Perfectly clear skin: been dreamin' of gorgeous skin? It's easier than you think. It only takes a few old tricks and some fab new products. Before long, you're in the clear.Custom wash Have combination skin? Using just an acne wash can leave winter cheeks feeling like shredded wheat. Use a purifying cleanser on oily zones, a hydrating one on the rest. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Add moisture Some girls think leaving their face dry and tight is the best way to combat acne. Wrong-o. Treatment products can overdry O`ver`dry´ v. t. 1. To dry too much. , so add oil-free moisture back in. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Scrub smartly Oily skin can benefit from weekly exfoliation exfoliation /ex·fo·li·a·tion/ (eks-fo?le-a´shun) 1. a falling off in scales or layers. 2. the removal of scales or flakes from the surface of the skin. 3. , but don't overdo it. Too much scrubbing can lead to excess oil production--you don't want that [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mitts off zits Picking a pimple pimple, small pointed elevation of the skin that may or may not contain pus. The formation of pimples is frequently associated with infection, irritation, or overactivity of the sebaceous and sweat glands. Repeated eruptions of pimples are often termed acne. can double its life, so ward off temptation by using a concealer con·ceal·er n. 1. One that conceals. 2. A facial cosmetic used to cover blemished skin. that doubles as treatment. This pencil lets you mark the spot easily. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sleep attack Sulfur products look terrible. work great. Try clear salicylic acid during the day on blackheads and whiteheads. then dab on sulfur at night. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] High-tech hope Yes, it costs major moolah ... but zap a fledgling zit zit n. A pimple. and it'll fade within 24 hours. Ain't technology grand? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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