As we grow older, changes to our skin — from fine lines to sagginess — are inevitable. It’s part of the natural aging process. But if you spent years basking in the sun without sunscreen or used tanning beds, chances are you’ll notice more changes to your skin compared to someone who’s been careful about protecting themselves from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. That’s because sun damage — also known as photoaging — is responsible for 90% of visible changes to the skin.
How exactly does the sun damage our skin? And how can you determine that you have sun damage? Here, with insight from dermatologists, everything you need to know. Click here to read more.