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A: Actually, that’s a common and dangerous misconception. According to Prevention magazine, we get about 25 percent of our lifetime sun exposure by 18 years old; the percentage goes up to half by age 40; and then reaches 75 percent by age 60. So, regardless of your age, if you’re not practicing good sun care, you’re still incurring skin damage. It’s vital to protect your skin at any age!
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A: Waiting to apply sunscreen after you’re already outside is risky, because that entire time you’re walking around with no sun protection – and vulnerable skin. It takes about 15 to 30 minutes for sunscreen to sink into your skin and start working. According to The Washington Post, “Most sunscreens need time to react with substances in your skin before they become effective.”
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A: There’s actually an important difference. Water-resistant sunscreen gives you 40 minutes of sun protection in the water, while waterproof sunscreen provides 80 minutes. Either way, after swimming, apply another layer of sunscreen to ensure your skin is safe.
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A. Yes, it’s normal for women to experience hair loss about three months after giving birth. During pregnancy, hair can actually increase in volume due to elevated levels of certain hormones that cause the body to retain hair. When hormones return to normal after pregnancy, the extra hair falls out, and patterns of hair growth and loss return to normal.
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