A comprehensive guide to photoaging, from causes and symptoms to home care and prevention, and helpful dermatological treatments.

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You've probably heard that prolonged sun exposure causes your skin to age prematurely. This aging is called photoaging. Photoaging goes beyond simple wrinkles and can lead to skin problems like freckles, blemishes, and loss of elasticity, so early management is crucial.

Today, I'll be covering everything from the causes of photoaging, to symptoms, home care and prevention methods, and even treatments you can get from a dermatologist!

1. Causes of photoaging

Photoaging is said to be a phenomenon that occurs when the body's skin is repeatedly exposed to ultraviolet rays in sunlight.

 

1) UV rays

Among ultraviolet rays, UVA rays penetrate the dermis and cause freckles and blemishes. They also induce the destruction of collagen and elastin, which reduces skin elasticity and makes wrinkles more prominent.

UVB rays can affect the skin surface and damage the skin barrier.

 

2) Lack of UV protection habits

People often skip sunscreen on cloudy days or indoors. However, even on cloudy days and indoors, continuous exposure to UV rays can occur, and not using sunscreen increases the risk of photoaging.

 

3) Long-term outdoor activities

If you engage in outdoor activities such as golf, hiking, or running for a long time, you will be repeatedly exposed to UV rays, and as this accumulates, the rate of photoaging can accelerate.

2. Photoaging symptoms

The symptoms that may appear due to photoaging are said to be as follows:

 

1) Loss of skin elasticity

2) Increase in deep and thin wrinkles

3) Pigmentation such as freckles and blemishes

4) Rough skin

5) Vasodilation

3. Photoaging Home Care Management and Prevention

The most important thing for managing and preventing photoaging is UV protection. Here are some tips on how to properly block UV rays and prevent photoaging at home.

 

1) Use sunscreen all year round

It's important to apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, PA+++ or higher, all year round. It's recommended to apply it 15-30 minutes before going outside, and reapply every 2-3 hours.

 

👉Learn about sunscreens that naturally brighten skin tone without leaving a white cast.

 

2) Parallel physical blocking

Additionally, it is said that physically blocking UV rays, such as wearing a hat, sunglasses, or parasol, along with applying sunscreen can help prevent photoaging.

 

👉Check out our guide to proper UV protection to prevent skin aging.

 

3) Sufficient moisturizing care

It is said that it is important to moisturize immediately after washing your face because photoaging can be accelerated when the skin barrier is broken.

 

4) Use whitening ampoule

If you're starting to notice signs of photoaging, like freckles or blemishes, you can use a whitening ampoule for home care. Meladuce Brightening Ampoule, for example, contains whitening functional ingredients like niacinamide, which can help improve dark, dull skin tones.

 

👉Learn more about the intensive care ampoule for freckles and melanin.

4. Treatments that help improve photoaging

For existing photoaging symptoms, home care alone may not be enough. In such cases, consulting with a specialist and receiving dermatological treatments tailored to your skin type can be helpful.

 

1) Pico Toning

If you're concerned about dark spots caused by photoaging, consider picotoning. Pico toning uses a laser to precisely and microscopically destroy pigments in picosecond increments, helping to alleviate dark spots and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

The price for the Maypure Pico Toning event is 29,000 won per session, and the price for the first visit event is 9,000 won.

 

👉Improving dull skin! Check out the details on pico toning.

 

2) Meladuse

If you're concerned about freckles and blemishes, you can also consider a skin booster in addition to laser treatment. Meladuce contains concentrated whitening ingredients, which are said to help with freckles and blemishes.

The price for the Maypure Meladuse event is 120,000 won per visit, and the price for the first visit event is 89,000 won.

 

👉Check out Meladuce's detailed information for a bright and radiant skin tone.

 

3) Density High

If your skin has lost elasticity and developed wrinkles due to photoaging, you may want to consider a lifting procedure. Density High is a dual high-frequency lifting procedure that stimulates collagen regeneration in the dermis, helping to improve wrinkles and elasticity.

The Maypure Density High event price is said to be 650,000 won for 300 shots.

 

👉Instant Elasticity Boost! Check out Density High's detailed information.

 

4) Shrink Universe

Shrink Universe uses ultrasonic lifting to promote collagen regeneration, helping to improve skin elasticity. It also provides delicate lifting even in small, curved areas.

The price for the Maypure Shrink Universe event is 90,000 won for 300 shots, and the price for the first visit event is 17,000 won for 100 shots.

 

👉Dense and powerful lifting! Check out the details of Shrink Universe.

5. Q&A

1) Is UV protection necessary even indoors?

: Because UVA rays pass through glass, applying sunscreen thoroughly even indoors can help prevent photoaging.

 

2) Is there a skin booster treatment for elasticity management other than lifting treatment?
: Ellavie Lituo In this case, it is a skin booster that strengthens the ECM components in the skin and makes the skin firm from the bottom up, and can help improve skin elasticity, fine wrinkles, and skin texture.

The price for the Maypure Elravie Lituo event is 600,000 won per time.

 

👉Improves texture, elasticity, and pores all at once! Check out the details on Elravie Lituo.

 

Livihill Elastic This is a skin booster treatment containing collagen, which helps with sagging elasticity and skin texture.

The Maypure Livihill Elastic event price is 150,000 won per visit, and the first-time visit event price is 129,000 won.

 

👉Increase skin elasticity! Check out the details on Livihill Elastic.

 

Vitaran This skin booster contains high-purity PN ingredients that work deep into the skin to restore its structure and elasticity. It can help strengthen the skin barrier and improve overall skin texture, including elasticity and wrinkles.

The Maypure Vitaran event price is 160,000 won for 2cc, and you can receive the treatment for 109,000 won on your first visit.

 

👉Wrinkle + Elasticity + Texture Care! Check out Vitaran's detailed information.

 

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Photoaging is said to be a type of aging that can be delayed to some extent with care. It seems important to start today and focus on sun protection and maintaining your skin barrier. If you already have skin problems like loss of elasticity, freckles, or blemishes, it might be a good idea to seek treatment tailored to your skin type.

I hope you will refer to the information I provided today and manage and prevent photoaging!

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