1. Hydration, hydration, hydration

From improving elasticity and reducing wrinkles to flushing toxins and maintaining your skin’s pH balance, water has a long list of benefits for your skin – as well as the rest of your body. While figures vary, it’s typically recommended that you drink around 2 litres of water per day.

By water, we don’t mean any liquid! Fizzy drinks contain refined sugar that can damage your skin through glycation. That’s when sugar attaches to proteins in your blood, producing advanced glycation end-produces – aptly shortened to AGEs! They continue to damage the proteins around them, including collagen and elastin. So, it’s well worth cutting fizzy drinks out and reducing your refined sugar intake in general.

2. Turn back the clock with a luxurious facial

It’s easy to protect your body from scorching sunbeams but much harder to hide your face. Wear oversized sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats to mitigate the risk. You can also counter existing damage by indulging in an age-defying facial.

Our LED Skin Rejuvenation treatment is a popular choice for ex-sun worshippers. Red light stimulates fibroblasts, the skin cells responsible for collagen production, while blue light reduces activity in the sebaceous glands and kills acne-promoting bacteria. Recline underneath our facial light canopy for 20 stress-busting minutes. In just one session, you’ll notice improvements in skin tone and elasticity.

Or try our Decleor ‘Lifting’ Aromatherapy Facial. Sun damaged skin is prone to premature wrinkles, so this treatment focuses on firming and toning. Best of all, you’ll feel completely relaxed, thanks to the mood-boosting essential oils and fragrances.

3. Exfoliate to encourage skin regeneration

Exfoliation is an effective sun damage treatment that gently encourages skin regeneration. However, it’s not suitable for freshly sunburnt skin – wait until you’re fully healed before grabbing your mitts and brush!

Even better, leave exfoliation to the professionals. We offer a range of detox therapies that stimulate circulation, remove dead skin cells and deeply nourish dry patches.

While all our treatments are wonderfully restorative, we recommend the Luxury Saltmousse Exfoliating Glow for a taste of the tropics. Alongside breaking up pigmented cells and flaky build-ups, the vitamin-infused essential oils rekindle a healthy glow.

If you don’t enjoy the heady scents of pineapple and papaya, you might prefer Detox Define. This sun damaged skin treatment targets cellulite and stubborn fatty deposits. After a full-body brush and back rub, enjoy a moisturising scalp massage with rosemary oil.

Also Read: What Is The Best Treatment For Skin Rejuvenation?

4. Eat, drink and wear your vitamins

At Homefield Grange, we believe health works from the inside out. That’s why the best treatment for sun damaged skin starts with a varied vitamin programme.

Many people take retinol for its healing qualities. It’s an over-the-counter derivative of vitamin A that boosts collagen production and cell turnover. Vitamin E is another antioxidant-rich ingredient that defends cell membranes. You can find it in most good-quality moisturisers and toners.

A healthy, micro-nutrient-rich diet is also essential for healing sun damaged skin. Make sure you’re getting enough vitamin B and vitamin C from:

• Whole grains
• Seeds
• Citrus fruits
• Berries
• Green tea
• Nuts
• Colourful fruits
• Citrus fruits
• Vegetables
• Dark, leafy greens

If this sounds confusing, we can help you kick-start a skin-boosting eating regime. When you stay with us, we’ll introduce you to a smorgasbord of organic juices, microbiome-enriching salads and herbal infusions. We even run engaging cookery classes to enhance your skills.

5. Support your body’s collagen levels

Collagen is the protein that gives your skin its structure and shape, so it definitely impacts how your skin recovers after sun damage. One way to support your skin is by increasing your collagen intake.

The most obvious way to do so is with collagen powders. These can be added to the food and drink you already eat based on the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Another option is to try bone broth. This high-collagen liquid is made by simmering marrow-rich animal bones with other ingredients. Here’s a simple recipe:

• Beef bones
• Onions
• Celery
• Garlic
• Carrots
• Additional herbs/seasoning for flavour

1. Blanch your bones – bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes before draining and rinsing with cold water
2. Roast your bones and vegetables at 200°C for an hour, tossing halfway through
3. Return everything to a clean pan, add any herbs/seasoning and fill with water until everything is covered by around an inch.
4. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer for 8+ hours – adding more water if needed.
5. Strain and enjoy!