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SUCH AS Essie Sun-E topcoat polish
GREAT IDEA? Although fingernails don’t
need protection, a UV-filter topcoat w
ill
keep the color of your nail polish from
turning in
the sun.
FOUNDATION
SUCH AS Shiseido SPF Foundation
GREAT IDEA? Most women don’t wear
enough foundation to get the SPF prom
ised.
Rely on your everyday sunscreen.
HAND LOTION
SUCH AS True Blue Spa Hand Lotion SPF 15
GREAT IDEA? Protect hands from
brown
>> THE LOOK:
SEE ONLY SKIN
Common UVA-blocking ingredients such as
titanium
dioxide and zinc oxide give
sunscreen a white, chalky consistency.
Francesca Fusco , a dermatologist in
New
York, suggests SPF-i nfused facial moistu rizers
sold in
the cosmetics aisle; they’re
formulated to be transparent and easier to
wear. Look forat least an SPF 15 for everyday,
incidental use (higher for longer sun
exposure). Sprays are another clear option,
but be sure to rub them
in
after applying, in
case you m
issed a spot, says Fusco.
clear coverage Neutrogena Sensitive Skin
SunblockSPF 60 w
ith Purescreen, $10;
Aveeno Continuous Protection Active
SunblockSpraySPF 70, $9.
THE TASTE:
LIP SERVICE
Your sm
ile needs SPF protection, too. “Lips
are the worst area to get a squamous cell
carcinoma,” says Dover. “It metastasizes
very quickly” UV rays also break down
collagen and create lines around the lips.
Use a lipstick, gloss, or balm
w
ith SPF and
reapply often. (Lip gloss has been in
the
news recently; some doctors speculate
that its reflective qualities may actually
attract the sun’s UV rays. But a definitive
link between skin cancer of the lips and lip
gloss hasn’t been established. Just be sure
your gloss contains SPF of at least 15.)
smile pretty Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Kiss
Island Berry Lip Gloss SPF 20, $6;
Chapstick Moisturizer SPF 15, $2.
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These multitasking
products include
sunscreen. But should
you rely on them?
SELF TANNER
SUCH AS L’Oréal Sublime Bronze,SPF 15
GREAT IDEA? The color lasts for days, but
note that the sunscreen only lasts for 1-2
hours after application.
BODY LOTION
SUCH AS Vaseline SPF 15 Aloe Fresh lotion
GREAT IDEA? A neat way to protect your
hands and body every day. But for a full
day outdoors, you’ll need a product w
ith
higher SPF and to reapply.
CLEANSER
SUCH AS St. Ives SPF 10 Face Wash
GREAT IDEA? Leaves an additional
protective layer on skin. But it’s only a
backup to your eve ryday sunscreen.
EYE CREAM
SUCH AS Clarins Sun Control Eye SPF30
GREAT IDEA? The undereye area is
susceptible to sun damage, freckling, and
fine lines. Regular sunscreen can be too
aggressive for this delicate area.
CONTACT LENSES
SUCH AS Acuvue Oasys contact lenses
GREAT IDEA? These lenses block over 96
percent of UV rays, which can cause
cataracts and other vision problems.
NAIL POLISH
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JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
spots (a giveaway of your age) w
ith an SPF-
infused hand cream
.
