Consider Limiting Shower Frequency

There are some dermatologists who feel you should limit your bathing, while others say it's fine to bathe twice a day. If you bathe with a rich bath oil, it will help lock in the water and keep your skin moisturized.

Use Gentle Cleansers

Soap is harsh and drying to the skin, so a simple way to help prevent dry, flaky skin is to use a gentle, moisturizing cleanser specifically formulated for dry skin. Aveeno cleansers with oatmeal are known to be effective as well.

Avoid true soaps like Ivory, which de-fat the skin and tend to cause more dryness by removing the lipid barrier.

Differences between sunblock and sunscreen

Many people don't realize there's a difference between sunblock and sunscreen. True to its name, sunblock reflects the sun's rays, thereby blocking them from reaching your skin.

Sunscreen absorbs rather than reflects ultraviolet (UV) radiation, explains a new edition of Skin Care and Repair , a Harvard Medical School report.

Sunblocks, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, are highly effective in protecting against both UVA and UVB rays, the types of UV radiation that cause sunburn and skin cancer. Sunblocks often appear white on the skin. Sunscreens tend to be less visible on the skin.

Don't Pop

Don't pop pimples. It's tempting, but here's why you shouldn't: Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, leading to more swelling and redness, and even scarring. If you notice a pimple coming before a big event, like the prom, a dermatologist can often treat it for you with less risk of scarring or infection.

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Myth

Acne is caused by eating chocolate and greasy foods.  Acne has many causes and is not attributed to dietary choices.

Strawberries, citrus fruits, red peppers, broccoli

Beauty benefit: a smooth texture

Eat-right evidence: Vitamin C, plentiful in this produce, is vital for the production and formation of collagen, skin's support structure, says Toby Amidor, R.D., director of nutrition for DietTV.com in New York City. And a strong support layer helps smooth what's on top and prevent wrinkles, she says. Aim for: two 1-cup servings of fruit and 1 cup of red peppers and/or broccoli a day