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5 Ways to Repurpose Skin Care Products That Don't Work for You

Maybe they don't belong in the trash after all
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Use facial cleansers as body wash
Have a cleanser that's a little too harsh for your face? Consider using it as a body wash instead because, hey — your body deserves the fancy stuff too.

Try: Dove DermaSeries Gentle Cleansing Face Wash, $6.89

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Face exfoliants work for your body too
This goes doubly true for exfoliants. Take any overly stringent exfoliant and give it new life as a body scrub for a little extra pampering. Pro-tip: AHAs and BHAs are especially good for skin issues such as bacne.

Try: NeoStrata Foaming Glycolic Wash, $40

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Repurpose your moisturizer as hand cream
If you have moisturizers that you only use during certain seasons, chances are you don't always get the chance to use them up before they expire. Prevent waste by using facial moisturizers as a lotion or hand cream instead. The drier areas of your body (such as elbows and knees) will thank you!

Try: St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer, $6.49

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Mix some drops of facial oil with lotion or use it for your nails
Facial oils have a specific shelf life and if left unused, it can really be a waste. If, for whatever reason, you can't use one of your facial oils, try mixing it with your lotion or cream to give it an extra boost of moisture. You can also pamper your nails and cuticles by putting on oil before going to sleep.

Try: Paradox Marrakech Liquid Gold, $65

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Cleansing balms and oils can be used for shaving
One Reddit user from the AsianBeauty subreddit (one of our favorites!) suggests using cleansing balms when shaving — genius, right? You can also use balms (as well as cleansing oils) to on your hair if you happen to be going the shampoo-free route.

Try: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, $29.50

BY KAREN FRONDOZO | SEP 13, 2018 | SHARES
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