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2. BEAUTY
LUMINOUS
SKIN FOR LIFE
Applying sunscreen can kinda suck.
Buta new breed ofblocks-----andthese
brUlianttips--wiLl make protecting
your complexion so much easiel~.
By Elizabeth Einstein
LOTS OF PEOPLE AT THE BEACH HAVE THEIR
heads in the sand: A recent Skin Cancer
Foundation survey says 40 percent of
adults neglect to wear sunscreen, despite
the abundance of infonnation about how
damaging the sun's rays can be. To do our
part to reduce this number, WH talked to
top dennatologists and tested dozens of
products to find simple solutions to every
SPF gripe under the (can't resist) sun.
Gripe
IT LEAVES BEHIND
A WHITE FILM
You shouldn't have to make
yourselflook like a Twilight extra
to enjoy a day at the beach. But
no matter how hard you rub, it's
tough to get rid of that nasty white
SPF residue. "The mask effect is
caused by physical (as opposed to
chemical) blocks such as titanium
dioxide and, to a lesser extent,
zinc oxide-ingredients that
reflect light as they sit on the sur-
face of the skin, causing a bluish
cast;' says Jeannette Graf, M.D.,
an assistant professor of derma-
tology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine and the author of Stop
Aging, Start Living.
Solution Try quick-absorbing
blocks with chemical ingredi-
ents that sink into your skin
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instead of sitting on top of it.
Heavy-hitters like Mexoryl
SX, Helioplex, and AvoTriplex
have been available in Europe
for years.
megaprotectors
Lucky for you, these
are now ap-
proved for use in the States.
1
Broad-spectrum
You can also avoid looking bLocking La Rache-
Pasay Anthelias 60
like Casper with new clear sun- Melt-In Sunscreen Milk
($32,laroche-posay.us)
screen formulas. ''A translucent
stick or gel will absorb instantly
without leaving any white resi-
due;' says Howard Sobel, M.D.,
clinical attending physician in
dermatology and dermatologic
surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital
and Beth Israel Medical Center
in New York City.
Gripe
Anti-aging ingredients
4
IT MAKES YOUR Radon + Fields Ant/-
Age Skin Protectant
SKIN BREAK OUT SPF 15 ($160 for
three-product system,
One major reason for religious rodanondfields.com)
sunscreen use is to maintain a
pristine complexion.
the faithful get punished
But often
with a
5
Foryourtiny
constellation of pimples, thanks parts Clinique
Advanced
to irritating, oil-encouraging Protection SPF
45 Targeted
chemical ingredients. Waterproof protec-
Protection
tion Hawaiian Tropic
Solution Keep skin clear and Ozone Sport SPF 60+ Stick ($1750,
($10, at drugstores) clinique.com)
protected with a sunscreen
formula that is oil- and
fragrance-free, hypoallergenic,
noncomedogenic. And always
Gripe
be sure to wash your face
DAMAGE CONTROL YOU HAVE TO REAPPLY
before applying sunscreen.
Look for formulas that contain Despite your best intentions, sun-care slips happen. Here's IT CONSTANTLY
how to mitigate the not-50-cute conseq uences.
small amounts of zinc or As any decent derm will tell
Damage A lobster- to 30 and vitamins A, Grossman, M,D.
titanium (hint: ingredients are red sunburn you, the keys to effective sun
C. and E (try DDF Applya layer of aloe
listed in order of abundance) RxThattightness Moisturizing Photo- gel around the eyes, protection are slathering on
- they will play nice with you feel isyour skin Age Protection UV and avoid irritat- enough product to do the job,
sensitive skin, and in small swelling: "Take Moisturizer SPF 30, ing anti-aging eye and reapplying it at least every
400 milligrams of $32, ddfskincare creams for 10 days.
doses, they won't give you a two hours or so. "Nothing is
aspirin or ibuprofen ,com): "Amulti-dose
corpse-like complexion. every four hours for of antioxidants Damage Fried hair effective all day - even if it' s
Another way to battle the first day to offset helps fight damage Rx Once a week, SPF 1,000, waterproof, and
pain and inflamma- from the sun," says after shampoo- sweatproof;' says Katie Rodan,
blemishes: Stash a pack of
tion."says Jeannette NYC dermatologic ing, follow up with
acne-fighting facial cleansing Graf, M,D"of the surgeon Howard a protein-rich deep M. D., clinical assistant profes-
wipes in your bag. "Periodically Mount SinaiSchool Sobel. M.D. conditioner, such sor of dermatology at Stanford
of Medicine,Dab on as Redken Color
removing sweat from the skin University School of Medicine.
aloe or a hydro- Damage Swollen, Extend After-Sun
helps to decrease bacterial cortisone lotion to sun-baked lids Solution Thirty minutes before
Mask ($15, redken
growth, which can lead to hydrate skin until the RxTwice a day, soak .com for stores). heading out the door (and
acne," says Karyn Grossman, burn subsides. green-tea bags Smooth it onto damp before you slip into your bikini),
Too much sun in cold water and hair; leave itfor 20
M.D., a dermatologist in Santa apply a heavy-duty base layer of
also destabilizes the placethem over to 30 minutes and
Monica, California, and New your eyes for three then rinse well. For a creamy formula of at least SPF
skin's oxygen mole-
York City. Just don't forget to cules, releasing free to five minutes, "It very dry, stripped 30 to every inch of your skin.
