Quick Fixes for Skin Problems

April 24, 2012
Learn about some quick fixes for various skin problems.
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Forehead breakouts

The Cause:

Hairstyling-product residue

The Fix: No need to treat your entire face with drying anti-acne products, swipe Bioré Triple Action Astringent ($5.99; drugstores) on your forehead after you cleanse; it has salicylic acid, a proven pimple-fighter.

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Puffy eyes

The Cause:

Sleeping on your stomach

The Fix: Dab Philosophy Eye Hope ($48) around your eyes before bed and in the morning. It contains alpha glucosyl hesperidin, a powerful anti-inflammatory derived from citrus peel that stimulates circulation, helping to reduce puffiness and (bonus!) diminish dark circles.

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Dry skin

The Cause:

Long, hot showers (and overdrying soaps)

The Fix: Shorten your shower time and try a hydrating product like Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash with Nutrium Moisture ($3.77; drugstores), a new emollient-rich complex that replenishes your skin’s lipid layer to help prevent moisture loss.

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A brow furrow

The Cause:

Squinting due to poor eyesight

The Fix: Soften lines around your eyes with Wexler Fastscription Advanced No-Injection Wrinkle Smoother ($29.50), which has argireline, a peptide complex that relaxes wrinkles by diminishing muscle contractions.

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Skin redness

The Cause:

Grainy exfoliating scrubs

The Fix: Get skin that’s glowier—not redder—with Aveeno Positively Ageless Warming Scrub ($8.99; drugstores). Its soft polyethelene beads slough away dulling dead skin cells to reveal younger-looking skin without causing irritation or redness.

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