which is crucial if you want younger-looking skin! Experts at the Skin Cancer Foundation<\/a> remind us that UV light can lead to skin cancer and precancers, such as actinic keratoses. In addition to using sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, the organization advises exfoliating: \u201cLoofahs, scrubs, alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) cleansers, and home microdermabrasion kits (in which tiny crystals are sprayed on the skin) can remove dead skin cells, leaving skin looking smoother.\u201d<\/p>\n

Proper care for aging skin starts with common sense and requires just a few simple tools. Take good care this summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Learn more about summer health tips for seniors.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of what you read here. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional consultation, diagnosis or treatment; it is provided \u201cas is\u201d without any representations or warranties, express or implied.\u00a0Always consult a healthcare provider if you have specific questions about any medical matter, and seek professional attention immediately if you think you or someone in your care may be suffering from a healthcare condition.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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