Document 6477522

SKIN SOLUTIONS
used for pharmaceutical products are generally alumi-
num with tiny openings,"
says cosmetic chemist Jim
Hammel'. Opaque, airtight
pump bottles can also safeguard sensitive ingredients.
& Taylor's Zinn Moore,
keep the original box
and receipt, you shouldn't
have
a
be empty," she says. Barneys
York and Nordstrom
New
problem returning
skin-care ,products to a department store within 30
or 90 days (depending on
the specific store), "If you
used a product for a few
need to
skimp on
somethinq, make
If you
it cleanser.
a
case-by-case basis.
AT THE DRUGSTORE: CVS/
on
Every store has a different policy, but according to
if you
notice
difference in your skin,
we'll typically do a refund
ide01' exchange-though,
to
the
we'd
not
jar
like
ally,
similar approach, determining the fate of returns
AT THE DEPARTMENT STORE:
Lord
didn't
and
a
take
LEARN ABOUT
RETURNS
-
weeks
a
Pharmacy takes back any
beauty product, opened or
not, with a receipt. At other stores, like' Walgreens,
decide
managers usually
whether 01' not to give a re-
fund for cosmetics-and, if
it often comes in
the form of store credit. Always inquire about returns
granted,
before buying.
BE PATIENT
than 'Individual results may
vary,'" says Lupo. How YOUI'
skin responds to a product
depends on your physiology,
metabolism, and underlying
issues, she explains. But if
you've done your homework
and chosen a smart product,
give it time. "Beautiful skin
is a lifelong process,"
says
there."
get
"But
you'll
Kunin.
You need to use most products consistently, for at least
eight weeks, to see what they
can do.
(Acne spot treat-
ments work faster, clearing minor blemishes in as
little as a day or two'> Some
women have to wait even
longer: "No truer words have
ever been spoken in beauty
Shop Your Skin Type
of' cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York City, offers a shopping list for every skin type. Check it.
JoshuaZeichner, director
in
Oily and Acne-Prone
Make sure your regimen includes
salicylic acid, which makes other acne
drugs work faster.
An exfoliating cleanser with 2 percent
salicylic acid. like Clean & Clear Advantage
1.
3-in-1 Foaming Acne Wash.
spot treatment with 2.5 percent benzoyl
peroxide will kill bacteria. We like Neutrogena
On-the-Spot Acne Treatment.
3. A sulfur mask, which has anti-inflammatory
2. A
and antibacterial properties, to use weekly,
Try Olay Professional Pro-X Clear Intensive
Refining Sulfur Mask.
4. Moisturizer with sunscreen, like Eucerin
Daily Protection Face Lotion SPF 30, is crucial,
because acne products can make skin more
sensitive to the sun,
5. A nighttime moisturizer with ceramides,
like CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion, will strengthen
skin's protective barrier.
nighttIme treatment like La Roche-Posay
Effaclar K. which contains a retinol derivative
plus a stronger version of salicylic acid.
6. A
Sensitive
Dull
Dry and
Watch out for fragrances,
production and dead skin cells
Paltry oil
are to blame. Choose products that
exfoliate, hydrate, and build collagen.
moisturizing face wash, like CeraVe
Hydrating Cleanser.
2. A hydrating glycolic acid wash boosts
cell turnover and gives skin a glow, We like
Glytone Mild Cream Wash, with conditioning
1. A
choose
a
formula with
lower-than-
botanicals. Aveeno Positively Radiant
Brightening Cleanser adds soy; Eucerin
ingredients.
Redness Relief Soothing Cleanser contains
3. A peptide serum, like Olay Regenerist
Regenerating Serum or Kinerase CB Peptide
Treatment, will rev up collagen production.
4. A day cream with SPf and antioxidants,
such as RevaleSI<in Day Cream With SPF 15.
licorice-root extract.
2. A mineral sunscreen with physical filters
and protective antioxidants. EltaMD UV Physical
keeps skin supple and protected,
5. A rich night cream with ceramides, glycerin.
hyaluronic acid. or omega fatty acids,
like Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Premiere
Overnight Cream.
RoC Retinol
6. A hydrating retinol, like
Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream,
normalizes cell turnover and enhances
collagen production.
Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 is ultragentle and lightly
tinted to veil redness.
3. A basic night cream to hydrate (not treat).
such as Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream,
your retinol.
retinol for sensitive skin, Replenix
All-Trans-Retinol Plus Smoothing Serum 5X
combines a low dose of retinol (0.5 percent)
with green tea and hyaluronic acid. And
will minimize irritation from
4. A
DermaDoctor Poetry in Lotion contains 1
percent retinol with skin-calming plant extracts.
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a
average dose (0.5 instead of 1 percent).
1. A gentle cleanser with anti-inflammatory
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dyes, and
irritating active ingredients, such
as acids. If your skin can handle retinol,
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