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Article: Get your clearest skin ever: dermatologist Doris J. Day, M.D., offers solutions to the most common complexion conundrums.(REDBOOK look)(Column)
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- Redbook
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- April 1, 2006
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Q It's so unfair--I've got blemishes and wrinkles. How can I fight both?
A: You're not alone. Up to 50 percent of adult women suffer from acne, yet most acne products are formulated for ultra-oily teenage skin. making them too drying for 30-plus complexions. An option for you is the at-home chemical peel: salicylic or glycolic acid encourages cell renewal--leading to faster-clearing acne and fewer fine lines in four to six weeks. "In-office peels produce faster results, but at-home lower-dose kits are a good place to start," says Day. "They can also serve as a maintenance program between professional peels or salon facials." Try L'Oreal Paris Dermo-Expertise ...