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My Dress Is Nice, But My Skin Looks Horrible

Image courtesy Kellie Neely
*Photo reprinted with permission of Kellie Neely.

    What could be worse than having a gorgeous dress and your back breaks out. It's bad enough to get blemishes on your face, but how do you prevent red monsters from erupting on your back? Here's a little help to ensure that your back looks as good as Kellie's.

    Today's Beauty Tips For Prom Skin

  • *Control the Bacteria
    Acne-related bacteria is also an issue worth thinking about. Be sure to wash white face clothes and pillowcases with a good detergent accompanied by a bleach additive to control the growth.

  • *Watch What You Eat
    I know that all the magazines are saying that this doesn't make a bit of difference, but I disagree. I saw how my son's face would break out whenever he ate junk food. I'm not saying that it is the solution to your skin problem, but it made a huge difference in his skin when he replaced the junk food with fruit and veggies.

  • *Dead Skin Be Gone
    In case you didn't notice, Kellie has gorgeous skin but unfortunately, it doesn't get that way on its own. Whenever you shower, be sure to use a back brush to loosen all those dead skin cells. We don't want them clogging up our pores. Clogged pores = blemishes.

  • *Save Those Peels
    Are you tossing your orange peels after finishing your orange? From now on, you are going to sit them in a sunny window to dry. Once this has occurred, grind them up in a blender and then add a little to a bit of yogurt whenever you need to exfoliate your skin. Apply and allow to sit for about 15 minutes. The combination of the two ingredients will make your skin absolutely glow.

  • Don't Forget The Sunblock
    This is still VERY important. The blemishes will go away, damaged skin caused from burns, won't!

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