| h all we know now about the damage that the sun | | | | clothing rinse with a special ingredient that effectively |
| can cause, you may feel as though you need to hide | | | | scatters UV light. |
| under an umbrella all summer. And no wonder: | | | | - Don’t forget your lips and eyes. Use lip |
| Exposure to the sun’s UVA radiation | | | | balms and lipsticks that contain SPF, and choose |
| promotes irregular pigment, fine lines, wrinkles, rough | | | | sunglasses with UV-protective lenses. |
| texture, and thin and dry skin. UVB radiation burns as | | | | About our expert: Sandra Read, M.D., is an instructor |
| well as tans. And it can lead to skin cancer, of which | | | | in the dermatology department of Georgetown |
| there are a million new cases every year. But | | | | University in Washington, D.C. |
| don’t fret: You can play outside safely. | | | | SPARKLING BEAUTY |
| Proper sun protection will save your skin as well | | | | This summer, add some bling to your makeup routine. |
| as your life, says dermatologist Sandra Read, M.D. | | | | The colors for this season are beautiful metallic |
| Try these sun-smart strategies: | | | | shades, says makeup artist Mally Roncal. To |
| - Use sunscreen daily. Apply a golf ball—size | | | | create your own luminous look: |
| amount to exposed areas every day, cloudy or | | | | 1. Keep foundation soft and sheer. I love powder |
| sunny, all year long. Reapply every two hours when | | | | foundation in summer, says Roncal. It’s |
| you are out of doors. | | | | sheer and helps fight oil and shine. |
| - Pick a number. Anything less than SPF 15 | | | | 2. To help set your eye shadow, start with eye |
| isn’t worthwhile, says Dr. Read. Go for an | | | | shadow base. Then apply sheer metallic shadow from |
| SPF of at least 30. | | | | lash line to crease. Choose a liner with a bit of |
| - Choose wisely. The SPF in your makeup may be | | | | sparkle; dust with translucent powder. |
| fine when you’re spending most of the day at | | | | 3. Apply blush to the apples of the cheeks in a |
| the office, but if you’re exercising outdoors or | | | | circular motion, then swipe shimmery powder across |
| splashing in the pool, opt for a waterproof sunscreen. | | | | cheekbones. |
| - Read labels. Some skin savers: benzophenones | | | | 4. Slick on lip gloss! Use a sheer invisible lip liner, |
| (oxybenzone), sulisobenzone, zinc oxide, titanium | | | | or a natural liner that matches your lip tone, to keep |
| dioxide, and Parsol 1789. And last year, the FDA | | | | gloss in place. |
| approved the UVA blocker ecamsule (brand name, | | | | 5. Polish nails to perfection with a cool, icy shade. |
| Mexoryl). | | | | This summer, polishes are washes of shimmery |
| - Seek shade. Avoid direct sunespecially between | | | | pastel delightthink Italian ices, says Robert |
| 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.and wear a wide-brim hat. | | | | Cleary, director of product development for Dashing |
| - Consider sun-protective clothing. A regular cotton | | | | Diva. |
| T-shirt offers an SPF of just 5, but tightly woven UV | | | | Follow these skincare- and makeup tips, and |
| fabrics can block out more than 97 percent of UV | | | | you’ll not only prevent skin cancer, but look |
| rays. Also available, notes Dr. Read: Rit SunGuard, a | | | | and feel great all summer long! |