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" Sure, we all love to get our glow on, but soaking up the summer sun can lead to major, long-lasting skin damage. That&amp;#039;s why we asked dermatologist and Coppertone consultant, Dr. Ana Duarte M.D. to spill her secrets on playing it safe in the sun this summer. Want to learn more? Check out Coppertone&amp;#039;s Making the Sunscreen Grade program, an initiative that helps build awareness around year-round sun protection! Get her tips below on the best way to apply sunscreen, how to soothe a scorching burn, and most importantly, how to have fun at the beach and keep your skin safe. Seventeen: What&amp;#039;s the right way to apply sunscreen? Dr. Duarte: Use at least one full ounce of sunscreen. One easy way to [tell you&amp;#039;re using the right] amount of sunscreen is to use your palm as a measuring cup. Cupping your palm and filling it with sunscreen is an easy way to ensure you&amp;#039;re using the right amount and won&amp;#039;t skimp on the important areas. Make sure to cover all exposed areas of the body (including ears, eye lids &amp;amp;amp; back of the neck), 15 minutes prior to going outside and reapply at least every two hours. 17: How can you tell when it&amp;#039;s time to lather up again? Dr. Duarte: It&amp;#039;s important to reapply at least every two hours and/or after swimming, sweating or towel drying. I tell my patients to be [mindful] when they&amp;#039;re near water, because the reflection can intensify the sun&amp;#039;s rays. If [you&amp;#039;re] going to be in and out of the water, [you] should be using a water resistant sunscreen and reapplying more often.  17: Do you have any sunburn treatment secrets?  Dr. Duarte: I recommend using a cooling cream such as aloe vera or other over-the-counter creams that will treat the area. One such option is Solarcaine a popular over-the-counter remedy that may provide some relief.  Some burns can be dangerous, especially those that blister. You should also stay well-hydrated, [...] a blistering sunburn can compromise the skin, causing it to lose water. Lastly, I want to [emphasize] the importance of prevention. Protecting [yourself] while in the sun can prevent short-term risks such as pain and discomfort. More importantly, it can prevent long-term effects, such as early aging and dangerous skin cancers. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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