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	Hot Lemon Water Drink hot lemon water first thing in the morning to help flush out the body internally and reduce toxins which can cause skin sensitivities.
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	Face Cleansing Wash face using circular motions to gently massage cleanser into skin. Don´t pull down on the skin or rub too hard. Cleansers generally contain sodium lauryl sulfate and cetyl alchohol, ingredients that remove dirt and oil without excessive friction. -- Allure Magazine, March 1999
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	Monthly Facials Get monthly facials for increased circulation and oxygen for healthy, glowing skin.
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	Hormonal Breakouts Take Vitamin B-6 to help regulate hormonal imbalances which can lead to breakouts. Calcium and magnesium can also be helpful.
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	Dull, Dry Skin If your skin is dull or dry, you may not be providing your body with enough Vitamin D.
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	Breakouts on the Forehead Skin breakouts on the forehead usually indicate too much sugar and/or caffeine intake.
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	Avoid Fragrance in Products Avoid using skin care products containing fragrances, the #1 cause of allergic reactions.
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	Avoid Products with Panthenol Hair products containing Panthenol (Vitamin B-5) can make hair stronger but can cause skin breakouts.
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	Go to Bed with Clean Skin Always wash and moisturize your skin at bedtime.
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	Shave Before Tanning Shave legs before tanning to avoid shaving off part of your tan.
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	Avoid Dairy Products Avoid dairy products if you are prone to skin breakouts.
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	Skin-friendly Scrubs When choosing a cleansing scrub for your skin, look for a product that uses indredients other than seeds or shells as exfoliating granules (such as jojoba beads). Seed/shell granules can cause microscopic tears in the skin. Ouch!
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	Sunscreen & Skin Lighteners When using a skin lightener or fade cream it is more important than ever to use sunscreen to be able to achieve your purpose.
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	Avoid Bar Soap Avoid bar soap for the face since the binders holding the bar together will strip the skin of water and natural oils.
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	Scaly, Rough Skin Scaly, rough skin could indicate a vitamin C, or zinc deficiency.
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	Co Q10 The latest weapon in the war against wrinkles is Co Q10, a cell-nourishing coenzyme that your body produces in abundance when you´re young, then less as you grow older. --Cosmopolitan. Apr 99
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	Use Toner after Cleansing Using toner after cleansing is essential to healthy skin since it removes drying chlorine and minerals found in tap water.
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	Vitamin C for skin Applying the antioxidant vitamin C to the skin has been found to boost its natural radiance. --Cosmopolitan. Apr 99
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	Fun in The SUN Use oil-free sun block if you are prone to skin breakouts.
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	Psoriasis Psoriasis could indicate a zinc deficiency.
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	Soothe Muscles Soak away tired, sore muscles with bath salts. To try: Get Fresh Sleepytime Salt Fizz with apricot kernal and avocado oil to moisten skin.
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	Oily Skin Deficiencies Extremely oily skin could indicate a bioitin, zinc or enzyme deficiency.
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	Shiny skin If your skin shines excessively, do not use moisturizer (it is naturally moisturized), the added moisture will make your skin look greasy and will clog pores.
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	Vitamin C Serum Use a special Vitamin C *serum* to help protect and preserve newly exfoliated and exposed skin cells from the harsh effects of the environment.
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	Increase Omega 3´s For dry skin, increase Omega 3´s in your diet: flax seed oil and olive oil, salmon, tuna, walnut, almond and pumpkin seeds.
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	Improve Elasticity Improve the skin´s elasticity by using a product with collagen-building Vitamin C.
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	Post-Sunburned Skin Resist the urge to remove peeling, post-sunburned skin as it can cause scarring.
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	Wash Hands After Using Self Tanners Wash hands thoroughly after applying sunless tanning lotion to avoid discolored palms.
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	Oily Skin Cleanser For oily skin, avoid detergent-based cleansers. They dry out the skin too much then oil glands overcompensate to combat dryness.
