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Summer Skin Care For Your Daily Acne Routine

A change in the weather can also require a change in the way you treat your complexion. "Pores can dilate from Summer heat," dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban explains. "The larger diameter, paired with increased sweating, can provide a scenario for increased deposits of dead skin cells, dirt, and sebum — which can lead to breakouts in acne-prone skin." Luckily, it's easy to remix your routine with a few simple switch-ups. So keep cool (and blemish-free) with these must-have acne products for Summer.

Scrub-a-dub: In addition to your year-round glycolic or salicylic acid cleanser, use an exfoliant in your regimen once or twice a week. You can also mix up a DIY mask using clay, rice starch, or strawberry. Just be sure to keep exfoliating to a minimum in the midst of a breakout.

Tone up: Choose a toner with alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) to remove any dead skin cells that can clog your pores. Dr. Shamban recommends rose water, which cuts through oil with its natural astringent and antiseptic properties. Bonus? Toners help to quell shine.

Acid reign: "Sebum can build up and harden under the skin's surface, creating a plug that makes it impossible for newly produced sebum to be released," Dr. Shamban says. "This can lead to whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples." To prevent this, bring in acne-superstar glycolic acid, which will keep pores open and dissolve sebum. Apply a serum daily with at least 10 percent of this acid to prevent pimples from popping up.

Water lover: Switch out your heavy-duty moisturizer for a lighter, water-based formula; look for one with antioxidants to get the full benefit of their anti-inflammatory properties. And don't forget to add sunscreen to your daily regimen, as AHAs, antibiotics, and retinols can cause discoloration when exposed to the sun.

Green Tea Benefits

By now, we know that drinking green tea is undoubtedly good for our bodies. The antioxidant and free-radical scavenging properties of green tea have made it a must-have for the health conscious and numerous studies highlight the potential benefits of green tea including cancer prevention and weight loss.

But green tea isn’t just a delicious and healthful drink; it can also be used as an at-home health and beauty remedy. Read on to find out 7 surprising things you didn’t know about green tea.

It can reduce puffy peepers:
Stayed out too late last night? Soaking a cotton pad in green tea and placing it over eyes for 10 minutes can reduce the puffiness of tired eyes, making you look revitalized and refreshed.

 It can soothe skin:
Spent a little too much time in the sun? Use the naturally calming properties of green tea to soothe sunburned skin. Place green tea in a spray bottle and mist on sunburned areas for all-natural relief. Because it has anti-bacterial qualities, green tea can also be used as an antiseptic to spray on skin blemishes or irritations.

 It’s great for teeth:Green tea has fluoride in it, making it a superstar for keeping gums and teeth healthy. Green tea can even be used as a mouthwash to maintain breath.

It can soothe sore throats:
The anti-viral effects of green tea make it an excellent remedy to help prevent the effects of a cold or flu. In fact, you can gargle with green tea to soothe a sore throat.

 It’s good for the bones:Naturally high in minerals, green tea aids in strong bone density, which is important for maintaining good posture.

It’s a room deodorizer:
Green tea leaves have traditionally been used to naturally absorb odors in a room. Place tea leaves in a bowl to help absorb unpleasant odors or leave some in the fridge in place of baking soda.

 It’s good for the feet:
Soaking tired feet in green tea can prevent unpleasant fungal infections.

By Rona Tison, Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations for ITO EN (North America) In