Should I Wear Makeup to the Beach? Here's What Dermatologists Say

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on, dermatologists aren't completely opposed to wearing makeup to the beach: “Ultimately, wearing makeup to the beach or when outdoors in the heat comes down to personal preference,” , board-certified dermatologist at New York City’s MDCS Dermatology, tells Glamour.That said, there are best skin care practices when it comes to any outdoor activity, as well as several lightweight and sunshine-friendly products you can try. “it is important to look for lightweight formulations and won’t feel heavy or clog the pores, especially for those who have oily skin or are acne-prone,” Dr.

Garshick continues.Ahead, see the two most essential beach-day beauty rules to follow, so next time you're wondering: “Should I wear makeup to the beach?” you know exactly how to go about it—and which products to stock up on ahead of time.The first rule of beach day beauty?

Adequate SPF, of course—which your might not already have. “Conventional makeup, without water-resistance properties, won't necessarily hold up in the water,” says , MD, a board-certified New York City dermatologist and co-founder of . “So even if it has SPF, you are quickly going to find yourself overexposed to ultraviolet light.”Even if you don't go in the water, your go-to makeup still might not provide adequate sun protection. “The current recommendations and guidelines are to wear a minimum of SPF 30, yet I encourage the use of SPF 50+ to account for the fact that the average person does not use the recommended amount to attain the sunscreen label rating,” says Dr.

Turner. “That little difference in protection adds up after long hours on the beach, day after day, year after year.”It can seriously impact your skin.By Also of note?