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Your Post-Summer Skin RehabYour how-to on treating discoloration, breakouts and your last (hopefully!) sunburn of the summer |
Skin Complaint: Breakouts and Pimples
"Sweating aggravates acne … the combination of creams and cosmetics plus sweats leads to pimples on the face and body," says Waldorf.
The Fix: She recommends treating mild to moderate acne with "topical antibiotics, retinoids and benzoyl peroxide."
For spot treatment, try ZapZyt Acne Treatment Gel, $4.99, which contains a hefty dose of benzoyl peroxide (10%) and can be used as often as three times each day, or as little as every other day if dryness occurs.
If benzoyl peroxide is too strong for your skin, try treating breakouts with Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Cooling Masque, $24. Ingredients like salicylic acid help eliminate acne, while camphor and licorice extract cool and soothe irritation -- you can even treat body acne with it by letting it sit on the skin as directed before you hop in the shower to rinse it off.
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The Fix: She recommends treating mild to moderate acne with "topical antibiotics, retinoids and benzoyl peroxide."
For spot treatment, try ZapZyt Acne Treatment Gel, $4.99, which contains a hefty dose of benzoyl peroxide (10%) and can be used as often as three times each day, or as little as every other day if dryness occurs.
If benzoyl peroxide is too strong for your skin, try treating breakouts with Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Cooling Masque, $24. Ingredients like salicylic acid help eliminate acne, while camphor and licorice extract cool and soothe irritation -- you can even treat body acne with it by letting it sit on the skin as directed before you hop in the shower to rinse it off.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Skin Complaint: Oversized Pores
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awesome!
by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 01:46AM Report as inappropriate
Very Helpful!
by ThePolishedCowgirl Monday, May 30, 2011 at 06:08AM Report as inappropriate
great advice!
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