Treatments for skin damage
1. Damage from Sun Exposure
An exfoliating removes the surface layer of the skin, the uppermost part of the epidermis, which serves as a protective barrier for the skin. Once this layer is removed, the skin becomes vulnerable to sunburn, wrinkles, sun spots and cancerous lesions. Both chemical and physical exfoliation can increase these risks, as well as professional treatment, such as abrasion and chemical peels, which penetrate deeper and more cells removed from the skin. Read the rest of this entry »