Skip to content

Main Content
Footer
Search
  • Sign up to our Newsletter
  • Get in Touch
  • FAQ
Vaseline logo
      • Explore All Products
    • BY CATEGORY
      • Body Lotions
      • Body Serums
      • Deodorants
      • Lip Care
      • Petroleum Jelly
      • Sun Protection
    • BY SKIN CONCERN
      • Dry Skin
      • Dull Skin
      • Sensitive Skin
      • Skin Aging
      • Sun Damage
      • Other...
    • BY INGREDIENT
      • Ceramides
      • GlutaGlow
      • Hyaluronic Acid
      • Niacinamide
      • Petroleum Jelly
      • Vitamins
    • BY RANGE
      • Gluta-Hya
      • Expert Care
      • Healthy Bright
      • Intensive Care
      • Pro Derma
      • Sun Serum
        • BY CATEGORY
        • Body Lotions
        • Body Serums
        • Deodorants
        • Lip Care
        • Petroleum Jelly
        • Sun Protection
        • BY SKIN CONCERN
        • Dry Skin
        • Dull Skin
        • Sensitive Skin
        • Skin Aging
        • Sun Damage
        • BY INGREDIENT
        • Ceramides
        • GlutaGlow
        • Hyaluronic Acid
        • Niacinamide
        • Petroleum Jelly
        • Vitamins
        • BY RANGE
        • Gluta-Hya
        • Expert Care
        • Healthy Bright
        • Intensive Care
        • Pro Derma
        • Sun Serum
      • All Products
      • Explore All Articles
    • SKIN CONCERNS
      • Dry Skin
      • Dull Skin
      • Sensitve Skin
      • Skin Aging
      • Sun Damage
      • Other…
    • SKINCARE BASICS
      • Tricks and Tips
      • Skin Explained
      • How-Tos
    • INGREDIENTS
      • Cocoa Butter
      • Aloe Vera
      • Petroleum Jelly
      • Vitamins
      • Other...
        • Dry Skin
        • Dull Skin
        • Sensitve Skin
        • Skin Aging
        • Sun Damage
        • SKIN CONCERNS
        • Tricks and Tips
        • Skin Explained
        • How-Tos
        • SKINCARE BASICS
        • Cocoa Butter
        • Aloe Vera
        • Petroleum Jelly
        • Vitamins
        • INGREDIENTS
      • All Articles
    woman stretching her arms

    Dry Itchy Skin Relief

    All you need to know
      • Mission
      • History
      • Ingredients
    • About Vaseline
    • person jumping under a blue sunny sky
      Mission
    • Vaseline's early advertisments
      History
    • lab glass with liquid dripping
      Ingredients
  • Skin Health for All
  • #WondersInAJar
    • FAQ
    • Get in Touch
    • Sign up to our Newsletter

How to live with sun damaged skin

  1. Home
  2. All Articles
  3. Sun Damaged Skin
54 What You Need to Know About Menopause and Dry Skin

Sun Damaged Skin

Improve the appearance of sun damaged skin - read for tips!

 

Many of us enjoy sitting out in the sun during the warm summer months, but it’s important not to have too much of a good thing. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can be damaging to the skin. After experiencing sun damage, skin can look dry and rough, and you may start to notice a few premature wrinkles. Freckles and skin pigmentation may also appear. In some cases, excessive sun damage is believed to contribute to skin cancer.

 

So, how does sun damage happen? When your skin is exposed to UV rays, without protection, the rays can damage and even kill skin cells. This can cause dryness and skin pigmentation. As the stratum corneum (outermost layer of the skin) is damaged by UV exposure it thickens and becomes dehydrated, leading to rough, flaky skin. The sun’s rays can also damage the skin’s elastin – fibres that help the skin to stay smooth, supple, and youthful looking.

 

There are ways to help and improve the appearance of sun damaged skin, as well as protect it from further damage – read on for tips.

 

How to Improve the Appearance of Sun Damaged Skin

 

Remember to always consult with a doctor for medical advice about how to care for sun damaged skin.

 

  1. Home Cosmetic Remedies for Signs of Sun Damage to Skin
    Serums & Lotions – If you’re suffering with dark sunspots and dull skin, try serums and lotions containing glycerin. The glycerin will rehydrate the skin by drawing in moisture to the skin’s layers to help it appear smoother and brighter. Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Radiance Restore Healing Serum contains a combination of glycerin and micro-droplets of Vaseline® Jelly, which lock in moisture, to heal dry skin and give you healthier, radiant looking skin.
    Exfoliate – Buildup of dead and dry skin (a result of over-exposure to sun rays) on the outermost layer of the skin can make it appear dry, flaky, and uneven. After your skin has fully healed, gently exfoliating with a soft loofah and a mild cleanser will help to remove those dead skin cells, and leave your skin feeling smoother. Just remember to moisturize after exfoliating to restore moisture.

