Friday, June 8, 2012

About Women's Health: Stay Safe from the Sun's Rays

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If your daily morning routine doesn't already include a healthy dose of SPF, listen up. Applying sunscreen isn't just for a day at the beach or an afternoon spent outside at a festival. The sun's rays can reach you -- and cause damage -- even when you're driving in your car.

5 Common Sunscreen Mistakes
It should be simple, but the act of properly applying sunscreen is wrought with the potential for mistakes. Don't make them.

Is the SPF in Makeup Enough?
Many beauty products now tout the fact that they have SPF built in. But is it really enough to rely on the sun protection from your foundation, rather than applying a separate sunscreen to your face?
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The Truth about Tanning and Acne
As a misguided teenager, I thought that tanning was a miraculous way to clear up my acne-prone skin. Angela, our Guide to Acne, explains how the opposite is true -- lying out all day can actually make your skin oilier!

How to Treat a Sunburn
Okay, so despite all this sage advice, maybe you've found yourself wincing in pain after getting a little too much sun. We've all been there -- here's what to do.

 


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