There's lots of health-hype surrounding this root, and turns out it's a skin superstar, too. "Turmeric has just about every benefit you could think of," explains Wong. "It's anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and loaded with antioxidants and vitamins." This makes it not only a great skin-clearing solution, but a powerful anti-ager to boot (and hey, when you can combat pimples and wrinkles simultaneously, that's never a bad thing). You can even make your own DIY treatment by adding a pinch of it to any kind of creamy mask or cleanser, she adds. Incorporating it into your diet will help your skin, too, adds Yen.

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YLLO Turmeric Face Scrub, $24.95, whose ingredient list reads more like something out of cookbook (we're talking turmeric, chickpea flour and cane sugar). The final result? An antioxidant-loaded powder scrub that's perfect for problem areas.

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You know how people sage their house to "cleanse" the energy? It's equally cleansing for your complexion, helping to de-clog pores and eliminate blackheads, notes Wong. Also nice: "By helping balance the skin's moisture levels, it prevents dryness," says Yen, a common side-effect from using too many blemish-busting products. "It also keeps acne-causing inflammation at bay," she adds.

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Tata Harper Clarifying Spot Solution, $32, which has the added benefit of calming and soothing any redness, always a plus when it comes to blemishes. And because it won't dry out your skin, you can use it as often as needed.

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