During the warm summer months there is nothing more relaxing then laying out on the beach soaking up the sun. In Southern California, along the shores of La Jolla, the beach is the place to be, but extended exposure to sunlight means skin damage. The sun’s rays can damage our skin cells as well as our DNA which can cause cataracts, dark spots, and harmful skin cancers. It is important to not only protect skin from sun damage but to treat skin and maintain its wellbeing.

At your local health spa you can find skin treatment services that not only reverse sun damage but also rejuvenate the skin to give it a more youthful, healthy appearance. Look for light based skin treatments that utilize pulsed light to remove sun and age spots and skin discoloration. The treatments are quick, painless, and require no recovery time. Peels are also a great way to treat the skin. Medical spas usually offer both chemical and non-chemical peels, including some with no downtime at all so you can get fresh looking skin immediately. Peels remove dead skin and stimulate collagen to create a smooth finish. Finally, consider photorejuvenation, also called IPL, which is a treatment designed to fade sun spots.

As always, contact your Esthetician or Skin Care Specialist to find which treatment is best for you.