Published: April 15, 2025
The sun’s UV rays take their toll on the skin in a number of different ways. From wrinkles and dark spots to dullness and dehydration, you may not notice the signs of sun damage in your younger years, but as you grow older, that damage accumulates and will start to produce visible changes in your complexion.
The good news is that there are a few products out there that can work wonders when it comes to repairing the look of sun damage. Read on as CBGärdN shares some of the very best:
The CB Multi-Active Moisturizer With SPF 30
It goes without saying that you’ll never be able to repair the look of sun damage if you’re allowing the sun to keep harming your skin at the same time. Your first point of call should be to prevent the appearance of more damage so that your complexion has a chance to heal.
This is where the CB Multi-Active Moisturizer With SPF 30 comes in. This revolutionary two-in-one formula does the job of both a moisturizer and a sunscreen, making your skincare routine a little easier. It has a silky texture that melts into the skin quickly rather than leaving behind a greasy white cast in the way that many other sunscreens do.
The best part? In addition to protecting your skin from the sun, this cream will also give your skin a boost of antioxidants. Green tea extract and nettle leaf extract are both packed with phytochemicals that work to reduce the appearance of free radical damage, which sun damage falls under. The addition of aloe vera leaf extract and vitamin E will keep your skin feeling calm and balanced throughout the day.
Of course, don’t forget that any SPF product will need to be reapplied every two to three hours if you want to ensure adequate protection. Don’t slip up, because any further UV damage will only worsen the skin concerns that you’re already dealing with.
The CB Illuminating Vita C Serum
When it comes to ingredients that are capable of repairing the look of sun damage, antioxidants are at the top of the list. These potent compounds will help with just about every visible aspect of sun damage, including the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, dullness, and more.
Of course, some antioxidants are more effective than others, with vitamin C revered for being one of the best. This is why a vitamin C serum should be an essential part of your skincare routine. Not only will it tackle the look of the sun damage you’re dealing with, but it will also leave your skin feeling even better protected when you apply your sunscreen. The two products go hand-in-hand together!
Ideally, you want to use a vitamin C serum that combines the vitamin with a few other antioxidants, just like the CB Illuminating Vita C Serum does. This serum contains two different forms of vitamin C, along with grape stem cells, vitamin A, vitamin E, and nettle leaf extract. It also boasts a blend of antioxidant-rich plant oils that will keep your skin feeling wonderfully hydrated as well.
The CB Microexfoliant Peel
Sun damage often causes the skin to look dull and discolored. While it’s definitely worth seeking out skincare products that are able to lighten the look of hyperpigmentation, exfoliation will also help to even out your skin tone.
How? Each time you exfoliate, you remove the outer layer of cells on your skin, including any discolored ones. Yes, discoloration runs deeper than this, but the more you exfoliate, the faster you’ll be able to encourage your skin to shed those darker-looking cells.
With that said, you don’t want to exfoliate too much either. Over-exfoliation will only make your skin problems worse. Stick to once or twice a week if your skin type is dry, or up to three times a week if you have combination or oily skin.
Make sure that you pick a suitable exfoliator too. Anything overly harsh should be avoided. The CB Microexfoliant Plus, on the other hand, would be a great choice. It does an incredible job of removing dead skin cells while also giving the skin some extra antioxidants.
The CB Eye Serum Concentrate
Noticed signs of sun damage around your eyes? With the skin here being thinner and more delicate than the skin elsewhere on the face, it’s often one of the first areas to be affected by UV rays. Plus, in addition to the usual damage that the sun causes, any squinting that you do because of the sun will exacerbate the onset of crow’s feet.
Since the eye area is so unique, it really pays to invest in a dedicated eye care product that’s designed to reduce the appearance of skin damage, such as the CB Eye Serum Concentrate.
Once again, this formula is brimming with antioxidants from the likes of green tea extract, ginkgo biloba extract, vitamin C, and more. It’s infused with licorice root extract too – an ingredient that’s not only laden with antioxidants but is also capable of lightening the look of discoloration.
