By J.C. Carroll
(NC)-Our skin DNA doesn't lie about sun damage from summers past.
We may notice new freckles, a change in skin tone, a few extra wrinkles and even the arrival of dark brown age spots, but many of us are in denial about the true results of too much sun over the years. Even ultraviolet overexposure, with no burn, has the potential to damage the skin at a cellular DNA level leading to premature aging of skin
There are effective ways, however, to protect and prevent sun overexposure. Indeed, one of the most exciting developments in genome science is the ability now to use DNA testing to actually assess our own potential risk for non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer. The latest findings show that hair colour, skin colour and burning sensitivity to UV rays, are not the only indicators of risk. Even people who don't burn with dark skin and hair, could be predisposed to the serious consequences of too much sun
On drug store shelves now, an innovative two-step system called dermaDNA is the only assessment of its kind to measure existing DNA damage and provide a true evaluation one's risk. The first step is to send it a nose and cheek swab to the testing laboratory for evaluation. Once the genetic UV risk and the level of damage is determined - severe, high, moderate, low-the second step is to use one or more of the line's highly advanced skin care treatments to reverse, repair and prevent harmful UV effects in the future.
"Given the results of the dermaDNA test, patients would potentially stop what they are doing to damage their skin," says dermatologist Dr. Charles Lynde. "As importantly, they would finally understand the full extent of the risk they are taking in the sun and hopefully improve the protection with an effective sunscreen."
Indeed, a recent clinical study conducted by an independent lab, demonstrated that the dermaDNA skincare line (by Dermaglow) has shown to decrease the level of skin cell damage by seven times over four weeks. With the Cellular Repair treatment for example, results indicate 73% increased protection against cellular, ultraviolet damage-and after 24 hours, a 28% reduction in damaged DNA.
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