Rachel Bilson Rachel Bilson’s dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman author of the new book “Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist” is sharing her top tips on keeping skin summery but healthy all season long. Here are some rules to study up on before you hit the beach this season:
- Everyone should wear sunscreen. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends SPF 30 for all skin colors, it’s also important to look for sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB rays.
- Protect your skin all the time. Even if you sit in a cubicle all day, the sun you get on a walk to the office can eventually take a toll on your skin. “Sun damage is cumulative, so even five minutes per day in the sun adds to broken blood vessels, brown spots and wrinkles,” Jaliman says.
- Don’t forget the small stuff! “Most people miss important areas like the tops of the ears, feet, ankles and the tip of the nose,” Jaliman explains. Even your scalp is at risk of burning, so she recommends using spray sunscreen on the part of your hair.
- Reaplly every 2 hours. “When you’re on the beach reapply every two hours, or when you get out of the water.” Jaliman added.