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LUMINOUS

SKIN FOR LIFEApplying sunscreen can kinda suck.Buta new breed ofblocks-----andthese

brUlianttips--wiLl make protectingyour 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 ofadults neglect to wear sunscreen, despitethe abundance of infonnation about how

damaging the sun's rays can be. To do ourpart to reduce this number, WH talked totop dennatologists and tested dozens ofproducts to find simple solutions to everySPF gripe under the (can't resist) sun.

Gripe

IT LEAVES BEHINDA WHITE FILMYou shouldn't have to make

yourselflook like a Twilight extrato enjoy a day at the beach. Butno matter how hard you rub, it'stough to get rid of that nasty whiteSPF residue. "The mask effect is

caused by physical (as opposed tochemical) blocks such as titaniumdioxide and, to a lesser extent,

zinc oxide-ingredients thatreflect light as they sit on the sur­face of the skin, causing a bluishcast;' says Jeannette Graf, M.D.,an assistant professor of derma­tology at Mount Sinai School ofMedicine and the author of Stop

Aging, Start Living.

Solution Try quick-absorbingblocks with chemical ingredi­ents that sink into your skin

DAMAGE CONTROLDespite your best intentions, sun-care slips happen. Here'show to mitigate the not-50-cute conseq uences.

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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. Lucky for you, these

megaprotectors are now ap­

proved for use in the States.

You can also avoid looking

like Casper with new clear sun­screen 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 Hospitaland Beth Israel Medical Center

in New York City.

GripeIT MAKES YOURSKIN BREAK OUT

One major reason for religioussunscreen use is to maintain a

pristine complexion. But often

the faithful get punished with a

constellation of pimples, thanks

to irritating, oil-encouraging

chemical ingredients.

Solution Keep skin clear and

protected with a sunscreenformula that is oil- and

fragrance-free, hypoallergenic,

noncomedogenic. And always

be sure to wash your face

before applying sunscreen.Look for formulas that contain

small amounts of zinc or

titanium (hint: ingredients are

listed in order of abundance)

- they will play nice with

sensitive skin, and in small

doses, they won't give you a

corpse-like complexion.

Another way to battle

blemishes: Stash a pack of

acne-fighting facial cleansing

wipes in your bag. "Periodically

removing sweat from the skin

helps to decrease bacterial

growth, which can lead to

acne," says Karyn Grossman,

M.D., a dermatologist in Santa

Monica, California, and New

York City. Just don't forget to

reapply sunscreen afterward.

When you get home, wash your

face as you normally would,

and apply your regular acnemedication as needed.

1Broad-spectrumbLocking La Rache­Pasay Anthelias 60Melt-In Sunscreen Milk($32,laroche-posay.us)

Damage Alobster­red sunburn

RxThattightnessyou feel isyour skinswelling: "Take400 milligrams ofaspirin or ibuprofenevery four hours forthe first day to offsetpain and inflamma­tion."says JeannetteGraf,M,D"of theMount SinaiSchoolof Medicine,Dab on

aloe or a hydro­cortisone lotion tohydrate skin until theburn subsides.

Too much sunalso destabilizes the

skin's oxygen mole­cules, releasing freeradicals that lead to

wrinkles and sag­ging.Fight this effectby using a moistur­izerwith an SPF oilS

to 30 and vitamins A,C.and E (try DDFMoisturizing Photo­Age Protection UV

Moisturizer SPF 30,$32, ddfskincare,com): "Amulti-doseof antioxidantshelps fight damagefrom the sun," saysNYC dermatologicsurgeon HowardSobel. M.D.

Damage Swollen,sun-baked lidsRxTwice a day, soakgreen-tea bagsincold water and

placethem overyour eyes for threeto five minutes, "It

feels soothing, andthe polyphenols ingreen tea reduceinflammation," saysdermatologist Karyn

Waterproof protec­tion Hawaiian Tropic

Ozone Sport SPF 60+($10, at drugstores)

Grossman, M,D.Applya layer of aloegel around the eyes,and avoid irritat-ing anti-aging eyecreams for 10 days.

Damage Fried hairRx Once a week,after shampoo-ing, follow up witha protein-rich deepconditioner, suchas Redken ColorExtend After-SunMask ($15, redken.com for stores).Smooth it onto damphair; leave itfor 20to 30 minutes andthen rinse well. For

very dry, strippedhair, Graf recom­mends treatmentsthat contain olive oil,ceramides, neem oil,and cholesterol.

3

4Anti-aging ingredients

Radon + Fields Ant/­Age Skin Protectant

SPF 15 ($160 forthree-product system,

rodanondfields.com)

5Foryourtinyparts CliniqueAdvancedProtection SPF45 TargetedProtectionStick ($1750,clinique.com)

GripeYOU HAVE TO REAPPLYIT CONSTANTLY

As any decent derm will tell

you, the keys to effective sun

protection are slathering on

enough product to do the job,

and reapplying it at least every

two hours or so. "Nothing is

effective all day - even if it' s

SPF 1,000, waterproof, and

sweatproof;' says Katie Rodan,

M. D., clinical assistant profes­

sor of dermatology at Stanford

University School of Medicine.

Solution Thirty minutes before

heading out the door (and

before you slip into your bikini),

apply a heavy-duty base layer of

a creamy formula of at least SPF

30 to every inch of your skin.

