RATIONALE
 
   
 

The detrimental effects of too much sun on skin over time include:

  • premature ageing (lines, wrinkles and sagging)
  • motley brown pigmentation
  • rough texture
  • dry, irritated skin
  • sallow complexion
  • more serious changes to the skin's immune functions that can
    lead to skin cancer.

The most important aspect to treating sun damaged skin is sun protection. Evidence suggests that skin can repair itself to a large extent if sun avoidance and rigorous sunscreen use are practised.

Alpha and beta hydroxy acids can be beneficial to sun damaged skin by helping gently exfoliate the outermost layers of rough, dry skin. Topical vitamins A, C & E can also assist in this condition. Over time, they improve skin softness, clarity and moisture levels.

Skincare Routine for sun damaged skin

    
 
  1. Cleanse with Rationale Preparatory Cleanser. Mild cleansing agents gently refresh while soothing botanicals prepare skin for the day. Lather over moist face and neck. Rinse gently with tepid water or tissue off to leave a protective layer. Gently pat dry.
  2. Apply Rationale Rejuvenating Serum to entire face, neck, chest and backs of hands.
  3. Hydrate and protect with Rationale Moisture+ or Enriched Hydration. Apply liberally to face and neck to reduce irritation and shield skin from environmental assaults of free radicals, pollution, wind, heat, air conditioning and cold.
     morning  
 
  1. Cleanse with Rationale Preparatory Cleanser. Mild cleansing agents gently remove all traces of make-up and debris without stripping or irritating the skin. Lather over moist face and neck. Rinse gently with
    tepid water or tissue off to leave a protective layer. Gently pat dry.
  2. Apply Rationale Skin Refining Serum. This unique combination of
    alpha and beta hydroxy acids can help to strengthen skin barrier function by gently exfoliating rough, dry, sun damaged skin. Apply a few drops to tips of fingers and smooth over face, neck, chest and backs of hands. Leave for a few minutes to absorb into skin.
  3. Hydrate and protect with Rationale Moisture+ or Enriched Hydration. Apply liberally to face and neck to supplement the skin's moisture and lipid levels, soothing and calming skin stressed by the day.
     night