Sunlight has a profound effect on the skin that can result in the premature aging, and a host of other skin-related conditions. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light accounts for around 90 percent of all symptoms of skin injury.

UV Radiation can cause collagen to break down at a higher rate than normal aging. It does this by penetrating the middle layer of skin (dermis), causing the abnormal buildup of elastin.   When these elastins accumulate, enzymes are produced which inadvertently break down collagen and create so-called “solar scars.” Continued exposure only speeds the process, leading to further wrinkling and sagging.

UV Exposure causes the uneven thickening and thinning of the skin called solar elastosis, resulting in coarse wrinkling and a yellow discoloration, pigmentation, dehydration skin.