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The best practice for applying sunscreen is to put it on 30 minutes before you go outside. This gives the sunscreen enough time to properly bind to your skin. You'll also want to reapply your sunscreen after two hours of sun exposure or right after excessive swimming or sweating. That goes for cloudy days, too — UV radiation still reaches the earth (and your skin) when it's cloudy.

Just about everyone should use sunscreen every day. Sun exposure damages skin whether or not you end up burning or tanning. Babies younger than 6 months old are the only exception and should not wear sunscreen. Infants' skin is very sensitive, so the best sun protection practices for babies include sun-protective clothing, shade structures, and simply staying out of the sun.

You'll want to apply your sunscreen as the last step in your skin care routine, but before you apply makeup. You should always put on sunscreen after your moisturizer. Apply your moisturizer, then wait for it to sink in. Once your moisturizer has dried, you can go ahead and apply a generous amount of sunscreen. You should then wait for it to settle before going outside or putting on any makeup. That allows the sunscreen to absorb properly into your skin so the product provides the best possible protection.

If you're looking for a way to simplify your routine, you can even find moisturizers and cosmetics that include sun protection among their benefits. These products allow you to cut out a step or two, without sacrificing the important protection factor sunscreens provide.

If you're looking to create a barely there, natural makeup look, using a light touch with your favorite beauty products can go a long way. First, wash your face with a gentle soap. Then apply a small amount of moisturizer to prime your face. You can still use foundation, but apply it sparsely and remember to blend. Use concealer only sparingly by applying with a small brush to problem areas.

Use a large brush to apply powder that matches your skin tone, then apply a cream blush in a soft color to the apples of your cheeks. You can also add a dab of the cream blush to your lips to enhance the natural pigment. When it comes to eyes, simply curling your eyelashes may be enough. You can also use a thin-wand mascara for a little more definition.

While everyone's definition of essential varies, starting with the basics helps you build a morning and evening skin care routine that works with your lifestyle. Most skin care regimens include the following products:

A simple skin care routine can be that basic! You can play around and experiment with different products to see what works best for you and your skin. For example, you'll find sunscreens made from both physical (mineral) ingredients, like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, as well as chemical ingredients, like avobenzone and octisalate. Physical sunscreens may cause less skin irritation, but both types of sunscreens are considered safe. Try small amounts of different products to find what you like best. You can also add other products to meet specific needs.

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