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Seven Deadly Skin Sins

Want gorgeous skin? Start by making sure you don't commit any of these skin-damaging crimes

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Thou shalt not: use a tanning bed

"Don't do tanning beds, period, end of discussion," says Kunin, explaining that every young melanoma patient she treats has used tanning beds. Ten minutes in a tanning bed is equal to getting a full day of unprotected sun exposure -- yikes! So instead of baking on your color, Kunin recommends "applying color" by way of self-tanner or bronzer. Our readers love Jergens Natural Glow Express, $7.49 and Banana Boat Summer Color Sunless Tanning Lotion, $7.69. Need help perfecting the application process? Check out this how-to video.

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That is why I have never tanned in my life. I embrace my porcelain complexion.

by J.coccaro Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 09:37AM Report as inappropriate

I'm glad I don't have those habits (i.e smoking- gross) I should go to a derm more, but I had a bad experience once that is keeping me a bit hesistant to back. Oh, and de-stress: much easier said than done.

by msbrown822 Monday, February 6, 2012 at 06:45AM Report as inappropriate

If I don't drink enough water, or get adequate rest you can see it on my face ! Oh and the smoking thing can't stand it, and won't do it ! Non smokers hate when...People stand right outside the door of stores or businesses and smoke, so people coming in/out smell it !

by applepiealamode Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 08:50PM Report as inappropriate

get more sleep... dats important. i need to dat lol...overall,good advice :))

by peaches095 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 01:58PM Report as inappropriate

Stress, and skipping sleep... been doing that a lot lately, I know I shouldn't. And wearing make up to bed, those are my sins. :(

by MissXu Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 09:09PM Report as inappropriate

Most of this is common knowledge, but still good advice that not enough people listen to

by MysticMeercat Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 08:31AM Report as inappropriate

good thing i stopped smoking! whew!!

by Mssaralee18 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 02:35PM Report as inappropriate

I just made an appointment to see the dermatologist after I read this. I'm only guilty of a couple of the sins so maybe there is hope for my skin yet.

by taryn.romero Monday, August 15, 2011 at 12:52PM Report as inappropriate