SIX PRACTICAL TIPS FOR HEALTHY SKIN AND HAIR

Having glowing, sun–kissed skin means protecting against the elements now.

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The most crucial skincare product on the market is sunscreen.

New research suggests sunscreen not only protects the skin from premature ageing, it also may reverse the effects of sun damage.

SCREEN TIME

There’s mounting research that blue light can be almost as damaging as UV rays — the very light radiating from our devices and screens.

A handful of skincare brands are getting a jump-start on creating products to reduce damage.

HEAT AND YOUR SKIN

It’s not only direct sunlight that can be damaging, but heat as well — whether it be naturally occurring or artifical. It’s impossible to avoid heat, so defer to aspects within your control: broad-spectrum sun protection daily. No excuses.

COOL IT ON TREATMENTS

There’s no need to halt those glow–inducing treatments, but do exercise caution.

Dermatologist Philip Bekhor says treatments such as laser and peels do not cause sun sensitivity, but they can increase the risk of post–inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

SUNSCREEN LAYERING MIGHT BE A THING

We’ve got our head around layering our skincare formulas (cheers, Korea), and now the same protocols may even improve the efficacy of our sunscreens.

TREAT YOUR HAIR A BIT LIKE YOUR FACE

While no-one is suggesting we dedicate the same level of sun protection to our hair as our skin, a few switch–ups can protect strands (particularly coloured tresses) from fading, dryness, breakage and frizz.