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"Step up sun protection The number one anti-aging product that all dermatologists can agree on is sunscreen. For maximum protection, use a tablespoon of broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 for the face and a shot glass for the body. Pick a moisturizing sunscreen formulated with antioxidants to block UV rays and protect skin from free radical damage and environmental pollutants, says Howard Sobel, MD, founder of Skin &amp;amp;amp; Spa in New York City. He&amp;#039;s a fan of DDF Weightless Defense Oil-Free Hydrator SPF 45 ($37, amazon.com). Sensitive to chemical sunscreens? Use a physical blocker with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, such as SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense SPF 30 ($34, skinceuticals.com). Skin cancer aside, sunscreen is also important for women who are prone to hyperpigmentation (also known as brown spots) and sun spots, says Marina Peredo, MD, founder of Spatique Medical Spa in Smithtown, New York. Be diligent about sunscreen: Apply it at least 30 minutes before leaving the house. Look for lighter formulas Ditch your heavy-duty creams for airier lotions or serums. In the spring, your skin is typically oilier, which means your complexion can handle stronger skin care ingredients, like retinol, to help improve skin tone, fight acne, and minimize the appearance of fine lines. &amp;quot;Retinol can be really drying and irritating in the winter,&amp;quot; says Peredo. &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s a good thing to add it back into your spring routine.&amp;quot; For those with oily skin, Peredo recommends using a gentle astringent, like witch hazel, in the morning and at night, to help clear pores and dab away excess oil. Can&amp;#039;t part with your winter skin care products just yet? Sobel says that heavy formulas in the spring could lead to skin care concerns reminiscent of teenage years. Think: clogged pores, whiteheads, blackheads, and acne. Battle them with a salicylic acid-based cleanser. Try Olay Total Effects Anti-Blemish Cleanser ($7, pgestore.com). To help matters, make sure you&amp;#039;re regularly washing your makeup brushes \u2014 the biggest offenders when it comes to spreading oils and bacteria. Gently wash brushes with baby shampoo, let soak for five seconds, reshape bristles, and air dry.  Exfoliate wisely The combination of heavy moisturizers and the dry indoor heat can leave skin patchy and dull. Slough off dead skin cells with scrubs. For the body, a manual scrub with microbeads or a loofah both do the trick. Plus, a little exfoliating will help your spray tan go on more evenly, says Peredo. As for your face, a manual scrub, a microdermabrasion handheld device, or a chemical peel can all eliminate dead skin cells, which &amp;quot;have a glue-like substance between them,&amp;quot; explains Sobel. &amp;quot;And as we age, they stick together, which can make skin look sallow and dry.&amp;quot; Alternate between the different methods as long as you limit it to twice a week to avoid irritation. Sobel&amp;#039;s picks include the DDF Revolve 400X Micro-Polishing System ($99, ddfskincare.com) and Boots No7 Glycolic Peel Kit ($28, amazon.com). Look for a physical scrub with finer granules, as larger ones are too abrasive and can cause damage. Remember to buff in light, small circular motions. Peredo recommends the Replenix Fortified Exfoliation Scrub ($40, amazon.com), which is packed with soothing antioxidants, such as white and green tea extracts. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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