Dr Susan's Skin Care Blog

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What products to use? What to use on dry skin? Oily skin? How to maintain acne free skin? How to keep your skin looking young?

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No doubt about it, EVERYONE struggles with acne at some point in his or her life. The question is... How are you going to prevent acne from getting to you? Here's some tips to help you in your battle to stay acneFREE!

1..Donot pick or pop at pimples, it can actually cause more damage and even causescarring. 

2.Keepfingers and hands off of your face. Bacteria spreads and also is a primarycause to breakouts. 

3.Watchwhat you eat, certain foods can cause break outs... if you find out which foodsare causing you to break out, stay away from those foods!

4.Cleanseyour face daily. Twice or more would be ideal.

5.Aftera work out, wash up ASAP.

6.Rememberto use oil free make up. If it has oils, it will clog your pores and againcause you to break out. Also, be limited to the make up applied to your face. 

7.Oil freesunscreens will not clog your pores and therefore lessens breakouts.  

TRY THE REFRESH ACNE CLEAR LINE

http://www.refreshskin.com/Products/Acne_Treatment_Plan/ 

Antioxidants can help you maintain your health in many ways. Antioxidants help keep elasticity in your skin, your hair healthy, and they even help to keep your muscles from weakening.

These antioxidants, Vitamin E, A, B, and C can help reduce your acne breakouts.

What they do:

Vitamin E: helps reduce the visible wrinkles and fine lines which can lead to you having healthier younger looking skin

Vitamin A: helps with healing, fighting acne, and tends to give skin a smooth look

Vitamin B: helps your skin to maintain that healthy balance, and tends to help reduce stress

Vitamin C: helps breakdown damage done to the skin

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1. Apply sunscreen daily. Dry skin intensifies wrinkles and can ultimately give you a washed out look. Find an Oil Free Sunscreen, preferably with an antioxidant to help repair some past sun damage, and for more protection use at least SPF 30.

Try: Refresh Green Tea Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30

http://www.refreshskin.com/Products/Anti-aging_Skin_Care/

2. Exfoliate your Skin. Get all of that dead skin off. Products such as cleansers, toners, and moisturizers can be more effective if they simply target the new skin cells right on. Dead skin gets in the way and acts as a barrier to the new skin. To keep your skin healthy and looking good, try to exfoliate at few times a week.

Try: Refresh EpiRenewal Papaya Cleanser

http://www.refreshskin.com/Products/Oily_Skin_Care/

3. Stay Hydrated! With the proper hydration, your skin can look younger, as well as feel great! Drinking lots of water helps your skin maintain its moisture and gives it a boost for that healthy glow.
4. Maintain a well balanced diet. Vitamin C is fundamental for good skin. Fruits and vegetables contain natural amounts vitamin C. This particular vitamin helps breakdown the damage that has been caused by sunlight, pollution and even smoking. If you get your right amount of vitamin C, with in a couple of months one can notice that the skin can often become smoother.

Try: Refresh Anti-Wrinkle Serum

http://www.refreshskin.com/Products/Anti-aging_Skin_Care/

5. Cleanse your face. Daily cleansing helps prevent blemishes and breakouts. Make sure to wash off all make up before you go to bed.

Try: Refresh Anti-Microbial Facial Cleanser

http://www.refreshskin.com/Products/Acne_Treatment_Plan/

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