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" Location, location, location: It influences more than just real estate prices. To find out how your hometown helps or hurts your skin, we consulted two dermatologists, Susan C. Taylor, M.D., in Philadelphia, and Jeanine Downie, M.D., in Montclair, New Jersey. Here, their simple care plans, customized according to which zip code you call your own.  YOU LIVE IN: A HUMID SOUTHERN ZONE  Skin Forecast You&amp;#039;re sweaty, oily, more pimple-prone. The humidity helps your skin cells turn over quickly \u2014 usually a good thing, except that humidity also causes these dead layers to stick, not slough away, says Dr. Downie. Your skin&amp;#039;s most pressing needs are oil control and exfoliation.  Cleanser Suds up with a gel containing salicylic acid, which will slough dead skin and unclog pores. Moisturizer Super-oily? Use an SPF 15 sunscreen only. Otherwise, opt for an oil-free, UVA/UVB lotion.  Treatment Before moisturizing \u2014 or daily as needed \u2014 swipe on a toner that sucks up sebum.  At Night Dry up blemishes by dabbing them with a thin film of a gel mask containing salicylic acid.   YOU LIVE IN: A COLD, MOUNTAINOUS AREA  Skin Forecast Thanks to the high altitude and the light reflecting off snow, your chances of a bad sunburn are high unless you protect your skin carefully, says Dr. Taylor. Harsh winds and low humidity can also leave your skin more sensitive. Your focus: protection and healing.  Cleanser Soap-based washes can be drying; instead, choose one that&amp;#039;s creamy.  Moisturizer Create a barrier against the outdoors with a thick cream containing glycerin and hydrating oils.  Treatment  It&amp;#039;s cold \u2014 but you still need sunscreen! Use one with SPF 30 and UVA/UVB protection after your moisturizer has absorbed.  At Night Treat sun damage with a retinol cream (like RoC&amp;#039;s). Top with a hydrating serum to cut down on possible irritation.   YOU LIVE IN: THE DESERT OR AT THE BEACH  Skin Forecast If you&amp;#039;re not vigilant about sunscreen, an outdoorsy climate can lead to wrinkles and discoloration, says Dr. Taylor. Fight back with daily doses of anti-line and spot-lightening agents. And when you&amp;#039;ll be outside for hours, a separate SPF 30 sunscreen is imperative.  Cleanser A wash with glycolic acid will help smooth the appearance of fine lines.  Moisturizer  Try one with soy (it can even out texture) and enough sun protection for mainly indoor days.  Treatment Under your sunscreen, use a hydroquinone or nitric acid lotion to lighten sun-induced blotches.  At Night Three times a week, boost your lightener&amp;#039;s power and prevent more lines with a retinol cream.   YOU LIVE IN: A BIG CITY  Skin Forecast Dirt, smog, and smoke are all bad news for your skin, so it&amp;#039;s essential that you clean up every night, Dr. Downie says. Also important: antioxidants, which protect your skin from pollutants and free radicals (skin-aging particles emitted by the sun and environment).  Cleanser A facecloth that&amp;#039;s textured (but not premoistened) will do a better job of removing grime.  Moisturizer Urban grit dulls skin. Brighten with a glycolic acid product; if it lacks SPF, use sunscreen.  Treatment Twice a week, refresh your complexion with a purifying face mask--look for ingredients like seaweed or pineapple.  At Night The free radicals your skin collects by day do their damage at night. Use a serum with green tea, a potent antioxidant.   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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