Say no to sun spots this summer with the right skincare

July 16, 2024

Every summer, we leave the beach with a great tan and unique memories but also with those annoying sunspots and new freckles that appear as soon as the sun starts caressing our skin!

Increased exposure to the sun during the summer months causes skin pigmentation issues or melasma, especially on the face, hands and décolleté, which is due to the excessive concentration of melanin in the melanocytes.

In many cases, spots are also related to hormonal causes, and it is common for them to appear during pregnancy. In skin that has pimples, which is particularly sensitive to ultraviolet radiation, local discolorations often occur as well.

How to prevent sunspots this summer

Prevention is the basic treatment to avoid the appearance of skin pigmentation issues. "We need to be careful in our exposure to the sun, especially during the midday hours. It is essential to use a good, medical-grade sunscreen with a high protection factor, all year round, not only in summer, and it should be reapplied frequently!", advises Plastic Surgeon - MD, FEBOPRAS, Dr. Villy Rodopoulou. "This year, start with regular and proper sunscreen application while you are still in the urban areas, before you go on vacation, and continue throughout the year, 12 months, and you will see a big difference in the even tone of your skin. You will be several steps closer to achieving glass skin", adds Dr. Rodopoulou as she suggests 2 unique medical-grade sunscreen products:

The multifunctional SunscreenFace Cream Spf50+ soothes inflammatory swellings, while thanks to its special composition, it also guarantees skin regeneration. It creates a waterproof protective film, and it has a touch of natural colour that easily adapts to any skin tone.
The SunSafe Skin Film Spf50 is the clear version of the previous cream: an anhydrous gel with high broad-spectrum protection (UVA & UVB) for the face and neck, with Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), Organic Pomegranate Oil, Natural A- Bisabolol & UV Filters, that deeply nourishes the skin thanks to a large concentration of Vitamin C. It has regenerative, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-aging properties that promote a radiant and firm skin and acts as a protective film that becomes one with your skin, giving it a unique silky texture. This product is the best protection on the beach, as it is highly resistant to water and sweat.

Prepare your skin before using the sunscreen

A daily homecare routine, based on medical-grade skin care products that effectively treat existing skin problems, protect it from future damage, help to whiten the skin and offer protection against photo-aging, is a must.

Dr. Villy Rhodopoulou recommends some of the most targeted and effective products from her medical-grade Signature Skin Care Line to cover your essential skin needs during this summer.

Dr. Villy’s miracle serums feature all the beneficial ingredients for our skin in the right concentration. We apply the serum all over our face, neck, décolleté and the back of our palms. We must choose the serum that is suitable for our needs. We recommend 2 unique and award-winning serums in this year's PRIX DE BEAUTÉ, which you can apply together, in layering mode, morning and evening, to hydrate, renew and address hyperpigmentation:

The Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Signature Serum, with a rich composition of Hyaluronic Acid of different molecular weights, penetrates even the deepest layers of the skin, providing complete hydration and maintaining skin moisture at normal levels throughout the day, while promoting cellular regeneration.
The Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid + Alpha- Arbutin Signature Serum is a "rejuvenation treatment in drops"! It stimulates collagen synthesis, helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles and corrects skin tone, combating any hyperpigmentation caused by the sun. Thanks to the antioxidant, anti-wrinkle, moisturizing and whitening agents it contains, it makes the skin radiant and youthful.

The necessary step for whitening the skin

The Skin Whitening Signature Treatment, with Hexylresorcinol & Vitamin E, is specifically formulated to effectively treat hyperpigmentation, photo-aging and skin discoloration. With its powerful antioxidant properties, Hexylresorcinol counteracts free radicals making the tone of your skin more even and radiant.

Enriched with Vitamin E, Avocado Oil and Shea Butter, this treatment intensively hydrates, promotes skin elasticity and reduces fine lines. Combine it with the C + F Signature Serum for even more impressive results. "In the summer months, the key to avoiding the formation of pigmentation spots, besides regular use of sunscreen, is to apply a Vitamin C serum plus a whitening cream every night!" recommends Dr. Villy Rodopoulou.

The magic exoskeletons: a top anti-aging weapon for the neck and décolleté!

The Exosomes Neck & Decollete Cream, the therapeutic exosomes facial, neck and decollete rejuvenation product, described as a "facelift in a bottle", is sure to be a must-have for any woman after trying it just once!

A medical-grade product, enhanced with exosomes, that accelerates skin reconstruction and renewal, repairing all kinds of skin problems wherever they exist. The power of hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and alpha-linoleic acid (Omega 3) in this rejuvenating treatment helps treat the delicate neck and décolleté area, but for more mature skin it can also be used all over the face!

Treatments for already formed sunspots and freckles

At Kosmesis, we apply a combination of treatments to treat pigmented spots. This includes treatments with controlled reconstruction peelings, photorejuvenation sessions, and of course we continue the equally important, and necessary, at home treatment with the products already mentioned above.

To design your own skin whitening or photo-aging protection protocol, now that summer is here, and for any other questions you may have, contact the Kosmesis team of experts in Athens, at: 2106810490 and 2106810616.

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