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