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Avoid Products With Alcohol

Alcohol is a common skin care ingredient found in everything from astringents to lotions. Maiman suggests sticking to water- or oil-based creams versus lotions, which tend to contain alcohol. "Many lotions are alcohol-based, meaning they evaporate once on the skin, which can actually exacerbate dryness."

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Use Exfoliants Sparingly

Once your skin begins to heal, you can use a very gentle scrub or a low-concentration chemical exfoliant to sweep away flaky bits of skin. "This allows your products to penetrate and work more effectively," notes Blake. For your body, she recommends using a super gentle scrub with an oil base to help get your moisture while buffing.

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