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Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Winter Skin Care for Mom and Baby

By Belinda Clarke

Neutrogena's line of Healthy Defense UVA/UVB sunblock products helps minimize the risk of sun damage – and it's oil free. This waterproof, sweatproof, dermatologist-tested sunblock comes in SPF 17, 30 and 4 in a spray, lotion and handy stick form. All contain vitamins A, C and E. Available in drugstores.

Avon's beComing line of skin care products also includes sunscreen for the face and body. Resist the Elements SPF 30 for the face and SPF 15 for the body works through sweat "for when you're ready to play."

Dermalogica also offers a spray sunblock that's "ultra waterproof" and alcohol free. The Waterproof Solar Spray is formulated with organic silicones and antioxidant essential oils to protect against moisture loss and is ideal for both adults and children. There is also a Solar Shield Stick, which is perfect for the lips, ears and nose. And for those of us who get – or have gotten – too much sun, Dermalogica provides after-sun skin help with its After Sun Repair, an herbal-based balm which uses Japanese Alder seed extract to help restore skin's condition. For sunburn pain, the balm also contains algae and mugwort extracts to reduce inflammation and redness.

Lastly, for extreme weather or skiing enthusiasts, Kiehl's has just introduced the All-Sport "Non-Freeze" Face Protector, with SPF 30. This wax-based product can be applied in all weather conditions and is designed not to run into the eyes, so it's great for skiing, running and other vigorous exercise. And if you're planning a trip to someplace really cold, this sunblock won't freeze, even at zero degrees Celsius!