This article is helping people watch out for their skin now that the sun is finally coming out. The first tip they give is to toss out old sunscreens--SPF loses its efficacy after a year or so. The next tip is guided by this rule: "You won't use what you can't see." They suggest using a shallower drawer for skin care products, so that you use what you have, and things don't get old. The next tip says that heavy creams used during winter won't suffice for spring. Our skin responds to different products during different seasons, so it's recommended to use oil-free products. The next thing suggested is to use a lighter moisturizer with SPF--one with a more mousse-like consistency. It then advises to use "green" products, that are free of preservatives and other unnecessary chemicals. The next tip is more fashion based, which suggests using a neon lipstick. The penultimate tip is to use a product that reduces skin unevenness, and the last tip is to try to use the more pricey, scientific products.
I think reading articles like this is very important. Many girls my age aren't concerned with how they'll be affected later in life by skin damage, so they go outside all the time without SPF or worse, go tanning in tanning beds. I can't say I'm perfect--I'm not a religious sunscreen user, but I try my best. Skin cancer runs in my family so it's very important for me to figure out how to take the best care of my skin, especially when spring and summer are (hopefully) just around the corner. I plan on using an oil-free sunscreen daily that has SPF 55.
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