Beauty AND THE Beach Get summer-ready Opposite page: Drybar offers styles including beachy waves and braids that are ideal for summer. Above: A stylist at Madison Salon demonstrates how to take from the inside out tresses from loose waves to upswept dos and top-knots to transition easily from a day at the pool to lunch with friends. with these tips from and UVB rays must penetrate to wreak havoc on we do eat when it comes to health and beauty. or other aging factors caused by the sun. That’s local beauty gurus. cells. Consuming foods high in omega 3s, like “Avoid sugar, dairy and vegetable oils, like soy why sun protection, plus a reparative skin care BY ASHLEY BREEDING wild-caught salmon and chia seeds, also plumps and corn, which can all lead to [chronic] inflam- routine, are essential. To fight aging, Gabriel says, the healthy layer of fat beneath the epidermis mation,” Wills says. While a healthy diet is the you need two things: sunscreen and retinoids. or a sultry summer look, a dusting (skin’s outer layer) that helps protect it, as will first step to shielding our face and body, berries In the morning, your goal is to “preserve and of bronzer can help enhance a tan— foods rich in vitamin C (berries, watermelon, alone won’t beat the elements. “Always wear sun- prevent damage,” she explains. After cleansing, For add a healthy-looking glow early cabbage). Vitamin C, chock-full of antioxidants, screen,” Will says. use an antioxidant serum with vitamin C or cof- in the season before those languid days at is among the top recommended compounds feeberry, and then apply sunscreen. Chemical the beach and pool begin. And a sun-kissed that can be eaten and applied to the skin to both Save Face sunscreens, which absorb into skin, can be irri- look pairs with relaxed hairstyles like top- guard and repair cells. Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of tating and also dissolve quickly in sunlight, so knots, braids and beachy waves to transi- B vitamins are also essential to cell function, all human cancers. There are three main types of Gabriel recommends wearing one with titanium tion easily from an afternoon of sand and Wills adds. “These are found in fish, red meats skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell dioxide or zinc oxide, which coat the skin and surf to drinks with friends. and leafy greens,” she says. Regularly eating fer- carcinoma and melanoma. reflect sunlight. However, before playing with the sum- mented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi) promotes “[Melanoma] … has a high risk of metastasis, “These physical sunscreens are now cosmeti- mer’s fun hair and makeup trends, it’s the growth of probiotics in the gut, thought to so it’s deadly,” says Dr. Zena Gabriel, a dermatol- cally elegant, so you won’t look like you’re wear- important to know that beauty on the out- help achieve optimal health. Just be sure you’re ogist and founder of Zena Medical in Newport ing toothpaste on your face,” she says. Protect side begins with what’s on the inside—and sticking to organic foods, free of toxic chemi- Beach. The two types of carcinoma, related to skin with an SPF of 30 or higher every day, we’re not just talking about kindness. cals, Wills notes. And because over-farming has sun exposure, are less dangerous if they’re caught whether it’s sunny or cloudy, or you’re outside or How we eat affects everything about our depleted the soil of nutrients, it’s also important early. If they’re not, removing the cancer can indoors. “As long as you can see light, sunlight appearance, says Dr. Allison Wills, a natu- to supplement. She recommends daily omega 3, cause serious disfigurement. “You could lose is hitting your skin—and aging it,” Gabriel says. ropathic doctor and nutrition specialist in B vitamin and multimineral supplements. your whole nose,” Gabriel says. There’s noth- At night, you want to preserve collagen by pre- Corona del Mar. A balanced diet, rich in What we don’t eat is as important as what ing pretty about that—or sun spots, wrinkling venting it from breaking down. “Topical retinoids vitamins and minerals, maintains healthy skin, hair and nails—and even protects against sun damage and other free radicals that cause aging. More Than Skin Deep Staying hydrated is most important, Wills says, since parched skin is more susceptible to damage from outside factors like sun and pollution. “Water fills the cells of our skin, so when they’re shrunken, we have a thin- ner barrier,” she explains. The more barriers the skin has, the more layers damaging UVA