Resolution No. 2: Wear sunscreen every day, 7 New Year's Resolutions Worth Making (SLIDESHOW)

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7 New Year's Resolutions Worth Making (SLIDESHOW)

January 9, 2012 | by Charli Schuler | 11 COMMENTS

Resolution No. 2: Wear sunscreen every day

I know, I know -- I shouldn't be cutting corners on this one. New York City-based dermatologist Ranella Hirsh, MD, reminds me that it's important to wear sunscreen every day -- even in the winter. UV damage can lead to brown spots, more wrinkles, and all sorts of not-so-pretty stuff in addition to the big C.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen of at least SPF 30 every two hours year-round on any exposed skin. (Try OLAY Pro-X Age Repair Lotion with SPF 30, $42.) At the very least, cover your face, chest, hands, and forearms at least 30 minutes before heading out the door.

SEE NEXT PAGE: Resolution No. 3: Stop popping my zits

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products mentioned

Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System

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Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System

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Olay Pro-X Age Repair Lotion with SPF 30

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Olay Pro-X Clear Acne Protocol

7.8

CoverGirl CG Smoothers Concealer

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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant

7.7

Therapy Systems 24 Hour Body Lotion

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Olay Luscious Embrace Body Lotion

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Ole Henriksen Hands Forward SPF 15

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L'Occitane Shea Butter Extra Gentle Soap

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Frederic Fekkai Protein Rx Anti-Breakage Treatment Mask

9.2

MAC 187 Duo Fibre Brush

9.2

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Olay is still nice!

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 07:16AM Report as inappropriate

Would be nice to see some more other products, seemed Olay-heavy.

by lazorc Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:03AM Report as inappropriate

these are wonderful and super easy!

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 02:04PM Report as inappropriate

drink more water!!

by kenya Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 02:46PM Report as inappropriate

These are actual resolutions that a person can stick to. I do most of these already, but I'm sure I can be more diligent about the rest of them (I was resting my hand in my palm as I was reading and removed it as soon as I saw the slide about not touching your face). I have a Clarisonic Mia and I use it once a day. I've had it for a little over a year now and you would not believe how much my skin has improved. Its not perfect but there has definitely been an improvement. :)

by msbrown822 Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 06:42AM Report as inappropriate

I don't pick at my zits and I still have horrible acne scars. There are brown and red spots where all of the pimples used to be and Retin A and antibiotics aren't helping.

by RoleModel Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:27PM Report as inappropriate

I touch my face WAY to much

by modinosaur Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:24PM Report as inappropriate

yess i need to stop doing most of these

by Nicole2814 Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:11PM Report as inappropriate

Most of them i'v been doing regularly except i need to stop touching my face to much

by 4getu123 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:08PM Report as inappropriate

I'm definitely trying to moisturize more regularly! It seems like I just cleaned out my makeup case not long ago, but it already feels cluttered again. I need to include "clean makeup brushes regularly" on my beauty resolutions list!

by tallredamanda Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 06:16AM Report as inappropriate

Really good resolutions! I defintely need to stop touching my face so much, its a bad habit from sitting at the desk in work! And also I agree on the moisture my whole body, I often forget my poor dehyrdating feet, elbows etc once I have the face done! Thanks for this!

by RaraGiggles89 Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 12:22PM Report as inappropriate

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