Let's cut right to the chase, shall we? If you're not yet using sunscreen every single day of the year, please start doing so, like, now. Contrary to popular belief, protecting your skin is a year-round event, and not something reserved solely for summer. Why, you ask? The sun produces both UVA and UVB rays. UVB, the ones responsible for burning your skin, are stronger during the summer, so yes, you likely won't get a sunburn in January. But UVA rays, those that cause signs of aging, such as fine lines, spots and sagging, are the same strength year-round and can penetrate through clouds and even glass. The bottom line: Your skin is susceptible 12 months out of the year — even when you're driving in your car or sitting indoors near a window. And along with all those unsightly effects we mentioned, the damage caused by UVA and UVB rays has a much more serious effect: skin cancer.

It may not seem like a big deal but transitioning your skin care routine from winter to summer can make all the difference between healthy, happy skin and feeling uncomfortable. For example, that heavy cream you've been slathering on your face was doing wonders for you through the cold and dry season, but with summer's heat and humidity it'll feel thick and overbearing. And while you may not have needed as much SPF since you were more covered up, splurging on a bigger bottle is def worth your trouble. We reached out to a handful of skin care experts who were eager to share their transitional tips that'll prepare your skin for summer, from head to toe.

You can go ahead and play Janelle Monae's "Pink" while you read through this roundup: One of the biggest beauty categories for 2019 is feminine care — and not just in the "get a discreet wax and hurry along" kind of way. Women, and countless new and existing brands, are leaning heavily into luxury women's wellness by openly indulging in intimate products. It's all about taking care of yourself in a completely unapologetic way... and feeling fabulous as a result. Looking to get in on "below the belt" beauty products? Keep reading for a few of our favorites.

While air drying your hair is technically something you can do no matter the time of year, it tends to be more the norm in the summer months. That's partly because bitter cold temperatures can literally leave you with a mess of frozen icicle hair if you don't blow dry before stepping outside, but it's also because we spend more time in the pool or at the beach (aka when toting a blow dryer around just isn't going to work). Also, sometimes it's just easier to let your hair slowly dry after showering without enlisting your army of heat styling tools.

If you deal with acne-prone skin, you're likely well-acquainted with the challenge of finding a good sunscreen. It can often feel like a catch-22: Sure, we all want UV protection, but even the best SPF formulas often trigger breakouts. They can leave your face feeling greasy and your pores feeling clogged — and no one likes that.