Exfoliate Many people associate exfoliating with the winter months since your skin tends to be drier and more prone to collecting dead skin cells on its surface. However, lack of exfoliating during the summer will cause skin to become more oily due to clogged pores, which can lead to more breakouts. "Exfoliation not only makes the skin look more radiant and smooth, but it also helps moisture penetrate more effectively," says Dr. Dendy Engelman, MD, a dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery in New York. "When dead, flaky skin cells pile on the top of the skin surface, the skin barrier is compromised and the skin cannot effectively lock moisture in." For summertime use, she recommends Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Retexturizing Pads, $56, which contain 5 percent glycolic acid to eliminates dry, flaky and dull skin.
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