Sun Exposure : protect yourself

More people are learning about the health hazards associated with "sun exposure". Why is the sun so bad? Its not, if you protect yourself properly. Sun exposure is a leading cause of wrinkles, premature aging, unslightly brown spots, dried chapped skin and skin cancer. New research has shown that over exposure to the sun can impeded the bodys immune system as well.

What do I mean when I say "sun exposure"?
Sun exposure is any time you are in the direction of UV rays. This can be walking your dog, gardening, going to the beach or park, running (even at 6am!), driving in your car, sitting beside a window at work, sitting in the shade, walking between car and building, ANY time you are in suns UV rays! Its a lot more often than people think. With the ozone layer thinning, those rays are even stronger every day.

Protect your largest organ! (your skin)

Some ways to protect your skin from the suns UV rays:

1. Wear Sunscreen DAILY. An SPF 30 or higher. Dont settle for SPF 15 in your moistuizer. Get a facial sunscreen product with a minimum of 30SPF. It should be the last cream you apply to your face.

2. Choose cosmetic products with SPF. A lot of make up these days do contain zinc and titanium, a natural sunscreen. Choose these products for the extra coverage. Jane Iredale is an Excellent example - ALL of there products contain Spf 15

3. Limit prolonged sun exposure. Don't lay out and bake in the sun. Take advantage of the shade. You are still getting sun exposure in the shade, but less intense.

4. Cover up with clothing. Wear hats (especially for balding men). Take care at the beach; wear sarrongs, sheer or UV protection clothing (a lot of swim wear now has UV protection in their clothing).

Continuous exposure to sun rays will increase skin damage, whether or not one gets a sun burn. Applying sunscreen daily when you are outside will help reduce the chances of acquiring serious skin damage. It will keep your skin smooth, soft, and retain its young appearance. Sunscreen will keep skin moisturized and prevent it from drying out and becoming chapped and rough. It should be used during all seasons, even the winter months.

Protect your skin so we don't have to fix it later! ;)

Check out our other posts on Sunscreen! HERE

DermaSweep Microdermabrasion

What is Mircodermabrasion?
Micrdermabrasion is the controlled abrasion of the upper most layer of skin (the dermis) to achieve a healthy, more vibrant, clear complexion. It a similar way to sand paper, it wears away the dermis painlessly. It is used to smooth the skin; exfoliate dead skin; allows make up to be applied smoother; and diminish the appearance of shallow acne scars, superficial hyperpigmentation. By exfoliating the dead skin, it allows your products to penetrate 50% more effictively and deeper into your skin. Moisturizing and using good skin care is essential after having a treatment done. Your skin is also sensitive to the sun immediately post treatment, thus sunscreen of SPF30 or higher is mandatory.

The above chart visiually demonstrates how microdermabrasion works.

Are Mircodermabrasion treatments safe? 

Yes! We are only removing the outter most layer of skin. This procedure has almost no side effects. Possible side effects are sun sensitivity for a few days and temporary minimal bruising.

What are the treatments like?

Microdermabrasions are non aggressive. They are slow and progessive, gradually exfoliating one area of the face at a time. It can be relaxing and soothing. There may be slight tugging and manipulating of the skin. After the exfoliating part, we infuse the skin with a concentrated serum customized to your skin. 

How soon will I see results?
Immediately! Leaving the office, you will have a beautiful pink healthy glow :)


DermaSweep Microdermabasion
At Guelph Medical Laser, we use the DermaSweep - a revolutionary particle-free microdermabrasion. Gentle vacuum action lifts the surface of the skin as the DermaSweep wand “sweeps away” dead skin cells with in a precise and effective manner.The skin is left smoother as the vacuum action of the wand stimulates blood flow, cleans the pores and removes skin debris into a HEPA filter. The increased blood flow to the skin’s surface encourages collagen formation thus firming and toning the epidermis as well.

Call Guelph Medical Laser 519-837-1897 to book yours today!!!