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Their vast and incredibly strategic sun-protection routines were so impressive I almost couldnt look away.
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As a beauty editor who is incredibly diligent about wearingsunscreenevery day (even when indoors!)
A few months ago, I had apre-cancerousspot removed from my face.
(During Skin Cancer Awareness Monthgotta love the irony.)
My dermatologist noticed the teeny-tiny mark and asked how fresh my breakout was.
And thats exactly what it did.
But then, a month later, a similar-looking spot popped up again, this time along my hairline.
My dermatologist confirmed it was another pre-cancerous spot.
Hence, why the impressive lengths Tokyo residents take to shield themselves from direct sunlight were particularly appealing.
What is not always appealingin the United States, at leastis slathering oneself in sunscreen.
“They just have access to more sunscreen ingredients to work with.”
In Japan, sunscreens are treated as cosmetics, says Dr. Mori.
I cant tell you how many tubes of sunscreen I boughtno seriously, I have no idea.
Next step… possibly gloves?
Wearing UPF gloves when driving would be a great habit to develop, says Dr. Kim.
Our hands constantly get sun damaged while driving, and this is an easy, quick habit to adopt.
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