Then you can use an SPF 30

or higher spray or stick, for

touch-ups throughout the day.

"Lotions tend to provide the

best coverage because they're

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the thickest;' Rodan says. Use at

least a teaspoon on each majorbody part (more for the largerparts). That's at least one ounce,or about a shot glass full.

When it's time to reapply,you can reach for less labor­intensive formulas, such as sol­

ids and sprays. "Sticks are greatfor facial touch-ups becausethey offer so much control andthe sunscreen won't get in youreyes;' Grossman says. "Spraysare good for the body becausethey're easy to apply, but youstill have to spritz liberally­enough to initially see a whitefilm on the skin - to get the ap­

propriate SPF. A fine mist isn'tgoing to fully cover you."

SPFS WITHA VITAMIN

SPIKEStudies have shown that

topical antioxidants enhancesun protection. Look forsunscreens containing

vitamins A. C, and E:green tea: or soy,

Guard your lips with a clearbalm (like Palmer's CocoaButter Moisturizing Lip BalmSPF 15, $1.50, at drugstores)or tinted formulas (such as

Revlon Super Lustrous LipglossSPF 15, $7, at drugstores). Andcarry a protective hand lotion(such as Borba AdvancedAging Flawless Tone HandCreme SPF 25, $45, borba.com)

in your purse or beach tote.

Gripe

IT SWEATS OFFDURING WORKOUTS

The best thing about warm

weather is being able toexercise outdoors. The worst

thing is having to wear heavysunscreens that drip-usuallyinto your eyes - the secondyou break a sweat,Solution Sweat- and water­

resistant gels and lotions arethe best performers for hardcoreactivity. "They can still drip, butthey'll last longer than regularformulas," Grossman says.But if your eyes are sensitive,you may have to settle for aless-absorbent block containingzinc or titanium, says LeslieBaumann, M.D., director of

the University of MiamiCosmetic Medicine andResearch Institute.

Another option is todust on a sun-protectionpowder (one is ColorescienceSunforgettable Brush SPF 30Sun Protection in All Clear,$50, colorescience.com for

stores) over your usual creamor gel sunblock. These go on

like any loose powder, butthey have a water-resistantformula that helps keep them(and your sunscreen) in place.

And don't forget protec­tive gear, like a visor and agood pair of UV-blockingsunglasses. As effective asit's become, sunscreen still

benefits from a litt1e backup. _Gripe

SUNSCREEN FEELS TOO

HEAVY UNDER MAKEUP

UVA rays penetrate deep intothe dermis, causing damagethat can take years to showup-in the form of wrinkles,brown spots, and skin cancer­so they're seriously danger­ous. And they're sneaky littlebuggers; they can penetrate car,airplane, and office windows.That's why you have to wearsunscreen every single day.

Many makeup companiesnow make SPF-enhanced foun­

dations and powders, but theydon't provide enough protec­tion alone. "The problem is thatyou'd ha,ve to use a really thicklayer over every millimeterof your face, and that's justnot realistic-nor would it be

attractive," Rodan says.Solution In the morning, puton a moisturizer that contains

a broad-spectrum sunscreen(these protect against both UVAand UVB rays) and an SPF of atleast 30. If your favorite branddoesn't qualifY, mix your regu­lar sunscreen with your foun­dation for a tinted sunscreen

product. Your SPF-enhancedmakeup will act as an extralayer of protection. Try apply­ing a sun-shielding primer, likeNARS Makeup Primer withSPF 20 ($33, sephora.com).

SUNSCREENMYTHS­BUSTED!

Myth Dark skindoesn't burn, soyou don't needsunscreen

Reality "ALLcompLex­ions can burn:' saysKaryn Grossman, M.D., adermatoLogist in SantaMonica and New York

City. "A dark-skinnedAfrican-American

doesn't need as high anSPF as a paLeredhead,since she has more mela­nin in her skin for natural

protection:' StiLL,thatextra melanin doesn't

guard against the UVdamage that acceLeratesaging or causes cancer,If you have dark skin, youneed a broad-spectrumsunscreen with an SPF

0115 or higher,

Myth The sun givesyou great highlightsReality "Sun exposuredamages your hairtoo,"says Katie Rodan, MD"of Stanford University. Infact, those highlights areevidence of damage thatcan give your hair a dry,strawLiketexture and

cause breakage. Keepyour hair healthy byusing UV-shieLding

products, Try BarexSun EssentiaL Oil

($27, beautyhabit.com).

Myth Getting a tanzaps zitsReality A tan can tem­porarily camouflagethe redness of a pimple

and dry outthe skin'ssurface, but sun ex­

posure wilL eventuaLLylead to more breakouts,

"It causes a buiLdupof dead skin ceLls that

cLogs pores," Rodansays, "This actuaLlyworsens acne," The sun

aLso dehydrates theskin; when that happens,your oil glands try tocompensate by pumping

out more oiL,which mayleave you with more zits.

Myth There's nobenefit to an SPF

higher than 30Reality A higher number

is slightly better, "Youget 99 percent sunburnprotection with SPF90, versus 96 percent

with SPF 30:' saysHoward Sobel, M,D"

of Lenox HilLHospitaLin New York City, Overa Lifetime, a few more

percentage points ofprotection can add up toa LotLesssun damage.

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