Clear Skin 101

[Marisol]

From Allure (March issue)

[*][*]Keep your hands off any blemishes. Touching, picking, or squeezing will only make it worse.[*]Massage a nickel-size blob of PH-balanced antibacterial cleanser over the face, and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.[*]Blot face with a clean towel and allow five minutes for skin to air dry.[*]For acne-prone skin, rub on a chemical exfoliant like glycolic acid once a week to prevent clogged pores.[*]Treat pimples in the morning with a benzoyl peroxide-and-sulfur ointment or a salicylic-acid one -- whichever works best for your skin.[*]Moisturize with an oil-free SPF 15 lotion. Allow the moisturizer to sink in for at least two minutes.[*]Apply an oil-free foundation and use a small, stiff brush to cover the blemish with thick, cakey concealer that matches the skin perfectly.[*]Blend the concealer into surrounding skin with the brush. If redness is still visible, apply a second coat.[*]Lightly dust loose powder on and around the blemish.[*]At night, spot treat the blemish with a cream containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, retinols, or a prescription antibiotic.

 

[SqueeKee]

Thanks for posting this Marisol, I'm going to email it to my mother-in-law, I think she'd like it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Leony]

Thanks for posting this mar!

 

[KathrynNicole]

Great info! :clap Thanks for posting it, Marisol. I haven't received the last three issues of Allure. I don't know what's up with, either. I should send them an e-mail. This has happened with my InStyles, too.

 

[peekaboo]

Thanks Marisol! Great tips!

 

[kaeisme]

good info!

 

[lglala84]

Cool Marisol, great post:clap

 

[Marisol]

They have others about eyes, lips, etc. I will post them soon.

 

[karrieann]

good info Marisol. there is nothing more beautiful then clear skin!

 

[Sarah84]

great tips, thanks for posting Marisol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ArbonQueen]

AMEN! Great post!

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[MissLovely]

Thank you so much, I cant tell you how worthiful these tips were! Once again, THANK U!!

 

[eightthirty]

My brother is going to have a coniption fit! He told me to use hand sanitizer and I told him he was nuts. :scared:

Thanks for the great article, Marisol!! :icon_smil

 

[lemonpops]

thanks for the article! im going to have to try some of these tips!

 

[Razzledazzle]

great tips!

 

[michko970]

thanks for the tips! I will try, hope they work because my skin is looking rough