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	Lock in Moisture Lock in moisture by applying moisturizer to damp skin (i.e. right after a bath).
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	Avoid Panthenol Avoid haircare products containing Panthenol if you are prone to breakouts around your hairline or back.
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	Use a Water Filter Replace your shower head with a filter purifier to eliminate chlorine and minerals which are drying and irritating to skin and hair.
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	Avoid SD Alcohol 40 Avoid using toners containing SD Alcohol 40 since it strips the skin of water and promotes dull skin by causing dead skin cell buildup.
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	Protect New Skin Avoid using chemical exfoliators like Retin A or alpha hydroxy acids on new skin after sunburned skin peels. A gentle mechanical exfoliator or scrub can be used one week after peeling begins.
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	Sunbathing Skin Care Use oil-free sunscreen if you are prone to blemishes.
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	Blackheads Blackheads are caused by pores clogged with dirt and oil. Use non-comedogenic products and exfoliate biweekly.
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	Aloe Vera Gel Relieve the itch of dry or sunburned skin with aloe vera gel.
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	Avoid Mineral Oil & Petrolatum Avoid using moisturizers containing mineral oil or petrolatum which can clog pores and lead to breakouts.
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	Antioxidants Use a moisturizer containing antioxidants (Vitamins A, C & E) to protect skin against environmental damages.
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	Rinse Well To remove cleanser, rinse with lukewarm water, splashing several times. Extremely hot water might feel good, but it can irritate skin. Cold water will not close pores. -- Allure Magazine, March 1999
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	Avoid Stress Do what you can to avoid stress. Many skin conditions such as psoriasis, excema and recurring acne are related to large amounts of stress.
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	Use Less Self-tanner on Knees & Elbows When applying sunless tanning lotion, use sparingly on knees and elbows. These areas are naturally darker in color.
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	Skin Changes As weather conditions change throughout the year, skin conditions may also change. You may need to adapt your skin care regimen accordingly.
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	Keep Hands off of Face Don´t pick at your skin. It can force bacteria deeper into the skin. Have pores professionally cleaned instead.
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	Chamomile Products Chamomile-based skin care products will help to alleviate skin redness.
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	Sunburned Skin Use a heavy, occlusive moisturizer on sunburned skin to help minimize flaking.
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	Oily Skin Use a special oil-absorbing serum to control oily skin. Reapply throughout the day as needed.
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	Deeper Tan For deeper color, reapply sunless tanning lotion 3 hours after first application.
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	Free Acne Information For a free brochure on acne, send a SASE to: American Academy of Dermatology, PO Box 4014, Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014 --Parade Magazine, Aug. 1, 1999
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	Topical Vitamin C Use a topical Vitamin C product daily to increase Type III collagen production.
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	Use Clean Hands to Wash Face Most dermatologists recommend using clean hands instead of a washcloth. Unless a fresh cloth is used each time, hair follicles on the face can become infected by bacteria on the cloth. -- Allure Magazine, March 1999
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	Dry Elbows Dry skin on elbows should be exfoliated at least once a week and moisturized daily.
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	Red Bumps after Shaving Those little red bumps that appear along the bikini line after waxing or shaving are ingrown hairs. To remedy, use a gentle exfoliator.
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	Avoid Smoking For a much healthier complexion, avoid smoking! Smoking constricts the blood vessels in the face and leads to the breakdown of collagen, causing premature wrinkles around the eyes and mouth.
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	Drying Effects of Flying To counteract the dehydrating effect of flying, drink lots of water 2 days prior to your trip, use a mild exfoliator on your skin and switch to a moisturizing soap.
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	Shave before Tanning Shave legs before tanning, to avoid shaving off part of your tan.
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	Avoid Scrubbing Acne Don´t try to scrub away acne, which can allow bacteria deeper into the skin. Use a gentle scub with perfectly round grains which roll across skin.
