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With everything we now know about the damage the sun can cause, you may feel as if you had to hide under an umbrella during the summer. And no wonder: exposure to UVA radiation from the sun promotes irregular pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, coarse texture, thin skin and dry. UVB rays and sunburn. And it can lead to skin cancer, which amount to about one million new cases each year. But do not worry: you can play outside safely. “A good sunscreen will save your skin and your life,” says dermatologist Sandra Read, MD Sun Try these smart strategies: - Use a sunscreen every day. Apply the size of a golf ball amount of exposed areas every day, cloudy or sunny all year. Reapply every two hours outdoors. - Pick a number. “Nothing less than 15 SPF is useless,” said Lee. Choose an SPF of at least 30. - Make the right choice. The SPF in the makeup can be good when you spend most of the day at the office, but if you are exercising outdoors or splashing in the pool, use a waterproof sunscreen. - Read labels. Some investors skin: benzophenone (oxybenzone), Sulisobenzone, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and Parsol 1789. And last year, the FDA approved UVA blocking ecamsule (brand name Mexoryl). - Seek shade. Avoid direct sunlight, particularly, 10:00 to 4:00 pm and wear a brimmed hat. - The sun protective clothing. One of ordinary cotton T-shirt offers an SPF of only 5, but closely woven UV can block over 97 percent of UV rays. Also available, notes Mr Lee: Rit SunGuard, clothing, rinse with a special ingredient that effectively disperses UV rays. - Do not forget your lips and eyes. Use lip balms and lipsticks that contain SPF, and choose sunglasses with UV protection lenses. About our expert: Sandra Lee, MD, is professor in the department of dermatology at Georgetown University in Washington, DC SPARKLING BEAUTY This summer, add a little bling to your makeup routine. “The colors of the season are beautiful metallic colors, makeup artist Mally Roncal said. To create your own look brilliant 1. Foundation Keep fresh and pure. “I love the powder foundation in the summer,” says Roncal. “It’s simple and helps to fight against oil and shine.” 2. To help set your eye shadow, start with an eyeshadow base. Then use pure metal shade from lash line to crease. Choose an area with a bit of noise, dust translucent powder. 3. Apply the blush to the apples of the cheeks in a circular motion, then switch to glow on her cheeks. 4. Slick lip gloss! Use a simple “invisible lip liner, or a coating that matches your natural lip tone, gloss hold it in place. May. polish to perfection with a cool shade and frost. “This summer, the waxes are washed with Italian ice cream cake glitter happy thought,” said Robert Cleary, director of product development for Dashing Diva. Follow these tips, skin care and makeup, and you will not only prevent skin cancer, but look and feel great all summer! Written by: Colleen Moriarty Healthy Lifestyles © Medizin, second quarter 2007