reapply sunscreen afterward. radicals that lead to feels soothing, and hair, Graf recom- Then you can use an SPF 30
wrinkles and sag- the polyphenols in mends treatments
When you get home, wash your that contain olive oil, or higher spray or stick, for
ging.Fight this effect green tea reduce
face as you normally would, by using a moistur- inflammation," says ceramides, neem oil, touch-ups throughout the day.
and apply your regular acne izerwith an SPF oilS dermatologist Karyn and cholesterol. "Lotions tend to provide the
medication as needed. best coverage because they're
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4. BEAUTY
SPFS WITH
the thickest;' Rodan says. Use at
A VITAMIN Gripe the University of Miami
least a teaspoon on each major
SPIKE IT SWEATS OFF Cosmetic Medicine and
Studies have shown that
body part (more for the larger DURING WORKOUTS Research Institute.
topical antioxidants enhance
parts). That's at least one ounce, sun protection. Look for The best thing about warm Another option is to
or about a shot glass full. sunscreens containing weather is being able to dust on a sun-protection
vitamins A. C, and E:
When it's time to reapply, exercise outdoors. The worst powder (one is Colorescience
green tea: or soy,
you can reach for less labor- thing is having to wear heavy Sunforgettable Brush SPF 30
intensive formulas, such as sol- sunscreens that drip-usually Sun Protection in All Clear,
ids and sprays. "Sticks are great into your eyes - the second $50, colorescience.com for
for facial touch-ups because Guard your lips with a clear you break a sweat, stores) over your usual cream
they offer so much control and balm (like Palmer's Cocoa Solution Sweat- and water- or gel sunblock. These go on
the sunscreen won't get in your Butter Moisturizing Lip Balm resistant gels and lotions are like any loose powder, but
eyes;' Grossman says. "Sprays SPF 15, $1.50, at drugstores) the best performers for hardcore they have a water-resistant
are good for the body because or tinted formulas (such as activity. "They can still drip, but formula that helps keep them
they're easy to apply, but you Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss they'll last longer than regular (and your sunscreen) in place.
still have to spritz liberally- SPF 15, $7, at drugstores). And formulas," Grossman says. And don't forget protec-
enough to initially see a white carry a protective hand lotion But if your eyes are sensitive, tive gear, like a visor and a
film on the skin - to get the ap- (such as Borba Advanced you may have to settle for a good pair of UV-blocking
propriate SPF. A fine mist isn't Aging Flawless Tone Hand less-absorbent block containing sunglasses. As effective as
going to fully cover you." Creme SPF 25, $45, borba.com) zinc or titanium, says Leslie it's become, sunscreen still
in your purse or beach tote. Baumann, M.D., director of benefits from a litt1e backup. _
Gripe
SUNSCREEN FEELS TOO
HEAVY UNDER MAKEUP
UVA rays penetrate deep into
the dermis, causing damage
that can take years to show
up-in the form of wrinkles,
SUNSCREEN Myth Dark skin
doesn't burn, so
($27, beautyhabit.com).
brown spots, and skin cancer-
so they're seriously danger-
MYTHS- you don't need
sunscreen
Myth Getting
zaps zits
a tan
ous. And they're sneaky little
buggers; they can penetrate car,
BUSTED! Reality "ALLcompLex-
ions can burn:' says
Karyn Grossman, M.D., a
Reality A tan can tem-
porarily camouflage
the redness of a pimple
dermatoLogist in Santa and dry outthe skin's
airplane, and office windows. Monica and New York surface, but sun ex-
That's why you have to wear City. "A dark-skinned posure wilL eventuaLLy
sunscreen every single day. African-American lead to more breakouts,
doesn't need as high an
Many makeup companies "It causes a buiLdup
SPF as a paLeredhead, of dead skin ceLls that
now make SPF-enhanced foun- since she has more mela-
cLogs pores," Rodan
dations and powders, but they nin in her skin for natural
says, "This actuaLly
don't provide enough protec- protection:' StiLL,that worsens acne," The sun
extra melanin doesn't
tion alone. "The problem is that aLso dehydrates the
guard against the UV
you'd ha,ve to use a really thick skin; when that happens,
damage that acceLerates
your oil glands try to
layer over every millimeter aging or causes cancer,
compensate by pumping
of your face, and that's just If you have dark skin, you
out more oiL,which may
need a broad-spectrum
not realistic-nor would it be sunscreen with an SPF leave you with more zits.
attractive," Rodan says. 0115 or higher,
Myth There's no
Solution In the morning, put
benefit to an SPF
on a moisturizer that contains Myth The sun gives
you great highlights higher than 30
a broad-spectrum sunscreen Reality A higher number
Reality "Sun exposure
(these protect against both UVA damages your hairtoo," is slightly better, "You
and UVB rays) and an SPF of at says Katie Rodan, MD" get 99 percent sunburn
of Stanford University. In protection with SPF
least 30. If your favorite brand
fact, those highlights are 90, versus 96 percent
doesn't qualifY, mix your regu- with SPF 30:' says
evidence of damage that
lar sunscreen with your foun- can give your hair a dry, Howard Sobel, M,D"
dation for a tinted sunscreen strawLiketexture and of Lenox HilL HospitaL
cause breakage. Keep in New York City, Over
product. Your SPF-enhanced
your hair healthy by a Lifetime, a few more
makeup will act as an extra using UV-shieLding percentage points of
layer of protection. Try apply- products, Try Barex protection can add up to
ing a sun-shielding primer, like Sun EssentiaL Oil a Lot Less sun damage.
NARS Makeup Primer with
SPF 20 ($33, sephora.com).
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