« Sarah St Pierre Preventing & Treating Sun Damaged Skin There is nothing better than a long day of sitting in the sun and soaking in that Vitamin D. But there is also nothing worse than getting a painful sunburn from that same activity. A little sun never hurt anybody, but it’s the excessive exposure and lack of protection that can lead our skin down a bad path. As sunlight hits your skin, it starts to damage healthy cells. When you were sun protection, this damage can be avoided but if you fail to do so, this damage can build up. How do you know if you have sun damage? Sun damage can reveal itself in a few different ways including freckles, age spots, and wrinkles. Some people experience more serious cases of sun damage and develop precancerous skin growths, skin cancer, or even both. However, skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers—it all starts with sun care prevention and protection. If you’re interested in learning about the best products to implement in your sun care prevention routine, check out our latest blog. To learn more about sun damaged skin… read on! Ways to prevent sun damaged skin One of the most obvious ways to prevent sun damaged skin is to stay out of the sun. But we know that isn’t all that realistic… especially for our fellow heliophiles. And for anyone who doesn’t know what that means, it is a lover of the sun! ☀️ Anyway, whether you love the sun or not, you should be limiting your sun exposure especially between the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. An easy rule of thumb to follow is the shadow rule: if your shadow appears to be shorter than you, the sun’s rays are at their strongest and you should favor the shade. It is also important to always protect your skin with an SPF, even if its cloudy! Those sun rays can be sneaky, and they are still powerful even through the clouds. Make sure the SPF you choose is 30 or higher, that way you have optimal protection against both UVA and UVB radiation. As mentioned in our previous blog post, some great SPF options are Suntegrity, Tizo, and SPF 35 Acne safe – all available to shop on our website. Ways to treat sun damaged skin If you are experiencing signs of sun damaged skin, there are some products and treatments that you can use to help lighten the damage. Mandelic Pads – This product is great for both mature and acneic skin types. It helps remove bacteria, control sebum production, clear pores, reduce pigmentation, rejuvenate dull skin, and reduce wrinkles. Mandelic Plus – This product has antibacterial properties, regulates sebum production, and breaks up the discoloration caused by sun damage, PIH, and hormones. Ferulic C and E Serum – This product protects the skin from blue light damage while also revitalizing, smoothing, and evening the complexion of your skin. Illuminating Facial Cleanser – This cleanser is recommended for anyone experiencing pigment concerns. This daily wash contains four powerful skin illuminators that target lack of uniformity which can dimmish a radiant, equalized complexion. Anikabeauty also offers LED Phototherapy that can help treat sun damaged skin. The wavelengths of light work to reduce overall redness and skin damage, as well as a long list of other benefits. Read more about LED light therapy here. Need help treating sun damaged skin? Contact Teresa Paquin at Anikabeauty to schedule a consultation today! 603.595.0224 » Teresa Paquin Anika Skincare FAQ’s Regarding LED facial light therapy – Anti aging, FAQ’s Regarding Light Therapy Do you struggle with acne and are looking for a painless, noninvasive way to treat it? Do you suffer from skin conditions like acne, sun damaged skin or wrinkles and need a treatment that will improve your skin? There are a number of skin concerns and issues that can be treated with light therapy. We have a blog post up all about LED light therapy, so if you want to learn more about it in detail go check that blog out! In short, light therapy is the application of light energy to the surface of the body for therapeutic benefits. It utilizes a process similar to photosynthesis to generate the production of collagen while also helping to repair and replenish damaged skin cells. This treatment results in a smoother skin texture, improved skin firmness and resilience, increased lymphatic system activity, restored skin cellular activity, and reduced appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. This treatment is painless, noninvasive, and requires no down time so the patient can return to normal activities immediately after treatment. There is really nothing to lose and so much to gain by trying light therapy. Now that you have a brief understanding of what light therapy is, let’s get into some of the most frequently asked questions. FAQ’s How safe is light therapy? – Light therapy is based on light emitting diode (LED) technology that was developed for NASA-manned space flight experiments. Sounds intimidating but bear with me. The patented LED technology generates very minor amounts of heat and is not considered a significant risk device. It has been heavily scientifically researched, tested on, and is FDA approved. Does light therapy hurt? – Not at all! Light therapy is a noninvasive and painless treatment when used as it is intended to be. Light therapy is also