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Summer Skin Savers

Longer days and soaring temps mean summer's almost here. Do your skin a favor and brush up on your sun smarts.

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Beauty Smarts

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Pick the Perfect Protection

Find a sunscreen that's right for your lifestyle.

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Don't Be a Streaker!

Expert picks for an even, bronzed glow.

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Does Your Makeup Do Double-Duty?

Foundation with SPF adds protection, but is it enough?

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Top Sunscreen Myths

What’s the best SPF? How much should you really be using?

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Get a Tan Without the Sun

Answers to your top faux tanning questions.

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Tanning Bed Dangers

What you need to know before baking indoors.

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Are All Sunscreens Created Equal?

Wrinkles, age spots, sunburn. What's it really saving you from?

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Sunscreen FAQ

Expert answers to your burning questions.

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Get Smart About Anti-Aging

Is sunscreen the best way to prevent wrinkles?

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Soothe Your Sunburn

Too much time in the sun? This at home salve will calm red skin.

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Be a Savvy Sun Goddess

How much do you know about sunscreen?

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Avoid Fried, Limp Locks

How the sun damages hair and what you can do to protect it.

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Get Smart About Anti-Aging

Is sunscreen the best way to prevent wrinkles?

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What a High SPF Sunscreen Really Does

And if they protect that much better than other sunscreens.

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Be a Savvy Sun Goddess

How much do you know about sunscreen?

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Are All Sunscreens Created Equal?

Wrinkles, age spots, sunburn. What's it really saving you from?

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Sunscreen and Your Makeup Routine

Many foundations and powders say that they contain ...

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WebMD discusses the pros and cons of high SPF ...

Expert Answers to Your Sun Care Questions

Our experts give their tips and product picks for what ...

Expert Answers to Your Self Tanning Questions

Do your self tanners leave you orange? Streaked? Blotchy? ...

Expert Answers to Your Sunless Tanning Questions

Our experts give their tips and product picks for ...

Consumer Reports Rates Best Sunscreen Buys

To know which are the best products to put on your skin ...

New Sunscreen Guide: 1 in 4 Products Deemed Safe

With warmer weather on the way, the Environmental Working ...

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