Photo Aging
24
Jul

Unlocking the Secrets of Photo Aging: Prevention and Treatment by Sanctuary

Excessive sun exposure is the leading cause of aging skin. It also worsens many other skin conditions such as age spots and hyperpigmentation. Since sun damage accumulates over a lifetime, it can appear years after the majority of exposure has occurred. As a result, premature aging is often mistaken as a natural part of growing older. However, when the sun causes early aging, it’s known as photo aging.

Unlike normal, chronological aging, which is driven by genetics and age, photo aging results from ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or tanning beds that permanently damages the skin’s structure. You can observe the difference by comparing skin on a sun-exposed area like your face with a sun-protected area, such as your inner arm.

Signs of photo damage can appear as early as the teenage years or early twenties. Common symptoms include:

  • Wrinkling
  • Pigmentation changes such as age spots, liver spots and freckles
  • Loss of skin tone (decreased elasticity)
  • Rough, uneven skin texture
  • Broken capillaries (spider veins), usually around the nose and chest
  • Redness and blotchiness

While photo damage cannot be removed completely, the following treatments can help minimize it:

1. Laser Pigmentation Treatment
Sanctuary Salon & Med Spa uses the GentleMAX Laser, a powerful yet gentle device that targets vascular and pigmented blemishes—such as freckles, age spots, and spider veins—without harming surrounding skin. We create a personalized plan using the latest technologies to lighten and brighten your skin. This safe and effective laser treatment offers gradual, long-lasting improvement and suits most skin types.

2. Chemical Peels
Chemical peels enhance sun-damaged skin by reducing brown spots and improving skin tone and texture. The Vi Peel Vitality Skin Care System is a breakthrough formula containing Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA), Tretinoic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Phenol, Vitamin C, and other minerals. These ingredients work together to safely remove damaged skin layers, promote cell renewal, and refine the skin surface—revealing smoother, clearer, and younger-looking skin.

3. Topical Treatments
At Sanctuary Salon & Med Spa, we offer a wide range of skincare products tailored to your skin type and treatment needs.

Our top-performing systems include:

  • AnteAgeMD: Stimulates skin renewal at the cellular level, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and defends against free radical damage.

  • VI Derm Beauty: An anti-aging powerhouse that protects from UV damage, boosts collagen production, and enhances skin balance.

  • Dermal Bliss: A proprietary line exclusive to Sanctuary, formulated to combat premature aging and improve skin texture and radiance.

Start Your Skin Transformation

At Sanctuary Salon & Med Spa, we customize your treatment plan to suit your unique skincare goals. Call us at 407-909-1011 to schedule your complimentary consultation.