May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – stars like Kendra shine bright, but they know how to protect themselves in the sun. Find out how you can, too!

From sunscreens to moisturizers and beyond, we have you covered from head to toe! Keep reading to find out how to stay sun-safe this summer…

Moisturizers were enough for winter and early spring, but you need to do more when the weather heats up and the sun comes out.

Dr. Michael H. Gold, a Nashville-based dermatologist/dermasurgeon, has answer to the most-burning sun-protection questions.

I wear moisturizer with SPF 15 everyday — is that enough for the summer?
“Most dermatologists would recommend an SPF of 30 minimum – so this is a good start, but use a sunscreen as well.”

Should I try to find a moisturizer with a higher SPF, or do I need to wear a sunscreen too?
“Moisturizing the skin, especially in summer, is good. But we want moisturizer and a sunscreen – hopefully both will moisturize and provide sun protection.”

What if I have acne-prone skin?  Does non-comedogenic sunscreen really work?
“For the most part, yes. If it is non-comedogenic, it has no active acne-causing ingredients. This will be great for almost everyone who has acne, acne-prone skin, or even sensitive skin. However, it is not a perfect science – someone will be breaking out even with these labels.”

Why do I tend to feel greasy even with oil-free sunscreen on?
“Because most sunscreens have ingredients which, on certain people, make their skin feel oily — not much you can do about it. Use trial and error to determine which ones will not make you oily.”

What SPF should I be looking for?
“SPF 30 or above. If skin cancer or pre-skin cancer history is in your family, I usually recommend SPF 50 or above — plus broad-spectrum, covering UVA and UVB.”

Is the under eye skin more sensitive than skin on other parts of the face?
“In reality, no –although there is less subcutaneous tissue there in most people and therefore appears to be an area where one might need more moisture to make it look less aged.”

Is it safe to use sunscreen right around my eyes and if so, what ingredients should I be looking for in a moisturizer with SPF or a sunscreen that I am going to put near my eyes?
“It is safe to use sunscreen around the eyes — there is no particular ingredient that is better than another to use around the eyes. Many eye creams have antioxidants to help reduce potential sun damage and other moisturizing ingredients, which are useful as well.”

Do you think it is worthwhile to buy an eye cream/sunscreen combo?
“Yes — we need to protect the skin around the eyes — it is less “thick,” so therefore protecting the skin with sunscreen there can only be helpful. I do recommend SPF higher than 15 around the eyes, however I am not sure if there are many of those products out there. So I would use a combo if you want and then use whatever you can as well over it.”

How do you protect your skin from the sun? Give us your skin protecting tips and best sunscreen habits!

–Eden Univer

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With warmer weather and more outdoor time just around the bend, it’s so important to be protected every day! Hopefully, you’ve been wearing SPF all winter, since it should be a daily habit. If not, it’s so important to start protecting yourself before summer, when even a small amount of outdoor time can mean serious sun exposure!

One way to make sure you’re always protected is to build sun protection into your everyday skincare routine. Moisturizers with SPF provide both moisture and protection in one easy step– and there’s no need for extra products! Just swap out your current daytime moisturizer with one that contains SPF, and you won’t even have to think about it.

Check out the gallery of products, then click to shop below. With so many great products available, there’s no excuse not to protect yourself from the sun every single day!

–Allie Jordan

Estee Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15, $43	Proactiv Solution Daily Protection Plus Sunscreen SPF 30, $39.95	Olay Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer SPF 30, Sensitive Skin, $14.99	Juice Beauty SPF 20 Mineral Medium Moisturizer,$29
Eucerin Everyday Protection Face Lotion, SPF 30, $8.99	CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM, $12.99	Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer, SPF 15, Fragrance Free, $13.99	Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiance Cream SPF 15, $12.35

It’s so important for young skin to be shielded from the sun’s harsh rays– here’s how to do it!