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	Exfoliate Dry Skin Moisturizing dry, flaky skin is like trying to bring dead skin back to life. Exfoliate first, then moisturize.
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	What´s this Rash? Skin rashes caused by new products are often the results of the body´s sensitivity to fragrance. Discontinue product use to see if the rash dissipates.
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	Clogged Pores and Breakouts Clean cosmetic brushes weekly to help prevent clogged pores and breakouts.
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	Spa Water Products For dry skin, look for new products containing mineral-rich superhydrating spa water as the acive ingredient. Formulated with vitamin-rich plankton and maring enzymes, these products moisturize for hours and give you a radiant glow. --Cosmopolitan. Apr 99
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	Products for Oily skin If you are prone to skin break outs, try oil-free products including moisturizer. Important note: "water-based" or "doesn´t clog pores" does not mean oil free.
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	Before Sunless Tanning Wait one hour after bathing, exfoliating and shaving before applying sunless tanning lotion. Your body needs to recover to its natural pH balance.
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	Reapply Sunscreen Reapply sunscreen hourly if out in the sun.
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	Super moisturizer Don´t waste money on expensive moisturizers. Try this instead: wet face. Apply thin layer of vaseline. Apply lukewarm water. Wait. Rub excess water into skin. Wait. Apply more water as needed until all the vaseline is absorbed. This should take no longer than 15 minutes & your skin will be smooth.
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	Discoloration Reduce the appearance of scars and discolorations with a product containing clover and siegesbeckia orientalis by encouraging the regeneration of collagen and elastin.
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	Protect Your Skin from the Sun Use sunless tanning lotion before going out in this season´s dare-to-bare sundresses. Reapply every 3 days for a safe, even tan.
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	Moisturize Oily Skin Use an oil-free moisturizer on oily skin to hydrate skin cells.
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	Fragrance-free Detergent Wash pillow cases with dye-free and fragrance-free laundry soap.
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	Clean Pillow Cases Invest in a stack of pillow cases and change nightly to avoid reintroducing bacteria and oil into your skin.
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	Exfoliate Before Tanning Exfoliate skin before using sunless tanning lotion to slough away dry skin flakes and ensure a smooth, even tan.
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	Protect New Skin Protect post-sunburned new skin from sun exposure until it has completely recovered.
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	Avoid Discolored Palms Wash hands thoroughly after applying self-tanning lotion to avoid discolored palms.
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	Papers for Oily Skin Use special powder papers as needed to blot excess oil.
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	Self-tanning Smooth self-tanning lotion evenly over skin. Rub in well, to avoid streaking. Use less on knees and elbows, which are naturally darker in color.
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	Dry Skin Extremely dry skin can indicate a vitamin A, vitamin C or zinc deficiency.
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	Take it for a test drive Before purchasing a new skincare product try it out first. Rub a little on your throat to see how it feels and smells, and how your skin responds. Also, higher price does not necessarily mean better quality.
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	Glycolic Acid Use a glycolic acid (the most effective of the alpha hydroxy acids) product without alcohol to help reduce past sun damage, smooth and soften skin, and to help keep skin cells healthy.
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	Oil-Absorbing Papers Use special oil-absorbing papers to blot skin as needed to help keep oil in check.
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	Oil-Controlling Papers Special oil-controlling tissues, similar to those used to clean eyeglasses, can be used throughout the day to blot excess oil.
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	Dermatitis Dermatitis could suggest a biotin or zinc deficiency.
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	Eliminate High Fat Foods If your skin has a tendency to break out try eliminating foods with high fat content.
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	Combination Skin For skin that is oily in some places and dry in others, treat each condition separately with the appropriate skin care product.
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	Serum for Oily Skin Use a special serum for oily skin with Nylon 12...used to clean up the Exxon oil spill.
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	Massage Skin Massage moisturizer into skin in a circular motion to increase blood flow and oxygen.
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