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Normal Skin
Normal skin types aren't overly dry or oily, have little to no imperfections and aren't overly sensitive. Look for a PH-balanced cleanser to avoid throwing your skin toward oily or dry.
Cetaphil Skin Cleanser, $10.59
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Dry Skin
If you have dry skin, look for a gentle cleanser with good humectants, which help to keep the skin hydrated. "You can use some stuff that has alpha-hydroxy-acid in it just to lift away that dry area, but you don't want to do things that will cause more irritation because the skin is already cracked and dry," says Dr. Kavita Mariwalla, director of Mariwalla Dermatology in West Islip, New York.
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, $8.09
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Oily Skin
Cleansers with glycolic or salicylic acid help to wick away oil, according to Dr. Mariwalla. Wash your face with a gentle foaming or gel cleanser no more than twice a day, and don't pick at or pop acne as that will prolong the healing process.
Mario Badescu Glycolic Foam Cleanser, $16
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Sensitive Skin
If your skin is prone to redness, itching, burning and dryness, stick to a PH-balanced cleanser and don't use anything with exfoliates or acids in it. Joel Schlessinger MD, president emeritus of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, recommends a gentle foaming cleanser in a soothing formula to calm symptoms. Avoid fragrances and preservatives.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cream, $23.99
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Acne-Prone Skin
If you're getting breakouts quite consistently, be sure to see your dermatologist. "If you have very, very mild acne, the Neutrogena salicylic acid face wash does really well," Dr. Mariwalla says. Wash your face twice a day, with a PH-balanced cleanser in the morning and a 2-percent salicylic acid face wash at night. Avoid scrubbing as it can cause the sores to rupture. Leaving the cleanser on longer will not correct acne; rather it will just dry out the skin.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser, $6.39
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Moisturizer with SPF
Keep your skin protected with a light moisturizing SPF and reapply every three hours. Dr. Mariwalla suggests avoiding toners, no matter your skin type. "Toners tend to be alcohol-based, and they strip the skin of important oils, so they can throw your normal skin out of whack into a dry state or oily skin," Dr. Mariwalla explains.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Tinted Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid, $33.50
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Exfoliate
Exfoliating once or twice a week can help keep your skin fresh and bright. Dr. Mariwalla likes a facial scrub that uses softer ingredients, like rounded bamboo, that won't cause scarring or pitting due to overuse.
Origins Never A Dull Moment Skin-Brightening Face Polisher, $28.50
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Your Body's Important, Too
Perhaps the place you break out most in the summer is on your body, especially if you're working out in the heat. Scrub problem areas with an exfoliator once or twice a week to cleanse pores and get rid of dead skin. Apricot kernels, salt or sugar scrubs are best for the body, according to Dr. Mariwalla.
St. Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub, $4.49
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