5 Summer Skin Tips by Dr. Rosio

Summer is a great time for outdoor fun in the sun. But wait! Unprotected sun exposure has been proven responsible for a great deal of premature aging and damaged appearance of our skin. Good genes only account for 20% of good appearance in perceived aging. So it’s all about what you can do now that treats or prevents the 80% that’s due to sun damage and unnecessary wrinkling. Dermatologist Tim J. Rosio, MD, FAAD, a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology in El Dorado Hills, California offers a skin specialist’s helpful approach to improving your skin, and where you can turn to learn more. Read on for 5 Super Summer Skin Tips NOW!

First, REPAIR while you PROTECT. Do more than moisturize or use sunscreen. Use a combination sunblock that combines antioxidants and mutation inhibitors. Remember, mutations in our DNA is the combined cause of premature aging appearance and skin cancer. While relatively new, RejuvAnew is that rare breed of skin protection that does several things at once well. This is especially important for guys and busy professional women who may skimp by using a “moisturizer with sunscreen”. Usually inadequate protection, says Dr. Rosio, and more frequently a source of irritation and acne aggravation.

Second, SMOOTH & REFINE. Treat Photodamage and Pigmentation problems topically with Retinaldehyde. Looking for a night cream that really works? This new generation Dermatologist provided vitamin A related compound is much more powerful than over-the-counter retinol products that do little, and much gentler than retinoic acids that irritate your skin, making it red and scaly. Retrinal will even the color, and improve translucency of your skin. By improving circulation, and preventing collagen break down, fine lines are decreased, and smoother skin results. Even more, it really does shrink the appearance of your pores, giving a smoother more refined appearance.

Next, REPAINT: “Zap” the “Age Spots” and “broken blood vessels” (really sun damage) that mar the color of your skin with effective but gentle “Photo-Facials.” With accumulated life-time sun damage, freckles and surface vessels become ever larger and darkening “Age Spots” or “Liver Spots”, or “Spider Veins.” In less than 10 minutes, your laser/light treatment is done and your unwanted brown spots and road map llines are targeted for disposal. Dr. Rosio notes that the dark spots disappear gradually over the next two weeks, without any down time, while you wash your face.

REFILL. Instead of Nip and Tuck, replace. Loose skin due to tissue thinning or atrophy and lost elasticity can also be restored to more natural volume through non-invasive fillers and Affirm laser tightening treatments. Natural refilling substances replace lost moisture containing collagen and hyaluronic acid,  while laser treatments actually stimulate the skin to tighten and create new collagen, the basic protein of our skin.

Finally, RELAX! Over tensing of frown, squint, and forehead muscles break down our collagen and lead to premature deep wrinkles. Since it’s a reflex, it’s hard or next to impossible to break without help. Selective muscle relaxing prevents deepening of wrinkles or forming them in the first place. Dr. Rosio calls this botox balancing. Long lasting results of the naturally occurring protein allow repair of our fractured collagen in our skin, along with retraining our muscles of expression to not ‘overdo it’ where frowning and squinting is concerned.