'Nothing looks better in your 50s than sunscreen in your 20s.'
, a New York City dermatologist and author of"The Beauty of Dirty Skin," to share the top things every women needs to know about sun protection.1. Sunscreen alone isn't enough
Whether it's because we don't think we have time to dedicate to our own care -- or, if we think we are getting"a base tan,""a little color," or"some vitamin D," none of these reasons is going to prevent a skin cancer diagnosis. You need a tight weave hat with a wide brim to truly protect your skin. It's such a simple step, but it makes a huge difference.6. Sunscreen benefits still outweigh the risks
Overall, the FDA is still saying that the benefits of sunscreen outweigh the risks and I absolutely agree.On a daily basis, if I'm layering on makeup and heading to the office, an SPF 15 or 30 is sufficient. So, in the real world , your SPF 30 might end up protecting more like SPF 15 based on how you use it. If you reach for a tube that says SPF 50 or 60, you're giving yourself a bit of a buffer.In darker skin, it is frequently not detected until very late stages when it is more likely to be fatal.