You’ll also notice a blend of peptides in this eye serum. These are also important ingredients to use if your skin is showing signs of sun damage. With the sun having such a detrimental effect on skin barrier function, peptides can help your skin barrier to feel stronger and more resilient.
The CB Göld Velvet Silk Crème
So, what sort of moisturizer should you be using if you’re on a quest to erase the look of sun damage? As you have probably guessed by now, an antioxidant-rich formula would be a good idea!
However, there are a few other key ingredients to look out for too. Peptides are one since, as we explained earlier, they do wonders for the skin’s natural protective barrier. Ideally, you want a moisturizer with plenty of humectants too. These ingredients quickly hydrate the skin, countering the dehydrated feeling that occurs after sun exposure.
The CB Göld Velvet Silk Crème from our CB Göld Collection checks all of the boxes. It’s a lightweight cream that lends itself well to daytime use but also contains all of the ingredients that your skin could need to see it through the night.
Since this isn’t a standalone product, the set that you’d purchase also includes an antioxidant serum and a clay face mask. Both have been designed to complement the cream, meaning that they each also contain an array of antioxidants, vitamins, and hydrating ingredients.
The CB Midnight Melting Mask
We’ve already shared a number of different ingredients that will bestow your sun-damaged skin with the antioxidants it’s craving. However, when it comes to antioxidant-rich ingredients, it’s no secret that superfoods come out on top. These are foods that have a much higher than average antioxidant content, with the same applying when those ingredients are used in extract form in skincare products.
While you’ll find plenty of skincare products out there that have been infused with one or two superfood extracts, none are likely to be able to compare to the CB Midnight Melting Mask. You’ll notice a long list of superfood extracts in this formula, such as pomegranate, acai berry, goji berry, bilberry, and more.
Even better, this mask is also designed to be extremely hydrating. Hydration is essential at all times but becomes even more so overnight, especially if you’re dealing with sun damage. As we discussed earlier, UV rays inhibit skin barrier function, meaning that they interfere with your skin’s ability to retain moisture. Saturating it with this super-quenching leave-on mask will leave your skin cells feeling better capable of carrying out their reparative and regenerative functions overnight, which is exactly what you need if you want to heal the look of sun damage as quickly as possible.
The CB Replenishing Serum
If the sun has caused your skin to feel irritated and inflamed, then this is a sign that your skin barrier has been affected. Skin barrier damage spells bad news because this can quickly lead to a long list of other skin problems.
We’ve already shared a few products that can help with this, but another to add to your skincare arsenal is the CB Replenishing Serum. Peptides are among the main ingredients of this product, meaning that it will leave your skin barrier feeling restored. Its other ingredients will contribute to this too. Sodium hyaluronate, for example, not only leaves the skin barrier feeling thicker but also provides hydration.
Of course, in true CBGärdN fashion, there are several antioxidants in this formula as well. Plant extracts, such as hawthorn berry, apple, and lilac, come together with grape stem cells to provide a blend that’s able to quickly reduce the visible signs of sun damage.
The Collagen Cooling Set
Last but not least, let’s talk about the Collagen Cooling Set. This skincare set consists of three topical products, as well as a cooling globe. While each product is unique in its own way, they all have one thing in common – they’re designed to cool down and calm down the complexion.
Again, you’ll notice numerous noteworthy ingredients in these products. Niacinamide, for example, is revered for how it prevents the appearance of photoaging, meaning the visible signs of aging that are caused by sun exposure.
The best part, however, is how quickly these products work to cool and refresh the complexion. This can be a game-changer when your skin is feeling inflamed from the sun, with this set able to provide instant relief.
Repairing the Look of Sun Damage With CBGärdN
Sun damage usually affects the skin on quite a deep level, meaning that you’re not going to be able to rectify those problems overnight. However, remain consistent with your skincare routine while incorporating some of the products that we’ve featured above, and it won’t be long before the visible signs of sun damage on your face start to fade, with your skin taking on a much brighter, firmer, and healthier appearance.
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