Sun Protection (and Prevention)
August 5, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Skin Care
I’m about to leave for Los Cabos (like in a matter of hours!) and my biggest fear: Burning my body to a blistery pulp. I’ve decided to treat it as I treat all other things – I poured a glass of wine and am browsing YouTube
In my browsing, I found a tutorial from Kelli LaBer, a makeup artist in Washington, DC, and her advice: The best time to lay out in the sun is between 1 and 4 in the afternoon when the sun is slightly lower in the sky and the harmful rays are shorter. Oh, and wear a …read more
Fall Suncare Tips
Just because summer is over, you shouldn’t forget about sun protection. In the fall, as much as 80% of UV rays can pass through clouds, even when it’s overcast. Dr. Patricia Agin of the Coppertone Solar Research Center offers these suncare tips.
Protect your Face – While arms and legs are generally covered during cool seasons, your face is one part of the body that can receive year-round sun exposure. Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen and apply it to the face, neck and chest before leaving the house.
Don’t Forget the Hands – If you aren’t wearing gloves, the skin on …read more
