Elizabeth Siegel, Allure magazine

Here at Allure, we're dead serious about skin cancer, so we think we've heard it (and said it) all before: There's no such thing as a healthy base tan-no matter how quickly you get darker-and even clothing doesn't completely protect you from the sun. But yesterday at L'Oréal's press event on sun protection, I learned some new statistics about common sun and skin-cancer misconceptions among African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American men and women in the U.S.:

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Even though most had previously been sunburned, 65 percent of people surveyed thought they were not at risk for skin cancer, and only 17 percent had gotten checked by a dermatologist! What does that mean for their skin health? Well, melanomas are often caught later on skin of color, and squamous cell carcinoma is able to spread to other body parts 31 percent of the time (versus 4 percent of the time for Caucasians). When you're diagnosed at a

CN Digital StudioShannon Ray, Allure magazine

Shannon Ray was the winner of the 2012 Allure Beauty Blogger Awards and is now contributing to the Daily Beauty Reporter.

Having superoily skin sucks, you guys. Sometimes I feel like it's the kryptonite to my makeup-loving face. And I know my other slick-skinned sisters feel me on this mess. Without the proper products, your makeup can quickly go from pretty, pretty good to something from an R.L. Stine book. Luckily, I have tried just about every product in creation to rein in the slick and keep my makeup in place, and now I can pass my oil-eradicating knowledge on to you!

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Your first task is to prime EVERYTHING. Use a foundation primer made specifically for oily or acne-prone skin. I am currently loving Murad Skin Perfecting Primer Acne and Shine Control. Make sure you don't use just any old primer, because it can make you even shinier if it isn't mattifying. Anything with the word "glow" in the name is

SuperfoodsYou can slather on gobs of skin cream on a daily basis and hope for the best, but if you aren't eating right, your skin will probably suffer the consequences. (I know, I know. Why can't brownie fudge sundaes be the key to looking young forever? GAHHHH.) Let's eat our way to healthy skin, shall we? Here are some of the very best foods for keeping your skin as healthy and radiant as possible.







CarrotsCarrots
Carrots are full of carotenoids, which are beneficial to health and can protect the skin from sun damage. (But be careful! Too many could alter the color of your skin.)











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SpinachSpinach
Spinach is loaded with lutein, which keeps your eyes healthy and sparkling.


















BlueberriesBlueberries
Blueberries are considered by many experts to be the highest food source of antioxidants, which target free radicals that can wreak havoc on skin cells.













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BeansBeans
Beans are full of antioxidants. Antioxidants are great

By Celeb Makeup Artist Andrea Fairweather for GalTime.com

Prep Your Skin When you think of your beauty bag essentials, face primer probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind (or even the second or third!). But when temperatures soar, it can be your best friend!

Face primer helps your makeup glide on easily and look more natural. It can even help soften fine lines, acting as a temporary "filler". Most importantly, it helps your makeup stay put with minimal touch-ups. Here are some tips for achieving primer perfection:

• Apply your favorite moisturizer. Let it settle for a few seconds.

• Smooth primer all over your face, avoiding your eyelids. My favorite brands are Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer ($36) and Laura Gellar Spackle ($25).

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• Apply your foundation. See the difference? Smooth, even, fresh-looking skin.

• As the weather becomes warmer, start to

Wearing your hair down in this humidity guarantees you'll look like a frazzled poodle by mid-morning.

This pretty wraparound braid, on the other hand, stays put even after absorbing drips from every AC unit in a twenty-block radius. Hairstylist Jamie Cook of Whittemore House provides a step-by-step tutorial of the around the world braid.

1. Brush through your hair to get rid of any tangles.

Start by French braiding your hair.

2. Start with a small section at your part and split the hair into three pieces. French braid
the hair with a variation of only adding hair into one side. The braid will be left a little more loose.

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Braid3. French braid your hair around your head, and finish the braid down to the end of your hair.

4. Tie it with a small, clear, plastic rubber band.

5. Get a looser texture but pulling at the roots of the braid a little bit.

Step 66. Flip the hair past your hair tie under the braid pin the hanging braid to the top of your head with a

by Natalie Higdon, Birchbox

How to get the most out of your sunscreen. Read on for our tips and tricks.
We've all heard the basic facts about sunscreen: apply 15-30 minutes before sun exposure; wear daily to prevent premature aging; reapply after swimming. But there are some gray areas. Can you use leftover sunscreen from last year? What about tinted moisturizer with SPF-is that enough? We went to the experts to get answers-and you're going to be surprised by what we learned.

1. EXPIRED SUNSCREEN CAN DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD
"Using an expired sunscreen can lead to reduced protection from UV rays due to diminished SPF," says Holly Thaggard, Founder and CEO of Supergoop!. Plus, Thaggard says, expired formulas can also contain bacteria and fungus growth (yuck!). Elizabeth Hale, M.D., board certified dermatologist and a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center, adds, "Sunscreens degrade in hot temperatures, so those left in the glove compartment, for example, might lose their effectiveness well before the expiration

Summer hair should literally be like a day at the beach: Relaxed, pretty, a little bit messy, and fun. But foolproof hair can be hard to come by, especially when humidity-induced frizz, sun-parched locks, and overly oily tresses get thrown into the mix.

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