offered in handheld devices or panels so it’s not a treatment that you have to get done at an esthetician’s office. You can even do it in the comfort of your own home. Are there any harmful side effects of light therapy? – Like statement earlier, LED light devices are extremely low risk when used as intended. You should feel no pain during the treatment and no pain following it. Does light therapy use UV light? – We can see how this could be confusing, but no light therapy does not use any UV light. Only light emitting diodes (LEDs). How long does a light therapy session last? – This can be different depending on the specialist that you are seeing and what treatment you are getting. Treatments are typically 20 minutes and can go up to 30 sometimes (for acne usually). What do I need to do to prepare for a light therapy treatment? – Your skin should be free of clothing, makeup, or anything else that could potentially deflect light away from the skin. Since the lights are held in close proximity to the area being treated, it is best to have nothing on your face to block the light. There are some contraindications that your Esthetician can go over during a skincare consultation. Why do I need to remove makeup? – Makeup formulas often contain minerals and ingredients that may deflect light. It is recommended that your skin is clean, even freshly washed, to achieve the best results. What is the best position to be in for a light therapy treatment? – This is all based on personal preference. When you get a light therapy treatment done in a professional office, they will typically have you lay down, however, if you’re using a handheld device, or panel either seated or lying down is fine. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the lights. How close are the LED’s supposed to be to the treatment area? – The lights should be positioned as close to your skin as possible. The closer the better honestly! What do I have to do after a light therapy treatment? – Nothing! LED light therapy doesn’t require any post care and it is safe to resume all normal activities immediately following use. Simply follow with your normal at home skincare routine. Who is light therapy best for? – If you are under the age of 12, breast feeding or pregnant, you should not use light therapy. But other than that, most people can. Light therapy targets a large number of skin concerns, and it is safe for most skin types. If you are even the slightest bit interested, you should check it out! What are the benefits of LED light therapy? – there are many benefits to light therapy, but the following are benefits for specific skin concerns: Anti-aging: stimulates collagen and elastin, firms, boosts circulation, repairs cells Acne: anti-bacterial, destroys acne bacteria, stabilizes oil glands, speeds up healing, reduces inflammationSoothing: reduces skin redness, reduces inflammation, boosts lymphatic flow, increases cellular growthPigmentation: fades discoloration, lightens sun damage, improves skin tone, reduces redness How often should I use light therapy? – The more consistently you use light therapy, the more effective it will be, so we recommend doing it on a regular basis. You can schedule regular sessions with your esthetician based on your specific needs. For example, Teresa offers a light therapy treatment for acne that is once a week for 4-8 weeks depending on the severity of your acne. And if you have a handheld device at home once every 24 hours is safe. Where can I buy a LED light therapy device? – There are many devices on the market, however, you pay for quality. A lot of products tend to seem too good to be true and it is worth it to make an investment in a good quality device. Do your research and talk to trusted professionals to find out what device will be the best option for you. Teresa sells a few brands of light therapy devices. Illuminate Red LED Disk by Aesthetic Skin Systems and LightStim are recommended
8 Jul 2025
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$35.00
Acne Action Pull provides extraordinary acne benefits against bacteria and their acne promoting lipases. This unique product literally pulls the infection and developing infection up and out of the skin It also works well for skin infections, bee stings, bug bites, and other forms of inflammation.
Key Ingredients
Montmorillonite Clay, Green Tea Extract, Betaglucan, Zinc Oxide, Willow Bark Extract, Hydrocotyl (Centelia Asiatica)
How to Use:
For use following Gly Sal Gel or Acne Clearing Serum. Apply very thinly to problem areas and rub in to disappear. If clumping occurs, you have used the previous product too liberally. Apply with greater thickness in the evening.
This product can be applied as a mask for acne and left on the skin for 5 to 10 minutes and removed with water.
2 ounces
Essential Skincare by Anikabeauty is a brand of skincare products that uses natural ingredients, based on science. All of the formulations do not contain benzol peroxide for those wishing to avoid this ingredient.
It is a cruelty free brand, Made in the USA. Made in small batches.
All of Essential Skincare by Anikabeauty products are free of the following listed below:
Parabens
Mineral Oil
Fragrance
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
Triclosan
Hydroquinone
Nanotechnology
Benzoyl peroxide