ASK THE EXPERTS
SKIN EXPERT
Dr Preema Vig is an advanced aesthetic doctor and runs Dr Preema London Clinic in Mayfair (drpreema.com).
Q I have suffered from sunburn in the past and feel the skin on my face never fully recovered. Are there any treatments available that can help with post-sunburned skin?
A Absolutely! Skin resurfacing treatments, such as EndyMed FSR, can be ideal for crepey, sun-damaged skin on the face, eyes, neck and decolletage. FSR utlises micro trauma and rejuvenates skin from the outside-in, improving skin texture and luminosity.
Another treatment would be the HydraFacial. It is a device that uses patented vortex technology, which deeply cleanses the skin and delivers potent botanical ingredients tailored to your skin. The cocktail of ingredients hydrate, replenish, rejuvenate and counteract damage caused by sun exposure.
You can also repair sun-damaged skin at home by using products that are targeted to repair the skin.
If you are looking for specific after-sun products for sunburn, look for ingredients such as aloe vera, vitamins A and E, and shea butter. These ingredients calm sore skin and encourage repair, while replenishing lost moisture and reducing the appearance of redness. Some products may also contain lidocaine, which is an anaesthetic that relieves the pain of sunburn.
If you are looking for a take-home product to treat sun-damaged skin, look for a reparative moisturiser, such as (£52, ) – the ultimate SOS emergency balm. It is designed to address the needs of compromised