Sun Damage Over 30
Sun damage starts early, but its effects become more visible as you age. From your 30s onwards, skin renewal slows and collagen naturally declines, revealing the results of years of everyday UV exposure. Around 80% of visible facial ageing is caused by UV light rather than time alone. Source: PMC - Flament et al., 2013
Why Early Protection Matters
- UV damage accumulates from the very first exposure - even in childhood and teenage years.
- Daily SPF use throughout life prevents the slow build-up that becomes visible later.
- It is easier to prevent damage than to correct it once it appears.
What Changes After 30
- Cell turnover slows, so the skin takes longer to repair and renew.
- Collagen production drops by roughly 1% per year, reducing firmness and elasticity. Source: Varani et al., 2006
- Past exposure starts to show as pigmentation, fine lines, and uneven tone - all signs of photoaging. Source: PMC - Amaro-Ortiz et al., 2014
What Helps
- Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ every morning, year-round. It’s the single most effective step for long-term skin health.
- Support with Niacinamide to help strengthen the skin barrier and reduce uneven tone.
- Use Hyaluronic Acid to boost hydration and maintain elasticity.
- Consistency matters more than complexity. Protecting daily prevents new damage from building up.
Perspective
- Every year of early SPF use means less visible ageing later.
- It’s never too late to start - but the earlier you begin, the more your skin benefits.
- Daily protection is the foundation for smoother, stronger, healthier skin at every age.
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