Ready to hit the beach with your kids like Matthew McConaughey? Make sure you keep your kids safe while playing under the sun like Elle Macpherson and her son Aurelius.  How do you protect them? Dr. Bruce Katz, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC, knows a thing or two about sun protection: he is a national spokesman for the Skin Cancer Foundation. Check out his thoughts on sun protection for kids!Dr. Katz stresses the importance of protecting babies and kids from the sun: “With children, you really have to be extra careful because they don’t realize when the sun is shining high in the sky or how long they’ve been in the sun until it’s too late. They don’t realize they’re getting burned.”

Here are several of Dr. Katz’s tips for protecting little ones from sunburn:

• Take Age Into Account! If your child is under six months, avoid sun exposure altogether. Children between six months and two years should keep exposure to a minimum since skin is still sensitive and quick to burn.
• Time Your Application! Have children put on sunscreen before they go outside– don’t wait until you get to the beach or lake, where they will be squirming out of your grasp to hit the sand or water. This ensures time for proper application!
• Protect Them Whenever They’re Outdoors! If children are going outside, they should be wearing sunscreen and should be covered up as much as possible with a hat and clothing. Also, they should avoid the midday sun between 10 and 3, when it’s strongest.
• Don’t forget their lips! Make sure to apply a lip product with SPF to avoid damage.
• Check for key ingredients! Any product you use should have at least one of the following ingredients: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, or avobenzone. (Also, aim for SPF 30 or higher.)
• Reapply! This step is vital, particularly for children who are in and out of the water. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, and more often after swimming.

Your children will thank you later for taking care of their young skin!

–Allie Jordan

Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock SPF 60+, Lotion, $10.99	California Baby Sunscreen, No Fragrance, SPF 30, $19.99	Aveeno Baby Natural Protection Mineral Block Face Stick, SPF 50, $9.99	Banana Boat Baby Faces Sunblock Stick, SPF 50, $4.99
Coppertone Kids Sunscreen, Clear Continuous Spray, SPF 50, $9.99	Smart Kids Who Play SPF 30+ Organic Sunscreen Face Stick, $12.99	Banana Boat Kids Tear Free Sunblock Lotion, SPF 50, $12.49	NO-AD Kids Gentle Sunblock Lotion, SPF 50, $9.99

With vacation time coming up, it’s so important to remember your lips! They’re one of the most vulnerable areas of your body when exposed to sun!

The lips are one of the easiest-to-forget areas for sun protection, but it’s SO important to remember to frequently apply a lip balm with SPF! We talk to an expert to get tips on the best ways to protect this important area!

Dr. Ellen S. Marmur, Associate Professor and Chief of Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in NYC, sees so many cases of skin cancer on the lips. She says, “The problem is that removing a skin cancer there, your lip line gets scarred. So even a tiny cancer can leave a scar on the lip that feels disfiguring.”

One of Dr. Marmur’s favorite products is Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Stick. It’s thick and no-mess, so it’s easy to apply on your lips (or anywhere else you need it)! Here are a few more tips from her:

• Try a waxy balm when skiing. The texture will act as a barrier for windburn and will prevent sunburn, which is more likely at higher elevations. You can even use the wand all over your face for full protection!
• When applying lip protection, don’t stick to the red portions of your lips: you should smear it a couple of centimeters around your mouth, to protect the entire lip area (including the space between your nose and mouth).
• Choose an SPF of 15-30.

Bonnie warns you that this is a serious matter. She has several friends who have had to have pre-cancerous spots removed from their lips. Left alone, they would have developed into cancer, and they were likely due to exposure to the sun! This is seriously scary stuff. Please remember to arm your lips the next time you go outside!

–Allie Jordan

Banana Boat Sport Performance Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 50, $2.79	Nivea Lip Care A Kiss Of Protection, Sun Protection Lipstick Care SPF 30, $2.95	Kinerase Dr. Lewinn Lip Resculpt 3D Lip Balm SPF 30, $16.49	Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Stick, SPF 55, $4.99

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