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The Skin We’re In Q&A
Taking Care of Your Skin Is Not Only Important But Necessary W Network's Charmed star Sarah Jeffery is a big advocate for skin health and skin care. The actress opens up about her skin concerns and shares tips on skin care and what her focus is when it comes to summer skin care.
Why is skin care a priority for you? Skin care is a priority for me for more than one reason. I first got into skin care because in my line of work, I wear a lot of makeup all day every day. I get touchups every 20 minutes or so, and it really piles up. I found that if I wasn’t properly cleansing my skin of all that build-up at the end of the day, I would break out, and then it becomes sort of a vicious cycle. Since my first steady job on screen at 16, I’ve learned more and more about what works for my skin and what doesn't. Skin care has now become ritualistic for me — relaxing, and truly a time I love to spend with myself. So ultimately skin care is a priority for me for practical reasons but also for personal reasons.
Do you have any major problems or concerns when it comes to your skin? As I mentioned above, I do break out from time to time from the excessive
makeup, but it’s so much better when I’m diligently double cleansing my skin and caring for it. I've also struggled with hyperpigmentation, which only gets worse when I have a breakout because I have a tendency to pick at my skin (which is so important to try to avoid doing!), and then those spots can scar and stay around much longer than they would’ve if I had leftthem alone. I find products with vitamin C/ascorbic acid really help brighten those spots up, and a gentle chemical exfoliant, like Sunday Riley’s Good Genes, is also super helpful to even out skin tone.
not summer. But when those UV rays become more intense, it’s even more essential. My suggestion to those who still want a sun-kissed look for the summer is to grab a tanning facial mist or tanning drops. I love the Isle of Paradise self-tanning drops in Medium. You add a few drops to your daily moisturizer and wake up the next day with a lovely faux tan. Also, I love to make sure my skin is ultra moisturized in the summer so that when I’m makeup-free, my skin is still dewy and plump. Glossier’s Futuredew oil serum hybrid is beautiful on the skin for a no-makeup day.
Why is it important to switch up your routine for the summer?
What's one product you can’t live without?
I love summer because I think it’s the perfect time to show off glowing skin. One thing I tell everyone who will listen to me, is that it’s absolutely crucial to wear sunscreen, even when it’s
That’s so hard! I would have to say a super moisturizing SPF. Gotta keep the skin safe. In second place I would say an oil cleanser because it doesn’t strip my skin and it really takes off all my makeup.
Sun Safety Is Important Every Day and for All Bodies
Dr. Jason K. Rivers MD, FRCPC, FAAD President, Canadian Dermatology Association
Whether you're spending time on an outdoor deck or patio, walking in the park, biking, hiking, or working outside, it's important to protect your skin from sun damage, premature aging, and skin cancer. Sun safety is for all bodies and for every day of the year — not just the summer months. “Canadians will likely be craving the outdoors to enjoy the summer weather of 2021. Nonetheless, it will remain our obligation to remind everybody, regardless of skin colour, to be sun safe,” says Canadian Dermatology Association President, Dr. Jason K. Rivers. Did you know that it takes only one blistering sunburn to double a person’s chances of developing melanoma? People of all skin tones, including
brown and black skin, can get a sunburn, sun damage and skin cancer. When found early, skin cancer, including melanoma, can be cured. In 2020, approximately 8,000 Canadians were diagnosed with melanoma.
How to protect your skin for sun safety: Recommendation from the Canadian Dermatology Association: Seek shade between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wear protective clothing, a widebrimmed hat, and UV-protected sunglasses. Use SPF 30+ broad spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen. Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply when required.
Don’t use UV tanning equipment or try to get a suntan. Avoid getting a sunburn. Early detection is key. Regularly perform a skin evaluation (see a certified dermatologist if you have concerns).
What to do when you spot something suspicious If you notice any skin, hair, or nail issues, be sure to talk to a certified dermatologist — a medical specialist doctor who is an expert at identifying and diagnosing skin cancer (your health care professional can refer you to one). “Taking measures to protect yourself and your family from the sun helps promote a lifetime of healthier skin and prevent long-term consequences,” says Dr. Rivers.
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