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Fri Feb 5 2010
Overloading On Products
"I ask patients to walk me through their routine, and they bring in shopping bags full of products," says New York City dermatologist Patricia Wexler. "They add things without checking to see whether theyre duplicating ingredients or realizing that some arent compatible." Sometimes, active ingredients cancel one another out—Other times, they double up and cause irritation or skin damage.
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Fri Feb 5 2010
Tanning
Bronzer? Fine. Self-tanner? Fine. The real thing? So not fine. "In trying to protect itself from continued exposure to the sun, skin thickens and produces melanin, the pigment that darkens cells," explains Miami dermatologist Flor Mayoral.
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Fri Feb 5 2010
Skipping The Gym
Along with lifting your mood, exercise increases blood flow to the skin, causing a healthy-looking flush. Both immediately and over time, it has been shown to decrease tension, which can result in better skin
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Fri Feb 5 2010
Popping Zits
We know, we know: Its tempting. But the reality is that squeezing a pimple just pushes bacteria deeper into the pores, causing inflammation, infection, and scarring—and almost doubling the zits life span (from about one week to two).
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Fri Feb 5 2010
Neglecting Your Eyes
Not only is the skin around your eyes thinner than practically anywhere else on the body, its also the victim of a lot of abuse. First, resolve to stop rubbing.
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Fri Feb 5 2010
Eating Junk Food
Conventional wisdom used to be that diet didnt affect your complexion. But sorry—no more. A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that people who replaced processed carbs with high-protein foods and whole grains broke out less.
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Fri Feb 5 2010
Not Washing Your Face at Night
Letting skin marinate in makeup—not to mention a days worth of oil buildup—can lead to clogged pores and zits, especially if youre prone to acne.
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Fri Feb 5 2010
Staying Up Late
"Sleep deprivation causes stress, which can aggravate all skin conditions, including acne, eczema, and psoriasis," says Karyn Grossman, a dermatologist in Santa Monica and New York City.
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Fri Feb 5 2010
Overexfoliating
Sorry—while squeaky-clean pores may initially feel good, "harsh cleansing or too much exfoliating can actually exacerbate oil production and worsen breakouts by spreading bacteria," Fein says. A gentle alternative: Use a glycolic peel, such as Avon Anew Clinical Advanced Retexturizing Peel, three times a week.
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Fri Feb 5 2010
Constant Phone Chatter
Resting your chin or cheek against a phone—cell or old-school—can lead to breakouts, whether or not the phone is clean and bacteria-free.
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Thu Feb 4 2010
Using Dirty Makeup Brushes
Eh, why bother, you think. Heres why: Skip washing your brushes and you could wind up with muddied colors, clogged pores, and bacterial infections
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