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A: Yes, they can and definitely should apply sunscreen daily. Just check with your doctor to be sure the specific sunscreen you’re using is safe. Pregnant women are especially sun sensitive. In fact, if a pregnant woman develops melanoma, then “she’s at very high risk of it recurring during another pregnancy,” writes Nancy Rones in Redbook. To boost your protection, in addition to sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat, sit in the shade and avoid peak sun hours (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
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A: No, topcoat may help speed the process along, and your polish may feel dry, but that doesn’t mean it completely is, writes Rona Berg in Beauty: The New Basics. In particular, the basecoat and first coat of polish may still be wet and therefore are vulnerable to chips, smudges and smears if touched.
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A: Definitely avoid using a body scrub for your face, because it’s too harsh and abrasive, according to About’s spa guide Anitra Brown. Body scrubs are designed for the thicker, rougher skin on your body.
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A: The best time to apply any retinol formula is at night. For starters, retinol (and prescription-strength retinoids) leaves your skin extra vulnerable to the sun. As such, be sure to slather on the sunscreen, so you’re shielding your skin properly. Another reason for using retinol at night, according to dermatologist Leslie Baumann, M.D., on The Skin Guru, is that these formulas are also deactivated by the sun.
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