Clean your face no more than twice a day, or just once, if you have dry skin and don't wear makeup. Avoid washing for that squeaky-clean feeling because of that.
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Protect yourself from the sun
Use sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.
Seek shade. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest.
Wear protective clothing. Cover your skin with tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and wide-brimmed hats.
3. Differin Gel Acne Treatment
Found in many prescription acne medications, the adapalene in
Differin's gel treatment targets clogged pores and inflammation,
and can be used daily without irritation.
4. Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by your body, but most can use
the extra boost from a well-formulated serum. The Ordinary's is a cult
favourite.
5. Phytoactive Hydra-Firm Intense
Mask
Plant extracts are incredibly important in creating firm, strong, and
plumped skin, and Dr.Timm Golueke's royal fern mask uses
chlorophyll and royal fern complex to do so.
6. Sweet Cherry Brightening
Enzyme Peel
Naturopathica's enzyme peel is delicate enough for sensitive skin,
but thanks to the AHAs in its formula, helps with uneven texture, fine
lines, and dry skin.
7. Indian Healing Clay
A budget-friendly cult favourite, this bentonite clay powder sucks up
dirt and oil from your skin, reducing impurities and leaving your face
feeling clean and smooth.
8. Acne Spot Treatment
For stubborn, deep pimples, Clean & Clear's spot treatment works
impressively fast at breaking down acne, while reducing the size,
redness, and swelling of pimples.
9. Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Face Oil
The calming and nourishing properties of lavender oil, plus the acne-
fighting and inflammation-reducing properties of primrose oil make
Kiehls's Midnight Recovery Concentrate so effective.
10. Purifying Cleanser
An all-natural cleanser featuring 17 high-performance ingredients like
pomegranate and papaya enzymes to sweep away surface impurities,
dirt, and debris without dehydrating the skin.
11. Power D Treatment Drops
Provitamin D proves a game-changer for anyone whose skin is looking
a little worse for the wear, whether that's because of acne, rosacea, or
dryness.
12. Creamy Eye Treatment
with Avocado
If you're seeking an eye cream that's gentle and hydrating, but still
wears well under makeup, look no further than Kiehl's Creamy Eye
Treatment.
13. Protini Polypeptide Cream
The blend of actives and peptides work together to improve
firmness and elasticity, leaving you with a complexion that is
moisturized and strengthened, with signs of sun-damage, lines, and
wrinkles diminished.
14. Amla Purifying Cleanser
A classic cleanser that lightly foams while it cleanses with ayurvedic
amla extract and green papaya enzymes, which remove impurities
and helps unclog pores to reveal bright and radiant skin with
reduced inflammation.
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16. Pixi By Petra Glow Tonic
Aloe vera and glycolic acid gently, symbiotically soothe and
exfoliate, revealing brighter, glowing skin. Bonus: it's good for all
skin types.