Q: I wear a full face of makeup on top of a layer of sunscreen each day. Does that diminish my protection from UV rays?
The key to reducing your risk of skin cancer, sun spots and wrinkles from sun damage is to incorporate sunscreen into your daily routine, and to apply it — and reapply it — correctly.
Luckily, when it comes to wearing makeup and sunscreen together, there is some good news, said Dr. Nikhil Dhingra, a dermatologist at Spring Street Dermatology in New York City: No matter how much foundation, concealer, blush or highlighter you apply during your makeup routine, you’ll still be protected from the sun —
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