by Vivian A.
Member since:
July 18, 2007

Sun kissed- to death?

April 04, 2008 08:06 PM EDT
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Well a new questions have recently popped into my head. You know the routine by now, gotta ask the Anatomy Prof:

 

As a child a spent way too much time in the hot Caribbean sun for one seriously Anglo-Saxon background chick. Needless to say freckles (cute) and premature aging has set in (not so cute).

Is there any hope?

Can I have my skin peeled off like a giant snakeskin? And remained wrapped in gauze until the new skin forms?

Will it be normal or have I deformed the cells permanently?

-----HELP! Help from dearly devoted and slightly more ego-centric fan.
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Comments: 13

Jamie C. Apr 4, 2008, 8:56pm EDT
The damage has most likely been done to the dermis, the inner layer of the skin, which is unfortunately permanent. The best thing to do is to avoid further damage. Some products claim to rebuild collagen in the dermis. I don't know how effective they are though. Moisturize!
Susan S. Apr 4, 2008, 9:26pm EDT
just avoid the sun from now on, i have light skin too and freckles, so i know what you are talking about.
Sheila Deeth Apr 4, 2008, 9:40pm EDT
Interesting question. No idea, but I'll come back to read more answers.
Vivian A. Apr 5, 2008, 11:24pm EDT
Phooey, I thought it was going to be something horrid like that. Way too many burns and yes I know I should be checking. Actually, I keep an eye on things so we'll see.

Sure the lizard thing won't work Jamie? Skin me and then transplant or grow some new skin in petri dishes and glue on?
Mariana T. Apr 6, 2008, 2:47pm EDT
Vivian - hon - I know the feeling but I have tropical skin but live in the sun and I'm pushing 59- thank Goodness or I'd look like an old shoe - all I can say is drink lots of water - use lavender oil at night and aloe vera right on skin as moisturizer - face and all...and smile - if your eyes twinkle and you look happy and feel good about yourself - that's what counts - wrinkles are only flowers in the face's garden! You've earned them all! Salud.
debra g. Apr 6, 2008, 8:26pm EDT
I will have to check back and see what else I can learn.

Have a great gather day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pat Bertram Apr 8, 2008, 11:56am EDT
Drinking lots of water and using moisturizer will help prevent further damage, but I've never heard of a simple way to undo what time and sun has done. Neither has anyone else. If they did, everyone would look young and have gorgeous skin.
Beth H. Apr 8, 2008, 2:48pm EDT
Rats. I was hoping to read some answer about the fountain of youth. I guess what we got is what we got.
J R B. Apr 8, 2008, 10:21pm EDT
There is no answer, the sun has caused the damage.
Sheila Deeth Apr 10, 2008, 12:07am EDT
Checked back to read more answers. Thanks.
Vivian A. Apr 30, 2008, 3:36pm EDT
Mariana I did have lavender oil and started using it as you recommended. Great stuff! I just used it when I had sore muscles for massaging, but it is great and I slather it on after bathing.

Julie I have several hats, but I don't wear them as much as I should. *slapping own hand repeatedly The peel is the next step. My skin is so sensitive that I'm afraid I'll look like raw meat afterwards. Avoiding it if I can.

THANKS.

I live with SPF 45. I keep buying various products with SPF added. If I use a 45 lotion and then add on 15 with my foundation, does that give me SPF 60?
~*~Danyale~*~ N. May 31, 2008, 5:41am EDT
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