Skin damage is insidious. When we’re younger — in our teens and 20s — most of the harm done to our skin remains invisible. As we age, however, the signs start becoming more noticeable. By our 40s and 50s, people who kept their skin protected from the Four Factors look visibly younger and healthier than those who left their skin exposed. Find out some of the differences below.
EXPOSED SKIN vs SKIN UNEXPOSED®
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Texture
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Thickened and stiff |
Thin, supple |
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Rougher, bumpier |
Soft and smooth |
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More dry and scaly
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Better hydrated and vibrant
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Tone
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Sagging (loss of elasticity) |
Tighter, more elastic |
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Lax (loss of collagen) |
Plumper and firmer |
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Coarse wrinkling
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Finer wrinkling
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Complexion
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Increased redness and inflammation |
Calmer with little-to-no redness |
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Many sun spots and freckles |
Few sun spots and freckles |
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Discolored, mottled |
Bright and even |
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Dull and sallow
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Luminous, almost transparent
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Condition
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More congested, pimple-prone |
Clearer and less congested |
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Increased spider veins and bruises |
Fewer spider veins and bruises |
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More frequent benign growths |
Less frequent benign growths |
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Higher likelihood of precancerous/cancerous lesions |
Lower likelihood of precancerous/cancerous lesions |
Here’s the good news: Smarter skincare can help prevent, and even reverse, many of the visible signs of premature aging — and it’s never too late to start. Try one of Dr. Loretta’s dermatologist-developed protective regimens to discover more beautiful skin at every age.
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