4. Exfoliate (but not too
much)
If you really want smooth
skin, get rid of the dead, flaky
skin on the surface. "It's a
myth that exfoliation can dry
or thin the skin," says healthy
skin care expert and Skin
Authority CEO Celeste
Hilling. "Regular exfoliation
speeds up the cell turnover
process, allowing the body to
produce moisture-bearing
properties like hyaluronic
acid. Exfoliation also helps to
plump the skin by churning
up elastin and collagen
production."
Hilling recommends using a
natural resurfacing agent
such as glycolic acid to
gently dissolve dead surface
skin cells so they can be
replaced with new, plump
ones. Dr. Schultz agrees,
saying, "Yes, exfoliating is
important, but it must be with
a glycolic exfoliant gentle
enough to be able to use daily
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(yet still effective!) because
the dulling dead cells reaccumulate each day."
5. Clean your brushes
How often do you clean your
makeup brushes? Probably
not often enough. Dirt, grime
and oils left in the brushes
can cause breakouts, leaving
your skin far from smooth.
Fortunately, it's easy enough
to clean them yourself using
a simple bar of soap.
Note: Steer away from
scented body soaps and go
for a natural soap like those
offered by South of France
Natural Body Care to remove
the gunk without leaving
anything behind. They’ve got
all the steps for proper brush
cleaning laid out on their
blog, The Soap Dish.
6. Eat clean
Turns out that your mother
was right -- you really are
what you eat, and your skin
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