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    Summer Skin 101: How to Battle Breakouts

    By | Beauty on Shine – Mon, Apr 16, 2012 11:24 AM EDT

    BIORÉ WARMING ANTI-BLACKHEAD CLEANSER, $8, DRUGSTORE.COM. DR. BRANDT PORES NO MORE PORE REFINER HINT OF TINT, $45, SEPHORA.COM. GLYTONE ACNE SPRAY, $32, DERMSTORE​.COMBIORÉ WARMING ANTI-BLACKHEAD CLEANSER, $8, DRUGSTORE.COM. DR. BRANDT PORES NO MORE PORE REFINER HINT OF TINT, $45, … Jennifer Scruby, Lucky magazine

    The Problem: Breakouts Solution: Intensify your anti-acne routine.

    • Benzoyl peroxide, sulfur and salicylic acid all work to kill acne bacteria, reduce oil, calm inflammation and clear pores. Even though they wash off, cleansers with those ingredients can make a huge difference.

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    • Physical exfoliants-scrubs,
    a brush like the Clarisonic-clear pores and bring down the bacterial content, says New York/Miami dermatologist Fredric Brandt.

    • In-office Isolaz lasers treat acne bacteria and can keep your skin flawless for weeks.

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    • Always shower right after exercising­­­-sweat can up bacteria levels-and apply antibacterial lotions or sprays wherever you're prone to body acne.

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