Burn 911

David Bashaw

Despite your efforts, you may still feel the burn. If you do, get in the shade and apply ice or a cold compress to relieve inflammation, says New York City dermatologist Debra Jaliman. In the first hour, she says, apply a hydrocortisone cream to the area and take two aspirins to "block some of the cell damage and reduce redness." Then smooth on a skin cooler, like Aloe Gator Green Stuff , H2O Plus After-Sun Refresher Gel or The American Vitamin Company After-Sun Re-Hydrator.

Hair defense

David Bashaw

Summer is the mean season for hair, says Philip Kingsley, founder of an international chain of hair-care clinics. When you're working out or playing outdoors, sun, heat, salt, sweat and chlorine combine to turn healthy strands into straw, he explains. That's why you need to arm yourself with products like Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Protector and René Furterer Anti-Dryness Protective Mousse . Kingsley's new Work In/Workout Cream is designed to shield hair and scalp from sun and sweat -- and it conditions while you work out. New York and Miami stylist Johnny Levy suggests moisturizing once a week with a protein-rich conditioner. One we like: L'Oréal Mermade Replenishing Conditioner .

Do You Know Your Skin Type?
If you're	You have	So you should
Type 1	Red or blonde hair and very sensitive, fair, freckled skin that always burns and never tans.	Use fragrance-free moisturizing screens with at least SPF 30 and chemical-free (nonirritating) zinc blocks.
Type 2	Skin that burns easily and tans minimally.	Take the same precautions as Type 1, although your skin can tolerate stronger chemical sunscreens such as avobenzone and oxybenzone.
Type 3	Darker skin that sometimes burns and gradually tans.	Use screens with at least SPF 15. For the face, look for liquids and gels that won't clog pores; avoid sticks and sprays.
Type 4	Dark skin that rarely burns and tans easily.	Take the same precautions as Type 3.
Type 5	Dark-brown skin that rarely burns and always tans.	Always use screens with at least SPF 15 and minimize your sun exposure to avoid skin irritation.
Type 6	Black skin that never burns and tans darkly.	Use nothing less than SPF 15 to guard against the aging effects of the sun and the irregular pigmentation it can cause.

Skin types provided by the Skin Cancer Foundation; type-specific preventives from dermatologist Debra Jaliman, M.D.

Where to Find It: Aloe Gator: 800-531-5731; The American Skin Company: 800-260-8143; Banana Boat: 800-SAFE-SUN; Bath & Body Works: 800-395-1001; Body Drench: 800-722-2639; Bull Frog: www.bullfrogsunblock. com; Coppertone: 800-842-4090; Dermalogica: 800-831-5150; H2O Plus: 800-242-2284; Kiss My Face: 800-262-KISS; L'Oréal: 800-345-5014; Philip Kingsley: 800-475-1653; René Furterer: 800-522-8285.

 
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