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Why You Should Wear Sunscreen Daily

Applying sunscreen — just like brushing your teeth and exercising — is an important everyday habit, too

by Mona Gohara, MD | COMMENT

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Working Sun Care Into Your Routine Luckily, there are so many different formulations — from SPF moisturizers, to sun sticks, to UV-protecting powders — available, so you can easily fit a broad-spectrum sunscreen into your morning routine. Just take the time to find which product(s) work best for you and your habits to ensure you'll actually use it every day.

You might even want to combine your products to keep your routine streamlined — for example, you could apply a product that doubles as a sunscreen and a facial moisturizer, or swap a tinted sunscreen for your regular foundation.

When it comes down to it, make SPF your skin care priority. So you should look for products that list sunscreen as a primary active ingredient — and always be conscious of product labeling: Look specifically for the words "broad spectrum" and ensure that the SPF is 30 or higher. (Lots of lotions and tanning oils marketed for sun care do not actually meet this standard of protection, so you need to be careful.)

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