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Juju Ivanyuk in ELIE SAAB Ready-to-Wear Spring 2012, shot by Koray Birand and styled by Marina Gallo for the June issue of Vogue Spain.
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May is Melanoma Awareness month, so we picked our favorite sunscreens to keep you safe from the sun’s harmful rays. Check out our top picks here »
Summer Skin Protection
by Jenna Greenberg
With summer just around the corner, tanning is high on many people’s list of priorities. The idea of laying in the sun and bronzing your skin may be what has driven you through the long and cold winter months, but it shouldn’t be a fantasy that you live it out. Sun tanning is actually one of the leading causes of melanoma, a form of skin cancer that can result in severe disfiguration and even death. Although it sounds scary, if you take the right precautions, this doesn’t have to be something you worry about. It can also be an excuse to invest in some new beauty products!
One thing that my mother has always encouraged me to do is put sunscreen on my face every morning. Not only will this help prevent sun damage, but it can reduce chances of wrinkles. I personally like Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense. It is specially formulated by dermatologists for the face, so it isn’t heavy or sticky. Rub some on before applying your foundation in the morning, and you’re good to go.
Another route you can take is to use a moisturizer with SPF in it. There are a lot of great brands, out there so experiment and see what works for you. Personally, I know Clinique makes some great ones, and, once again, that is a brand that works to keep your skin healthy.
You can even go a step further than this and use a tinted moisturizer with SPF. This is perfect if you have skin that doesn’t need a lot of coverage. It can be a little thicker, but if you’re not using foundation, this is a three-in-one option. I have been using Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 for months now and couldn’t be happier with it. The best news is that it’s probably your cheapest option.
Don’t forget to add some lip balm with SPF and a pair of sunglasses. Having all these summer beauty essentials will ensure that you are entering the season with the best skin preparation in hand, and will come back in the fall with healthy, radiant skin.
