INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Look for a non-greasy, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) moisturizer with SPF. Use a sunscreen with substantial SPF (30 and higher), as lower SPF levels will not provide enough protection from UVA/UVB rays. Suggested reapplying times can usually be found on the product you are using however most dermatologists stress the importance of reapplying sunscreen every 30-40 minutes. Obviously, your skin type will affect how often you need to reapply, as fairer skinned people need to reapply quite often. The sun's rays dry out your skin, leaving it deprived of the vital nutrients needed for cell repair. Aloe vera is a good moisturizing option, as it soothes and heals sun burns, as well as products that contain Vitamin E. You can also use home remedies like a cucumber and milk paste, or yoghurt. Applying either product will help to minimize the flaking that happens as a result of a sunburn or sun damage. If you are sunburned, you should not be in the sun for prolonged periods of time until your skin is fully healed. If you must go out, be sure to use a high SPF sunscreen. Even if they have SPF, it will likely be too low to be of any help to your skin. Also, most of these products speed up burning, rather than tanning, and will not improve your sun damaged skin.

SUMMARY: Wear sunscreen whenever you are in the sun, especially for long periods of time. Reapply sunscreen as often as possible, especially if you have been sweating or swimming outside. Moisturize daily, as well as both before and after prolonged sun exposure. Avoid the sun if your have a sunburn or visible sun damage. Avoid tanning oil or tanning cream.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Putting something cold on the bruise will reduce swelling and bruising when applied quickly. Fill a bag with ice and cover it with a thin towel, then apply to the bruised area. Put ice on the area for 20 minutes every hour for the first 3-5 hours after the injury. You can also use bag of frozen vegetables like corn or peas. Wrap the bag in a towel or T-shirt, and lay it over the bruise. Flexible gel-filled ice packs, specifically designed for injuries, are available from sports shops. Athletes usually keep a few on-hand to fight bruises. As always, do not use ice directly on bare skin or for more than 20 minutes at a time to avoid further damage to tissues. If the bruise is already 2-3 days old then ice still may help with the healing, but not as much in the size of the bruise. Applying the Vick's salve to the area will cause the blood to transfer deeper into the tissue to where it will not be as visible at the surface. It works better if applied immediately after the injury.[[Image:Get Rid of Bruises Fast Step 3.jpg|center]] If you continue exercising and moving, you increase your heart rate and pump more damaged blood to your bruise, causing it to get bigger. Let your body heal itself, and the bruise will disappear more quickly. Call it a day and cool off to prevent further injury and give your bruise a chance to heal. Hang out on the couch. Watch a movie, play a game, read a book do something that doesn't require much physical activity. Head to bed early. Your body needs sleep to repair itself, so hit the hay as soon as you feel tired.

SUMMARY: Ice your bruise immediately after the injury. Use Vick's Vapor Rub to help blood leave the area. Rest after the injury.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Since you're cutting your hair at home, take extra time to examine it in the mirror and decide where you want the layers to be. If you want, take a picture of your face, print it out, and mark out where the layers should go. Some people like long, natural-looking layers, while others choose bolder looks with sharper distinctions between the different hair lengths. Take the following factors into consideration: Your hair texture. Layering tends to add body to hair, especially when some of the layers are short in length. If your hair is already full-bodied or curly, you may want to go for longer layers that don't differ much to frame your face. Your face shape. Think about what layer length is right for the shape of your face. Longer layers look gorgeous with round or square faces, while shorter layers accent faces that are oval or heart-shaped. Your style preferences. If you're trying to emulate the look of a certain celebrity or popular hairstyle, figure out how to make it work with your hair. Decide where the layers should fall, how your hair will be parted, and how you'll style it in the end. The most important tool required to make sure your hair turns out looking great - and not like your little sister cut it in your sleep - is a sharp, professional-grade pair of barber scissors, also called shears. Using craft scissors or kitchen scissors will leave you feeling unhappy with the final result. Pick up a pair of good scissors from a beauty store or drugstore. Work in a well-lit place with access to a sink and a mirror - probably the bathroom. Have a towel ready to drape over your shoulders, a set of hair clips for holding back sections of your hair, your scissors, and a comb at your disposal. A second mirror you can use to check out the back of your hair is also necessary. You may also need a spray bottle filled with water to keep your hair damp, depending on how fast it dries. When you're ready to get started, wash your hair and comb out the tangles with a wide-toothed comb. Towel it dry so that it's damp, but not dripping. You'll achieve the best results by starting with clean hair.

SUMMARY:
Check yourself out in the mirror. Invest in a good pair of scissors. Set up your home barbershop. Wash your hair.