OPPOSITE PAGE: COURTESY OF DRYBAR COURTESY OPPOSITE PAGE: Steve Kassajikian, a global makeup artist for Urban Decay, creates a sultry summer look with deep coral eye shadow and turquoise liner on the lower lash line. 36 NEWPORTBEACHMAGAZINE.COM NEWPORT BEACH MAGAZINE 37 IN THE BAG THESE SUMMERTIME BEAUTY MUST-HAVES WILL TAKE YOU FROM THE BEACH TO A NIGHT ON THE TOWN. The Mad Hippie FACIAL SPF 30 with zinc oxide will keep your skin safe from the sun’s rays, $24.99, at Whole Foods Market, Fashion Island. (949-999-8572; wholefoodsmarket.com) Urban Decay BEACHED BRONZER powder in the Sun- Urban Decay’s Beached Collection features colors inspired by Southern California’s beaches, perfect for Kissed shade will creating looks for the summer, from sunset hues like Heatwave to Double Dip, a cool turquoise. help you fake a tan, $30, at Urban inhibit the enzymes in our bodies that naturally really gives eyes definition,” Kassajikian says. For a Decay, Fashion break down collagen,” Gabriel explains. In addi- fun pop of color that also brightens eyes, dot the Island. (949- tion, it regulates skin’s shedding process, exfoliat- lower lash line with an aqua or teal line. 644-6550; ing the dead outer layer that dulls the complexion. Keep lips neutral during the day with a nude urbandecay.com) “Apply your active ingredient first, let it soak in or bronze gloss; at night, go bolder with mauve Get the perfect beachy waves by using for about 15 seconds, and then lock in moisture or burgundy. To keep the look fresh all day, spritz the Oribe APRÈS BEACH WAVE with a luxurious hyaluronic acid night cream,” she with a setting spray, like Urban Decay All Nighter AND SHINE SPRAY, $42, at Madison adds. Better than any eye cream, retinol “diluted Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray. Salon, Costa Mesa. (949-270-6240; with a bit of water and dabbed around the eyes” is madisonsalon.com) key to erasing crow’s feet. Repair and Wear For the body, Gabriel recommends a lotion Hair takes both a beating—and looks its best— The Stila GLITTER & GLOW with alpha hydroxy or glycolic acids to exfoliate in summer. “Sun and chlorine are drying, and LIQUID EYE SHADOW in and smooth. And always wear sunscreen on any can make hair look and feel dull,” says Drybar Bronzed Bell is the perfect area that is exposed to the sun. founder Alli Webb. On the flip side, “saltwater summertime shade, $24, adds that nice, natural texture” that stylists are available at Ulta, Fashion Go for Bronze often asked to re-create with products. The result Island. (949-640-0726; To get the look of a golden tan without bak- is tousled waves that look effortless. ulta.com) ing in the sun for hours and risking skin can- To nourish and repair strands, Webb recom- cer, there are ways to fake it. “Summer makeup mends using a deep-conditioning mask once is very glowy and bronzy, and should look and or twice a week, plus shampooing hair as infre- messy bun or knot. “The messier the better—for feel effortless,” says Steve Kassajikian, a global quently as you can get away with. “Our natural a natural look, keep it loose,” he says. makeup artist for Newport Beach-based Urban oils are so good for the scalp and hair,” she says. If you’re going straight from the beach to a Decay cosmetics company. If you’re active or exercise a lot and need to wash summer barbecue, and want your look to sizzle, “Think clean, dewy skin, tamed brows and hair more than three times per week, opt for a Orozco recommends wearing hair in braids dur- earth-toned cheeks and eyes,” he says. To get the gentle two-in-one that’s formulated for daily use, ing the day. “They’re easy and elegant, and can be look, first mix a drop of oil (like Urban Decay’s she says. “And stay away from products with sul- dressed up or down,” he says. Try a loose French Drop Shot Mix-in Facial Oil) with foundation. fates and parabens, which are both useless and braid, a few braids or even all-over braids pinned “It gives skin a hydrated, dewy effect,” Kassajikian harmful to our health,” she adds. into a bun. “When you take them out, you’ll have says. Apply foundation only to areas that need it, Hair guru Louis Orozco, who owns Costa that total beach-wave look that everyone wants,” to avoid a “made-up” effect. Mesa’s Madison Salon and brought his talents to Orozco says. Next, comb brows up and outward with a New York Fashion Week this year, shows clients Afterward, he sprays hair with Oribe Après OF URBAN DECAY TOP LEFT TWO PHOTOS: COURTESY brow brush and hold them in place with a brow how to repair their hair in style.