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