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’tburn,
baby
burn! The great outdoors
can play havoc with
your skin and hair
By Linda Doell
Alazy day at the beach, UVA and UVB rays and has a sun can wilt in the hot summer sun. Those
tubing down the Lehigh or protection factor of 30 or higher. warm rays can leave your hair brittle
hiking the trails at Hawk Mountain and in need of attention.
can be a lot of fun, but being “Sunscreen is the No. 1 best
outside can be harmful too with defense against the damage the sun “The sun can fade color, leave hair
the sun, wind and heat having the can cause,” says Michelle Balbi, dry and with an unwanted frizz,” says
potential to burn and damage both co-owner of Meesha Aesthetics in Christa Dittbrenner, a stylist at the New
hair and skin. Allentown. “A combination of a sun Attitude Salon and Day Spa in Palmer
block and moisturizer is important to Township. She recommends switching
It’s never too early to get in the keep the skin hydrated. your hair care products seasonally —
habit of using a sunscreen whenever treating your hair like your skin.
you go outside. And yes, drink plenty of water
for the skin. Your skin is 70 percent “You should use products that add
Protecting your skin from the water and makes up 15 percent of moisture, eliminate frizz and have UV
sun’s rays should start from birth, your body weight. Protection is key to protection,” she says. “Have fun with
says Dr. Hanh-Dung Tran Som of a young, healthy look. wearing hats, they can prevent color fading
Easton Hospital. and shield your face from the sun.”
Balbi recommends against
“Summer sun emits large over-exfoliating your skin to avoid A weekly hair masque and leave-
amounts of ultraviolet radiation damaging it. Another good tip is to in conditioner — especially when at
called UVA and UVB that increases take showers with warm — not hot the beach or swimming in a pool —
the risk for melanoma, squamous — water because the hot water will will help keep your hair healthy and
cell skin cancer and basal cell skin actually dry your skin out even more. manageable. Pool water is of particular
cancer,” she says. Water, sand and concern because chlorine can damage
snow can amplify the radiation. “Be aware of mole changes and see hair, so be sure to use a clarifying
a dermatologist if needed for preventing shampoo and a moisturizing conditioner
When choosing a sunscreen, skin cancer growth,” she says. after swimming.
make sure it protects against both
Your skin isn’t the only thing that
baby
burn! The great outdoors
can play havoc with
your skin and hair
By Linda Doell
Alazy day at the beach, UVA and UVB rays and has a sun can wilt in the hot summer sun. Those
tubing down the Lehigh or protection factor of 30 or higher. warm rays can leave your hair brittle
hiking the trails at Hawk Mountain and in need of attention.
can be a lot of fun, but being “Sunscreen is the No. 1 best
outside can be harmful too with defense against the damage the sun “The sun can fade color, leave hair
the sun, wind and heat having the can cause,” says Michelle Balbi, dry and with an unwanted frizz,” says
potential to burn and damage both co-owner of Meesha Aesthetics in Christa Dittbrenner, a stylist at the New
hair and skin. Allentown. “A combination of a sun Attitude Salon and Day Spa in Palmer
block and moisturizer is important to Township. She recommends switching
It’s never too early to get in the keep the skin hydrated. your hair care products seasonally —
habit of using a sunscreen whenever treating your hair like your skin.
you go outside. And yes, drink plenty of water
for the skin. Your skin is 70 percent “You should use products that add
Protecting your skin from the water and makes up 15 percent of moisture, eliminate frizz and have UV
sun’s rays should start from birth, your body weight. Protection is key to protection,” she says. “Have fun with
says Dr. Hanh-Dung Tran Som of a young, healthy look. wearing hats, they can prevent color fading
Easton Hospital. and shield your face from the sun.”
Balbi recommends against
“Summer sun emits large over-exfoliating your skin to avoid A weekly hair masque and leave-
amounts of ultraviolet radiation damaging it. Another good tip is to in conditioner — especially when at
called UVA and UVB that increases take showers with warm — not hot the beach or swimming in a pool —
the risk for melanoma, squamous — water because the hot water will will help keep your hair healthy and
cell skin cancer and basal cell skin actually dry your skin out even more. manageable. Pool water is of particular
cancer,” she says. Water, sand and concern because chlorine can damage
snow can amplify the radiation. “Be aware of mole changes and see hair, so be sure to use a clarifying
a dermatologist if needed for preventing shampoo and a moisturizing conditioner
When choosing a sunscreen, skin cancer growth,” she says. after swimming.
make sure it protects against both
Your skin isn’t the only thing that
