A new solution to sun-damaged skin!

With summer just upon us, many of us are looking forward to spending many afternoons sitting in the sun with our friends, walking around the beautiful streets of London and escaping on hot holidays. Not only does sunlight have a great positive effect on our moods, but studies demonstrate that sunlight can also provide a dose of Vitamin D which keeps our bones healthy. 


However, just like most things in life, too much of a good thing can also be harmful. Excessive exposure to the sun without protection can lead to various types of damage and cosmetic blemishes. Over time, due to cumulative sun exposure, alterations in the colour and texture of the skin inevitably occur, and excessive sun exposure decreases the production of collagen, which in turn causes damage to the skin making it feel wrinkled and coarse and looking red and tired.


Just as Intense Pulsed Light technology has revolutionized depilation, for cosmetic symptoms of sun damaged skin, such as fine lines, wrinkles, ago spots and sun spots, intense pulsed light therapies are quite effective in restoring the skin to a naturally healthy and youthful condition. 


The Intense Pulsed light photo rejuvenation treatment uses a safe, visible infared light to increase the body’s natural production of collagen, thus, leaving you with younger, fresher and non-blemished skin! 

In terms of the sun, what should I do before and after my treatment? 

In general, it is highly recommended that you should stay out of the sun for one month before your treatment, use a minimum of SPF 30 sun protection when you are exposed, and try to wear a hat when possible. Furthermore, it is important that the sunscreen contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to block harmful UVA rays.  

For information on Ecolite IPL and where you can get a treatment email info@ecoliteipl.com and visit www.ecoliteipl.com