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As if I didn't reiterate it enough, sunscreen should be a daily essential. Horrifying sunburns, anyone? Besides lobster-red tones from head to toe, what would happen to your skin if you skipped the 'screen? I've consulted with Dr. Adrienne Denese, a dermatologist who specializes in antiaging techniques, to find out what measures we can take to prevent skin damage. As expected, SPF is key. "The most important step a young woman needs to take is to use sun protection 365 days a year," Dr. Denese says.

The reason? "Over 90 percent of aging of the skin is sun-induced," she adds. "Nearly everything you do not like about your skin — lines, wrinkles, age spots, sun spots, enlarged pores, red capillaries around the nose, loss of tone, and firmness — all have to do with sun exposure." Plus, don't forget that you can get damage from the sun even when the sun is not visible. "It can be overcast. It can be raining or snowing. The UVA rays are present even under these circumstances, undermining the integrity of your skin," advised Dr. Denese. Lesson learned.

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Don't ask me where I came up with this post idea. Ahem. Not surprisingly, there are many health benefits to sex, including a decrease in stress levels, an increase in burned calories, and boosted immunity, to name a few. But, when it comes to its ability to beautify, what can sex do for your looks . . .

• Heavy z's: When you sleep better, you look better. The oxytocin that's released during an orgasm helps you doze off.
• Antiaging benefits: Sex increases dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a hormone that is said to help lend a youthful appearance. This includes: shiny hair, brighter eyes, and an enhanced complexion.
• So long, toxins: A rise in blood circulation during sex helps to eliminate toxins in the body, as oxygen is pumped into the surface of the skin. This provides that nice, clear glow and plumped appearance to the skin.

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There are times when we might want to look older than we are, and those times are typically set aside for Oct. 31. But when it comes to everyday life, could you be aging yourself unintentionally with the wrong shade choices and techniques?

Most of us, if not all of us, want to maintain an age-appropriate appearance. (Note that I didn't say younger — just looking your freshest no matter your age.) That's why over the past few days, I've been exploring ways to keep your eye makeup and complexion looking sensational, not sallow. For my final bit in this series, let's explore lipsticks and hair tones. Go on, read more

I love the look of a heavily lined eye smoked out to perfection. What I don't love? When the smoke goes south, causing an unintentional "I haven't slept for days" shadowy appearance under the eyes. Hello, instant extra decade.

I've got you covered on tips for keeping your complexion youthful, so now let's move onto those windows to the soul. Here are five things to think about when applying makeup around your delicate eye area. Discover them when you read more

We all know that smoking and unprotected sun exposure can age you. But can your makeup techniques be making you look older as well? After noticing that my under-eye concealer was providing a more cakey, wrinkled effect than smooth and clean coverage, I took note.

So, over the next few days, let's delve deeper into what tips you can use to make sure your face is looking fresh, not frumpy. Let's start with the complexion. See what I mean when you read more

BeautyFirst, a new program on Vogue.TV, offers up advice on all things beauty, health, and fitness — a program after my own heart. In this premiere episode, entitled "Preventative Beauty Secrets," dermatologist Dr. Lisa Airan dishes out her tips on slowing down the aging process. No matter how much we try to deny it, aging begins as early as our 20s, but that doesn't mean we can't slow down its appearance. While genetics play a huge part in how our skin looks, check out this video for Airan's advice on a "skin intervention," along with a product recommendation to get your collagen a-moving.