  2. Preventing Sun Damage is Key
    Skin with signs of sun damage isn’t just a problem that can occur in the summer months – UV rays are present even on cloudy days. It is important to wear a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 – preferably 30 or higher – all year round to keep your skin healthy looking. Remember to apply sunscreen to all the areas of your body that will be exposed to the sun, even for brief periods of time. There are lighter creams available to help you protect your skin against the signs of sun damage to face and neck areas as well as thicker sunscreens that can be applied to hands, arms, legs and other areas of the body.

    Incorporating sunscreen into your daily skin care routine really can be worthwhile – it will help protect your skin from sun damage and keep it looking youthful and radiant. Regular use of sunscreen can also help to protect skin that is already sun damaged and prevent it from getting worse. You should also try to keep out of direct sunlight during the hours of 10 am - 4 pm when UV rays are at their strongest.

    With some effective skin care remedies you may be able help to improve the look of sun damaged skin and restore a healthy-looking glow.

Expert Advice
The advice in this article does not constitute medical advice, it is solely available for information purposes.

Related Articles

  • Diabetic Skin Problem - Dry Itchy Skin
    Diabetic Skin Problem - Dry Itchy Skin
    Diabetic Skin Problem - Dry Itchy Skin Read More
  • Get Rid of Dry Skin-A Handy Guide
    Get Rid of Dry Skin
    Get Rid of Dry Skin Read More
  • Vaseline Face Masks Explained Website
    Dealing with Dry Facial Skin
    Dealing with Dry Facial Skin Read More
  • How to Deal with Dry Patches on the Face
    How to Deal with Dry Patches on the Face
    How to Deal with Dry Patches on the Face Read More
  • How to Heal Dry, Cracked Hands
    How to Heal Dry, Cracked Hands
    How to Heal Dry, Cracked Hands Read More
  • How to Rid Yourself of Oily Skin
    How to Rid Yourself of Oily Skin
    How to Rid Yourself of Oily Skin Read More
  • How to Help Heal Dry Lips
    How to Help Heal Dry Lips
    How to Help Heal Dry Lips Read More
  • Moisturize to Help Heal Dry Cracked Heels
    Moisturize to Help Heal Dry Cracked Heels
    Moisturize to Help Heal Dry Cracked Heels Read More
  • How to Get Glowing Skin
    How to Get Glowing Skin
    How to Get Glowing Skin Read More
  • Dry Itchy Skin Relief
    Dry Itchy Skin Relief
    Dry Itchy Skin Relief Read More
  • 5 How to Take Care of a Tattoo thn
    How to Take Care of a Tattoo
    How to Take Care of a Tattoo Read More
  • How to Treat Itchy Skin
    How to Treat Itchy Skin
    How to Treat Itchy Skin Read More
  • Remove Acne Scars and Help Skin Heal
    Remove Acne Scars and Help Skin Heal
    Remove Acne Scars and Help Skin Heal Read More
  • How to Remove Blackheads
    How to Remove Blackheads
    How to Remove Blackheads Read More
  • How to Soothe a Sunburn
    How to Soothe a Sunburn
    How to Soothe a Sunburn Read More
  • Treat Dry Skin Around the Eyes
    Treat Dry Skin Around the Eyes
    Treat Dry Skin Around the Eyes Read More
  • Dealing with Dry, Itchy Skin on Legs
    Dealing with Dry, Itchy Skin on Legs
    Dealing with Dry, Itchy Skin on Legs Read More

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Vaseline® Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Sun Refreshing Serum Sunscreen 170ml FOP Pack packshot

Vaseline® Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Sun Refreshing Serum Sunscreen

5D protection against the top 5 sources of the skin damage for brighter skin.
Vaseline® Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen 170ml FOP Pack packshot

Vaseline® Healthy Bright SPF50+ PA++++ Daily Protection & Brightening Serum Sunscreen

5D protection against the top 5 sources of the skin damage for brighter skin.
Vaseline Healthy Bright SPF 24 100ml FOP Pack packshot

Vaseline® Healthy Bright SPF 24

VASELINE VASELINE UV W LOTION HAND & BODY EXCL SUN VASELINE BODY LOTION (HISTORY) ML
  1. slide 1
  2. slide 2
  3. slide 3
Doctor applying Vaseline Healing Jelly on patient
Skin Health For All

Every body, Everywhere Deserves Healthy Skin

All over the world, treatable skin conditions go undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of access or knowledge, affecting the quality of life of millions. We want to change that.

Learn More Every body, Everywhere Deserves Healthy Skin
  • Explore

  • All Products
  • All Articles
  • Skin Health for All
  • Help

  • Get in Touch
  • FAQ
  • Legal

  • Site Map
  • Accessibility
  • Cookie Notice
  • Privacy Notice

Subscribe for healthy skin. Stay up to date, get exclusive Vaseline® offers, inspiration and more.

Sign Up

Call Us

1800-88-1315

Keep in Touch

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
Malaysia (EN)
Unilever logo

© 2025 Unilever. All rights reserved.
The products or services mentioned in this website are intended for Malaysia consumers only and
the claims made here relate solely to the products and services sold or provided by Unilever Malaysia.
Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn Bhd (194701000064) (1532-V)