But Ben's a Lost Cause, Jennifer Garner Shares Her One-Step Trick to Perfect Skin

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"He's his own beast when it comes to sunscreen," she says when I ask her whether husband Ben Affleck wears SPF, and she leaves it at that.

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The first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, and there are plenty of opportunities to get a free skin cancer screening this month. At Target stores, for example, Neutrogena is offering free checks. "It's so unsexy, and it's something nobody in the world wants to talk about, much less do," says Garner. "But just do it. Get it over with. And then you can pat yourself on the back for another year well done."

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And She Wants You To Stock Up on Sunscreen

Her number one SPF tip is to keep sunscreen everywhere. "I try to make sunscreen available wherever I look," she says. "It's by the back door. It's in the kids' bathrooms. It's in my glove compartment. It's in my bag. So when we need it, it's there. The minute you think of it, you have to do it or else you'll forget."

Jennifer Garner is one of those rare celebrities who seems like a regular person. And she gives that impression in real life even more than she does on television or in "Celebrities Off-Duty" columns.

When I sit down with Garner for a quick interview about melanoma awareness, she's genuine, friendly and incredibly passionate about the cause. To prepare for summer, Garner wants everyone to get a melanoma screening and stock up on sunscreen. And coming from her, this advice feels serious yet doable. Read on for more of Garner's beauty tips -- then book yourself an appointment with a dermatologist.

Jennifer Garner Shares Her One-Step Trick to Perfect Skin

The actress can't style her own hair to save her life but knows a thing or two about keeping skin flawless

But Ben's a Lost Cause

She Wants You to Get a Melanoma Check

And She Wants You To Stock Up on Sunscreen

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Jennifer Garner Shares Her One-Step Trick to Perfect Skin

The actress can't style her own hair to save her life but knows a thing or two about keeping skin flawless

But Ben's a Lost Cause

She Wants You to Get a Melanoma Check

And She Wants You To Stock Up on Sunscreen