Make sunscreen a habit

We’ve all heard the warnings a thousand times over: if we don’t protect ourselves from the sun throughout the year, we risk premature aging and skin cancer. But for some reason, the message still hasn’t sunk in—statistics show that we continue to be lax about our SPFs. One recent American Academy of Dermatology survey found that despite our increased UV-awareness, the number of sunburn-sufferers keeps rising. “The figures are scary—you’ve absolutely got to use an SPF of at least 15 every single day,” says Steven Victor, M.D., a New York City dermatologist. The onslaught on new SPF-enhanced beauty products. Cosmetics companies are adding sunscreens to more and more moisturizers, foundations and other staples. Try Bath & Body Works Face Sheer Day Lotion or Avon Moisture Lift Protective Lotion SPF 15. – Olivia Vale