Chances are you spent some time enjoying the sun this summer. Hopefully, you remembered to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen often to shield your skin from the sun's harmful rays, but if you missed a few applications and are now experiencing dryness, irritation, brown spots, broken capillaries, or wrinkles, there are products to repair and heal this damage.

In order for your skin to appear clear, even, and smooth, you must slough off the dead, dull skin. Alpha Hydroxy Acids loosen the bonds between the dead cells and exfoliate them away. Products with Glycolic, Mandelic, Malic, Lactic, and Citric Acids will help you achieve a smooth, even-toned complexion. Hydroquinone lightens melasma, sun spots, and freckles.

Frustrated by those tiny, red lines around your nose and on your cheeks? Broken capillaries are caused when capillary walls rupture and blood seeps down along the surrounding capillaries. You can prevent and heal these unsightly red veins by strengthening the capillary walls, improving skin circulation, and lightening the discoloration with the help of ingredients like Arnica Extract, Calendula, Allantoin, and Kojic Acid.

Dry, dehydrated skin appears old, tired, and wrinkled. Moisture-binding ingredients like Squalane and Hyaluronic Acid plump and firm the skin from within, instantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Natural hydrators such as Jojoba Oil, Safflower Oil, and Aloe soothe the skin without leaving a greasy residue. To further soften and repair extra dry skin, look for ingredients like Shea, Cocoa, or Mango Butter.

Remember that the best form of skin care is prevention. Although these treatments will help to repair and renew your skin, it is always important to wear a UVA and UVB shielding sunscreen whenever you are outside.

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