Dance Spirit - July/August 2017

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#SUNSCREEN101

“I perform outside a lot in the
summer and always wear sunscreen,
but I have no idea if I’m using
enough SPF. Help!” —Nicole L.,
San Diego, CA

EDITOR’S NOTE: Turn to “Here Comes the Sun” on p. 48 for a crash course on sunscreen.

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#FOUNDATIONHACK Constantly battling shiny skin, even after you’ve applied your makeup? The secret lies in your routine. Instead of the standard order of primer, foundation and setting powder, try applying another layer of setting powder after your primer and before your foundation. It helps “bake” your primer and absorbs any oil from the foundation for a matte, shine-free face all day.

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Beat the Bloat

FEELING TOO FULL TO DANCE FULL-OUT?

Try this simple stretch: Lie on
your back and pull your knees
into your chest, making sure to
keep your tailbone close to the
floor. Then, with your arms
resting on the floor in a “T”
shape, slowly release your knees
and twist them to one side while
keeping your shoulders as
straight as you can. Repeat on
the other side. You should feel
a slow, deep stretch and a
decrease in your bloat.

Sun

HERE COMES

the The Numbers Game

Asunscreen’s “sunburn
protection factor,” or
SPF, is often the first
thing people consider
when choosing a
sunscreen. But with
numbers ranging from
5 to 100+, it’s hard to
know what amount of
coverage you actually
need. According to the
Environmental Working
Group’s oficial
Sunscreen Guide, lots
of brands advertise
“misleading sky-high
SPF values” with no
evidence. While there
are over 60 sunscreens
available with an SPF of
70 or more, the bottom
line isthat sunscreens in
the 30–50 SPF range
provide ample coverage.

The More, the Better According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, you need to apply a minimum of 1 ounce of product every two hours to get its full SPF. (Think the size of a plum.)

Most people stop at around a quarter or half of that amount. Make sure you apply your sunscreen 30 minutes before you head outside, and don’t miss your ears, toes and under your bathing suit.

Apply, and
Apply Again
You should aim to
reapply your sunscreen
every two hours.But if
you head straight for the
ocean or pool, it’s best
to apply another layer
immediately once you’re
done swimming. That’s
true even ifyour
sunscreen’s labeled
“water-resistant,” which
only means you’ll be
protected for about 40
minutes to an hour upon
entering the water.

According to the FDA, no sunscreen is truly waterproofand all will quickly lose effectiveness when you’re swimming or sweating.

Your burning sunscreen questions, answered

It’s the peak of summer, which means you’re probably spending asmany long daysoutside in the sun asyou are in the studio. You might think a quick mist of SPF 30 will do the trick, but there’s a lot more to that number— and to sunscreen, in general. Here, we break down the sunscreen basics to keep your sunkissed skin safe.