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